On To Syracuse!

[slugboy]

So what are the Cuse boards saying about Ohio’s 436 yards of offense?

That they think our pass defense is weak and can be exploited.

 

[Techfan02]

Watched Highlights of cuse and ohio few takeaways

1. Ohio is undersized on lines
2. Syracuse has good WR's
3. Score may be a bit skewed that one Pick came when ohio was down 16 off of a tip odds are that game get's a closer score with how they moved the ball.
4. Syracuse doesn't run it much
5. I'd take the over syracuse in a way reminds me of how we were last szn good O poor D plus best LB out helps us a great amount.

 

[Northeast Stinger]

Here are some numbers from the Syracuse vs Ohio game

Ohio couldn’t throw the ball. Maybe that’s the Syracuse pass rush, or maybe Ohio doesn’t have good receivers. They could run, even though Syracuse knew they were running

The Syracuse RBs did nothing. Their receivers were the offense. Maybe Ohio was too focused on the run.

This will be a different game than our last two.

CollegeFootballData.com

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Predicted Points Added (EPA)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	0.117	-0.464	0.37	0.214	0.0949
Syracuse	-0.294	0.505	0.643	0.135	0.431

Passing

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	-0.007	-0.254	0.01	0.074	-0.014
Syracuse	-0.294	0.701	0.994	-0.037	0.66

Rushing

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	0.171	-0.716	0.998	0.458	0.207
Syracuse	-0.296	-0.058	0.176	0.187	0.096

Success Rate
Overall

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	44%	18%	46%	59%	45%
Syracuse	0%	58%	57%	31%	49%

Standard Downs

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	40%	20%	71%	55%	46%
Syracuse	0%	56%	60%	30%	49%

Passing Downs

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	50%	0%	0%	100%	40%
Syracuse	0%	63%	50%	33%	50%

Explosiveness

	1	2	3	4	Total
Ohio	1.07	0.63	1.22	1.26	1.15
Syracuse		1.38	1.41	1.56	1.41

PPA (Avg)
Syracuse

Player	Total	1	2	3	4	Rush	Pass
Jackson Meeks (WR)	2.188	0	0.543	3.833	0	0	2.188
Trebor Pena (WR)	1.861	0	2.181	1.021	2.786	0.877	2.354
Umari Hatcher (WR)	1.779	0	1.779	0	0	0	1.779
Oronde Gadsden II (TE)	1.219	0	1.89	0.324	0	0	1.219
Zeed Haynes (WR)	1.032	0.154	0.364	2.799	0.809	0	1.032
Darrell Gill Jr. (WR)	0.998	0	0.998	0	0	0	0.998
Kyle McCord (QB)	0.6	-0.294	0.662	0.911	-0.123	-0.008	0.66
Lequint Allen (RB)	0.233	-0.296	-0.094	0.859	-0.004	0.14	0.558
Will Nixon (RB)	0.013	0	0.043	0.093	-0.156	-0.372	0.59
Yasin Willis (RB)	-0.188	0	0	-0.388	-0.121

Too many numbers

 

[brandon_cox]

I'm thinking that line edges down toward even by game time.

You may be right, but it opened at 1.5, was bet up to 2.5 and is juiced in favor of GT, so it might easily go up to 3

 

[jpw67]

So excited to see what Santucci dials up for McCord. Not a chance I’m drinking anything but Guinness again next Saturday. Let’s keep it rolling!

Me too. Winnable game, but this is also exactly the kind of game we blew during the Collins years. Would be thrilled to see some consistency from a Tech team.

 

[tomknight]

Me too. Winnable game, but this is also exactly the kind of game we blew during the Collins years. Would be thrilled to see some consistency from a Tech team.

wait - during the what years?

 

[stinger78]

As Haynes King and Brent Key said we have a acc game next saturday. Let's Lock in Clean up the Penalties and mistakes and get ready!

GO JACKETS!!!

No SEC refs please.

 

[MtnWasp]

The team will need to be focused to win at that place. We've just come out of two physical games and we look pretty beat up.

To me this comes down to whether or not the staff can keep the team geeked-up for the third consecutive week? If they can, I think we take this. If not, we could be sunk by big plays.

It's a pick 'um.

 

[JacketOff]

The team will need to be focused to win at that place. We've just come out of two physical games and we look pretty beat up.

To me this comes down to whether or not the staff can keep the team geeked-up for the third consecutive week? If they can, I think we take this. If not, we could be sunk by big plays.

It's a pick 'um.

Probably the hardest part of being a top-tier college football team is bringing IT every single week, no matter who/where/when you’re playing. This becomes exponentially harder for a team like GT that doesn’t have the physical talent to outplay teams every week, or the depth to make up for key players missing or limited in games. Not only do you have to be physically ready to play, you have to bring IT mentally as well. One lapse in judgement, one little miscue, one mental mistake from the coaches or players can send your season spiraling out of control. I think CBK and staff are going to do as good of a job as they can to get the squad prepared. But at the end of the day, these are a bunch of 18-23 year old boys, and nobody really knows what they might do next.

 

[roadkill]

You naysayers need to get your minds right. We’ve won 2 IAR for the first time in 6 seasons. Syracuse will not be able to stop RUN THE BAWWL. Control the clock, control the game.

 

[MtnWasp]

You naysayers need to get your minds right. We’ve won 2 IAR for the first time in 6 seasons. Syracuse will not be able to stop RUN THE BAWWL. Control the clock, control the game.

That works on O.

I think walking out of there with the W not only involves controlling the ball on O but limiting big plays: limiting chunk plays by their O, miscues on specials and turnovers by our O.

Is this the best passing attack we've seen yet? Seems likely. Will we finally get to see our pass rush?

 

[gtie73]

Flying up with wife and another couple for the game. Looking forward to a hard fought game but a W. Also making a side trip to niagara falls.

 

[ChristoGT]

We are a 12 point underdog. That's the only way to think about it and come out with an underdog attitude.

No 19 is a big weapon for them. Is No. 1 out? He got hurt at some point during the Ohio game. McCord is definitely good.

I'm excited.

 

[MacJacket]

We are a 12 point underdog. That's the only way to think about it and come out with an underdog attitude.

No 19 is a big weapon for them. Is No. 1 out? He got hurt at some point during the Ohio game. McCord is definitely good.

I'm excited.

Where are you getting this information? Looks like we are a 2.5 point favorite which is essentially a pick em.

 

[gtie73]

Where are you getting this information? Looks like we are a 2.5 point favorite which is essentially a pick em.

2.5 Gt favorite is what I’ve read

 

[MtnWasp]

Where are you getting this information? Looks like we are a 2.5 point favorite which is essentially a pick em.

He didn't mean that literally. He meant it would be beneficial to approach the game AS IF we were a 12 point underdog.

 

[roadkill]

That works on O.

I think walking out of there with the W not only involves controlling the ball on O but limiting big plays: limiting chunk plays by their O, miscues on specials and turnovers by our O.

Is this the best passing attack we've seen yet? Seems likely. Will we finally get to see our pass rush?

You're thinking waaay too rationally.

 

[ChristoGT]

Where are you getting this information? Looks like we are a 2.5 point favorite which is essentially a pick em.

2.5 Gt favorite is what I’ve read

He didn't mean that literally. He meant it would be beneficial to approach the game AS IF we were a 12 point underdog.

Thankyou Mtn. Yes, we may be "favorites" on the betting line, but the team needs to think of being the underdog at the un-Carrier Dome. It will be hostile and we need to know they will be bringing it.

 

[roadkill]

That works on O.

I think walking out of there with the W not only involves controlling the ball on O but limiting big plays: limiting chunk plays by their O, miscues on specials and turnovers by our O.

Is this the best passing attack we've seen yet? Seems likely. Will we finally get to see our pass rush?

You're thinking waaay too rationally.

Seriously, our defense will be tested. But I watched a good bit of their game against Ohio. Maybe first-game issues allowed Ohio to keep it close for 3 quarters, but I think we are better than Ohio.

 

[GCdaJuiceMan]

Me too. Winnable game, but this is also exactly the kind of game we blew during the Collins years. Would be thrilled to see some consistency from a Tech team.

Are we going to say this every week? I get it, I’m conditioned the same way (something bad is going to happen just as things start going good). I feel like our coaching and talent are now at a level where we can lift our expectations a little. This will be a tough game no doubt. We definitely have things to work on this week after last night but I feel confident Key and Co will get the boys up for it.