USF replay analysis

[AE 87]

2007 was a fun year to bandwagon on USF. That being said I think it's time to show the main difference between GT and a Group of 5 team.

I'll gladly take USF in the ACC over Louisville though.

Fwiw, UCF would get in before USF, and neither has the academic, err basketball chops to get into the ACC anytime soon.

 

[Heisman's Ghost]

Been going back through the USF game replay tonight while taking care of a 10 month old who isn't feeling 100% and having trouble staying asleep. It's hard to judge too much based on 1 game especially a game especially one where they played vanilla offense and defense due to not wanting to put too much on film., but I want to try to give a run down of my observations of every team we play this year.

Note these are my own personal observations and could be way off base and are probably seen through gold tinted glasses looking for weaknesses that fit what we want.

USF Defense

Defensive Line- The DTs here seem to have trouble holding the point of attack and getting into the backfield. One of the few games we'll have a weight advantage (248/284/282/263). DE seem to play ok didn’t really get much push, but I think we we can run the midline well they’ll be in for a long day.

Linebackers - Show blitz a lot, but don't always bring it. Very aggressively flowing around the field. Often got caught up in the middle taking steps inside when the run would bounce outside and get caught out of position. Seem quite athletic, but don't hold their lanes well which opens them up for a counter option feast. Probably not going to be a day for the rocket toss as they flow to the ball quick, but a fake rocket throw to the bback on the wheel might go for a TD.

Corners and Safety - Did well in run support. Jaymon Thomas their senior wide receiver lead the team in tackles a lot of which were solid tackles in run support. Good size height wise across the board.

USF Offense

QB- Barrett has a pretty deep ball. Had 3 big throws in the first half down the sideline. All 3 passes had no safety help so he was able to let them hang and have the receiver run under them. Had a tendency to stare down his first target and didn't really have to work through his progression. Rushed a couple screens but has some zip on the ball which allows the receiver to make an early cut. Not really a running, but can scramble and throw a good ball on the run.

RB - Starting running back was out, but USF didn't have much of a running game and the backups didn't play too well missing blocks and cuts.

WR/TE- This is a talented group. Ability to move in space and make cuts. They have a 240 lb slot receiver in McCants who is going to be a match up nightmare. The TE runs well in space and caught a wide open touchdown over the middle. Glad we have a much taller backfield this year.

Oline- This might be the weakness for the offense. They had issue getting any push in the running game and pass blocking was inconsistent. Though for the most part they don't have to hold their blocks long with a lot of 2 step drop passes.

Overall I think we're going to ride the bback drive, midline, and trap into the ground Saturday. As long as we have clean exchanges I don't think they'll be able to stop it. We should get good enough pressure up the middle that the only reason to throw a pass is because the safetys are committed in the box.

Defensively we'll see the difference between Woody and Roof in this one. Let's hope we can get some pressure without giving up the deep ball.

A very nice summation of USF. Pretty much spot on especially about the receivers: McCants is the 240 pound pile driving wide receiver (believe it or not) and he also runs back punts. They have a former four star wide receiver in Salomon and this team is loaded with speed especially on defense. They will be a very good test. The quarterback, Barnett, is smart, mature and throws a pretty deep ball. A former five star that washed out at Alabama and Arizona State for some reason. As "Mello" noted the lines are the weakest parts of this team. The offensive line could get little push on running plays against Elon but seemed well versed in pass blocking. I was not terribly impressed with the defensive line which seems a touch below what we normally see with ACC defensive lines. Make no mistake though they have as much speed as any team we will play including Miami.
The loss of 10 starters on defense from last year and the loss of their do everything dual threat quarterback will help us. I think we can win this game and cover but we will need to drive block them and wear them out. Sounds like a job for Kirvonte, and company. Limiting penalties and turnovers will be crucial as we do not want to be in backyard throw the football around mode with these guys.

 

[Heisman's Ghost]

I'd gladly take USF and kick out Wake

Kick out an ACC charter member and a long time Tobacco Road Mafiosi? Never happen. But I would be more than happy to kick out those thugs at either FSU or Miami and play USF instead.

 

[TheBullsFan]

Fwiw, UCF would get in before USF, and neither has the academic, err basketball chops to get into the ACC anytime soon.

Actually, we have reached preeminence status which was recognized by the state of Florida. Only FSU, UF, and USF are apart of the club.

 

[Heisman's Ghost]

Actually, we have reached preeminence status which was recognized by the state of Florida. Only FSU, UF, and USF are apart of the club.

If this club includes FSU, you might want to join another group or petition the Sunshine state to boot FSU out. I would not want to be part of any club that includes the "Criminoles" but that's just me.

 

[vamosjackets]

@TheBullsFan , @RoboGoat
USF has won a couple of recruiting battles against GT during the CPJ tenure. One was a QB recruit really early in his time here ... just had to relook him up - BJ Daniels. And, maybe a Safety/Athlete guy ... can't remember his name, might've been last name "Rogers". Then again, that last one might've been UCF. I remember thinking that Daniels could've been a very good QB for us after watching him play for USF. I want to say he played pretty early on in his career there.

 

[RoboGoat]

@TheBullsFan , @RoboGoat
USF has won a couple of recruiting battles against GT during the CPJ tenure. One was a QB recruit really early in his time here ... just had to relook him up - BJ Daniels. And, maybe a Safety/Athlete guy ... can't remember his name, might've been last name "Rogers". Then again, that last one might've been UCF. I remember thinking that Daniels could've been a very good QB for us after watching him play for USF. I want to say he played pretty early on in his career there.

His first start was against FSU and beat them in Doak. Also, beat Clemson, Notre Dame, Miami, Louisville, West Virginia, and others. The problem was we would lose to teams we were better than and beat teams we probably should've lost too. All while bouncing in and out of the top 25...

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

His first start was against FSU and beat them in Doak. Also, beat Clemson, Notre Dame, Miami, Louisville, West Virginia, and others. The problem was we would lose to teams we were better than and beat teams we probably should've lost too. All while bouncing in and out of the top 25...

Are you sure you aren’t talking about Tech?