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<blockquote data-quote="gtg936g" data-source="post: 17275" data-attributes="member: 623"><p>This is just my opinion, and what I have observed during tight games. There is an IT factor in rising to the occasion when the game is on the line. This is 100% mental. Josh had it. I honestly think some guys just think too much when the game is on the line, and they try to over compensate, rather than just doing their job well. Look at the close games we won vs Clemson, FSU, UGA in 08-09. That is an example of a team that does not let the pressure of the game get to them. It starts with the QB on offense, but it is a team mentality. If you look at our offense we should be built to win in OT. Short field, and going for two points is what we are built for. Now, unlike a lot of people I think being mentally prepared is only 50% coach-able. I like Tevin, but I just do not think he could ever get there. I do not think Boyd has it in him either. Manziel, Mccarron, Cam Newton, etc have that ability to control themselves, and inspire their team when needed. I have played with a lot of people that were cool as a cucumber as long as we were up/down big, but would be out of control when we were tied. I think Vad has it in him, and it is only now starting to show. </p><p></p><p>Something else to ponder. I think the last drive of the first half got Vad a bit out of sync, and took him a while to settle down. As ugag scored and got closer he seemed to press more in the passing game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gtg936g, post: 17275, member: 623"] This is just my opinion, and what I have observed during tight games. There is an IT factor in rising to the occasion when the game is on the line. This is 100% mental. Josh had it. I honestly think some guys just think too much when the game is on the line, and they try to over compensate, rather than just doing their job well. Look at the close games we won vs Clemson, FSU, UGA in 08-09. That is an example of a team that does not let the pressure of the game get to them. It starts with the QB on offense, but it is a team mentality. If you look at our offense we should be built to win in OT. Short field, and going for two points is what we are built for. Now, unlike a lot of people I think being mentally prepared is only 50% coach-able. I like Tevin, but I just do not think he could ever get there. I do not think Boyd has it in him either. Manziel, Mccarron, Cam Newton, etc have that ability to control themselves, and inspire their team when needed. I have played with a lot of people that were cool as a cucumber as long as we were up/down big, but would be out of control when we were tied. I think Vad has it in him, and it is only now starting to show. Something else to ponder. I think the last drive of the first half got Vad a bit out of sync, and took him a while to settle down. As ugag scored and got closer he seemed to press more in the passing game. [/QUOTE]
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