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listened to the call-in show at lunch, a few things that I can remember...
o-line:
strength on the left side, Senior Blake starting at right guard, soph. Wallace at RT. Ed note: w/three soph.'s on the line, could be a strength if they can jell.
substitutions:
set pattern initially for the offense, as game situations dictate for the defense (i.e. who needs a quick breather, etc.). Reiterated getting Bilbo out there to see what he can do--only way to get better is to play.
running back:
being cautious w/Ford since concussions are a "gray area" (no pun intended). Hollings has improved a lot over the last 2 weeks of practice, Clinkscale has had a very good fall and will be the 3rd down back and has pretty good hands. Dixon is now a fullback exclusively; more comfortable there and has played well.
scouting Vandy:
expects to see the option since Johnson has run that everywhere he has been. Expects Vandy to try and get their main receiver, Stricker on isolation or one-on-one matchups (compared him to Ed Macafery sp. w/the Broncos) since he runs good routes, has good hands and can do something after he catches it. Also, noted how Vandy likes to run out of pass formations and pass out of run formations in order to keep the defense off guard and create more favorable matchups.
keys to the game:
Special teams/kicking game is key--easy way to lose or dig yourself into a hole is by having mistakes, blocks, etc. on special teams.
Turnover ratio and sack ratio very important.
According to Wes Durham, Fox Sports South (as of yesterday afternoon) has picked up the Uconn game on the 7th to broadcast throughout the SE. The YES network will carry it for those of you in the NE.
Lastly, players/coaches looking forward to Sat. night, sell out crowd, new stadium, ready to get after it. See you guys at the game...
GO JACKETS!!!
o-line:
strength on the left side, Senior Blake starting at right guard, soph. Wallace at RT. Ed note: w/three soph.'s on the line, could be a strength if they can jell.
substitutions:
set pattern initially for the offense, as game situations dictate for the defense (i.e. who needs a quick breather, etc.). Reiterated getting Bilbo out there to see what he can do--only way to get better is to play.
running back:
being cautious w/Ford since concussions are a "gray area" (no pun intended). Hollings has improved a lot over the last 2 weeks of practice, Clinkscale has had a very good fall and will be the 3rd down back and has pretty good hands. Dixon is now a fullback exclusively; more comfortable there and has played well.
scouting Vandy:
expects to see the option since Johnson has run that everywhere he has been. Expects Vandy to try and get their main receiver, Stricker on isolation or one-on-one matchups (compared him to Ed Macafery sp. w/the Broncos) since he runs good routes, has good hands and can do something after he catches it. Also, noted how Vandy likes to run out of pass formations and pass out of run formations in order to keep the defense off guard and create more favorable matchups.
keys to the game:
Special teams/kicking game is key--easy way to lose or dig yourself into a hole is by having mistakes, blocks, etc. on special teams.
Turnover ratio and sack ratio very important.
According to Wes Durham, Fox Sports South (as of yesterday afternoon) has picked up the Uconn game on the 7th to broadcast throughout the SE. The YES network will carry it for those of you in the NE.
Lastly, players/coaches looking forward to Sat. night, sell out crowd, new stadium, ready to get after it. See you guys at the game...
GO JACKETS!!!
