gtrower
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Not sure how showing glimpses of a pass rush against a Tulane offense that is among the worst in FBS is a wash against NDs OL because they weigh near the same. I expect we will have a tough time getting pressure on their Kizer without brining the blitz. But I also I'm not as worried about having to play contain against his scrambling as I was with Zaire (Kelly himself said Kizer doesn't have Zaire's running prowess). What I'm looking for is to plug running lanes and see if he can beat us throwing the ball in his first career start against an experienced/talented secondary. Then bring Davis and/or Marcordes in select spots to get some pressure on him to force a few mistakes.
With our offense clicking, BVG's documented troubles against the option, and Zaire out I don't think they can afford to not win the turnover battle. An untimely INT or our inexperienced ABs whiffing some blocks or screwing up their pitch relationship (looking at you Snoddy) could turn this game on end like the Duke game last year. If the turnover battle is even or in our favor (like usual) we really ought to be able to control this team. When's the last time they beat a good team? Does 5-loss LSU count?
With our offense clicking, BVG's documented troubles against the option, and Zaire out I don't think they can afford to not win the turnover battle. An untimely INT or our inexperienced ABs whiffing some blocks or screwing up their pitch relationship (looking at you Snoddy) could turn this game on end like the Duke game last year. If the turnover battle is even or in our favor (like usual) we really ought to be able to control this team. When's the last time they beat a good team? Does 5-loss LSU count?