Nebraska & GT - contrast

[GSUsTALON]

Nebraska 28 vs Colorado 33

NEB Total Yards – 565
Rushing – 329 @ 7.2 per carry
Passing – 329 @ 6.1 per catch


Georgia Tech 38 vs USF 49

GT Total Yards -595
Rushing – 412 yards @ 7.2 per rush
Passing – 183 yards @ 10.2 per catch


I was listing to a Nebraska post game show and they were surprised that Neb put up 565 yards and still lost the game. Now Scot Frost did not have a first game to review his team and make changes while GT did.

Still GT’s offense put up 595 total yards and 38 points.

Some of you don’t believe that PJs Spread Triple option attack is still a viable offense. The Offense is NOT the problem. I don’t know if PJ can get GTs Defense up and running, but for GT to be a contender the defense has to step up.

I also think that USF is a better team than Colorado at this point.

 

[JJacket]

Agreed. The offense is not the problem. Special teams was a problem, all of it. Defense letting a QB, who looks about as fast as me, escape contain over and over is a problem. The offense moved the ball almost at will.

 

[Dirty Jacket]

Nebraska 28 vs Colorado 33

NEB Total Yards – 565
Rushing – 329 @ 7.2 per carry
Passing – 329 @ 6.1 per catch


Georgia Tech 38 vs USF 49

GT Total Yards -595
Rushing – 412 yards @ 7.2 per rush
Passing – 183 yards @ 10.2 per catch


I was listing to a Nebraska post game show and they were surprised that Neb put up 565 yards and still lost the game. Now Scot Frost did not have a first game to review his team and make changes while GT did.

Still GT’s offense put up 595 total yards and 38 points.

Some of you don’t believe that PJs Spread Triple option attack is still a viable offense. The Offense is NOT the problem. I don’t know if PJ can get GTs Defense up and running, but for GT to be a contender the defense has to step up.

I also think that USF is a better team than Colorado at this point.

Paul is the ceo of the program. He’s on his 4th scape goat. He’s a great offensive coordinator for a mid level program, maybe a great head coach for a fcs program, but he’s proven he’s not CEO material even in a mid tier conference.

 

[GTplusCPJequalsSuccess]

It has been said by every other fanbase that our offense hinders our defense because in camp our D only goes against our O. During the season the D gets the scout team.

I have accepted they are likely right. After 4 DCs, it’s the same issues. Our offense is part and parcel why we can’t field a better defense. Our defense doesn’t practice against TEs because we don’t have any. They can’t practice a proper pass rush because they are going against cut blocks all spring and fall. DBs don’t get enough live bullets from passing. Etc.

 

[JRJacket]

It has been said by every other fanbase that our offense hinders our defense because in camp our D only goes against our O. During the season the D gets the scout team.

I have accepted they are likely right. After 4 DCs, it’s the same issues. Our offense is part and parcel why we can’t field a better defense. Our defense doesn’t practice against TEs because we don’t have any. They can’t practice a proper pass rush because they are going against cut blocks all spring and fall. DBs don’t get enough live bullets from passing. Etc.

I’ve hypothsized this for many years, and sadly feel that you may be right. How can you expect the D to be prepared for a strong passing team when they never see it in practice?

The baffling thing is, they still somehow manage to blow it against “spread option” offenses... you’d think we’d be able to at least cover the running game

 

[GSUsTALON]

It has been said by every other fanbase that our offense hinders our defense because in camp our D only goes against our O. During the season the D gets the scout team.

I have accepted they are likely right. After 4 DCs, it’s the same issues. Our offense is part and parcel why we can’t field a better defense. Our defense doesn’t practice against TEs because we don’t have any. They can’t practice a proper pass rush because they are going against cut blocks all spring and fall. DBs don’t get enough live bullets from passing. Etc.

Why doesn't the 1st team defense play the scout team the replicates the opponent offense more often. At least the D secondary

 

[GSUsTALON]

Why doesn't the 1st team defense play the scout team the replicates the opponent offense more often.

I’ve hypothsized this for many years, and sadly feel that you may be right. How can you expect the D to be prepared for a strong passing team when they never see it in practice?

"The baffling thing is, they still somehow manage to blow it against “spread option” offenses... you’d think we’d be able to at least cover the running game

Agree

 

[GTplusCPJequalsSuccess]

Why doesn't the 1st team defense play the scout team the replicates the opponent offense more often. At least the D secondary

They do during the season, but not during camp. They dont even have the scout team selected until the last week of Fall camp. Almost all scrimmage reps are against the 3O during both camps. That’s a lot of practice time not devoted to 95% of most offenses we play against.

 

[JJacket]

There was a good replay of our OLB or DE, can't remember which, totally biting and selling out to the running back during ono of USF 's big QB runs. how the hell do we not know how to defend a simple option play? It was plain pistol option.

 

[daBuzz]

Why doesn't the 1st team defense play the scout team the replicates the opponent offense more often. At least the D secondary

The bigger issue is the converse of what teams face when they play us. Remember how announcers and other teams/coaches always say, 'It's tough to practice for it because we can't run it as quickly or efficiently as Tech does in practice?"

Well, the same goes for your scout team replicating a spread or pro-style offense if all of the QB's on your squad are runners first who aren't great passers and you're not loaded with fast receivers because you prioritize blocking ability in a WR.

One of the big advantages FSU had in the 90's and Alabama and Georgia have today is the quality of their depth. Their scout team players are often as good or better than their opponent's starters. So the competition you're facing daily is pushing you to get better so that when you play a game, it seems easier than scrimmages in practice.

 

[BuzzFeitenSystem]

you know what this means... we need Vad to come back and be scout team QB

 

[OmnipoTech]

you know what this means... we need Vad to come back and be scout team QB

I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but I'll say it again. Is there anything against the rules that prevents the athletic department from hiring former NFL and NCAA players to essentially be our scout team? I think it'd be a fantastic use of a $1-2m/year to have a very high caliber practice opponent that has the experience to build our players up, instead of practicing against mediocre FBS freshman. Every player that moves on to the next level, be it from high school to college or college to the NFL, talks about how much better the competition has gotten, and how much tougher it is and faster it is. Why not add a bunch of "graduate assistants" to pull our guys up to speed?

 

[GSUsTALON]

I know PJ is the Head Coach. His offense is fine , but he also responsible the defensive selection of the DC & his staff.

I also know that PJ has a very strong personality when it comes to his offense.

Unless he does something about GTs Defense than all of you have a legit gripe about GTs success rate & I think it does lie with GTs "D" from now on.
I hope for PJs sake that the D gets better real fast.

 

[GSUsTALON]

They do during the season, but not during camp. They dont even have the scout team selected until the last week of Fall camp. Almost all scrimmage reps are against the 3O during both camps. That’s a lot of practice time not devoted to 95% of most offenses we play against.

Scout teams usually only have a week to prepare the O & D so I don't see the problem with choosing the best of the rest for the scout team until the last week of fall camp.
They could cycle some of the first team in and with the scout team depending on what was needed.

 

[BuzzFeitenSystem]

I'm pretty sure I've said this before, but I'll say it again. Is there anything against the rules that prevents the athletic department from hiring former NFL and NCAA players to essentially be our scout team? I think it'd be a fantastic use of a $1-2m/year to have a very high caliber practice opponent that has the experience to build our players up, instead of practicing against mediocre FBS freshman. Every player that moves on to the next level, be it from high school to college or college to the NFL, talks about how much better the competition has gotten, and how much tougher it is and faster it is. Why not add a bunch of "graduate assistants" to pull our guys up to speed?

tevins on staff as we speak. idk why he's not scout team QB rn