Wake Forest Prediction Thread

Wake will prolly be favored by two. Gailey does not inspire confidence.

Tenuta doesn't have an excuse.

We get lucky for a change.

31-0.
 
I've never been a pessimist but this game has me really worried. I just hope that Tenuta's aggressive defense does not overrun all of those funky WF misdirection plays. My heart says GT but my mind says WF, primarily because I can't be assured of knowing which Reggie Ball will show up for this game.

My optimism wins out: GT 24, WF 17

Go Jackets!!!
 
As in most games with RB, (I said most) we will know in the first 2 drives.
I say we start well by running the football, Calvin scores twice and we cruise 27-13.
 
You're also imagining things if you don't acknowledge that the passing game has become more conservative and less productive later in the season, and the Georgia Game was the pinnacle. We were 60-something in the nation in passing offense at mid season, and we are now at 97.
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We hit the first pass to Calvin, the pass that hit James Johnson in the hands and a couple of the others, and like magic, our conservative passing offense starts looking like the University of Hawaii.

knoxjacket was right on. While we've used some dinky passes such as WR and FB screens, our main offense consisted of:

1. Choice running the ball with misdirection and counters.
2. QB Draws, before the Clemson game.
3. Long bombs to Calvin and James.

Number 1 worked great for us against UGA and UNC. Number 2 and Number 3, however, were nonexistent. The abscence of Number 3 in particular hurt us against UGA and UNC, while it worked out beautifully against VPI and UVA, when our offense was "less conservative."

Also, gants67, we're favored by a few points. IMO, Reggie will neither be as bad as UGA nor as great as VPI. Also, their resume isn't that much more impressive than ours. We both had close games against UNC and NC State. We both had a victory over one of the higher up teams in the conference, them BC and us VPI. We played Maryland about the same, considering that turnovers favored them in their game and we're against us in our game, especially including the return for a touchdown. They certainly played much better against Clemson, but I'm not sure if anybody could have beaten Clemson that night.

My only other prediction was a blowout of Duke when few people thought we had any offense after UNC. So, let's hope I have some kind of special ability. The spreads are right again and a mediocre performance by Reggie gets it done, barely. GT 24-Wake 17.
 
Our passing game is dependant on the height of the opposing defensive line. If their DL averages 6' 2" or less Reggie can see most of the field playing area. If on the other hand our opponents DL is taller than 6' 2", we lose most of the short middle area of the field limiting our passing game largely to dangerous quick outs or extra deep passes thrown up with entirely too much hang time giving defenders too much time to get to the ball.

Let me state upfront "Fault is for God and little children", the rest of us have to answer for our own shortcomings. Reggie is first and foremost a gamer and I'm proud for him in all that he has accomplished. But with all due respect, being a gamer doesn't cut the stuff at this level mentally or physically.

As stated in the AJC, UGag's gameplan focused on unsettling RB mentally, forcing him to go beyond his limits. Watch the tape and see the situations where RB tried to force the play. If it's there take if not go with the flow. Or as some of the older alumni might understand, "use the force". Watch Tshard run, if it's there he'll take it or see the gap, lower his head and drive. Go forward not sideways or backwards. Our OL can and will get the job done.

All in all, if RB can see over WF defensive line, keep his cool, roll out and get some vision downfield our passing game *J&J", will be unbeatable. If RB gets flustered and resorts to running in circles, we're watching football on TV come Bowl time. First and foremost, RB must relax and play the game without his personality, attitude or mouth interfering with the overall team goal.

GT 21 WF 18
 
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