We will beat Louisville

THWG247 said:
Lets throw all the passes to Gibbs too, maybe the WR’s can form up a wall of blockers for him or something
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johncu said:
I haven't rewatched the game, but it really looked like we gave up on the short passing game. It seemed to work so well at FSU, but not so much since then. It looked to me like our RBs were open coming out of the backfield on numerous pass plays, but we still ended up getting hit or throwing into coverage.
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The Syracuse DL manhandled our OL. When they didn't, there was an LB or CB blitzing untouched. We definitely missed Mason's bowling ball running to break up the rush.
 
GTWannaBee said:
The Syracuse DL manhandled our OL. When they didn't, there was an LB or CB blitzing untouched. We definitely missed Mason's bowling ball running to break up the rush.
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It's hard for me to believe our OL got manhandled when we rushed for 275 yards at 5.3 ypc. And it's not like those numbers are distorted by a 90 yard run or something - we were able to consistently run the ball all game. Sure, it would have been even better with Mason, but it's not like we couldn't get a push. In fact, I think the only reason we couldn't run it more consistently is that we kept putting ourselves way behind the chains with penalties. 2nd and 6 is a great rushing down for us. 2nd and 25? Not so much.

I think we're selling the ability of our OL short. They might not have as much experience, especially in our current offense, but I think they've definitely got potential.
 
johncu said:
It's hard for me to believe our OL got manhandled when we rushed for 275 yards at 5.3 ypc. And it's not like those numbers are distorted by a 90 yard run or something - we were able to consistently run the ball all game. Sure, it would have been even better with Mason, but it's not like we couldn't get a push. In fact, I think the only reason we couldn't run it more consistently is that we kept putting ourselves way behind the chains with penalties. 2nd and 6 is a great rushing down for us. 2nd and 25? Not so much.

I think we're selling the ability of our OL short. They might not have as much experience, especially in our current offense, but I think they've definitely got potential.
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Did you not see the amount of pressure Syracuse was able to get on Sims? Pass blocking and run blocking are completely different skills.
 
johncu said:
It's hard for me to believe our OL got manhandled when we rushed for 275 yards at 5.3 ypc. And it's not like those numbers are distorted by a 90 yard run or something - we were able to consistently run the ball all game. Sure, it would have been even better with Mason, but it's not like we couldn't get a push. In fact, I think the only reason we couldn't run it more consistently is that we kept putting ourselves way behind the chains with penalties. 2nd and 6 is a great rushing down for us. 2nd and 25? Not so much.

I think we're selling the ability of our OL short. They might not have as much experience, especially in our current offense, but I think they've definitely got potential.
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I agree. It's the consistency in pass blocking unit as a whole that people are meaning to describe, IMO. As a unit, we aren't able to fully protect the QB consistently so it feels like a manhandling.
 
GTWannaBee said:
Did you not see the amount of pressure Syracuse was able to get on Sims? Pass blocking and run blocking are completely different skills.
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I did see it, but I saw that more as missed assignments than getting manhandled. I could be wrong, but I felt like we did a pretty decent job blocking when we knew what we were doing and picked up the right blitzers. The result is the same (sacks, picks, etc.) but missed assignments are coachable, while just being physically unable to sustain your blocks is a bigger problem.
 
OptionsJacket said:
I agree. It's the consistency in pass blocking unit as a whole that people are meaning to describe, IMO. As a unit, we aren't able to fully protect the QB consistently so it feels like a manhandling.
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It's why the line takes the longest to rebuild and get up to speed. One person missing a block or going the wrong way letting a defender through is all it takes to blow up a play (or cause a turnover). Doesn't have to be the same person every time either. It also makes it really hard for Sims cause he has to wonder which of the 5 OL (or RB or TE) might make a mistake this time.
 
On plays where we aren't making drive ending and game ending mistakes, we actually look pretty good. I think we probably just got demoralized after the fourth turnover and Syracuse dropping two bombs on us. In a game where we only have, say, two turnovers, I think we do a lot better. Statistically, we beat Syracuse by every measure but turnovers. You don't do that on accident. It's the turnovers that are the accident.

We simply can't continue to have 5 of them per game. Now is as good a time for the dice to roll straight as any. Reversion to the mean, men.
 
We had extra time to prepare for FSU and played better than the next two games. Maybe the extra week to prepare will be beneficial.
 
OptionsJacket said:
I agree. It's the consistency in pass blocking unit as a whole that people are meaning to describe, IMO. As a unit, we aren't able to fully protect the QB consistently so it feels like a manhandling.
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The qb has a role to play in helping the OL protect him. He can't scramble so quickly and run around helter skelter like, well, a true freshman with happy feet.
 
Yukonwreck said:
The qb has a role to play in helping the OL protect him. He can't scramble so quickly and run around helter skelter like, well, a true freshman with happy feet.
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On the second ‘interception’, Sims never turns his head to the right. It was a blown assignment (or pressure from the right side). Sims had time to step up and throw the ball away. He just never saw the hit.
 
ThisIsAtlanta said:
On plays where we aren't making drive ending and game ending mistakes, we actually look pretty good. I think we probably just got demoralized after the fourth turnover and Syracuse dropping two bombs on us. In a game where we only have, say, two turnovers, I think we do a lot better. Statistically, we beat Syracuse by every measure but turnovers. You don't do that on accident. It's the turnovers that are the accident.

We simply can't continue to have 5 of them per game. Now is as good a time for the dice to roll straight as any. Reversion to the mean, men.
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In the name of Dodd,
Amen
 
WracerX said:
On the second ‘interception’, Sims never turns his head to the right. It was a blown assignment (or pressure from the right side). Sims had time to step up and throw the ball away. He just never saw the hit.
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Was a blown assignment. RT went for the guy to his left instead of the right. It happened that way more than once, just that one caused a pick.
 
GTLiebs said:
Was a blown assignment. RT went for the guy to his left instead of the right. It happened that way more than once, just that one caused a pick.
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Sims never even looked his way. I am sure it will get worked on in the film room.
 
johncu said:
I did see it, but I saw that more as missed assignments than getting manhandled. I could be wrong, but I felt like we did a pretty decent job blocking when we knew what we were doing and picked up the right blitzers. The result is the same (sacks, picks, etc.) but missed assignments are coachable, while just being physically unable to sustain your blocks is a bigger problem.
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I can agree with that. Manhandled was just meaning our OLine was getting beat on pass plays, but I agree with your assessment.
 
Please ,do NOT get carried away with our killing Lville on a Friday nite 2 yrs ago. .It was with the T.O. and them with a dud coach .Much like some folks thought the same thing vs Syracuse. when we killed them 56-0. several yrs before..ZERO relationship.
 
AlaGold said:
Please ,do NOT get carried away with our killing Lville on a Friday nite 2 yrs ago. .It was with the T.O. and them with a dud coach .Much like some folks thought the same thing vs Syracuse. when we killed them 56-0. several yrs before..ZERO relationship.
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I don't think anyone thinks that. Just people posting fun things.
 
AlaGold said:
Please ,do NOT get carried away with our killing Lville on a Friday nite 2 yrs ago. .It was with the T.O. and them with a dud coach .Much like some folks thought the same thing vs Syracuse. when we killed them 56-0. several yrs before..ZERO relationship.
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You’re aware that nothing we get carried away about on this board will have any actual impact on the game?
 
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