What worries me about Duke

Josh H said:
It saddens me that I won't get to watch the game because its on ESPNU (no DVR), and I have obligations to a bachelor party that day. Not my planning.
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FYI, You can order ESPNU for the month and cancel.
 
Josh H said:
Point taken :)



VT probably did the best job out of all the teams as far as stopping the TO.
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I agree. VT did the best job, but they really only took away the B-back dive. The QB keep and pitch were open a lot. Nesbitt missed some reads too.
I can't wait to see this offense when we execute consistently with the talent we have.
 
mts315 said:
What I am worried about Duke is absolutly nothing.

What you stats don't show is that Navy's QB and BBack went out in that game to injury. So, Duke could then effectivley shut down the dive on the TO and just cover the edges.

Also, We know Shaw will start and I would be willing to bet that Shaw is better than Navy's number 1 Qb. Our O-line is miles above Navy in talent and size, Dwyer is way ahead of any B-Back on Navy, Our A-Backs are faster and more elusive than Navy's, and Our Recievers are Taller and Faster.
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You start good, as injuries kept Navy from rolling. But once you say our A backs are faster and more elusive I know that you don't totally know what you are talking about.
 
JWE37 said:
I agree. VT did the best job, but they really only took away the B-back dive. The QB keep and pitch were open a lot. Nesbitt missed some reads too.
I can't wait to see this offense when we execute consistently with the talent we have.
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We really didn't even run the actual TO that often in the VT game...not nearly like we did vs MSU anyway.

But I'm with ya, the more I see the execution improve the more I go :wow:
 
We must defeat this QB shrill of theirs and walk all over them.
 
NATSman said:
I'm worried about Duke too, but I take comfort in what PJ said about Duke: “They’ve seen this offense a lot. It’s going to help them. I’ve also seen them. I think it’ll help me.”

With no disrespect intended to Navy, this offense isn't just a magic wand you can wave. It's a living breathing thing. The guy designing the gameplan before the game and calling the plays from the sideline makes a difference just as much as the talent on the field does. We are significantly better than Navy in both categories.

Duke could beat us, and I'm as cautious as any Tech fan about expecting a win, but I wouldn't worry too much about being held to 1.7 ypc in either half of the game. If they beat us, they'll have to keep up their 30+ ppg and create some turnovers.
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Nice post! One thing I've noticed about Duke this year is their ability to make adjustment. They're a very experienced team, and I feel better coached.

With that being said I'm like you, we're not Navy. For one I feel we're getting much better on the D side of the ball, but the play calling from Coach Johnson brings more savy, feel, and adjustments. He really has a sense to what the other team is doing in regards to what's working and what's not, and attacks it. He has a great feel for what our abilities are as well.

We'll match up with a Duke team that feels they can win. I'm sure we feel the same.

This is OUR HOUSE! If Duke feels they can win, BRING IT ON!!

GO JACKETS!!
 
GTCrew said:
You start good, as injuries kept Navy from rolling. But once you say our A backs are faster and more elusive I know that you don't totally know what you are talking about.
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Navy has 1 A back really, and they move him around to get him the ball most of the time. We use all of ours.
 
ncjacket said:
Navy has 1 A back really, and they move him around to get him the ball most of the time. We use all of ours.
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Correct. It must be noted that Shun White is either faster or more elusive (or both) than any A back playing the game on either team today.

If you gave Numiello the chance to cherry pick our players for his O for the next game, I think the only two no-brainers would be Andrew and Dwyer. (this is not a knock on Kettani)
 
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