WMTribe90
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RE: Game 1 - Duquesne
(11-30-2015 10:35 AM)nogretheogre Wrote: (11-30-2015 12:28 AM)WMTribe90 Wrote: The issue is we have only one DL that has consistently pressured the passer, Tyler Claytor. Against UR we blitzed a ton in the first half and did not get to the QB with any of those blitzes leaving our secondary exposed. So, if you can't get to the QB with four down linemen and blitzing LBs, it makes sense to go with three or four DL and keep seven or eight in coverage. Blitzing or being aggressive is counter-productive if you don't land any punches.
To me, this is the biggest issue we face in the rematch. I think we'll improve both running the ball and slowing their run in the rematch. I also expect Cluley to have a better day if the OL can protect him. However, rushing the passer has been an issue against all the better teams we have played and I don't see that suddenly changing next week. Its not a scheme issue. It's an issue with winning one on one match-ups. So, in my opinion, our best bet is to bend between the 20s, limit our blitzes, keep the ball in front of us, and tackle well. If we have an opportunity to get off the field or create a TO we need to make the key plays, especially when UR faces 3rd and long.
Hopefully Harvey and Haislip are healthy. I believe they are the best pass-rushing LBs.
We lost the battle in the trenches badly in the first matchup. We'll need to at least hold our own to win the rematch.
Our blitzing needs some variety. It seems like the same style every time. Throw in a delayed blitz or something.
The issue IMO is not so much the design of our blitzes, but that fact that our LBs haven't beaten the blocks when we do blitz. Disguising blitzes can help bring someone free occasionally, but for sustained success the LBs need to beat the blocks and get to the QB. Our tendency has been to run square into the blocker. I'm all for mixing up blitzes and running stunts, but football is a simple game in the end. Beat the guy in front of you and run to the ball.
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RE: Game 1 - Duquesne
(11-30-2015 10:26 AM)hktribefan Wrote: Highlight video is up, and includes a note that per NCAA regulations only 2 minutes of game footage can be included. I guess this means no game recap later today. I know the NCAA is one of the most oppressive organizations, but this seems like a silly rule. I also think it's silly that there could be no adds anywhere around the stadium or on the video board. It's one thing to say you can't have your home announcer or hype-up videos, but that seems like easy money. Even though the NCAA brings in ridiculous amounts of money from the FBS bowls/playoffs and the men's NCAAT, they are clearly very worried about costs for the FCS playoffs as evidenced by the regionalization to minimize spending. If they're so worried, I really don't see what advantage having some ads would do.
That is complete bull****. It really bothered me how neutered the game atmosphere was with the PA and video board (and they played the replay way too soon every time) but not letting schools put together recap videos is beyond stupid
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Tribe1693
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RE: Game 1 - Duquesne
What did Bosworth's shirt say back in the day? National Communists Against Athletes?
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11-30-2015 11:59 AM |
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hktribefan
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RE: Game 1 - Duquesne
(11-30-2015 11:59 AM)Tribe1693 Wrote: What did Bosworth's shirt say back in the day? National Communists Against Athletes?
The irony being if they were truly communists they would be in favor of everyone sharing all the video!
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11-30-2015 12:28 PM |
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