Ainge Starting vs. Irish

#27
#27
From an outsiders perspective, I think Ainge gives UT the best chance at "streching" the field (i.e. he has a better arm). If UT wants to pound the ball, they'll have to take some shots deep every now and then, which is something that Clausen cannot do. If ND doesn't respect the deep ball, they're just going to stack the box, and your run game won't be effective.

My $.02, but what do I know, I thought the records would be reversed going into this game...
 
#28
#28
Originally posted by WP99ND06@Nov 2, 2005 7:45 PM
From an outsiders perspective, I think Ainge gives UT the best chance at "streching" the field (i.e. he has a better arm). If UT wants to pound the ball, they'll have to take some shots deep every now and then, which is something that Clausen cannot do. If ND doesn't respect the deep ball, they're just going to stack the box, and your run game won't be effective.

My $.02, but what do I know, I thought the records would be reversed going into this game...
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to further confirm your perspective, that is exactly what has happened to us in basically every game this season which is why we are 3-4. riggs is a very good RB but you cant expect anybody to run the ball very well against 9 guys in the box, however we dont even have riggs any more and it might be possible that foster won't be playing either but i'm not totally sure about that. however, with that being said, 3 of those 4 losses were to teams with very good defenses and from what i've read and heard, ND's defense is almost as bad as UT's offense well that might be an exaggeration (sp?) but i hear they are pretty bad so i think it will still be an interesting game to watch for sure.

GO VOLS!!!!!
BEAT THE IRISH!!!!!!
SALVAGE A BOWL GAME!!!!!!!
 
#29
#29
Originally posted by WP99ND06@Nov 2, 2005 6:45 PM
From an outsiders perspective, I think Ainge gives UT the best chance at "streching" the field (i.e. he has a better arm). If UT wants to pound the ball, they'll have to take some shots deep every now and then, which is something that Clausen cannot do. If ND doesn't respect the deep ball, they're just going to stack the box, and your run game won't be effective.

My $.02, but what do I know, I thought the records would be reversed going into this game...
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Welcome to the board, and thanks for hitting the nail right on the head!

:toast:
 
#30
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Originally posted by IBleedOrange@Nov 2, 2005 8:23 PM
from what i've read and heard, ND's defense is almost as bad as UT's offense well that might be an exaggeration (sp?)
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Well, the front 7 are pretty decent, and they've done a good job of shutting down the run. That has caused teams to go "up top", and our DBs have a tendency to give up the big play. I would also argue that some (not most) of the pass yardage ND has given up has been during garbage time (PITT, Purdue, Wash, BYU).

Changing sides, I think the key to the game is UT's d-line versus ND's interior (C & Gs) OL. If UT gets penetration, its going to be a LONG day for Brady. My fear is that I am going to see about 500 screen passes from both offenses. I have field seats, so I'd like a little smash mouth and controlled passing.

Hopefully the weather holds out - otherwise its going to be SLOPPY (calling for rain now on Saturday).
 
#31
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They have a decent pass rush, but Reggie Bush ran ALL OVER THEM.....

Then again, we dont have anyone close to the talent of Reggie Bush, so they might shut our running game down after all. Offensively, they are among the best in the nation, so we'll see how good our defense really is. There aren't any offensive powerhouses in the SEC.
 
#32
#32
Originally posted by WP99ND06@Nov 2, 2005 9:29 PM
My fear is that I am going to see about 500 screen passes from both offenses.
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Don't fear the screen, that has proven to be a problem for our defense.
 
#34
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Originally posted by Orangewhiteblood@Nov 2, 2005 10:55 PM
Don't fear the screen, that has proven to be a problem for our defense.
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Screens can be good when they are not called at least once every other series.

Remember South Bend, 1991? There was a pretty nice screen play called that afternoon.
 
#35
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Originally posted by orangetd88@Nov 2, 2005 11:12 PM
9-21 for 65 yards...and he looked good?
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He's tall.
 
#37
#37
And he wasn't wearing his knee brace against SC?? :dunno:
 
#38
#38
As dazed as he's looked this year, I'm surprised he remember his helmet and shoulder pads.
 
#39
#39
One thing I've noticed . . . When he goes 9-21, commentators don't seem to mention that he is related to Danny Ainge.
 
#41
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Originally posted by orangetd88@Nov 2, 2005 8:12 PM
9-21 for 65 yards...and he looked good?
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Keep him in consistently and he might play better. If the receivers had caught some dropped balls his stats may look better.
 
#43
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He did have a couple of drops go against him, but something has got to happen to make the light come back on for him. His pocket presence has really dropped off.
 
#45
#45
I dont think it matters. Reasion being i have a feeling there will be a switch. When we switch QB's all game, what does it matter who starts? For once im saaying give ange the ball cause the ND pass defense is not at the top of its game... With some luck we could get some good passes to go down.
 
#46
#46
Coach Fulmer appears unable to stick with either QB. If Ainge makes a mistake, such as throwing in interception, CPF will most likely put Clausen into the game. Think about what that does to the confidence of the QBs.
 
#47
#47
Originally posted by GAVol@Nov 3, 2005 12:06 AM
He did have a couple of drops go against him, but something has got to happen to make the light come back on for him.  His pocket presence has really dropped off.
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Agreed. He looks as uncomfortable as any QB I've seen in the pocket. He is tremendously hurried, unsure, and rarely looks like he is anticipating anything. All of his movements are out of sync; each set and throw is generally a panic-style reaction and hope-it-turns-out-good sort of thing.

It's almost hard for me believe the kid could be this off mentally. And I don't think it is all "confidence." I think a lot of it is that the coaching staff seemed to assume a lot as far as his knowledge of the offense and where he really was. A lot of delusion going on over there.
 
#48
#48
Originally posted by checkerboard_charly@Nov 1, 2005 10:33 PM
i like it but Ainge proved zip in the south carolina game. he was 9 for 21.

big deal. he threw bad balls and mainly threw into triple coverage against a pourous usc defense.

i say pray every nite that these qb's can make it through the season with losing the rest of our games.
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Ainge threw a few nice deep balls that should have been caught, but the receivers were not making plays. Hannon played like crap and should have caught 2 of the longballs that would have been for huge gains, 1 for a TD. Stats don't always tell the whole story.
 
#50
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Originally posted by GAVol@Nov 3, 2005 2:36 AM
He did have a couple of drops go against him, but something has got to happen to make the light come back on for him.  His pocket presence has really dropped off.
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Psychologist required. :ill_h4h:
 
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