Grade UT vs Ole Miss game
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No I'm saying our backfield doesn't burst through the line as it should, we either wait for an opening to develop, or run horizontally until an opening develops, I was at the Bama game last year and I remember Darby was running straight up the middle and fighting for every inch, I cant say our backs do the same. I watched a couple of Cedric Houstons games while on the Jets and he did the same thing, a spoiled back waiting for the O-line to break open a hole so he can fly up the field.
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True, but he also used 2 TE's a lot and the hallmark of the Redskins was power football. Heck, they basically invented the Counter Trey.
I can't speak for 67, but all I'm saying is that while you can definitely have sets with 3,4,5 wides and run them a lot, you had better be able to pound the football in crunch time if you want to win.
IMO with the speed of the defensive players today its gonna only get harder to run with a fullback.
It used to be you saw power sweeps all the time. Going for 10, 15 yds at a time. Teams running the option, etc. You just dont see teams being successful with it a lot anymore because of the speed of todays players.
For the same reason you have problems running with the fullback. There might have been a hole when the fullback get there for the lead block but that hole is collapsing around him. Yeah, maybe he gets a good lead block but you got 2 more outside backers collapsing and the safety coming up, the hole is collapsing around him.
Thats the reason I like the single back. You give the running back a chance to hit that hole first and to use his vision of the entire field. If everyone is collapsing on that hole then he breaks outside. By the time he realizes the fullback isnt getting a good lead block the whole defense is collapsing around him.
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I can't believe anyone would give the DL anything less than an A just because of a 56 yd run in the meaningless time late... because you know how many TOTAL rushing yards they gave up today? 50!!! FIFTY!!! So before that run? NEGATIVE 8 RUSHING YARDS. Unheard of. That's like me getting mad in NCAA 06 just because I gave up a big play while winning 84-7. BIG DEAL! 50 yards rushing is a beautiful thing.
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here is how the tennessean graded them.
Sunday, 10/02/05
UT report card
OFFENSE
Outside of Gerald Riggs and the offensive line, there wasn't much special about what the Vols did. Only one of UT's touchdowns came from an offensive drive. QB Rick Clausen never found a rhythm after starting quickly. Where are the big plays by the receivers?
GRADE: C
DEFENSE
The Vols' starters were seething when Mico Mc-Swain broke loose on a 56-yard run late in the game. Until then, UT was on track to set a school record for fewest rushing yards allowed. There's been a lot of talk about the front seven, but the secondary has also played well.
GRADE: A-
SPECIAL TEAMS
It was a mixed bag for James Wilhoit. He drilled all but one kickoff into the end zone for four touchbacks, but he also missed field goals from 51 and 44 yards. Punter Britton Colquitt averaged 46 yards on two kicks, and Lucas Taylor looks like he might be a dangerous return man.
GRADE: B
COACHING
Give the entire staff credit for managing last week wisely and having the Vols ready to go yesterday after such a short week. John Chavis' defense continues to carry this team. How much longer can that last? The Vols simply aren't very good right now on offense.
GRADE: B-
Sunday, 10/02/05
UT report card
OFFENSE
Outside of Gerald Riggs and the offensive line, there wasn't much special about what the Vols did. Only one of UT's touchdowns came from an offensive drive. QB Rick Clausen never found a rhythm after starting quickly. Where are the big plays by the receivers?
GRADE: C
DEFENSE
The Vols' starters were seething when Mico Mc-Swain broke loose on a 56-yard run late in the game. Until then, UT was on track to set a school record for fewest rushing yards allowed. There's been a lot of talk about the front seven, but the secondary has also played well.
GRADE: A-
SPECIAL TEAMS
It was a mixed bag for James Wilhoit. He drilled all but one kickoff into the end zone for four touchbacks, but he also missed field goals from 51 and 44 yards. Punter Britton Colquitt averaged 46 yards on two kicks, and Lucas Taylor looks like he might be a dangerous return man.
GRADE: B
COACHING
Give the entire staff credit for managing last week wisely and having the Vols ready to go yesterday after such a short week. John Chavis' defense continues to carry this team. How much longer can that last? The Vols simply aren't very good right now on offense.
GRADE: B-
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offense c-
defense a- (no breakdowns or georgia can take advantage)
special teams c- (only becaue britton is it not worse, kicking was terrible)
fans f (a crowd in a stadium this big should be loud)
to respond to the fans. neyland is one of the loudest stadiums. we just need a big game there. we havent had one yet this year. with a big game we will explode. that will be the neyland like last year agaisnt florida.
defense a- (no breakdowns or georgia can take advantage)
special teams c- (only becaue britton is it not worse, kicking was terrible)
fans f (a crowd in a stadium this big should be loud)
to respond to the fans. neyland is one of the loudest stadiums. we just need a big game there. we havent had one yet this year. with a big game we will explode. that will be the neyland like last year agaisnt florida.
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