McCuller's Impact vs Oregon

[MFJones]

Before this season I assumed he could play against oregon b/c of thier tempo, but he is now down to a slimming 350 (Not positive but I think thats it) and in great shape. I think he could be the key to keeping them out of the middle which would make it alot easier on our D to get some stops.

If we controll the LOS and make them run outside all day and throw, then we have a chance.

:On a side note Im a betting man and even though I choose to never bet for or against my vols. I see several good speards this week. The 2 Im thinking of putting big money on are Kensucky vs UL Im think UL at -13 all day. And Miami(OH) at Ohio -7. Kentucky been Miami 41-7 nough said.

my prediction a good game but a loss 31-21 oregon

It's threads like these that reminds me why people should view the volnation website with caution. It's great for getting "breaking news information" and some facts before they hit TOS, but not so good for discussing solid philosophical football intellect. What on earth have you seen out of McCullers thus far that has given you any reason to believe that he will give Oregon problems??? Dude, I'll give you McCullers is a beast and NFL bound, but he won't make it past the 1st Qrt against Oregon. I have been watching him pretty closely the last couple of games and, he gets winded easily and takes plays off. He is a 2-down DT which will kill us against Oregon. Oregon's offense won't let us substitute. It is and has been a fundamental part of their offensive philosophy. Don't expect to see McCullers on the field much against Oregon. We will have our smaller, quicker DTs & DEs against Oregon. Their line averages about 300 lbs as compared to about 320-330 lbs for the rest of the big SEC teams. We need speed and endurance for this game.

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

McCullers has maybe been our worst D first team player up to this point. Disappointing.

Sums up half the posters on volnation imo.

 

[dan4vols]

McCullers has been underwhelming thus far. He really needs to step it up.

AJ....10 seconds before the 1st play for Oregon on offense. Go up to McCullers and tell him hes a big fat lazy no talent sissy that is a dead weight to the whole defense then slap his face under the facemask. watch what happens.

 

[ImportedVoL]

McCullers has been disruptive and gotten a significant push into the backfield many times this year. That, and because we don't know what the coaches are asking him to do, leaves me wondering why he's getting this criticism.

I'll allow that he doesn't seem to have the mean streak that John Henderson or Haynesworth had, but he's far from ineffective.

This all day... no one on here has any idea what he is told to do.. if it is his job to plug up alot of space and demand double teams. Then he has been doing fantastic.. just saying

Same thing with Worley and all of these arm chair QB's questioning his accuracy when CBJ has publicly stated that our very young WR's are running routes to deep or short which causes throws to be off.

 

[ImportedVoL]

It's amazing how some of you seem to ignore the fact that WKU used a 3-step drop almost exclusively. We were able to collapse the pocket with 4 and sometimes 3 down-linemen, many times when WKU kept a TE or RB in to pass protect, and a big part of that was McCullers getting a push. It allowed us to drop 7 into coverage, resulting in a bunch of picks. Is Dan playing at an all-world level? No. Is he doing his job in this defense? Yes.

Don't try to explain things logically to them... wont work, they will keep their wrong opinions till they die.

 

[salutethehill]

Lotsa homer bias up in here.

 

[bigdaddy]

Are you and those who hit like on crack? He's been an incredible impact on the line both games when he's been playing. He's been enough of an influence to get double teamed most plays......remember just because he doesn't get a sack or the tackle doesn't mean he didn't effect the game when you see him barreling down 2 guys that frees up someone else to get in and penetrate the play..... Forgive me, but maybe your just watching TV, at the game I been watching the defense and particularly DaMac.....and let me tell you he has been a FORCE on the field.....THE QB's are focusing on him, and he's usually got at least two guys just trying to stop him. EVERYONE on the offense knows who he is, and he is their prime concern nearly every play.......

Watched both games twice and he is double teamed maybe 3 times at AP and 5 for WKY. He has made some plays but needs to step it up and be a game changer. For the record, I could not find one triple team against him.

 

[Face]

No impact against Austin Peay or WKU, No Chance he shows up at Oregon.

I'm going to look at this a different way. I (could very possibly be wrong) think he's holding out. I think he has an extra gear he can hit when he wants to, but just hasn't wanted to yet.

Don't be surprised if he makes 2-3 game shifting plays. Also, he can take down Thomas with one paw.

 

[salutethehill]

I'm going to look at this a different way. I (could very possibly be wrong) think he's holding out. I think he has an extra gear he can hit when he wants to, but just hasn't wanted to yet.

Don't be surprised if he makes 2-3 game shifting plays. Also, he can take down Thomas with one paw.

Smokescreen.


Soon.

 

[MannyD]

Lotsa homer bias up in here.

It's a solid alternative making fun of the guy's weight or making a lame analogy to Dan Aykroyd. "The only thing he's charging is his Visa at Cracker Barrel". ?? Really?

 

[salutethehill]

I looked to remove the Visa post, and it looks like a mod already did.

My apologies.

 

[volpreacher]

Maybe I'm the only one who has noticed there have been times that Big Dan had 3 people blocking him last week. Some of you people, I wonder if they even know what a touchdown is.

 

[GoobieVol]

Maybe I'm the only one who has noticed there have been times that Big Dan had 3 people blocking him last week. Some of you people, I wonder if they even know what a touchdown is.

They resent that remark.

 

[calban]

We'll see mo a Mo this game.
Dan wouldn't fair well in 8 play stretches.

 

[volmsbd]

McCullers has maybe been our worst D first team player up to this point. Disappointing.

Link?

 

[LordVOLdemort]

I think Dan's been doing great, getting push up the middle, making the running back cut into the ends or into the LBs waiting on the edges. He's created a few opportunity sacks as well.

We will see more in SEC play, especially when we get our starting DE back. Jac. Smith will make Dan look a lot better with his edge speed and hands.

Just wait and see. You guys bashing him need to realize what youre looking at, this isn't a video game or a LB/DE, it's a DT. They clog up the middle and force ppl to choose new routes, and they take up blockers, allowing DEs and LBs to run free. But those guys still have to do work. 5 lineman, two taken up by Dan still leaves three for the other three Dlinemen. They still have to beat their man consistently.

 

[Backwards K]

I just hope that with Oregon's pace of play, Big Dan don't get stuck out there. It seems he can't play more than 2 or 3 snaps in a row. And it takes several seconds to get 6'8 350 off the field. lol

I'd set the over/under at 2 1/2 on the number of "too many men on the field" penalties we get because McCullers can't get off the field in time on a substitution.

 

[GoobieVol]

I'd set the over/under at 2 1/2 on the number of "too many men on the field" penalties we get because McCullers can't get off the field in time on a substitution.

lol Nah, I hope CBJ will sit him b4 he lets that happen.

I sure hope I haven't said anything to get lumped into the Big Dan's haters group. Dudes a Vol. I could never hate. I appreciate the push he gets and the ability to take on multiple blockers. But a guy who lets face it can't play more than 2-3 snaps in a row, will be hard to get out there against an Oregon. IMO

 

[bigdaddy]

Maybe I'm the only one who has noticed there have been times that Big Dan had 3 people blocking him last week. Some of you people, I wonder if they even know what a touchdown is.

Watched both games twice now and I didn't see him ever triple teamed.

 

[LaagerVol]

I don't know what some of you guys are watching, or if you have ever played or coached football. It's ALL about effort with big Dan. When he wants to play, he dominates. When he doesn't want to go all out, he stands straight up and does next to nothing. Someone said he "gets stood up" but that isn't really accurate, because they don't have to stand him up, he does it to himself. That's peewee football stuff. Even then, he doesn't get "whipped" or pushed back, but he is only taking up space, not making plays.

I would say the same thing to anyone, and it isn't about trying to bash him. He just doesn't give good effort on a LOT of plays. How anyone who has keyed on him while watching the games can dispute that is beyond me. I just wish he would get fired up and dominate people like he is capable of.

All of the size and ability in the world wont make you a great football player without some heart and effort. Hope Big Dan gets a fire in his belly this weekend.

*edit* I make no mention of QB sacks. Speaking purely about effort, or lack thereof, which is plain to see when everyone else has fired off the ball and he is still in his stance or standing straight up.

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

I love DaMac!!!

I agree that he need to work on endurance, and I am extremely interested to see how he plays on a full day like he has coming Saturday with Oregon. But anyone who doesn't think his presence isn't "felt" every play just about by opposing team.....yeah I don't know what to tell you. He's intimidating even when he's held up. No one wants any of that truck.

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

A great DaMac play....

I would like to see him out there every play, he can't be a presence when he's not there, but he definitely makes a big difference when he is.

6-3 right there....

 

[VOLorNuttin]

Before this season I assumed he could play against oregon b/c of thier tempo, but he is now down to a slimming 350 (Not positive but I think thats it) and in great shape. I think he could be the key to keeping them out of the middle which would make it alot easier on our D to get some stops.

If we controll the LOS and make them run outside all day and throw, then we have a chance.

:On a side note Im a betting man and even though I choose to never bet for or against my vols. I see several good speards this week. The 2 Im thinking of putting big money on are Kensucky vs UL Im think UL at -13 all day. And Miami(OH) at Ohio -7. Kentucky been Miami 41-7 nough said.

my prediction a good game but a loss 31-21 oregon

I think playing Hood, at 260lbs (according to his own words, this week), next to Big Dan, is going to nullify any hope of clogging up the middle. If they start Couch next to him, instead, then it's quite possible that we take away the middle.

With their tempo, we can time their snap better...so, I hope that we disguise our alignment with different looks and shift into the ones we want just before they snap. One of the best ways to thwart a prolific offense is to mess with their head as much as possible.

Vandy always did this with Peyton, and even last year...their undersized, low-talent defense got the better of the 2nd best offense in the SEC.

 

[Sgt_Nick_Fury]

Hood has played some outstanding ball in my opinion and is responsible for one of those turn overs. This coaching staff also have a better idea of who is the best asset at which position for their defense then most fans in my opinion.

 

[photovol]

Big Dan's made only 3 tackles in 2 games, he must do much better if we are to win against ranked teams. Someone needs to call out his mother and see if he's capable of playing with a chip on his shoulder, if not he may just be our big goodwill ambassador.