Running the football against Oklahoma

[JAllen18]

Oklahoma has great front 4. I saw them blow up Tulsa's O-line numerous times throughout the game.

Butch Jones says Jalen Hurd is getting better each game, and the O-Line is making progress.

How well do you think we can run the ball against OU?

 

[bcartervol98]

< 100 rushing yards combined if I were betting

The homer in me says tree fiddy!

If we represent it will be in the air imo.

 

[IndianapolisVol]

Jalen comes out of hiding for 120 yards and 2 TD's hopefully...

 

[RiseToTheTop]

maybe we can mix in a different run play other than the same one we have ran all year so far. Baby steps.

 

[volfanhill]

130 on the ground....70 Hurd 60 lane...1 rushing Td

 

[led0321]

They blew up Alabama's line like a bomb. I hope Worley can stay healthy

 

[bcartervol98]

They blew up Alabama's line like a bomb. I hope Worley can stay healthy

This is my biggest concern going into this game if I am being completely honest. We need Worley for SEC play and to get to 6 wins. Without him there is not 6 wins on the schedule imo.

 

[joevol33]

If they'll do something other than up the middle and give our boys a chance to get lose!

 

[TechnoVol]

Without drastic improvement in our O-line this week, I don't see us rushing for more than 100 yards.

 

[Vol in Perry Ga]

I'm not the most informed Vol fan, so, what has happened to Marlin Lane this year?
I thought he was supposed ot be a beast this year.

 

[IPleadInsanity]

How many sacks will we have? I am thinking its going to be "snap the ball and run for your life" for Worley. If they get behind early they may not end up rushing for 50 yards.

 

[joevol33]

I'm not the most informed Vol fan, so, what has happened to Marlin Lane this year?
I thought he was supposed ot be a beast this year.

Just me assuming, but I think the first two games Jones was letting Hurd get his feet wet. We'll see more of lane from here on out.

 

[KingNick865]

I'm not the most informed Vol fan, so, what has happened to Marlin Lane this year?
I thought he was supposed ot be a beast this year.

Running backs can't look good if there's no blocking. He's getting everything he can out of the runs he gets.

 

[NEVolFan]

75 yds rushing.

 

[SaintLouisVol]

I'm not the most informed Vol fan, so, what has happened to Marlin Lane this year?
I thought he was supposed ot be a beast this year.

Great offensive lines make great running backs. It's far more difficult the other way around.

 

[fade route]

They will have to fumble 12 times and throw 7 pics for us to win.

 

[DaddyChad]

Worley gets 100 yards by himself...........



in running for his life yards behind the LOS.


Our line is terrible right now. They're young and will improve but asking for a good running performance out of either of the RBs with this line is a tall order. I think they will do some things to try to get Hurd in space this weekend though.

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

Im not being negative, just being realistic, but if our line can't get a pusb against USU and Arkansas state, I dont see them pushing around Oklahoma. I predict 60 yards rushing. Lets just hope Worley doesnt get killed this weekend

 

[ledhed43]

It's not just the front 4, the entire front 7 is one of the best in the country. Even if we block the linemen, their linebackers will clean up. It will be tough sledding running the ball. As worried as I am about us not being able to run, I am more worried about their quarterback running all over us.

 

[rickyb712]

if you have fast and aggressive front line you run screens it that simple

 

[Lefteye]

I'm hoping this game CBJ gives Hurd more touches in open space. More screen and fewer dives will be needed. Imo

 

[ct4640]

They blew up Alabama's line like a bomb. I hope Worley can stay healthy

we have pretty good edge rushers and blitz from about everywhere.
we usually give up a few runs a game because we have young lb that dont get in the exact run fit every play but are getting better. one thing we didnt have at bama was our 6-6 330 lb ng who had back surgery after nd last year. very athletic for his size.
we replaced ol/dl coaches who are now in their 3rd year. technique made a difference right away but we didnt have the size we needed to run the defense in year one. weve gotten better and bigger this year
looking forward to a great game. not all are expecting a blowout. if we dont come with a lot of intensity and match the physicality every game we can get whupped, see texas game last year.
we have a lot of recruits in for this game as its our biggest ooc. alt unis for the first time too. i think we will be jacked up. hope all visiting will have fun in norman. stop by a tailgate if you get the chance

 

[rocknrick]

They will have to fumble 12 times and throw 7 pics for us to win.

You are being real Debbie Downer today. Who pissed in your cereal this morning?

 

[NMVol]

Maybe its just along the lines of hope springs eternal. I have the Vols running game surprising folks this game.

Its done. I have taken my message board pre-game stand! :zeitung_lesen:

 

[Nickoli]

Great offensive lines make great running backs. It's far more difficult the other way around.

Barry Sanders was pretty awesome!