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Best OL in the country?
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:04 pm
If not we have to at least be in the conversation. These guys definitely haven't gotten the credit they deserve.
Currently we are:
1st in the conference in rushing yards (12th nationally)
7th in the country in sacks allowed with only 10
Also, UGA and Mich St. are the only teams in power 5 that have 1100+ passing and 1800+ rushing
I could not find any exact stats on offensive line penalties but remembering back I don't recall too many. Will Friend has improved dramatically and has really done a great job working with the incredible skill players we have and providing Hutson Mason the much needed time in the pocket. What do you guys think?
Currently we are:
1st in the conference in rushing yards (12th nationally)
7th in the country in sacks allowed with only 10
Also, UGA and Mich St. are the only teams in power 5 that have 1100+ passing and 1800+ rushing
I could not find any exact stats on offensive line penalties but remembering back I don't recall too many. Will Friend has improved dramatically and has really done a great job working with the incredible skill players we have and providing Hutson Mason the much needed time in the pocket. What do you guys think?
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Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:07 pm to RunLindsayRun
Never thought I would ever see this thread on this board
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:07 pm to RunLindsayRun
We have a lot of depth. When that 4th quarter rolls around, we're still fresh, and it's showing in a big way.
Here's to Theus staying another year.
Here's to Theus staying another year.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:08 pm to K9
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Never thought I would ever see this thread on this board
Yea never thought I would type it out either.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:10 pm to RunLindsayRun
hmmm, maybe the best run OL...Mason seemed a bit hurried this past saturday when he wanted to pass
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:14 pm to Leghumper
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hmmm, maybe the best run OL...Mason seemed a bit hurried this past saturday when he wanted to pass
Maybe because everyone is bringing the house thinking we are going to run
Posted on 10/21/14 at 5:22 pm to RunLindsayRun
Hopefully that'll mean more deep balls to Conley/Davis.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 6:08 pm to RunLindsayRun
I think it's a stretch to say they're arguably the best, but I do think they're arguably in the top 10. The best part is that 4 of our starters and 6 of our 8 man rotation are returning (if Houston gets his eligibility waiver). Losing a leader like Andrews will hurt, but Wynn has worked a little at Center or Kubs could slide down. We should still have a real good line next year, too.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 6:39 pm to crispyUGA
Not sure. I seem to remember hearing about the ungodly amount of times our backs were hit behind the line of scrimmage but were able to pick up yardage in spite of it. Doesn't necessarily scream world beaters to me?
Posted on 10/21/14 at 7:13 pm to ncdawg
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I seem to remember hearing about the ungodly amount of times our backs were hit behind the line of scrimmage but were able to pick up yardage in spite of it.
I think they're better pulling/in space, than they are straight up.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:15 pm to RunLindsayRun
One of the better run blocking lines we've ever had. Still a meh pass blocking OL.
Best in the nation?
Best in the nation?
Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:31 pm to Damn Good Dawg
Yea the pass blocking leaves a lot to be desired. And I would love to see the line play a little more consistently. That being said, when they're rolling, they open some nice holes for the backs
Posted on 10/21/14 at 8:42 pm to TMDawg
One of my doubts was that while Gurley played they had a lot less consistent run blocking. Gurley has been hit a lot behind the line and turned into 3-4 yard gains a lot. That's what made him great. I also should say that happened a lot more the past two years but it had me leery. But, like the defense, they stepped up the past few games but they aren't the best going. Damn good though. I sure as shite am less angry than usual which is saying something even if it is meaningless.
Posted on 10/21/14 at 11:39 pm to Damn Good Dawg
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One of my doubts was that while Gurley played they had a lot less consistent run blocking. Gurley has been hit a lot behind the line and turned into 3-4 yard gains a lot. That's what made him great. I also should say that happened a lot more the past two years but it had me leery. But, like the defense, they stepped up the past few games but they aren't the best going. Damn good though. I sure as shite am less angry than usual which is saying something even if it is meaningless.
According to the tv broacast this past weekend, Chubb has been hit behind the line of scrimmage around 48% of the time, and Gurley was somewhere around 25%(cant remember the actual number).
Posted on 10/22/14 at 5:32 am to RunLindsayRun
Certainly I am a Disney to the nth degree, and our OL has DEFINITELY improved. However, I would temper this a bit.
1. One reason our sacks are down is because we don't throw the ball much.
2. We are one of two teams wih 1800 rushing and 11oo passing because we run the ball so much. MOST teams (Outside of run only teams) have 1100 yards passing at this point. 1800 yards rushing...not so much.
3. And of course we are #1 in rushing in the SEC because we run the ball so much.
While the OL IS improved, I'm not sue it is in the top 5 or 6.....but who knows. maybe it is. The entire team seems to have anew tougher attitude. Credit Pruitt, Richt, whoever you want...it is refreshing.
1. One reason our sacks are down is because we don't throw the ball much.
2. We are one of two teams wih 1800 rushing and 11oo passing because we run the ball so much. MOST teams (Outside of run only teams) have 1100 yards passing at this point. 1800 yards rushing...not so much.
3. And of course we are #1 in rushing in the SEC because we run the ball so much.
While the OL IS improved, I'm not sue it is in the top 5 or 6.....but who knows. maybe it is. The entire team seems to have anew tougher attitude. Credit Pruitt, Richt, whoever you want...it is refreshing.
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Posted on 10/22/14 at 5:34 am to Damn Good Dawg
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Gurley has been hit a lot behind the line and turned into 3-4 yard gains a lot.
The stat I heard saturday was Gurley gets hit behind the line at 24% (or something close to that) and Chubb gets hit behind the line at 48%.
Why, I wonder? Is Chubb slower getting to the line? Are the plays starting farther behind the line to give Chubb time to spot a hole? Hard t say.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 5:52 am to DawgsLife
If you watch, Chubb is much slower getting to the line. He can move once he is full speed, but he doesn't have near the acceleration Gurley has....YET!
Once Chubb adds that element over the next 12 months....,,,,,watch out
Once Chubb adds that element over the next 12 months....,,,,,watch out
Posted on 10/22/14 at 6:35 am to IT_Dawg
Once Chubb adds that element over the next 12 months....,,,,,watch out[/quote]
i had not broken it down that far yet. I tend to get caught up in a game and wach how a play plays out and not watch the technical aspects!
You are right, though, quick acceleration is something that can be worked on.....and it could be from a lack of experience. He wants to see a hole developing before going towards it. As he learns to trust his OL this should improve. If he can improve in this area he will definitely be special. He has already proven he can break tackles, and run with speed.
Based on what you have pointed out he needs to work on accelerating and based on what I have seen, his vision....knowing where to look. (Although I base this on one play against Arky where he broke back inside when had he broken outside could have gone for a additioal 10-5 yards.) SOME coaches teach the RBs to it the assigned hole no matter what, though, so I don't know if this was the case or not.
i had not broken it down that far yet. I tend to get caught up in a game and wach how a play plays out and not watch the technical aspects!
You are right, though, quick acceleration is something that can be worked on.....and it could be from a lack of experience. He wants to see a hole developing before going towards it. As he learns to trust his OL this should improve. If he can improve in this area he will definitely be special. He has already proven he can break tackles, and run with speed.
Based on what you have pointed out he needs to work on accelerating and based on what I have seen, his vision....knowing where to look. (Although I base this on one play against Arky where he broke back inside when had he broken outside could have gone for a additioal 10-5 yards.) SOME coaches teach the RBs to it the assigned hole no matter what, though, so I don't know if this was the case or not.
Posted on 10/22/14 at 9:12 am to DawgsLife
No matter what, you can't run for that many yards without the o-line doing something right. And when you think they are more athletic than maulers, it's even more impressive. 
Posted on 10/22/14 at 8:28 pm to RunLindsayRun
Obviously different personnel...but between last year and this year we've had prolific passing and running offensive production. This couldn't happen without great line play.
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