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Posted on 9/6/15 at 11:27 pm to rbWarEagle
Posted on 9/6/15 at 11:27 pm to rbWarEagle
The WR targets and receptions were spread around... He only had 11 completions, but they were to 6 different players... and no one had more than 3 (Duke and Louis)... I don't think he was determining pre-snap who he would be targeting... but I have no clue how many completions he had to guys who weren't his primary read.
Obviously, he needs to play better... but this was his first time with this kind of pressure on him... things will start to slow down for him as we gets more starts under his belt.
Obviously, he needs to play better... but this was his first time with this kind of pressure on him... things will start to slow down for him as we gets more starts under his belt.
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Posted on 9/6/15 at 11:41 pm to FratAU
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It looked like we didn't have progressions. I sure hope that's not the way Gus is coaching. I've questioned this in the past 2-3 years though.
It was a one read passing game for a long time. They would get to the line and. Gus would read the D and the playcall would be to who was supposed to be open.
It was like that under Todd and even Cam. Thought it might evolve with JJ 3 years in the system. But we will see
Posted on 9/6/15 at 11:48 pm to lowspark12
I appreciate the stats you brought, but he targeted the UL defenders at least 6 times. Luckily they couldn't catch but three.
All kidding aside
Overall I think he will get it together, and perform the way we all expected. I have been one of JJ's biggest supporters and honestly feel he was pressing. I also think Grantham changed up his coverages and tendencies. UL has a very good defense and I think they are being overlooked in the overall conversation.
There were times I got Frazier flashbacks. I am still scarred by 2012, but those are my issues.
All kidding aside
Overall I think he will get it together, and perform the way we all expected. I have been one of JJ's biggest supporters and honestly feel he was pressing. I also think Grantham changed up his coverages and tendencies. UL has a very good defense and I think they are being overlooked in the overall conversation.
There were times I got Frazier flashbacks. I am still scarred by 2012, but those are my issues.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 12:06 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
I think most of us were scarred with Frazier..
Posted on 9/7/15 at 8:44 am to TigerProwl24
Finally getting use of my voice back this morning.
Posted on 9/7/15 at 9:54 pm to AUNashville
Petrino never runs a zone read so why would we prep for that I mean WTF!!! Plus we were playing a lot of man coverage and when you do that you can't keep an eye in the backfield and see the qb running.... Some of our fans are pathetic
Posted on 9/8/15 at 6:44 am to rbWarEagle
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Gus said that the reason Duke didn't get the ball thrown his way was precisely because JJ was making the reads and that he was double covered.
He was making reads, otherwise you do not hold the ball. The game must slow down for him and he must process quicker. I still think with game experience that will improve. He better or the offense will be limited.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 2:20 pm to rbWarEagle
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Worst win ever.
How quick you forget 3-2.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 2:40 pm to CaptainBrannigan
There are a lot of gutsy 0 read plays we run. For example, the double sweep play action deep post bomb.
That is a 50 yard bomb no matter how many defenders are back there. At least when Nick threw it, he erred on 50 yard punt + Sammie chasing it down.
That is a 50 yard bomb no matter how many defenders are back there. At least when Nick threw it, he erred on 50 yard punt + Sammie chasing it down.
Posted on 9/8/15 at 2:44 pm to threedog79
I've had time to step away and I'm feeling a bit better about the game. First, take a look at JJ's #'s compared to Cam's in 2010 (I am not excusing his pitiful performance. Just comparing some numbers).
Ms State in 2010
Completions: 11
Attempts: 19
%: 57.9
Yds: 136
TDs: 2
Int: 1
Clemson in 2010
Completions:7
Attempts: 14
%: 50.0
Yds: 203
TDs: 2
Int: 2
JJ's
Completions: 11
Attempts: 21
%: 52.4
Yds: 137
TDs: 1
Int: 3
I used those two teams since they were comparable talent-wise to Louisville.
Louisville's defense is most likely better than both of those teams (based on last year's final ranking of total defense #6 in country and this year's talent). Ms State was 49th in total defense in 2010 and Clemson was 19th.
Also, Clemson was at AU. This past weekend was neutral site.
I saw a statistic, but can't find it now, that showed JJ's completion % based on how long his passes were. He was almost perfect on short and intermediary passes. Melvin Ray had the notable drop that would have been good for a first down. And it's been said time and again since the game that JJ tried to make too much happen.
The Defense
Yes, the defense looks different without Lawson, but I don't think his absence in the 2nd half is what caused the D to "look like a totally different unit." Sure that's part of it, but they were worn down from the offensive turnovers. Add to the fact that UL was running a zone read and as many people have pointed out, Bobby Petrino has never run a zone read before.
Special Teams
Looked great
One other thing that is good is that 23 AU players (freshman, true freshman, eligible transfers) got to see their first snaps this weekend. Sure, the Ole Miss 2nd and 3rd string players got plenty of PT this weekend, but is seeing time against UTM as beneficial as a team that will end up in the top 25 this season? Having so many players get reps against a quality opponent is going to help us down the stretch.
We beat a very good football team, coached by a very good football mind without two of our key RB's for half a game and two of our key defensive players missing significant time.
We led 31-10 at the start of the 4th quarter.
Some other random stats:
Ms State in 2010
Completions: 11
Attempts: 19
%: 57.9
Yds: 136
TDs: 2
Int: 1
Clemson in 2010
Completions:7
Attempts: 14
%: 50.0
Yds: 203
TDs: 2
Int: 2
JJ's
Completions: 11
Attempts: 21
%: 52.4
Yds: 137
TDs: 1
Int: 3
I used those two teams since they were comparable talent-wise to Louisville.
Louisville's defense is most likely better than both of those teams (based on last year's final ranking of total defense #6 in country and this year's talent). Ms State was 49th in total defense in 2010 and Clemson was 19th.
Also, Clemson was at AU. This past weekend was neutral site.
I saw a statistic, but can't find it now, that showed JJ's completion % based on how long his passes were. He was almost perfect on short and intermediary passes. Melvin Ray had the notable drop that would have been good for a first down. And it's been said time and again since the game that JJ tried to make too much happen.
The Defense
Yes, the defense looks different without Lawson, but I don't think his absence in the 2nd half is what caused the D to "look like a totally different unit." Sure that's part of it, but they were worn down from the offensive turnovers. Add to the fact that UL was running a zone read and as many people have pointed out, Bobby Petrino has never run a zone read before.
Special Teams
Looked great
One other thing that is good is that 23 AU players (freshman, true freshman, eligible transfers) got to see their first snaps this weekend. Sure, the Ole Miss 2nd and 3rd string players got plenty of PT this weekend, but is seeing time against UTM as beneficial as a team that will end up in the top 25 this season? Having so many players get reps against a quality opponent is going to help us down the stretch.
We beat a very good football team, coached by a very good football mind without two of our key RB's for half a game and two of our key defensive players missing significant time.
We led 31-10 at the start of the 4th quarter.
Some other random stats:
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StatTiger ?@StatTiger 3h3 hours ago
Louisville game marked the first time since 2008, the AU defense posted a first-half shutout against a Power-5 opponent.
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StatTiger ?@StatTiger Sep 6
AU finished the UL gm, +6 in tackles (AU 9 / UL 3). It marked only the 4th time AU was +6 in TFL or better against a Power-5 opp, since 2008
Posted on 9/8/15 at 2:54 pm to atlau
Good stuff. Though, to those passing comparisons, Cam ran the ball a lot more during those games. Pretty sure he was over 15 carries in both of them.
JJ, run with the ball. Be the athlete you are. Stop trying to be just a pocket passer.
JJ, run with the ball. Be the athlete you are. Stop trying to be just a pocket passer.
This post was edited on 9/8/15 at 2:57 pm
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