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1. We need a two-gap DT. Won't be fixed this year (Jauntavius Johnson ready to go or still raw?) but we got gouged over and over again for 5-7 yards up the middle. Calling Geneschin here.

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True, and no, we won't fix it this year. There's a serious issue with our defense's ability to be physical up front. This was improved against Ole Miss, mostly because Lawson seemed to shut down half the field. However, even with Adams's ability, we're still not able to "plug" the middle to free up our linebackers to make plays.

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2. JJ just derps the shite out of everything he's asked to do, the last play of the game just cherry on top, needs to not be on the field next year.

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I would have hoped that this was fixed weeks ago. JJ has shown time and time again that he's not capable of handling an SEC football field in any capacity. Yet Gus still plays him. He doesn't need to be on the field this week. Hell, I'd say he should be on scout team or spending his time bulking up to play defensive end.

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3. Why did J Robinson come out in the redzone? Puzzled me watching the game.

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Again, this will not be fixed in time for tonight. This is a typical issue that has plagued Malzahn since last season. He "derps the shite" in the red zone.

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4. Kyle Davis and Eli Stove, you will be used next year if you sign.

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Does this connect to your overall question? But remember that we've plugged in some highly recruited and highly ranked guys this year. For one, it's tough for 18/19 year olds to come in and produce at this level. Even Cowart, the top recruit of 2015, has struggled to make plays. Lawson was a beast in 2013, but he was helped by having a 1st round draft pick on the opposite side of him, and his role was well-defined when he would come in.

In other words, it won't matter if Davis and Stove and whoever else sign if we don't start showing that we can develop players.

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5. We don't have any 5-15 yard passes. Maybe Landon Rice can change Gus' mind about using his versatility in the middle when it's 3rd and 5+.

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Gus has never really been about the 5-15 yard pass. The occasional slant has been used the past few seasons, especially when Duke was trying. In 2010, we had a good comeback route with Adams.

But Gus likes to pound the ball, throw screens, and throw the long ball.

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Do we fix any of these things this game @ A&M?

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I don't think so. I think we can run on A&M and get into the red zone, just like we did against Miss State and Ole Miss. The question is, "Will Gus get his head of out his arse with play calling?" If yes, then we can score some points. I don't think our defense will stop A&M's offense, so it's going to be important to score lots of points in this one.

Let's not frick up our defense by having them practice against JJ on scout team

I count 5 question you fibber.

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Gus has never really been about the 5-15 yard pass.

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Screen or bomb...those are your choices.

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Do we fix any of these things this game @ A&M?

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1. No
2. No. White was still limited in practice this week some so my bet is JJ plays some
3. No. Gus is loyal to using RBs that don't fumble in practice or games nor give him attitude issues. Barber was hurt last week & should not have played but Gus being Gus put him back in instead of the hot hand
4. No. lol
5. No. Getting Landon will not change what Gus does in that aspect. He has never used true short hot routes nor the short-medium part of the middle of the field. It's just not who he is & it's frustrating

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Do we fix any of these things this game @ A&M?

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Unfortunately, no. It seems to me that Gus doesn't seem to think they need fixing. And that's really the key, isn't it?

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it's been completely baffling to me. all the things he has been doing to kill our momentum are very uncharacteristic for CGM. between all the substitutions, being so predictable, subbing in a lackadaisical QB

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Why is it baffling? Pretty obvious that panic over the JJ situation has led to a lot of self-doubt.

Which is why most of us want new blood on the staff to add in fresh ideas.

its baffling because he doesnt have a history of shitting the bed until very recently.

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You would figure in a HUNH with young or struggling QBs, a 5-10 hard checkdown TE would be LETHAL.

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Most would...