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Posted on 9/7/26 at 12:46 pm to lowspark12
I was very disappointed. I expected a lot more. It was just the first game though. We will know a lot more about where we are in the next three weeks. There were obviously a lot of missed assignments. Our players have to grow and learn. We will see if that happens.
Posted on 9/7/26 at 12:47 pm to Beachbum87
One time he basically said the guys that have been fluttering through spring and fall camp with things like weight struggled Saturday, those that have played well throughout it all played very well Saturday.
Posted on 9/7/26 at 2:02 pm to jangalang
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** On OL: Tackles played well. Competed at a high level there. Effort was there inside, struggled with twist game, climbing to next level. Disappointed with both guard spots. Cole Best did a good job ID-ing stuff. Needed to be more physical inside. Got to get better there
I just rewatched the game and I was actually impressed with our tackle play for the first time in probably a decade. On Byrum's Simmons seals off the defensive end and pancakes him. Several other runs where he took 1-2 defenders out on a play.
The guards were terrible if there was a twist or stunt. Almost never picked them up. I wouldn't hate Ellis coming back to center and moving Best to a guard spot.
This post was edited on 9/7/26 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 9/7/26 at 2:29 pm to smuphy72
Smuphy I noticed that as well.
You see in the highlights jang posted Golesh is talking about picking up blocks, all of them were on that one play, receiver, TE, tackle, pulling guard and Cobb all hit their blocks just like you draw it up....now if we can only do that 50 more times.
You see in the highlights jang posted Golesh is talking about picking up blocks, all of them were on that one play, receiver, TE, tackle, pulling guard and Cobb all hit their blocks just like you draw it up....now if we can only do that 50 more times.
Posted on 9/8/26 at 7:24 pm to TailbackU
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The Bad:
quote:This QB nicknamed scooter immediately comes to mind.
Byrum Brown is a guy you pull for. Great kid, maximizing his talent. But he’s not a P4 QB. He holds the ball way too long for big boy football, and his throwing motion is indeed a problem.
quote:It wasn't a cheap shot that took out DJ's legs.
The Good:
Posted on 9/9/26 at 7:26 am to TailbackU
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OL is gonna kill us against the big boys who have both talent and scheme. I shudder to think of teams like LSU and UGA who not only can overpower us, but stunt and come from everywhere. Not sure how you scheme up opponents with an OL like that.
This has been the central issue that has concerned me now … for the fifth straight season.
6 wins best case
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 9/9/26 at 7:33 am to cadillacattack
The Florida game is the linchpin of the season.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 8:31 am to awestruck
quote:we sometimes forget that on his twisted 6-year journey through the various levels of FBS that he put up 3400 yards passing in his lone season at TX State
This QB nicknamed scooter immediately comes to mind
but TJ also averaged right at 1 yard per carry over his career, so BB has it all over him in that area
Posted on 9/9/26 at 8:38 am to cadillacattack
There was a fall camp video clip floating around (I think from Justin Hokansen) showing our OL doing drills and it looked pitiful. I chalked it up to “out of context” and click bait and I’m hoping that is true. But it looked like a bunch of big soft koalas trying to learn how to be grizzly bears.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:31 am to TailbackU
This is the Durkin stuff that frustrates the hell out of me. Yes I get it is an air raid offense and all but one of our best DL is going into pass coverage close to 1/3 of his snaps on the field. That is way too damn high.
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Amen
Posted on 9/9/26 at 9:57 am to jangalang
It is a good thing to do from time to time as you can absolutely confuse a QB, as shown by the INT he had, hell even LSU had one in their game vs clemson doing it. A ton of teams are doing it right now. The problem is the amount you do it. Again air raid and all, I get it. When playing passing schemes like that when they are getting the ball out in 2-2.5 seconds basically every play, i'm sure that will be a higher % than other games trying to help cover those quick slot passes some, but 1/3 of all his snaps being pass coverage, just wild.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:06 am to GoCrazyAuburn
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This is the Durkin stuff that frustrates the hell out of me. Yes I get it is an air raid offense and all but one of our best DL is going into pass coverage close to 1/3 of his snaps on the field. That is way too damn high.
First of all, the drops are way closer to 1/4 of the time as opposed 1/3 - difference of 10 - 13 snaps. Significant difference.
Secondly, these drops resulted in a turnover in decent field position.
Proven facts - turnovers change results in games. Strict sacks do not.
Proven that hurries are just as good as sacks. So someone else can produce a hurry.
If you get one turnover for every 20 executed procedures, you will basically win all games. Will never happen but speaks to effectiveness.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:08 am to pdfield34
Did we have a defensive back dismissed from the team? Jacoby Matthews?
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 11:09 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:10 am to AUmemphis
Not sure if he was dismissed, I only saw that he left. Not one I'm going to shed any tears over, dude hasn't sniffed the field anywhere he has been. Wasted talent.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 11:16 am to pdfield34
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First of all, the drops are way closer to 1/4 of the time as opposed 1/3 - difference of 10 - 13 snaps. Significant difference.
Tweet said it was over 20 snaps, so unless that meant only 21 snaps, it would be closer to 1/3, but I think 1/4 is still too much, considering we are looking at all his snaps, not just passing plays. It is a distinction without a difference ultimately. We are realistically looking at a 3-4 snap difference, not 10-13.
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Secondly, these drops resulted in a turnover in decent field position.
Proven facts - turnovers change results in games. Strict sacks do not.
Proven that hurries are just as good as sacks. So someone else can produce a hurry.
I said it works in my next post
. Just that it was done too much with Smith. I'd prefer him getting after the passer more.This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 11:21 am
Posted on 9/9/26 at 12:43 pm to GoCrazyAuburn
The strategy (including frequency) was successful and led to one of 5-10 plays that won the game. No pick and they probably get a field goal.
Despite the ankle, Lagway is still 6 3 and 240 and can probably zing it 55 yds with the flick of wrist.
Despite the ankle, Lagway is still 6 3 and 240 and can probably zing it 55 yds with the flick of wrist.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 12:49 pm to pdfield34
You're not a favorite.
You're really mediocre in fanhood and talent.
Pretty sure if Baylor could kick a FG they would have won that ball game.
You're really mediocre in fanhood and talent.
Pretty sure if Baylor could kick a FG they would have won that ball game.
Posted on 9/9/26 at 12:54 pm to pdfield34
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The strategy (including frequency) was successful
Debatable on the frequency part. It absolutely worked on the INT, which I already said it did. However, the reason that works is because it is unexpected and the QB isn't used to seeing it happen. After that, Smith was thrown at multiple times when in coverage and wasn't able to make plays, which allowed drives to be extended.
The more often you do it, the easier it is to gameplan around, which is exactly what happened as the game went on. This statement also assumes that Smith wouldn't have been able to make plays rushing the passer if the frequency was less, which could have also helped win the game.
This post was edited on 9/9/26 at 12:56 pm
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