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re: Mizzou fans, how do y'all feel about going against Auburn's offense?
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:44 pm to 3rddownonthe8
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:44 pm to 3rddownonthe8
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You might not shut it down, but I think the speed of you front 4 and LB. might really help to stretch AU runs out so that they start running more east to west
I could be wrong, but it seems like speedy defensive linemen would be a reason to run it straight up the middle. That not only takes away their ability to beat you to the edge, it also negates the pass rush. Is that not right?
Posted on 12/3/13 at 9:52 pm to Alphatiger721
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I could be wrong, but it seems like speedy defensive linemen would be a reason to run it straight up the middle. That not only takes away their ability to beat you to the edge, it also negates the pass rush.
Actually, that's exactly what I'd do if I were in your place. You'll have a better shot at running it up the middle than trying to get the edge. Then, it will be up to our DTs and LBs, and while they've improved this season they aren't as strong as the DEs.
Keep in mind though, our pass rush rarely includes a blitz. So you won't find the box as stacked as you might expect. Also, our D is that "bend but don't break" brand that will give up decent chunks of yardage in the middle, but rarely give up the long play.
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