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Looking for a true objective analysis (A&M at South Carolina)
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:24 pm
Please put the following:
1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
2. How South Carolina can/will win
3. How A&M can/will win
4. Result and margin prediction
1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
2. How South Carolina can/will win
3. How A&M can/will win
4. Result and margin prediction
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Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:32 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Here's mine.
1. Keys to the game/key matchups
A&M receivers and QB vs. South Carolina secondary
South Carolina run game vs. A&M front seven
Both teams have key injuries in their weakest areas (A&M's starting SAM is out with a broken clavicle, South Carolina is a MASH unit in the secondary).
2. How South Carolina can win: Simply put, control the game on the ground. If Dylan Thompson is forced to pass to win, he won't have Connor Shaw to bail them out (see the game at Missouri as exhibit A). A&M is going to get their points. If it's a shootout, the gamecocks may not have the firepower to keep up.
3. How A&M can win: Simply put, show significant improvement in the front seven. If Myles Garrett and Zaycovan Henderson are as good as advertised, it will take significant pressure off of the secondary, who was the only bright spot in last year's defense. A Kevin Sumlin offense will get their points. Get enough stops and the offense will do its part.
4. I don't think A&M is good enough to win this game yet...but it will be a lot closer than people think. I'll pick 35-31 South Carolina.
1. Keys to the game/key matchups
A&M receivers and QB vs. South Carolina secondary
South Carolina run game vs. A&M front seven
Both teams have key injuries in their weakest areas (A&M's starting SAM is out with a broken clavicle, South Carolina is a MASH unit in the secondary).
2. How South Carolina can win: Simply put, control the game on the ground. If Dylan Thompson is forced to pass to win, he won't have Connor Shaw to bail them out (see the game at Missouri as exhibit A). A&M is going to get their points. If it's a shootout, the gamecocks may not have the firepower to keep up.
3. How A&M can win: Simply put, show significant improvement in the front seven. If Myles Garrett and Zaycovan Henderson are as good as advertised, it will take significant pressure off of the secondary, who was the only bright spot in last year's defense. A Kevin Sumlin offense will get their points. Get enough stops and the offense will do its part.
4. I don't think A&M is good enough to win this game yet...but it will be a lot closer than people think. I'll pick 35-31 South Carolina.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:32 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
The key for A&M is making Dylan Thompson try to beat them. The key for USC is to make him as minimal a factor as possible.
If USC is averaging 6+ YPC, nothing else really matters. If Thompson is forced to drop back on obvious second and third down passing situations then A&M has a chance to make some plays and win the turnover battle.
If USC is averaging 6+ YPC, nothing else really matters. If Thompson is forced to drop back on obvious second and third down passing situations then A&M has a chance to make some plays and win the turnover battle.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:34 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
1. USCe offense vs aTm sorry d since USCe d will stop aTm offense
2. Get 1-2 stops and they win vs aTm bad d
3. Hope hill is better than Johnny and your d is a lot better
4. USCe wins in a blow out
2. Get 1-2 stops and they win vs aTm bad d
3. Hope hill is better than Johnny and your d is a lot better
4. USCe wins in a blow out
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:34 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
1. OBC vs Rumlin
if Sumlin has more than 5 old fashioneds, properly muddled before the game, it could be a close one.
2. By showing up
3. You guys will win. Halftime. oh wait, you cant afford to bring your band, you lose halftime also.
4. 77 to 3 Cocks
if Sumlin has more than 5 old fashioneds, properly muddled before the game, it could be a close one.
2. By showing up
3. You guys will win. Halftime. oh wait, you cant afford to bring your band, you lose halftime also.
4. 77 to 3 Cocks
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:37 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Chuck Oliver yesterday said it best on the radio in context of UGA playing Usc in week two.... But i think it also applies to yall in week one.
Dont be afraid of Dylan Thompson.
Don't be afraid of their receivers.
Don't be afraid of their defensive line, linebackers, or secondary.
Be afraid of Mike Davis and Brandon Wilds behind a big-dicked experienced offensive line.
Dont be afraid of Dylan Thompson.
Don't be afraid of their receivers.
Don't be afraid of their defensive line, linebackers, or secondary.
Be afraid of Mike Davis and Brandon Wilds behind a big-dicked experienced offensive line.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:37 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
1. How do both offenses look early. Aggie breaking in new starter on the road. SC has started slow in past home openers. However with a good running game and o line I think SC is less likely to struggle especially since it is at home.
Look to see whose defense steps up. A&M was a dumpster fire last year and SC lost some key defensive linemen. Linebackers will be a strength. Secondary will be thin.
SC wins if they control the clock and keep a&m defense on the field. Also look for a few picks by the linebackers to give them short field position.
A&M wins if our offense turns the ball over multiple times and their Qb and receivers exploit the inexperience at corner.
I predict we win 28-14. Expect a heavy dose of mike Davis with some play action mixed in
Look to see whose defense steps up. A&M was a dumpster fire last year and SC lost some key defensive linemen. Linebackers will be a strength. Secondary will be thin.
SC wins if they control the clock and keep a&m defense on the field. Also look for a few picks by the linebackers to give them short field position.
A&M wins if our offense turns the ball over multiple times and their Qb and receivers exploit the inexperience at corner.
I predict we win 28-14. Expect a heavy dose of mike Davis with some play action mixed in
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:37 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
I'm not informed enough to do all that, but Spurrier is good at game planning his offense when he has time to prepare. Some seasons he holds back for an weak opening opponent and plans ahead for Georgia, but don't think he'll do that this year this unless he has a big lead. USCe will score some points.
My guess is USCe defense will stack the box and make Sumlin either run into that or test his new qb under pressure. Key matchup is how well your OL and RB's block vs USC's front seven.
With a new qb in a hostile environment, it's a tough matchup for TAMU.
My guess is USCe defense will stack the box and make Sumlin either run into that or test his new qb under pressure. Key matchup is how well your OL and RB's block vs USC's front seven.
With a new qb in a hostile environment, it's a tough matchup for TAMU.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:38 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
i'm not going to answer all those questions but i think it will be a good game. Edge goes to USEe though as they are playing at home against a QB making his first start ever.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:45 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
It's all on A&Ms offense. South Carolina can't score in bunches with this team. You can mark them down for 24-34 against us.
If our offense comes out clicking we can score 40 on anybody. But it's game one with a new QB and our OL has 4 guys at new positions (every where but C) so they will need time to gel. So I don't think we'll be clicking. We will score closer to 24-28.
We'll need a turnover or a big ST play to win likely.
If our offense comes out clicking we can score 40 on anybody. But it's game one with a new QB and our OL has 4 guys at new positions (every where but C) so they will need time to gel. So I don't think we'll be clicking. We will score closer to 24-28.
We'll need a turnover or a big ST play to win likely.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:45 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
SCAR's goin in dry
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:48 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Without reading anyone else's.
1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
To me the biggest and most obvious is our front 7 vs their run game. We gave up ungodly ypc. They like the smash their big boy up the middle.
2. How South Carolina can/will win
They win by scoring way too often against a bad D and taking advantage of a inexperienced QB. It wouldn't be shocking if Hill threw a few picks in a hostel environment.
3. How A&M can/will win
We win by running Sumlins O and lighting up the scoreboard. A few key stops or turnovers (doesn't have to be a full 60 min) from the D would be nice too.
4. Result and margin prediction
I'm predicting USCe 35-28. We cover and I win some money.
1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
To me the biggest and most obvious is our front 7 vs their run game. We gave up ungodly ypc. They like the smash their big boy up the middle.
2. How South Carolina can/will win
They win by scoring way too often against a bad D and taking advantage of a inexperienced QB. It wouldn't be shocking if Hill threw a few picks in a hostel environment.
3. How A&M can/will win
We win by running Sumlins O and lighting up the scoreboard. A few key stops or turnovers (doesn't have to be a full 60 min) from the D would be nice too.
4. Result and margin prediction
I'm predicting USCe 35-28. We cover and I win some money.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:52 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
I believe USCe will be able to pressure the QB and prevent the pass (due to pressuring the QB) better than A&M will be able to stop the run.
2. How South Carolina can/will win
By getting pressure on the QB and solidifying their running game immediately. Do not let A&M get a lead.
3. How A&M can/will win
Grabbing a 10-14 point lead before the half. Spurrier will probably panic and go away from the run more than how he game planned.
4. Result and margin prediction
34-24 USCe wins
I believe USCe will be able to pressure the QB and prevent the pass (due to pressuring the QB) better than A&M will be able to stop the run.
2. How South Carolina can/will win
By getting pressure on the QB and solidifying their running game immediately. Do not let A&M get a lead.
3. How A&M can/will win
Grabbing a 10-14 point lead before the half. Spurrier will probably panic and go away from the run more than how he game planned.
4. Result and margin prediction
34-24 USCe wins
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:53 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
Ball control. I anticipate this to be a high schooling game, and turnover can make a huge difference. Especially when you consider that both teams are replacing a multi year starter.
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2. How South Carolina can/will win
Control the clock and keep their offense balanced. They should have an advantage in the running game with Mike Davis against A&M front seven of mostly second rate Louisiana players LSU passed on.
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3. How A&M can/will win
They could be able to throw the ball well. SC lost Both CBS and DE. Hopefully their new QB is ready to go.
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4. Result and margin prediction
I predict SC will win this game. The deciding factor is that Thompson has a lot more experience because he has had several opportunities to fill in for Connor Shaw because Shaw was a Fragile bitch.
Posted on 8/24/14 at 6:07 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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1. Keys to the game/Key matchups
Turnovers will be key.
Matchups...is honestly our entire D against their O, a whole lot of question marks there.
A&M can't have SC constantly running us down and SC can't have the ball constantly in the hands of an offense under Sumlin with the athletes that we have.
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2. How South Carolina can/will win
They could potentially win a lot of ways, Spurrier is great, but the run game is the biggest factor. ESPECIALLY given the weather and the stadium atmosphere.
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3. How A&M can/will win
Turnovers & as many 3 and outs as humanly possible will be needed. Gotta get our offense the ball to win.
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4. Result and margin prediction
Assuming the weather isn't bad, our defense has made improvements over last year, and our offense is clicking...
35-28, Aggies > SC
Posted on 8/24/14 at 6:11 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
aTm has to play like they have nothing to lose
if aTm defense sucks it's going to be a long night for aggies
if aTm defense sucks it's going to be a long night for aggies
Posted on 8/24/14 at 6:34 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
We need to at least slow the run game somewhat and force them into some 3rd and long situations. Turnovers would be huge obviously. I think SC wins 31-24
Posted on 8/24/14 at 6:39 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
USCe oline is very good. They will run the ball at will and eat up the clock and pass off play action. A&M's defense is still crap until proven otherwise.
A&M's offense is breaking in a new QB but should still be decent. Oline should be strong but I don't think the running game is your strong suit. Lots of talent at WR but I don't think it's enough because USCe is returning a pretty good defense.
USCe -35
A&M -17
A&M's offense is breaking in a new QB but should still be decent. Oline should be strong but I don't think the running game is your strong suit. Lots of talent at WR but I don't think it's enough because USCe is returning a pretty good defense.
USCe -35
A&M -17
Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:34 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Posted on 8/24/14 at 7:38 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
Not really an analysis but a few thoughts.
Think A&M has a decent shot to pull off the upset. I like that Kenny Hill is starting the first game because he knows the offense quite a bit better with his experience last year. Much more of the offensive package is in. Will not be like Florida 2012.
SC has some inexperience on offense so they may misfire some. If our defense comes out looking like the number 75+ D in the nation then we are definitely in trouble. No pressure on SC QB and we are in for a tough day.
Need defensive stops. Will be genuinely surprised if Ags don't move the ball pretty well. SC just doesn't see many offenses like Sumlins.. A lot going on. Expecting Ags to score in the mid 20s but if we can get into the mid 30s we can win.
Think A&M has a decent shot to pull off the upset. I like that Kenny Hill is starting the first game because he knows the offense quite a bit better with his experience last year. Much more of the offensive package is in. Will not be like Florida 2012.
SC has some inexperience on offense so they may misfire some. If our defense comes out looking like the number 75+ D in the nation then we are definitely in trouble. No pressure on SC QB and we are in for a tough day.
Need defensive stops. Will be genuinely surprised if Ags don't move the ball pretty well. SC just doesn't see many offenses like Sumlins.. A lot going on. Expecting Ags to score in the mid 20s but if we can get into the mid 30s we can win.
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