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re: Looking for a true objective analysis (A&M at South Carolina)
Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:32 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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.
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Posted on 8/24/14 at 5:40 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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South Carolina is a MASH unit in the secondary
No we aren't.
Where are you aggies getting info on the USC secondary?
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1. Keys to the game/key matchups
USC's dline/linebackers vs aTm's oline.
USC will want to get pressure on Kenny Hill early and will probably have to bring linebackers to do so. Getting pressure on the QB will help the secondary out.
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2. How South Carolina can win
Ball control. Running Mike Davis behind our mammoth oline against aTm's bad defense. Using play action to go deep after aTm starts stacking the box
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3. How A&M can win
If aTm's defense can force turnovers and convert on those opportunities.
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4. Result and margin prediction
52-28 USC wins
This post was edited on 8/24/14 at 5:41 pm
Posted on 8/25/14 at 4:54 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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South Carolina run game vs. A&M front seven
Nothing else really matters but this. If aTm can't slow the run, they aren't winning the game.
Posted on 8/29/14 at 9:11 am to CGSC Lobotomy
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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.
Your analysis was excellent.
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