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A&M is better on defense than on offense
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:40 pm
Here is one LSU fan to say that Chavis has made a huge impact on that defense. I do believe he inherited some great talent (especially on the line), but he has made changes to maximize it. LSU fans mocking A&M's defense because of Henry's day don't really know what they're talking about. A&M held Bama to 6 second half offensive points, and for that matter, held Bama to 20 total offensive points. Coker had a grand total of 138 passing yards, and Henry was held in check in the 2nd half (17 carries for 59 yards).
The problem this year is not A&M's defense, it's the offense. Their offensive line is not up to their usual snuff, and for all their attempts to improve their running game, it is terrible. When you combine an ineffective running game with an erratic passing attack, it is not a good combo when you play a good defense. Kyle Allen is a good QB when he has time to throw, and he would be even better if he had a running game he could rely on.
Maybe a better way to say it is that A&M's defense is more consistently effective than the offense.
The problem this year is not A&M's defense, it's the offense. Their offensive line is not up to their usual snuff, and for all their attempts to improve their running game, it is terrible. When you combine an ineffective running game with an erratic passing attack, it is not a good combo when you play a good defense. Kyle Allen is a good QB when he has time to throw, and he would be even better if he had a running game he could rely on.
Maybe a better way to say it is that A&M's defense is more consistently effective than the offense.
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Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:40 pm to Tigerpaul1969
so now they are just average all around
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:43 pm to Tigerpaul1969
I actually agree with you. The biggest problem with our run game is our RB. He is too slow, and is not a big play threat at all. This allows teams to play deep safeties, which in turn makes it harder for us to pass the ball
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:44 pm to Tigerpaul1969
A&M is going to bend us over and go in dry.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:44 pm to Tigerpaul1969
Wow a 1/2 way intelligent post.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:45 pm to Tigerpaul1969
quote:Mike Sherman recruits are gone.
Their offensive line is not up to their usual snuff
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:46 pm to Tigerpaul1969
Just because College Station is obviously having internet connectivity issues does not mean you need to start posting for them.
Will someone please send a tech out to College Station to get this fixed!
Will someone please send a tech out to College Station to get this fixed!
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:46 pm to Tigerpaul1969
They have no running game, and below average LBs. You're not winning this league with that combination.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:50 pm to Tigerpaul1969
No running game, can't stop the run. How many SEC champions have had that combination?
Posted on 10/19/15 at 1:52 pm to Tigerpaul1969
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A&M held Bama to 6 second half offensive points, and for that matter, held Bama to 20 total offensive points. Coker had a grand total of 138 passing yards, and Henry was held in check in the 2nd half (17 carries for 59 yards).
It's nice to go up against someone's backup center.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 2:25 pm to Tigerpaul1969
Not a huge impact. Their offense is definitely down.. but their run D is not much different... Extremely out of position and soft. As always.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 2:41 pm to Tigerpaul1969
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The problem this year is not A&M's defense, it's the offense. Their offensive line is not up to their usual snuff
Factor in Bama's massive front line and there is a plausible answer.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 2:46 pm to Tigerpaul1969
Offense looks lost. No identity. Not really a air-raid, not an pass option team, not sure what they are doing.
Defense getting better with Chavis was never the question in year 1. The improvement from year 2 to 3 will be key measuring stick.
Offense is surprising. Looks different from year to year (or QB to QB?).
Posted on 10/19/15 at 2:52 pm to Tigerpaul1969
to be fair Bama had 3 defensive touchdowns. Thats like 2 A&M possessions in a row each time.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 3:01 pm to Tigerpaul1969
I think people on here like the most simple explanations for things. The conference is still about matchups. Alabama is a terrible matchup for A&M as are LSU and Arkansas. If A&M doesn't play well, they don't have a good chance to be successful against Alabama because of the matchup. A&M's performance was about not matching up well against the opponent, not some indication that the team just is a huge fraud.
LSU was a bad matchup for Florida. Florida has a great secondary but is thin in depth at the linebacker spot. They excel at stopping teams that want to pass. They have a bit more trouble against teams committed to running the ball. Ole Miss gives Alabama matchup problems.
LSU's defense in recent years has been a bad matchup against Alabama. Though they have performed well in those games, LSU is more built to stop teams that would like to pass the ball. The conference is all about matchups. It isn't as simple as who is average or who sucks. It is about what styles clash against what a given team likes to do.
LSU was a bad matchup for Florida. Florida has a great secondary but is thin in depth at the linebacker spot. They excel at stopping teams that want to pass. They have a bit more trouble against teams committed to running the ball. Ole Miss gives Alabama matchup problems.
LSU's defense in recent years has been a bad matchup against Alabama. Though they have performed well in those games, LSU is more built to stop teams that would like to pass the ball. The conference is all about matchups. It isn't as simple as who is average or who sucks. It is about what styles clash against what a given team likes to do.
This post was edited on 10/19/15 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 10/19/15 at 3:54 pm to Tigerpaul1969
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Coker had a grand total of 138 passing yards
With three pick sixes by the defense and 236 yards rushing by Henry, seems like they didn't really need to pass much.
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Henry was held in check in the 2nd half (17 carries for 59 yards)
So you're saying Henry rushed for 177 yards on only 15 carries in the 1st half.
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The problem this year is not A&M's defense, it's the offense.
Maybe it's both.
Derrick Henry had his way with Aggy. How many teams do you think beat Bama when they give up 200+ yards on the ground?
Bama also rushed for 298 on Aggy last year.
Arkansas rushed for 232 earlier this year against Aggy while A&M managed to run for a mere 65.
Perhaps Aggy is just getting outmuscled up front on both sides of the ball.
Posted on 10/19/15 at 4:10 pm to Tigerpaul1969
Yep, there is a force field around Chavis that disrupts offenses - his team's and the opponents. 
Posted on 10/19/15 at 4:17 pm to Tigerpaul1969
ATM has definitely improved on defense but I think you are underestimating the fact that Bama lost Ryan Kelly and immediately our offensive run game was done.
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