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Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 8/17/16 at 9:54 pm
Article on UCLA's new offense, some things that stood out to me...
First, huge advantage for A&M with Chavis going against a novice play caller
First, huge advantage for A&M with Chavis going against a novice play caller
quote:I think our defensive line is going to tee off against Rosen if he's consistently making deep drops and having to go through multiple reads. Should also be an opportunity for our safeties to make plays in coverage
UCLA’s new pro-style offense was designed largely to help facilitate the star sophomore quarterback’s growth as a signal caller, Polamalu said.
“I think it’s very important for the development of a young man like himself – that he has to see the big picture, not just ‘hey, half the field is open,’” Polamalu said. “The next level, you’ve got to be able to call plays, and change the plays, change the direction, change those things.”
quote:Jamabo and Stephens are two TX kids A&M was after. Would love to see us shut them down.
The competition at the running back position, held down by the elusive Paul Perkins last year, is wide open at this point, Polamalu said, with five powerful backs competing for time: junior Nate Starks, sophomores Soso Jamabo and Bolu Olorunfunmi and freshmen Brandon Stephens and Jalen Starks.
quote:I like that a key position in the offense is being manned by a guy who didn't play the position last year.
In both the running and the passing game, UCLA will lean heavily on the tight end position, which was nonexistent in the offense of previous years, to keep opposing defenses off balance.
Redshirt senior Nate Iese, who has spent time at defensive end and at the F-back position during his time at UCLA, will start in the tight end role. If the 6-foot-3, 242-pounder can hold his own against defensive linemen and linebackers as a blocker, he should find himself in advantageous matchups as a receiver.
This post was edited on 8/17/16 at 9:56 pm
Posted on 8/17/16 at 10:00 pm to NanosTacoRun
What's the word on their offensive line? Was wondering how much experience they return especially at tackle
Posted on 8/17/16 at 10:15 pm to texag7
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What's the word on their offensive line? Was wondering how much experience they return especially at tackle
Last year they were great at pass protection (#3 nationally in Adjusted Sack Rate) and they return their LT and LG. Everyone else is brand new, so not sure what to expect from them. A couple 3-stars and a 4-star are the projected new starters, all 3 are relatively old (at least their 3rd yr on campus)
Posted on 8/17/16 at 10:19 pm to NanosTacoRun
And Polamalu, their new OC, is big on toughness, so I wouldn't expect their OL to be pushovers
Posted on 8/18/16 at 7:34 am to NanosTacoRun
Let's make this the prediction thread as well.
Fighting Texas Aggies 44
west coast tree huggers 17
Fighting Texas Aggies 44
west coast tree huggers 17
Posted on 8/18/16 at 11:56 am to NanosTacoRun
its their LT and RT that they return. The LT is a projected 1st rounder and the RT made the all freshman team last year. they might slow down garrett and hall but i expect our DTs to be hell on them. Similar to the AZ state game, i think both offenses struggle
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:01 pm to NanosTacoRun
I predict that at least 1/4 of the crowd will have heat-related issues by halftime.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:14 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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I predict that at least 1/4 of the crowd will have heat-related issues by halftime.
No joke. Young Alumni weekend, so hydration will be an issue
I think we win this one comfortably, unless Rosen is on his way to a Heisman campaign.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:28 pm to Uncle Gunnysack
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its their LT and RT that they return. The LT is a projected 1st rounder and the RT made the all freshman team last year.
I thought Caleb Benenoch played RT last year
Edit: looks like their new RT Kolton Miller (the freshman AA) was a backup LT last year, played in 4 games.
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 8/18/16 at 12:29 pm to Old Sarge
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Let's make this the prediction thread as well.
27-24 good guys
Posted on 8/18/16 at 1:03 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
Rosen scares me but I don't think any of UCLAs receivers will be prepared for how much well pressure them at the line. I think we win a close one but knight is going to have to make plays
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 8/18/16 at 1:14 pm to WestCoastAg
I'm kind of surprised the O/u is 55, I think it could be like 21-17 type game too
Unknowns on both offenses and two pretty solid defenses
Unknowns on both offenses and two pretty solid defenses
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 1:15 pm
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:18 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
I know my score prediction seems homerish but I see us looking like world beaters in game one. Chavis will hold them under 17 and Mazzone will put up 40+
I'll wager beer and burgers at the Chicken that I'm right with anyone
I'll wager beer and burgers at the Chicken that I'm right with anyone
Posted on 8/18/16 at 2:30 pm to Old Sarge
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Old Sarge
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homerish
never
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:19 pm to Old Sarge
31-20, Fightin' Texas Aggies.
This post was edited on 8/18/16 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 8/18/16 at 3:28 pm to Old Sarge
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I know my score prediction seems homerish but I see us looking like world beaters in game one.
Never change Sarge, never change.
Posted on 8/18/16 at 4:00 pm to cardboardboxer
O/U at 55 is way too high. I usually make a point not to bet Aggie games, but no way in hell that gets hit.
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