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Posted on 10/7/16 at 4:22 pm to JesusQuintana
Posted on 10/7/16 at 4:22 pm to JesusQuintana
I totally understand.
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Posted on 10/7/16 at 7:46 pm to BurgTiger
It would be nice if we were deep enough on D to do some serious substition
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Posted on 10/8/16 at 11:36 am to MIZ_COU
Does anyone else think the up tempo offense is hurting the Defense this year. They are out there all night long. SO far the offense has only been any good against the cream puffs, for one half against Georgia and in mop up time against WVU. If our D is having a tough time maybe slowing down and keeping them off the field so much might help a tad???
Posted on 10/8/16 at 12:07 pm to sharpwp
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Does anyone else think the up tempo offense is hurting the Defense this year.
That can be a problem yes. We've all seen defenses that get left on the field too long and with the complication of learning a new scheme it doesn't make things any easier for Mizzou's D.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 1:41 pm to Arksulli
That could be a problem late in games as fatigue sets in. But this defense has struggled early in games. And has way too many missed tackles that aren't related to fatigue.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 4:42 pm to sharpwp
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Does anyone else think the up tempo offense is hurting the Defense this year
Last year was wayyyy worse the D was on the field all the time and did not look like shite.
Posted on 10/8/16 at 11:39 pm to Tackle74
losing our best LB has been huge.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 9:45 am to wubilli
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That could be a problem late in games as fatigue sets in. But this defense has struggled early in games. And has way too many missed tackles that aren't related to fatigue.
If it helps any I get to watch the Razorback defense struggle early, middle, and late in games. Partly due to inferior talent compared to a behemoth like Bama, but also partly due to schematic issues.
Arkansas doesn't blitz very much and we rely on our front 4 to bring all the pressure. We do have some pretty good pass rushers there, but we play off the WRs with our secondary, usually giving them 7 yard cushions. That allows wideouts to quickly catch the ball in space with no one around them and you can't do that with SEC level athletes. Its hard to get pressure on the QB when they fling it out there right away to a wide open man.
Also with our secondary playing so deep it means we usually only have six players in the box. Given that our Linebackers are not particularly fleet of foot one missed tackle or bad read and the other team is off to the races with their running game.
Posted on 10/9/16 at 3:48 pm to Arksulli
sounds a lot like us
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:06 am to MIZ_COU
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sounds a lot like us
I think, and I could be very wrong, that in order for a school that doesn't just roll out 5 star talent at every position to be successful on defense in the modern SEC you have to be more aggressive and take some chances.
Because sitting back and trying to play safe is going to get you scored on in bunches anyway with all the speed SEC athletes have. Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, and the like have to roll the dice some against schools like Bama to have a chance.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:49 am to Arksulli
we've gotten away with having nfl talent at a few key positions and a strong supporting cast. This year we don't have an NFL linebacker and it really shows. We need another Brothers.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 11:09 am to MIZ_COU
They have 3 athletic LB's but their book smarts aren't where they should be. So the dilemma is, play the less athletic guys who understand the playbook, or play the more athletic guys who don't know the book as well.
My vote is to play the guys who's athleticism more than makes up for a few mental errors. When the current crop is in the right position, they physically can't run so what's the use of knowing the book?
My vote is to play the guys who's athleticism more than makes up for a few mental errors. When the current crop is in the right position, they physically can't run so what's the use of knowing the book?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 11:12 am to surgicalvenom
let's apply that to RB's as well. maybe they will do some of that during the bye, we can hope
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 1:47 pm to MIZ_COU
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This year we don't have an NFL linebacker and it really shows
Our best defense so far featured an NFL ready LB, though he's been dealing with injuries in the NFL. In this era of SEC football you need to have one (or more) next level talents for a linebacker. Someone who can play the run and still drop back in coverage and be solid.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:42 pm to surgicalvenom
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They have 3 athletic LB's but their book smarts aren't where they should be. So the dilemma is, play the less athletic guys who understand the playbook, or play the more athletic guys who don't know the book as well.
I'm sure it's completely by accident that almost every play is called to Burkett's side.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:38 pm to the808bass
It's almost painful to watch him run or move laterally. Now if he is moving straight the kid can play.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:45 pm to surgicalvenom
I don't think Burkett's problem is not being athletic enough. He moves really well for a 225 lb guy. He's just not very physical.
I'd play Hall. He may make more mistakes or whatever, but he's out to bust some heads. Even if Burkett is always in position he's rarely making the plays anyway.
I'd play Hall. He may make more mistakes or whatever, but he's out to bust some heads. Even if Burkett is always in position he's rarely making the plays anyway.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 4:17 pm to Arksulli
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Arkansas doesn't blitz very much and we rely on our front 4 to bring all the pressure. We do have some pretty good pass rushers there, but we play off the WRs with our secondary, usually giving them 7 yard cushions.
It's funny because that describes MU's previous defense that some fans are upset about transitioning from. I think any defense can be good if implemented and executed well with good players.
It seems our coaches are doing what they think is best for years 3-5. That is when they get extended or fired. They will play younger players and turn over the roster in a couple of years so that years 3-5 are set up. If they lose some games that shouldn't be early on, it just allows for more progress to be shown in subsequent years. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but seems to be standard operating procedures for new coaching staffs.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 5:19 pm to Tigersessed
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If they lose some games that shouldn't be early
I honestly think wiBO would be fine missing a bowl this yet so that we can show "growth" by making a bowl next year.
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