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re: A few thoughts after watching A&M and Arkansas...
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:54 pm to Porker Face
Posted on 9/28/21 at 9:54 pm to Porker Face
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Whoever wins the LOS wins the game
Is there any game we can't say this about? I'd say that if it really just comes down to LOS. No turnovers. No special teams, etc. etc. That heavily, heavily favors UGA.
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Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:09 pm to bengalmd
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They may turn out to be that good, but no way you can call them generational at this point.
I don't think I called them generational. Actually, I'd say I'm certain.
I'd said I thought this game might start answering that question. Pretty clearly what I said.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:14 pm to koreandawg
Pretty much, that's why 99% of TV style football analysis is bullshite. It's just saying "get ____ in space" and "whoever makes more big plays" and "who wins on 3rd down"
It's all hogwash
It's all hogwash
Posted on 9/28/21 at 10:48 pm to Dr RC
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It cannot be overstated how bad Calzada played.
Not putting him in last year against Arky with a comfortable lead in the 4th was brilliant, Jimbo.
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:19 pm to Hawgeye
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The Arkansas defense is pretty darn good and continues to get overlooked. That’s the key matchup.
Actually I am not sure how good they are….the hyped up teams you played are horrendous offenses and you gave up 17 pts to that juggernaut Owl O!
Posted on 9/28/21 at 11:52 pm to ABearsFanNMS
Texas scored how much?
But I know you didn’t watch any film on us playing Rice and just see 17
But I know you didn’t watch any film on us playing Rice and just see 17
Posted on 9/29/21 at 1:55 am to cramps
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Not putting him in last year against Arky with a comfortable lead in the 4th was brilliant, Jimbo.
To be fair, Calzada was the 3rd stringer last year. King was Mond's backup.
However, your basic point does hold water. It's Calzada's 3rd year in the system and Jimbo called him an NFL talent. There is no excuse for him to be playing like a true freshman. He should be far better prepared by this point.
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Posted on 9/29/21 at 5:43 am to cramps
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It cannot be overstated how bad Calzada played.
Not saying any of them compare to Daniels, but Texas QBs had the same struggles and have torched other opponents since. It may be fair to assume that Arkansas has a decent defense.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 7:43 am to admiralduckwad
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Not saying any of them compare to Daniels, but Texas QBs had the same struggles and have torched other opponents since. It may be fair to assume that Arkansas has a decent defense.
I think you have a good defense. Not sure if we can establish the run. Can we pass even if we can't? Don't know the answer to those questions.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 7:45 am to koreandawg
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This is the case for almost any game that's decided by two scores or less. A&M could've made the game closer as well had they made some that they left on the field.
I wish more people thought along these lines. To say “we would have put up more points if not for this or that dropped pass and/or failed conversions.” Is just as lazy of an argument as some Aggie fans saying “well we will be better next week because our line and quarterback play HAVE to improve right?”
Listen. Dropped passes and failed conversions can happen in any game. One cannot assume that it’ll only happen in a game you expected to win bigger in. And on the flip side, improvement is not guaranteed. If you suck one week, it’s just as logical to assume terrible play will carry on to the next week.
The final score tells the story more often than not. If “ifs and buts” were candy and nuts, we’d all have a merry Christmas.
It’ll be a good game either way. More intrigued to see this game than the A&M/state game honestly.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 7:52 am to Poker_hog
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My only concern about uga is depth. UGA is going to rotate about 10 defensive lineman. We will rotate about 5. I think that is why the line is so high. It's entirely possible that the hogs run out of gas and the flood gates open late in the game.
Yeah, Arkansas has to get some 3 and outs and turnovers and can't let UGA do the same too often. Depth in matchups like this can be the difference if one team wears the other down.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 8:11 am to Dr RC
Just an FYI. Jimbo's offense relies heavily on RPOs, which rely heavily on a sport intelligent, mobile quarterback. We have neither of those things. That resulted in Calzone checking out about 10-12 runs for shite passes. Jimbo let him audible because he's stubborn as frick. Calzone needs a play call, no options. That or let Spiller/Achane call the plays in the huddle. None of those things will happen though and it'll be the same play calling on Saturday.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 8:30 am to koreandawg
Watching the A&M/Ark game I was not impressed with A&M's tackling. Arm tackles, shoving and grabbing were all in abundance. Georgia does not play D like that. The Georgia pass rush has been pretty good this year. KJ won't have much time to get rid of the ball. I am still surprised that it is still hanging steady at -18.5.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:02 am to Hawgeye
I'm much more interested in that side of the ball in this game personally.
Our OL has been good in pass pro but less than optimal in run blocking. If pass pro holds up as well as it has, Arkansas will either have to send more than 3, or JT will have literally all day to throw on 90% of his drop backs. I like Kearis Jackson/Ladd McConkey/Jermaine Burton's ability to go sit in a zone void of Odom's umbrella coverage and pick up consistent yardage in that scenario. On the other hand, I *don't* know whether I can trust our OL to block to get high success on the ground. Our backs need to skip looking for the homerun this week and really just look at each rep as a generally a one cut, get up field scenario. If they're popping off for 3 yards before contact, it'll be a long day for Arky defense. If Ericson is getting blown up at the LOS and we're getting a ton of first contact at the LOS or in the backfield, going to put a lot of pressure on the passing game.
Ultimately, we have to win one of those battles (short passing game or running game) to force Odom to switch things up. If/When we force Arky to cover players in man, Bowers/Burton/Mitchell/Cook could easily take the top off. Will be interested to see if we get Arian Smith back this week. He's got the wheels to pressure Arkansas safeties back a bit, which should open up the zone holes a bit more.
Our OL has been good in pass pro but less than optimal in run blocking. If pass pro holds up as well as it has, Arkansas will either have to send more than 3, or JT will have literally all day to throw on 90% of his drop backs. I like Kearis Jackson/Ladd McConkey/Jermaine Burton's ability to go sit in a zone void of Odom's umbrella coverage and pick up consistent yardage in that scenario. On the other hand, I *don't* know whether I can trust our OL to block to get high success on the ground. Our backs need to skip looking for the homerun this week and really just look at each rep as a generally a one cut, get up field scenario. If they're popping off for 3 yards before contact, it'll be a long day for Arky defense. If Ericson is getting blown up at the LOS and we're getting a ton of first contact at the LOS or in the backfield, going to put a lot of pressure on the passing game.
Ultimately, we have to win one of those battles (short passing game or running game) to force Odom to switch things up. If/When we force Arky to cover players in man, Bowers/Burton/Mitchell/Cook could easily take the top off. Will be interested to see if we get Arian Smith back this week. He's got the wheels to pressure Arkansas safeties back a bit, which should open up the zone holes a bit more.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:11 am to admiralduckwad
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Not saying any of them compare to Daniels, but Texas QBs had the same struggles and have torched other opponents since. It may be fair to assume that Arkansas has a decent defense.
I really only caught the highlights of y'alls game, but didn't they play Card for most of the game and since then have switched to the other QB (the one who had a couple of late successful drives against your D)? I'm sure that with a fairly big lead, the defensive approach was shifted in favor of grinding clock and not allowing explosive plays, but tough to accurately gauge Arkansas D vs poor QB play against what looks to be improved QB play in subsequent games for Texas, no? I think Arky Defense is legit, but you had 3/4 of a game against what turned out to be not the best QB for Texas and 4 quarters against a bad QB in Calzada.
That's not to say that I am confident in Daniels personally, just trying to get a sense of how Arkansas D has held up against quality QB play. Daniels has a lot to prove this week, given lack of offensive output in the Clemson game.
Certainly seems like the line is a bit high, but I'll leave that one to the Hawgs to bet.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:19 am to fibonaccisquared
Texas switched QB’s when Arkansas went up 33-7 late in the 3rd quarter. At that point, Arkansas defense went to more of a prevent mode and the Dline was rotating lower depth chart guys in. I would take much from those drives.
With the Card kid in, Arkansas was getting pressure with 3 up front like they did against aTm and making the kid run for his life. Which IMO is what leads to missing open WRs.
With the Card kid in, Arkansas was getting pressure with 3 up front like they did against aTm and making the kid run for his life. Which IMO is what leads to missing open WRs.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:24 am to sugatowng
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Texas
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Texas
Dude are you hyping Texas…..we are talking about Mother frick clown show Texas bro!
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I know you didn’t watch any film on us playing Rice and just see 17
Sorry I a still stuck on you thinking Texas is some big win!
I watched the highlights bro. The fact Rice was even in the game is laughable and you should be ashamed!
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:27 am to admiralduckwad
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It may be fair to assume that Arkansas has a decent defense.
Play a legit team lead by a legit QB and win….the crow….right now when you say “May” it proves the point that even you don’t know.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:29 am to ABearsFanNMS
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Actually I am not sure how good they are….the hyped up teams you played are horrendous offenses and you gave up 17 pts to that juggernaut Owl O!
Texas ranks #7 in the nation in scoring offense and top 45 in total offense.
Who gives a shite what happened in the first game of the year? Arkansas has beaten two ranked opponents since then.
Dolt.
Posted on 9/29/21 at 9:30 am to ABearsFanNMS
Ifs and buts are excuses, may is a possibility. Those are not the same. Dumb post.
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