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re: Who Has The Weakest Interior Lines in the SEC?
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:16 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:16 pm to Draconian Sanctions
So, what do you feel are the best indicators of quality line play? I personally think both the offense and defense start at the line of scrimmage. And a subpar line is going to greatly hinder the whole operation. That is why I lean on TDs scored and touchdowns allowed and average yards gained per play and allowed per play as pretty good measures. Yes. Different schemes will impact it, but without the stats like skill players and without grading each lineman on each play it is harder to judge offensive lines. Defensive lines are a little easier, but many really good interior lineman don’t put up gaudy stats, but do stack up double teams, hold the line of scrimmage, plug up lanes and allow the back end of the defense to make plays.
So what do you use to assess line play?
So what do you use to assess line play?
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Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:23 pm to IAmNERD
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Auburn OL is pretty good run blocking
i was just talking DL on that
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:32 pm to lewis and herschel
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don't think the conference appreciates that SCUs Dylan kid is maybe the next generational talent in conference and he is 18.
Keep your dirty rotten nil hands to yourself this off-season. That goes for all of you yahoos
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:33 pm to captdalton
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So what do you use to assess line play?
It depends entirely on what the scheme is and what the team is trying to accomplish, but generally it’s physicality at the point of attack, which is not so much a talent thing.
For LSU i would say the interior defensive line is lighter on talent but has good physicality at the point of attack. They have gotten beat on plays here and there. But the real run fit issues have been with the linebackers and Star position.
I would say the opposite is true of our interior offensive line, who have some really good football players who are not getting it done for whatever reason in the run game. They’res an argument this unit never truly learned how to run block inside because JD was such a dynamic runner from the quarterback position the last 2 years. I think there is probably some truth to this but it’s also a bit of an excuse and we will see if they are able to improve in that area going forward. Last week we saw a lot more success running Durham on outside zone away from the guards.
Relatedly, another issue for LSU is for whatever reason they continue to run inside zone but with no option for Nuss to pull up and take it himself or even a pass option on the play so opposing defenses are able to really crash down on the runner. Again this is somewhat fair and i have no idea why the LSU coaches won’t alter that play or take it out. Still you should be able to line up and get a yard on 3rd a short i don’t care what the play is.
But neither unit for LSU is absolute worst in the conference or close to it.
This post was edited on 9/19/24 at 8:36 pm
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:33 pm to captdalton
State or Gators would be the early favorites.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:34 pm to narddogg81
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dont worry, ours is good and Georgia apparently only has 3 defensive lineman who can play. we are going to feast
We should be back to relative health on the DL by game time with 6-7 rotating.
Posted on 9/19/24 at 8:36 pm to kywildcatfanone
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Our offensive line is offensive
Not as offensive as ours.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 6:02 am to captdalton
Auburn is not great upfront.
On defense, for some reason, we line up with 3 on the line. I guess we add a fourth sometimes, but the box often looks 3-2ish.
On offense, we still need bodies to compete in this league. I thought we might improve, but I have not seen it as of yet.
On defense, for some reason, we line up with 3 on the line. I guess we add a fourth sometimes, but the box often looks 3-2ish.
On offense, we still need bodies to compete in this league. I thought we might improve, but I have not seen it as of yet.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 6:43 am to lewis and herschel
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Nah, SCUs young edge rusher just wrecked shite all game and KY could not run their O
Dylan Stewart - Kentucky
Literally got triple teamed against KY and still made the play. Wild stuff.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 6:45 am to captdalton
Not Ole Miss.
I’ve been waiting longer than many of you have been alive to say this.
I’ve been waiting longer than many of you have been alive to say this.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 7:34 am to jonnyanony
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I've never seen a worse SEC squad
Yes you have.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 8:53 am to tide06
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But Miss State isn’t giving up many sacks so it’s tough to say if the OL sucks or if it’s just the rest of the offense around them that’s not any good as I haven’t watched them closely.
Our offensive line has been really bad.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 8:59 am to gamecockman12
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Literally got triple teamed against KY and still made the play. Wild stuff.
but numb nuts Brian Kelly wants to just say all he has is a speed rush....nah, Campbell is just elite at holding
Posted on 9/20/24 at 12:14 pm to Dawgfanman
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We should be back to relative health on the DL by game time with 6-7 rotating.
You have 3 or 4 DL out due to injury right now? That sounds made up.
Posted on 9/20/24 at 12:15 pm to makersmark1
I would continue to rush 3 or 2....worked out well in the Iron Bowl. 
Posted on 9/20/24 at 12:20 pm to captdalton
The Gators and their 2 O line coaches, checking in.
Florida's 440lb nose tackle who can't tie his shoes says, "we got this."
Florida's 440lb nose tackle who can't tie his shoes says, "we got this."
Posted on 9/21/24 at 5:23 am to beeko
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would continue to rush 3 or 2....worked out well in the Iron Bowl.
I guess the lineman dropping off had the short middle route covered.
We snatched defeat from the jaws of victory that day.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 6:17 am to GoCrazyAuburn
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Hard to tell on us, as we generally are only rushing three people for some unknown reason.
I think Freeze is better HC than Matt Rhule.
Posted on 9/21/24 at 7:00 am to Safety Blitz
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I vote for your mom
Upvote for LSU
Downvote for OP’s mom
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