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Why does the Georgia defense struggle to sack the QB? (10th in the SEC)
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:50 am
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:50 am
CFB stats -2022 SEC Sack Leaders
This is the most interesting stat for the SEC championship game. LSU has allowed 39 sacks this season (tied for most in the SEC). Arkansas's pass rush is what kept them in the game against LSU. Pass protection is easily LSU's greatest weakness, but can Georgia exploit it?
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:51 am to Ping Pong
We generate pressure well, and get sacks against teams that want to go deep
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:51 am to Ping Pong
Remember when Tennessee fans were saying the same thing
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:52 am to Ping Pong
We’ve play several mobile QBs and we tend to maintain our lanes and prevent big scrambles. This will be key to the LSU game given how well Daniel’s throws.
This post was edited on 11/16/22 at 8:54 am
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:55 am to Aguga
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This will be key to the LSU game give how well Daniel’s throws .
He can make accurate passes, he is just easily thrown off by more complex defensive schemes. Combine that with a strong pass rush and you get the poor performance he had last week.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:57 am to Ping Pong
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he is just easily thrown off by more complex defensive schemes. Combine that with a strong pass rush
We have both. I’m not that concerned with your O. However your defense is starting to play very good ball and will be the reason you can stay in the game.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:59 am to Ping Pong
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Pass protection is easily LSU's greatest weakness, but can Georgia exploit it?
Ask Hendon Hooker if Georgia can rush the passer.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:59 am to dawgfan24348
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Remember when Tennessee fans were saying the same thing
Interestingly enough, over 1/3 of the Georgia defense's sacks this season were against Tennessee (6 of 17 sacks)
Posted on 11/16/22 at 8:59 am to VADawg
Based on experience, it looks like Georgia just kind of decides when they want to sack the QB.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 9:01 am to Ping Pong
Posted on 11/16/22 at 9:03 am to BigOrangeLoyalist
I personally think Georgia has more pass rush in them but haven't really felt the need to show much besides the Tennessee game when they kept bringing the slot corner and Tennessee couldn't adjust to it because they had to help on Jalen Carter.
Carter makes all of the difference in this defense. He is a gamewrecker.
Carter makes all of the difference in this defense. He is a gamewrecker.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 9:04 am to BigOrangeLoyalist
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Based on experience, it looks like Georgia just kind of decides when they want to sack the QB.
This is the correct answer. We were #10 in the SEC last year with an entire DL of 1st round picks.
Depending on the QB, we either try to contain and collapse or force them out of the pocket. I’d be willing to bet we are one of the best at forcing throwaways
7 sacks vs Tennessee should tell you all you need to know
This post was edited on 11/16/22 at 9:06 am
Posted on 11/16/22 at 9:13 am to Ping Pong
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Why does the Georgia defense struggle to sack the QB? (10th in the SEC)
I do believe our defensive stats speak for themselves and we are doing just fine.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 9:19 am to Ping Pong
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UGA puts maintaining containment of today's mobile QBs over generating sacks.
We do generate pressure relatively quickly and we press against receivers. This forces opposing QB's to throw the ball away or take a short pass that will generate little yardage due to tight coverage.
If the opposition presses to throw down the field despite this, they have to deal with the pressure and UGA will take advantage and get sacks (see the UT game). Most teams take the shorter passes and hope their players can break them into longer plays... but UGA's defense tackles exceptionally well. The keeping containment means the QB is going to struggle to scramble for time for guys to come open down the field... because they don't have lanes to scramble to (both to extend passes or make running plays)
UGA puts maintaining containment of today's mobile QBs over generating sacks.
We do generate pressure relatively quickly and we press against receivers. This forces opposing QB's to throw the ball away or take a short pass that will generate little yardage due to tight coverage.
If the opposition presses to throw down the field despite this, they have to deal with the pressure and UGA will take advantage and get sacks (see the UT game). Most teams take the shorter passes and hope their players can break them into longer plays... but UGA's defense tackles exceptionally well. The keeping containment means the QB is going to struggle to scramble for time for guys to come open down the field... because they don't have lanes to scramble to (both to extend passes or make running plays)
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:24 pm to Ping Pong
They’ll get their sack numbers up after this weekend. Don’t worry
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:31 pm to Ping Pong
Bullet points that all add up to the answer:
- opponents offensive snaps limited. fewer snaps, fewer opportunities for a sack
- opponents scheming to get the ball out quick so there's no time for a sack
- defense using a run-stop first approach except on obvious passing downs, then once it's apparent it's a pass play, the defense has to transition and by the time they get to the QB the ball is gone
OR
UGA's defense simply sucks.
You decide.
- opponents offensive snaps limited. fewer snaps, fewer opportunities for a sack
- opponents scheming to get the ball out quick so there's no time for a sack
- defense using a run-stop first approach except on obvious passing downs, then once it's apparent it's a pass play, the defense has to transition and by the time they get to the QB the ball is gone
OR
UGA's defense simply sucks.
You decide.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:35 pm to Ping Pong
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Interestingly enough, over 1/3 of the Georgia defense's sacks this season were against Tennessee (6 of 17 sacks)
Might want to double check this. Tennessee fans assured me UGA could not generate a pass rush.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:41 pm to Ping Pong
Georgia has a very stout secondary that often forces the QB to hold on to the ball because no one is really “open.” While that is occurring , their 3-4 DLineman are constantly gaining ground on the QBs position in the pocket. They seldomly blitz with an extra guy or two off the edge or up the gut. They just force the opposing QB into low percentage or errant throws. When they do game plan to blitz like they did against Tennessee, they have a good enough secondary to play man.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:48 pm to VADawg
quote:Yea, his absence from the field for much of the season just might be a major reason for sack totals being down this year, don't cha think? That being said, even though sack totals are down it seems to me that there is enough pressure on the QB to force him into mistakes and get the opposing offense off the field. Remember too that this is a very young but talented D this year and I get the sense that they are just now playing at optimal levels. From my base down here in the tropics I'm feeling pretty good about things concerning the Dogs.
Carter makes all of the difference in this defense. He is a gamewrecker.
Posted on 11/16/22 at 12:50 pm to Ping Pong
LSUs play calling is what kept Ark in the game
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