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Dominant special teams is still underrated

Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:24 pm
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
6199 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:24 pm
Especially in a conference like the SEC.

OU has been the best in the conference at this all year & arguably the reason they control this game:

1. Mizz gets a FG blocked
2. Mizz punts the ball 35 yds
3. OU’s kicker can make it from the GD 50

I will give Venables credit here, it has made the difference between wins & losses for them this year + haven’t seen anyone this on top of it in the conference since the (good) Les Miles years at LSU.
Posted by CNB
Columbia, SC
Member since Sep 2007
101110 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:25 pm to
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Dominant special teams is still underrated


Ask Florida State
Posted by 3down10
Member since Sep 2014
36078 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:25 pm to
They are ranked #1 in the SEC and #3 in the country for special teams in FEI.

It definitely made a difference in the Alabama game, as Alabama is #101.

Posted by theballguy
Bama Park
Member since Oct 2011
28244 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:26 pm to
So many coaches are still coaching basketball on grass which is not working beyond beating really shitty teams.

Great defenses and clock controlling offenses will win championships every time.

Throw in great special teams with a very good defense and you will do well every time.
This post was edited on 11/22/25 at 1:27 pm
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
6199 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:30 pm to
quote:

Great defenses and clock controlling offenses will win championships every time.

Throw in great special teams with a very good defense and you will do well every time.

I agree with everything except one caveat. You need an offense that CAN control clock — but can go exploit a defense or run the 2m drill when the need arises. Example: A&M

You don’t want an offense BUILT to control clock. Example: Mizzou.

Many coaches turn to “ball control” as a way to mitigate plain old shitty offense. You have to be able to consistently threaten stretching the field, otherwise you’re just one dimensional — not a strategic genius.
Posted by Tideroller
Lower Alabama
Member since Jan 2022
3098 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:43 pm to
I wouldn't know, as ours suck.
Posted by theballguy
Bama Park
Member since Oct 2011
28244 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:49 pm to
What I said was not 100% exclusive.
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
6199 posts
Posted on 11/22/25 at 1:56 pm to
quote:

What I said was not 100% exclusive.

I was more chiming in / adding on than disagreeing.
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