Time to get this monkey off our Back

Yep. Let’s hope Frazier stays healthy, otherwise our backfield is shite

While he may be serviceable, if Frazier goes down again, we will be without our far and away top two backs.

Game is going to be played in the best conditions we could’ve possibly hoped for with that hurricane. Likely will be little to no rain, the only thing is wind will likely be 15-20 mph.

This is going to affect the QBs ability to throw especially deep balls.

I think you’re going to see Frazier get 25+ carries tonight. Gunner get 6-7 designed QB runs. The TEs get 3-4 runs on end arounds and counters.

I think the gameplan we want to be able to execute involves gunner only throwing the ball around 20 times. Maybe 25 times if you include the quick throws to WR outside with blockers which is just an extension of our outside running game.

This is a game where I can see the pass catchers who work the middle of the field and in the slot leading the team in receptions instead of outside guys like Taylor or Dandridge or London.

Could see Lawson having a big impact going like 5 catches for 50 yards. I think Sacovie will get 5-6 targets.

Wouldn’t be surprised if this is the game we see Prothro finally get some extended run and 5+ targets

Phillips getting targets out of the backfield could be in the gameplan. Think the wheel route James Cook ran and made a huge catch in the playoff game against Michigan

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Has Frazier ever totted the ball 25+ times in a game?

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Once against Texas.

I just don’t think they’re going to want to put the ball in the air that much in 20 mph winds and will lean heavy into running the ball over 45 times.

25ish for Nate
6-7 Designed QB runs
2-3 End around/counters using the TES
15ish carries for the spell back primarily Phillips

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Pressure the bama QB

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Our pressure and havoc rate has been really good. What’s important and the X factor is actually getting him to the ground when we get home.

As far as “this game will only be won if” stats what is more important than pressuring Russel but is tied into being able to execute it is winning on money downs on defense.

This is what lost us the game last year. A complete and total inability to win on money downs and get them off the field on 3rd down. We especially have to win anytime we get them in 3rd and 6+

Two in a row would definitely do it. 33-18 and 28-7 help, but two in a row would just feel different.