misey94

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Other than Perkins freshman year we have not been able to pressure the QB against good team for at least five years

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We actually did a better job pressuring the QB last year. The major issue was getting mobile QBs on the ground. We had a bunch of solid guys who played their roles, but we didn’t have guys who could finish off those plays in the backfield.

Reliford showed flashes before he got hurt, but we don’t know what he would have looked like vs a better offense, because it turned out that Clemson sucked.

I definitely agree with you about overall talent level. It REALLY bottomed out in 23 and it’s been a long climb to get back to some level of stability.

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I’ve been very disappointed with his development & cohesiveness of the front 7. I also don’t really feel confident we will see a Q4 stop in the big gamewhen we need it from him.That’s just my opinion.

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It’s very, very simple. It comes down to overall talent, which the defense had fairly little of after the utter collapse in 23. Guys like Swinson, Weeks (when healthy), Delane, Alexander, Woodland, and Halsey have all thrived in his system, but they all have legit SEC talent.

Now look at the REST of the defense the last 3 seasons. Look up front the last 2 years- a whole lot of good to average inside 2 years ago and across the front 4 last year. 0 difference makers up front. Look at Safety and Penn at LB 2 years ago- not even close to SEC level. The CBs other than Zy 2 years ago- freshmen or not good enough.

We’ve been getting by on a lot of very average to frankly below average players by top SEC standards on defense, bolstered by a few very good ones and a decent scheme. But top offenses in this conference overcome scheme. You must have the talent to win on that side of the ball. This is by far the highest overall talent level we’ve had on defense since Baker got here, but even now we still have thin spots at DB and DE due to injuries.

If you want to knock the overall defensive recruiting, that’s valid. Now it’s improved dramatically over the last two years in both HS and the portal, but let’s be honest- that’s more about getting the money situation right than Baker or his staff in today’s world.

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Bakers defenses are too aggressive against mobile qbs. Miami isnt a good comparison though, their defense, specifically the line crushed almost everyone, they were elite. Baker needs to prove his defense can defend in multiple ways, including without bringing a ton of pressure outside the front 4. Pressure by blitzing mobile QBs will get you killed when you play alot of man

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We played a lot of zone vs mobile QBs last year. A major issue was that our LBs and Secondary never played very well in it. We also dropped 7 of 8 plenty, but the front 4 never got pressure after Reliford went down early in the season. We had to play some man and we never had anyone play well as a spy vs mobile QBs. Whit was slowed by injury or out, Keys was too slow and Perkins just had absolutely no IQ for the role. If your zone is shaky, you don’t have a reliable spy, and your front 4 struggles to get mobile QBs on the ground, these become major issues to try and work around.

There are only so many weak spots you can scheme around. The defense was frankly full of them in 2024. Last year was better from a talent perspective, bur we still didn’t have enough difference makers on defense. There were two in the secondary in Delane and Halsey, but the other Safety spot was just ok, and our DL just didn’t have enough talent to affect games. Losing Reliford and having Weeks injured or out all of last year really hurt. Perkins not adjusting to the new role (again) was also an issue.

Baker’s defense had a couple of rough outings last year. However, he also turned in a 23rd ranked scoring defense playing in support of an offense that couldn’t take any pressure off of them. That ranking is probably higher than the overall level of the defense without Reliford and a full speed Weeks.

With the talent that’s been plugged in on the DL, LB and Safety, we should be in good shape as long as we keep the CBs healthy. That Anding injury really hurt. But some strides really do have to be made this year because of the upgrade in overall talent and depth.

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This. Take off the purple and gold glasses. Players should be held accountable for contracts they sign.

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I don’t need any color glasses to see how petty and pathetic Ole Myth looks doing this very publicly just before the season. This could have been handled in a million different ways. As in every fricking case since Kiffin left, they have chosen the angry, bitter, overly-dramatic jilted lover route.

If this were LSU, I wouldn’t be a fan. Handle this shite earlier or after the season is over.

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This fanbase and program need to focus on getting out of the SEC cellar and the failings of Coach Jay Johnson.

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This fricker makes Semjase look intelligent.

How did Vitello’s dick taste today?

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I’ve never been a big Pearson fan. I’m sure he’s a good dude. He’s just not special at the plate or in the field.

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I give credit to Pearson for improving year over year and then improving at 3rd base over the course of this season. That said, he’s a PH and reserve infielder in the SEC. That just seems like his ceiling. But we could do a lot worse than a guy who can competently play 3rd and started most of a conference season off the bench.

Maybe it’s in another year, but I think he eventually hits the portal to have a bigger role somewhere else.

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Not stupid at all honestly. I’m enjoying my 6 figure job. Feels pretty smart. This is an Internet forum some take way too serious.

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Lies :lol: :lol: :lol:

You could post a realistic looking check stub here and no one would believe you.

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Bono Waters going to Texas is the main one. Wait. I was told TX didn't have time for portal stuff because they're playing in Omaha. Jay's excuses are starting to lose their luster.

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When someone on this board lets you know they’re a casual fig, believe them.

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Bandwagon much? You people are insufferable. Pull for the SEC, or a Louisiana school. Why would you pull for a school that would give fuel to the little brothers that think they belong? I hope an SEC team wins it, no matter what.

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frick the rest of the SEC. They are the competition and nothing more.

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Clauss Williams Plog

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The staff isn’t pushing Williams out. They are going to try and get him back on track.

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Another small school transfer. Awesome!!

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Yeah, that Anthony Eyanson guy really sucked, right?

Do you remember where Skenes came from? Not exactly a baseball powerhouse.