Ok. I'm pretty sure I know the general game plan against the barn. On Offense: establish the run, control the clock, protect the ball, and score enough points to win. On Defense: stop the run, play disciplined in pass defense, limit big plays, and create turnovers. On Special Teams: make big plays and don't give up any.
Past that, what are some of the specifics of the game plan? Will we try to work on the passing game even if we're able to run at will? Will we see any "wrinkles" in the offense?
If I were calling the plays, which I'm not, I would definitely try to work on the passing game. I would also throw in some "wrinkles" to give Florida something else to look at. I would get John Parker out on some bootleg run/pass option plays. I would attempt at least 4-5 deep passes. I would try to get the ball to the backs running a couple wheel routes, and work some on screens. Probably about 60/40 passing. I think we need the offense, especially the passing game, to get in a rhythm next week if for no other reason than we will need them playing with confidence the following week against Florida.
On Defense, will we see a different scheme or additional blitz packages?
If I were calling the Defense, which of course I'm not, I would almost sell out to stop the run. I would play a lot of Cover 1 Man and Cover 1 Robber, while pinching the outside linebackers and giving Rolando the middle gaps. Even on passing downs. This would almost guarantee a non-existent running game for the barn and put pressure on Burns on passing downs. Burns has the arm strength to burn you if given enough time. I don't think he has the accuracy or, to be quite honest, the mental fortitude to burn you in man coverage when he's under pressure. I'd sprinkle in a few zone blitzes and drop 8 into coverage on a few 2nd and 3rd and long plays to keep them honest, but I'd play man about 75% of the time.
What do you guys think? Will we see anything different on Offense or Defense? Would my game plan work? What would you do?
P.S.(I'd really like to hear JessN's take on this.)
Past that, what are some of the specifics of the game plan? Will we try to work on the passing game even if we're able to run at will? Will we see any "wrinkles" in the offense?
If I were calling the plays, which I'm not, I would definitely try to work on the passing game. I would also throw in some "wrinkles" to give Florida something else to look at. I would get John Parker out on some bootleg run/pass option plays. I would attempt at least 4-5 deep passes. I would try to get the ball to the backs running a couple wheel routes, and work some on screens. Probably about 60/40 passing. I think we need the offense, especially the passing game, to get in a rhythm next week if for no other reason than we will need them playing with confidence the following week against Florida.
On Defense, will we see a different scheme or additional blitz packages?
If I were calling the Defense, which of course I'm not, I would almost sell out to stop the run. I would play a lot of Cover 1 Man and Cover 1 Robber, while pinching the outside linebackers and giving Rolando the middle gaps. Even on passing downs. This would almost guarantee a non-existent running game for the barn and put pressure on Burns on passing downs. Burns has the arm strength to burn you if given enough time. I don't think he has the accuracy or, to be quite honest, the mental fortitude to burn you in man coverage when he's under pressure. I'd sprinkle in a few zone blitzes and drop 8 into coverage on a few 2nd and 3rd and long plays to keep them honest, but I'd play man about 75% of the time.
What do you guys think? Will we see anything different on Offense or Defense? Would my game plan work? What would you do?
P.S.(I'd really like to hear JessN's take on this.)
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