This is the first SEC team and the o-line wasn't pushing any one around. Do you think of o-line will be ok?
The o-line didn't work so good
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Six, or even seven, guys can't push eight around. That was every first down. I'm not sure why we didn't keep them looser on first down, but I'm sure the coaches will see and remedy that. I'm not worried...
I agree and disagree at the same time (yeah, confusing). Last year's team would have made holes - even with all those piggies in the box. In that this year's O-Line can't do that, we see a potential problem. But, and this is a huge but, last year's team was stymied if they couldn't run the ball. This year is far from it.
As Earle says, we will be fine... :cheers2:
Petrino stacked 7-8 in the box all day to take away the run. I'm surprised we didn't throw more 8-10 yd. hooks and curls on 1st/2nd down to open up the run game a little more. Not disappointed, mind you, just a little apprehensive considering some of the D-lines we will see down the road.
Also would like to see Terry Grant get some plays to the outside in his role as "mop up." He just can't run inside against a stacked line.
But the Tide is undefeated!!! :BigA:
Also would like to see Terry Grant get some plays to the outside in his role as "mop up." He just can't run inside against a stacked line.
But the Tide is undefeated!!! :BigA:
I wouldn't be worried about it at all. Arkansas sold out to stop the run. Eight guys in the box on every first down. We could have passed for 500 yards, but the game plan was to wear down the Hogs defense and run out the clock.
true the hogs crowded the line all day but i don't think run blocking is going to be this group specialty. they do seem to pass block well so this years team may pass to set up the run.
Good to see others saw the same thing I did instead of going into a panic. The piggies were adamant about stopping the run. Their worst fear was getting beat down by the run and the clock being run out on them. They stacked the line ALL DAY LONG. We adjusted and tore them a new one through the air. Balance is good, very good. 35-7! ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!
As others already pointed out, Arky was in man coverage much of game with 7-8 in box...made for some short running plays but it's also what created all those big plays. OL did its job just fine.
I'm also a bit concerned about our ability to sustain drives and run it with consistency -- eight in the box or not.
On the flip side, our offense's ability to hit explosive plays looks like the best it's been in a very, very long time. I'm very impressed with McElroy and his decision-making, accuracy and deep-ball ability.
Hopefully the strengths will help even out the weaknesses, but there come times for everyone where you've got to be able to just line it up and pound it for a yard or two.
On the flip side, our offense's ability to hit explosive plays looks like the best it's been in a very, very long time. I'm very impressed with McElroy and his decision-making, accuracy and deep-ball ability.
Hopefully the strengths will help even out the weaknesses, but there come times for everyone where you've got to be able to just line it up and pound it for a yard or two.
Absolutely on the money. They decided they were not going to give up a bunch of 12-15 play, 8 minutes drives and get worn down. They were trying to engineer a shootout. Problem is, our D-line took their guns away.:biggrin2:
Well it makes a huge difference. It doesn't mean our OL is "having problems". There aren't very many teams IF ANY in today's college football that consistently run with eight men in the box. It's a numbers game and the offense is out numbered. The OL did fine.
Also keep in mind this crew pass protects better than last year's line. We'll be fine - we don't need road-graders, we need consitent performers...
I'm complaining in another drive about us running up the middle on 1st down the whole fourth quarter. But with that said, we went 99 yards on our last scoring drive, even with 2nd and 9-10 the whole drive. That is sustaining one pretty well I think. And, as has been said, that was Arkie's game plan. Thing is, #12 proved he could make them pay with the big plays. That will help down the road, I assure you
Consider, too, that if some of our guys hold onto some of those passes early in the game, we may have had some extended drives as well as loosened up that Hog D a little bit.
We've started slow in both of our big games this year; but, in the end, the team has gotten the job done. By the end of the year, I think we'll all be very happy with the versatility of this offense.
We've started slow in both of our big games this year; but, in the end, the team has gotten the job done. By the end of the year, I think we'll all be very happy with the versatility of this offense.
I'm not sure why so many don't understand the numbers game. No team in the nation would have consistently ripped off five yards against that many at the line - impossible when you're outnumbered by one, two or more at the point of attack. IMO, we could have made them pay more. However, I leave that thinking up to the staff...
What i did not see much of today was the outside zone we have made a living on the last two years. Many of our runs were in between the guards. Also noted Arkansas committed their linebackers and safetys heavy in the run game. Our tight ends need to sustain their blocks a little better as well. I saw several runs where we would pick up 7+ yards if the tight end hold his block just a touch longer. We have to remember how important they are in the zone blocking scheme we use when they peel off to linebackers and safetys. We still won by 28 and could have won by 2-3 more scores if we tighten up a little.
Let me see if I can wrap my head around this problem.
We beat top 10 VT by 10 points
Beat Fla Int by 26
Beat N Texas by 46
Beat Arkansas by 28
I can't find much to gripe about. We seem to be scoring a lot more than the other teams. Guess I have come to grips with the fact all our units cant be #1 in all the rankings but Tiffin was 5/5 in his PATs today
We beat top 10 VT by 10 points
Beat Fla Int by 26
Beat N Texas by 46
Beat Arkansas by 28
I can't find much to gripe about. We seem to be scoring a lot more than the other teams. Guess I have come to grips with the fact all our units cant be #1 in all the rankings but Tiffin was 5/5 in his PATs today
As crazy as it sounds, too, I don't think we've seen everything this offense can do. Everyone questioned the Wildcat; and today they showed a new wrinkle out of it (the reverse pass). It seems as if they're peeling this onion week by week; and, whether it's Ingram with the flu, Upchurch's sprain, or Julio's bruised knee, we haven't been at full-strength with our skill players yet - which has probably slowed things down somewhat (even though the stats don't show it).
The OL is going to be fine; and we haven't seen all this O can do yet!
Enjoy it guys and gals!
When you read these remarks and glance over at that avatar, you can't help but laugh.but Tiffin was 5/5 in his PATs today
If you enjoy some good sarcasm with your diet as I do.
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