tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post6976132415142437881..comments2024-01-24T00:53:51.521-08:00Comments on "Concerning sports...": I-Prognosticator: My 3 laws-safe thoughts on 2016's top 10Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12118334397603444029noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-60308558413333831862016-01-27T08:27:27.863-08:002016-01-27T08:27:27.863-08:00Please explain to me how the Tide were outplayed b...Please explain to me how the Tide were outplayed by Clemson. Bama won 3rd down eff, time of possession and the turnover margin. They also were the only complete team in all three phases of the game with a blocked FG, KO return for TD and an onside kick rec. They were behind in total yardage by some 80 yards, so what? Bama contained Watson's dual-threat ability for sure since his longest run was under 25 yards when he was doing that to teams all year long. True, he was fantastic through the air, but Coker was not? Coker's true downfield threat was held in check, but other athletes stepped up. And don't bring up trash like busted coverages to debunk Coker. The flat screen pass to Howard late in the game was successful due to the entire offense doing there job, Ridley made 2 blocks to spring Howard down the sideline. I will agree with you that the scheme is very important. Bama had the better scheme and executed it better. But again, please educate us all on how Bama was outplayed there Quigley.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684790975153269565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-28968239439553389102016-01-20T09:59:05.482-08:002016-01-20T09:59:05.482-08:00I appreciate the replies. You, Chris B Brown, and ...I appreciate the replies. You, Chris B Brown, and Logan Larsen (SpaceCoyote) are by far my favorite football X&O's bloggers.<br /><br />If you get bored for content during the offseason, I'd like to hear your thoughts on teams making shifts to different schemes on D this offseason: how soon can Oregon shift to 4-3? will Aranda's LSU defense look like his Wisconsin units? Shoop to Tennessee, etc.New Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360632368031251482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-33696915431481403942016-01-19T12:39:03.826-08:002016-01-19T12:39:03.826-08:00They do run some but not with anywhere close to as...They do run some but not with anywhere close to as much variety or emphasis as Michigan. And why should they, when lead zone with Leonard Fournette is more than enough to blow away most of the comp and get the WRs into favorable match-ups?iain_boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562256909619447094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-53237171579450540092016-01-19T12:38:13.732-08:002016-01-19T12:38:13.732-08:00I agree to an extent and stated that the Ohio St g...I agree to an extent and stated that the Ohio St game will be a key indicator for the Sooners. <br /><br />OU got blown off the ball by UTx and UTn and Clemson. Clemson's running game was efficient all year long, even vs Bama, so I don't use that as a benchmark.<br /><br />The Sooners return their DL sans Tapper (who was overrated in my mind). They have 3 highly recruited 280 lb guys with quickness to replace Tapper. They started a 260 lb DT this year, and next year have 5 options who will be sophomores. The last two LB classes have been good also.<br /><br />Ohio St will be the test as to whether this team can hold up versus a diverse run game that includes the QB run threat. OU should win the game because they should be able to outscore a young Buckeye team. I'll be interested to see whether the Sooner DE/DTs have figured out a way to squeeze gaps to prevent effective read plays that killed them in three games in 2015.quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585516373077693748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-86924086984361620112016-01-19T12:27:57.805-08:002016-01-19T12:27:57.805-08:00Thanks for the reply. I think LSU runs more power/...Thanks for the reply. I think LSU runs more power/man stuff than you give them credit for.<br /><br />New Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360632368031251482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-21336421993883617202016-01-19T12:21:35.263-08:002016-01-19T12:21:35.263-08:00What Ian said.
Furthermore, there is the question...What Ian said.<br /><br />Furthermore, there is the question, asked by many as to why LSU can't parlay the following factors into an efficient passing game:<br />- Run game that demands defensive attention<br />- WR who produce in the NFL<br />- OL that generates efficient running game<br /><br />2011 and 2013 were years that the Tigers generated passing game efficiency that ranked in the 20's and top 10. The other 3 yrs, they were mediocre despite the listed advantages. <br /><br />Acknowledgement that their QB is limited and running an offense that uses the best of the QB's skill set isn't too much to ask. quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585516373077693748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-43698897411548567202016-01-19T11:39:03.387-08:002016-01-19T11:39:03.387-08:00Lots of ways in terms of preferred schematics as w...Lots of ways in terms of preferred schematics as well as how they attack the field.<br /><br />Both teams play a lot of I-formation football with a fullback, that I grant you, but they use the formation very differently.<br /><br />Michigan uses a lot more old school man/gap blocking whereas the Tigers mostly run zone with a lead blocker insert. Harbaugh's run game is remarkably diverse and will mess with the minds of LBs in a dozen ways whereas Cameron and Miles focus mostly on execute zone.<br /><br />In the passing game, Harbaugh is also more detailed and utilizes a West-Coast passing game from both the I-formation as well as spread sets whereas LSU is more of an "Air Coryell" offense that is built on play-action and deep passes.<br /><br />LSU is trying to go run, run, run, deep shot, score!<br />Michigan is much more methodical and intricate in their approach.<br /><br />I'm not saying either is better than the other and none of LSU's problems have to do with the philosophy I just described (but the precision of their QBs), I'm just saying they are pretty different.<br /><br />Of course, in an era where no one else is getting under center and using a fullback they can look similar.iain_boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562256909619447094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-74727547135752895982016-01-19T10:22:36.384-08:002016-01-19T10:22:36.384-08:00Ok. I'll listen. How are we that different fro...Ok. I'll listen. How are we that different from Michigan?New Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360632368031251482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-80503822091289832622016-01-19T08:46:13.441-08:002016-01-19T08:46:13.441-08:00They do not.They do not.iain_boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562256909619447094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-15858899958963412482016-01-19T07:27:52.669-08:002016-01-19T07:27:52.669-08:00LSU runs the same offense as Michigan and Florida ...LSU runs the same offense as Michigan and Florida state.New Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360632368031251482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-84559221249278261212016-01-19T06:45:24.305-08:002016-01-19T06:45:24.305-08:00"Other than your loyalty, do you see a reason..."Other than your loyalty, do you see a reason OU couldn't win it?"<br />I just don't see the necessary talent, they were outclassed against Clemson.<br /><br />However, with Charles Walker, Jordan Thomas, Steven Parker, Perine, Mixon, Mayfield, and Thomas all back and potentially improved perhaps that's enough star power to put them over the top.<br /><br />I need to see the pass rush sans Striker and Bond.iain_boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562256909619447094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-54897647199846782952016-01-18T18:59:37.399-08:002016-01-18T18:59:37.399-08:001. ACC
CLEMSON
They outplayed Bama in the loss, s...1. ACC<br />CLEMSON <br />They outplayed Bama in the loss, showing that scheme IS IMPORTANT and that the spread can optimize production (just a little more explosiveness from the pass game). Apparently, Clemson lost a WR and DB to injury early in the season and get both back next year. Venables defenses have a history of getting burned in big games.<br />QB--check. Fully expect Watson to improve as a passer next year, making the offense even more explosive. <br /><br />FSU <br />They're ready everywhere except QB. <br />Jimbo's good at developing QB talent.<br /><br />2. SEC<br />ALABAMA<br />Convinces top recruits to sit on the bench and push each other. USC did it for a while too. Remember, if Arkansas doesn't have a miracle vs. Ole Miss, Stanford or the Rebels may have been in the playoff. The Tide aren't invincible but alway excellent.<br />QB--? They're so good they don't need a difference-maker there but they need more than a care-taker vs the competition next year.<br /><br />LSU<br />They return the entire team, made an upgrade at DC, but keep their antiquated offensive philosophy. Even the Tide have moved on. QB--?<br /><br />TENNESSEE<br />Before we called it Clemson-ing, now it's Tennessee's turn. I've been pushing the Vols as Clemson-lite. They need a better passing game and back seven, but they took the Tide to the wire last year at Bryant-Denny. This year, it's on the River.<br />QB--needs to make the leap. His line returns 4/5 starters, and they'll have a strong running game. I wasn't impressed by the Vols WR's.<br /><br />3. BIG12<br />OU vs Ohio St is OU's litmus test for national relevance. <br />OU couldn't stop a capable running QB in 2015 and will get a chance to see a very good one early. DT and DE will need to be schooled by then. OU's offense will score points next year. OG options are plentiful. <br />QB--check. Mayfield may be better after Riley breaksdown when running is warranted for him so that he limits his hits next year. <br /><br />Other than your loyalty, do you see a reason OU couldn't win it?<br /><br />BAYLOR/TCU<br />Both teams lose a lot on the OL. Baylor also loses a lot on defense while TCU returns a lot. I don't think either makes it through the season undefeated, which I think they'd need to make the playoff. At this point, I like TCU over Baylor.<br /><br />4. B1G/Stanford<br />MICHIGAN<br />Defense will be stout, offense returns everyone of note. <br />QB--?<br /><br />OHIO ST<br />QB--plus<br />Everything else--? Meyer earns his keep this year.<br /><br />STANFORD<br />This team could be as good as any by the end of the year.<br />QB--?quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585516373077693748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-87944137151264288542016-01-18T11:21:30.213-08:002016-01-18T11:21:30.213-08:00Oops, misread a headline. I'll amend.Oops, misread a headline. I'll amend.iain_boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562256909619447094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7042465670825243265.post-55590644096275052142016-01-18T10:56:16.886-08:002016-01-18T10:56:16.886-08:00Unless you know something the LSU media/blogospher...Unless you know something the LSU media/blogosphere does not, Cam Cameron is likely returning for 2016....New Roadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13360632368031251482noreply@blogger.com