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Missed assignments by the OL and TEs
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:27 am
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:27 am
Particularly in the first half of Saturday's game, it was blatantly obvious that the OL, TEs, and sometimes FBs were missing a ton of blocking assignments both on running and passing plays.
While this is a cause for concern, it definitely improved in the 2nd half, and hopefully that is the type of play we see for the season rather than the first half performance.
Do most think it was just miscommunication? I personally think Pocic likely was struggling making the right reads and communicating it to his teammates. While he is likely a more physically talented player than Porter, I wonder if he's just not there yet in the recognition and leadership side of things.
I think this experience will only help him get there though. Thoughts?
While this is a cause for concern, it definitely improved in the 2nd half, and hopefully that is the type of play we see for the season rather than the first half performance.
Do most think it was just miscommunication? I personally think Pocic likely was struggling making the right reads and communicating it to his teammates. While he is likely a more physically talented player than Porter, I wonder if he's just not there yet in the recognition and leadership side of things.
I think this experience will only help him get there though. Thoughts?
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Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:31 am to Geauxgurt
I know neighbors will get it done, I've seen it.
OL will too, I thought Fanaika did very well.
TEs aren't proven though, and its been a few years since we've had a good one, imo.
OL will too, I thought Fanaika did very well.
TEs aren't proven though, and its been a few years since we've had a good one, imo.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:32 am to Geauxgurt
Dude, it's Tuesday...move on to the next game. The players and coaches have watched the film, highlighted mistakes, and have moved on. Our fans should do the same thing. The game last Saturday is history. Time to focus on SHSU.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:35 am to Geauxgurt
Mostly what I saw was one of the linemen (usually Pocic) failing to get off his double team and get to the second level. This left a LB unblocked who invariably made the play it seemed.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:36 am to Geauxgurt
We got out with a win...Everything is improvable from here on out. Grimes and Miles will use these next two weeks teaching/improving techniques to get where they need to be for SEC.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:38 am to Geauxgurt
Some other issues after watching the replay.
Obviously the screens. We probably left 20 yards on the field there.
The pitches. Even the ones that we executed seemed a little shaky. I think Jennings sails them a little bit and it causes the running backs to hesitate.
The T.E.'s. Obviously this has been beat to death but they have to block better and they absolutely have to catch the ball when they finally get their number called.
Dline. - I honestly thought they played fairly decent for a large part of the game. Early on, especially on Melvin Gordon's big runs, I thought the linebackers were the real culprits.
Positives:
Trey Quinn - Gonna be a stud for us for the next several years. More than a position type receiver.
Return Game - LF is gonna break a few this year.
Secondary - Yea, the Wisconsin QB wasn't very good. This unit still played great. Always stride for stride with their man. Made several big plays.
Obviously the screens. We probably left 20 yards on the field there.
The pitches. Even the ones that we executed seemed a little shaky. I think Jennings sails them a little bit and it causes the running backs to hesitate.
The T.E.'s. Obviously this has been beat to death but they have to block better and they absolutely have to catch the ball when they finally get their number called.
Dline. - I honestly thought they played fairly decent for a large part of the game. Early on, especially on Melvin Gordon's big runs, I thought the linebackers were the real culprits.
Positives:
Trey Quinn - Gonna be a stud for us for the next several years. More than a position type receiver.
Return Game - LF is gonna break a few this year.
Secondary - Yea, the Wisconsin QB wasn't very good. This unit still played great. Always stride for stride with their man. Made several big plays.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:40 am to Geauxgurt
You should be giving Wisconsin a lot of credit for the oline problems. They would shift right before the snap and make it difficult for the oline to adjust
Posted on 9/2/14 at 11:41 am to Geauxgurt
I think the 2 tackles were really solid outside of a few plays. Fanaika also played well.
However I was really disappointed with the TEs in pass protection, and Pocic and Alexander struggled alot. Multiple times Pocic and Alexander let a guy in through the middle, and they NEVER get to the second level on run plays.
However I was really disappointed with the TEs in pass protection, and Pocic and Alexander struggled alot. Multiple times Pocic and Alexander let a guy in through the middle, and they NEVER get to the second level on run plays.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 3:53 pm to Geauxgurt
Gordon and Alexander missed numerous blocks. Alexander is incapable of handling athletic men; he is fat and plays slow and high.Get in shape dude.
Posted on 9/2/14 at 4:09 pm to Geauxgurt
Wisconsin's scheme had a lot to do with the seeming ineptitude IMO. Cam changed his approach in the second half, running more from the one-back with three wide-outs. Some nice plays in the passing game spread the defense even more and the blocking became superb. Not a mystery. It was better execution with a change in scheme and play-calling that turned things around.
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