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The “Up The Middle” Defensive Issues
Posted on 10/18/26 at 7:58 am
Posted on 10/18/26 at 7:58 am
I ain’t no football analyst. And I haven’t seen the film (was in my seat). But . . .
It looked to me like Moo State was consistently getting 6-10 yards running a very quick back straight up the middle.
I know Whit is out, but is this going to be a problem for us?
It looked to me like Moo State was consistently getting 6-10 yards running a very quick back straight up the middle.
I know Whit is out, but is this going to be a problem for us?
This post was edited on 10/18/26 at 7:59 am
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:01 am to JudgeHolden
It will be as long as Keys is late filling the gaps
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:01 am to JudgeHolden
We shut them out 
But sure, let’s find something to complain about
But sure, let’s find something to complain about
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:02 am to JudgeHolden
The Kentucky game showed the CFB world that LSUs LBs and linemen have trouble with counters. Get ready to see that the rest of the way.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:03 am to TigahFan4Life
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But sure, let’s find something to complain about
Did not mean to strike that tone. It was a terrific game.
Was just looking for some X and On gurus to tell me what they were seeing there.
My nuts and bolts football IQ isn’t that high.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:04 am to alajones
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The Kentucky game showed the CFB world that LSUs LBs and linemen have trouble with counters. Get ready to see that the rest of the way.
Exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:07 am to JudgeHolden
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It looked to me like Moo State was consistently getting 6-10 yards running a very quick back straight up the middle.
consistently is the key word here. If they were they would have stomped our butts. They did average 4.0 ypc overall for 170 total. Like you I was sitting in my seat and could not discern a 1 yd run from a 5 yd run but they did have some reasonable amount of success running the ball. If Tayor had played and they could pass the ball it might have been a different game story.
The good news is that the points we scored were against their top defense.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:09 am to GetmorewithLes
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consistently is the key word here. If they were they would have stomped our butts.
Good point. We just seemed dominant on most other plays, so that one stood out. Guess it just bugged me.
Reading up on counter plays and how to defend to try to understand it.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:13 am to JudgeHolden
You are asking the people who, despite having one of the best defenses in the SEC, have consistently called for Baker to be fired?
I'm sure you'll get legit answers.
I'm sure you'll get legit answers.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:15 am to TigahFan4Life
quote:How about why is it that opposing offenses seem to move the ball at the end of the halves?
But sure, let’s find something to complain about
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:15 am to alajones
quote:
The Kentucky game showed the CFB world that LSUs LBs and linemen have trouble with counters. Get ready to see that the rest of the way.
Yep. We also don't do well with play action quick dump offs to the TE. We're not going to have anymore shutouts this year. But this is why Lane needs to play aggressive on the offensive side. Just outscore everyone. We have the ability to do it.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:16 am to Hold That Tiger 10
quote:In game threads are best ignored. That’s all emotion.
consistently called for Baker to be fired?
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:16 am to Hold That Tiger 10
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You are asking the people who, despite having one of the best defenses in the SEC, have consistently called for Baker to be fired? I'm sure you'll get legit answers.
I live in hope.
Like most of the stuff here, you find some diamonds now and then. Although only very rarely in my posts.
Seriously, I think there are some serious football people who post here.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:17 am to Trip McNeely
quote:That’s the reality. The offense has to score 35 points against opposing teams whose offense has a pulse or isn’t down their starting quarterback and running back.
Just outscore everyone. We have the ability to do it.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:19 am to alajones
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How about why is it that opposing offenses seem to move the ball at the end of the halves?
I always guessed that was two things, fatigue and familiarity.
The defense is most tired at the end of the halves. And the offense has gotten the feel of what they are playing.
They rest and reconfigure at half, so they look better at the beginning of the third quarter.
I never played defense, and what I did play was decades ago and not especially skillful. So this is a complete WAG.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:20 am to JudgeHolden
Gave up 4 yards per carry and 170 yards rushing to a walk on qb and 2nd string rb.
All the “but we shut them out” dummies remind me of Brian Kelly calling the fanbase spoiled. We just notice the weaknesses and also notice mobile QBs who are 240 lbs like Byrum Brown could potentially have a big game if it’s not cleaned up.
All the “but we shut them out” dummies remind me of Brian Kelly calling the fanbase spoiled. We just notice the weaknesses and also notice mobile QBs who are 240 lbs like Byrum Brown could potentially have a big game if it’s not cleaned up.
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:21 am to Shanks A Lot
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Gave up 4 yards per carry and 170 yards rushing to a walk on qb and 2nd string rb.
I thought that was inherent in the “bend don’t break” Baker defense. Maybe not?
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:23 am to JudgeHolden
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:25 am to Trip McNeely
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Yep. We also don't do well with play action quick dump offs to the TE.
So the offense fakes the handoff, drawing in the LBs. The DBs are running deeper in pass protection. The TE is left open shallow and has green in front of him. If the QB is quick and sells the handoff, you have an easy five to ten yards after completion.
Is that how that works?
Posted on 10/18/26 at 8:26 am to OysterPoBoy
Jesus! That’s a hole!
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