Mississippi State
We are getting worse, not better. The offense is too reliant on Tim Tebow. Not only is that bad because everyone knows it and plays him, it also simply isn't a good offense - dynamic offenses don't run their QB up the middle twenty times a game. Plus has the potential to wear him down. Worse yet its starting to get into Tebow's head. As games are getting tighter he is starting to feel more and more that he has to do everything - I've never seen him pressing so much, holding onto the ball too long thinking he can use his athleticism to get out of trouble and make a play when he should just pitch it away. But it is blowing up our faces too much for horrible yardage lost sacks (and the occasional turnover). We need to develop other weapons.
Besides being too reliant on Tebow it is also too predictable. Tebow's rushing average has been dropping because everyone can key on him. But Meyer has been trying to expand our offensive repertoire. We tried to pass more vs Arkansas and used some fullbacks tonight - although we did it from the shotgun with no other RBs so it was clear it would be a Tebow run; notice how well having Tebow under center in the "I" worked. We just have to be careful not to screw around too much. We want to mix in some new plays, but it is dangerous to fundamentally change our offense midseason. Plus the personal, especially the OL, is clearly better suited for the run.
In truth the the defense is going to have to carry us, they are the much better unit (especially if they can finally get healthy). Notice they solved that running problem (and gave up just 6 points to the offense). I actually prefer defense first teams (but the offense has to be able to throw so they can score quickly and get back into a game because almost no defense can be perfect all year) as they win more the offensive teams (we were balanced last year), but it makes for closer, tenser, games. Also on a defensive team the offense needs to focus even more on avoiding turnovers - don't throw crazy passes and get picks, punting the better option than getting a few deep passes but also the occasional interception.
And Dustin Doe is a moron. (By the way ESPN's horrible telecast never IDed who tipped the pass - it was Brandon Hicks (40)).
Besides being too reliant on Tebow it is also too predictable. Tebow's rushing average has been dropping because everyone can key on him. But Meyer has been trying to expand our offensive repertoire. We tried to pass more vs Arkansas and used some fullbacks tonight - although we did it from the shotgun with no other RBs so it was clear it would be a Tebow run; notice how well having Tebow under center in the "I" worked. We just have to be careful not to screw around too much. We want to mix in some new plays, but it is dangerous to fundamentally change our offense midseason. Plus the personal, especially the OL, is clearly better suited for the run.
In truth the the defense is going to have to carry us, they are the much better unit (especially if they can finally get healthy). Notice they solved that running problem (and gave up just 6 points to the offense). I actually prefer defense first teams (but the offense has to be able to throw so they can score quickly and get back into a game because almost no defense can be perfect all year) as they win more the offensive teams (we were balanced last year), but it makes for closer, tenser, games. Also on a defensive team the offense needs to focus even more on avoiding turnovers - don't throw crazy passes and get picks, punting the better option than getting a few deep passes but also the occasional interception.
And Dustin Doe is a moron. (By the way ESPN's horrible telecast never IDed who tipped the pass - it was Brandon Hicks (40)).
posted by El Breto @ 11:22 PM
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