The Arky game, I understood. That was a stout running team with a coach who brings the Big 10 smash mouth mentality and a history of doing just that. Obviously an improved QB who handled the play action to perfection in the first half. And admittedly, we got lucky on a couple of bad, bad drops by their receivers. Can't argue with what the D did in the second half, though. As good a half of defense as I've seen at AU in maybe 6-7 years.
I'm with many of you on our DB's. Too many busted coverages already in 2 games. Front 7 are playing great but the DB's are letting too many guys get behind them. Now, I'm still not hitting the panic button there. San LousiFranObispoDiego State was not a good team. They had a few weapons and a nice system that we see from so many mid major teams. Spread you out and dink and dunk you to death. Hit one over the top on occasion and put points on the board. In other words, they're going to move the ball to an extent on everyone they play. But after all that, they had 13 points and 319 total yards. Only 65 rushing and I'd bet 80% or more....or 124/153rd of that was from their QB taking off.
Despite the busted coverage, in two games we're averaging 52 points and 545 yards per game. Our opponents are at 17 ppg and 323 ypg. Let's just fix that secondary shit and continue kicking ass.
54 Replies
7404 Views