Can't State Golden Flourishes

The Six · « **on:** September 10, 2019, 09:57:58 AM »

They rank 116/130 in total offense and 107/130 in total defense.

If Auburn doesn't tear them a new one Saturday, we will have total confirmation that something is very, very wrong with this team.

I expect the defense to dominate them on every level. I hope the offense can do the same especially in the run game since they are giving up 211 a game on the ground.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #1 on:** September 10, 2019, 10:28:38 AM »

ESPN 2 at 6:00 p.m.

It would definitely be nice to see them come out and handle their business and put the game away early, then get some young guys some experience. That would be ideal, but I think there's a good chance that it won't be the case.

In the 2nd half last week, they finally got the running game going and I believe went for over 150 yards. That's pretty stout. In the first half, Boobs had 8 yards on 8 carries, all of which were straightforward hand offs between the tackles. Unfortunately, two things were going on. Our O-line is simply not physical enough to blow anyone off the ball. And Boobs has fallen in love with going all Le'Veon Bell and tip-toeing up to the line, looking for a hole to open up.

After halftime, we started pulling linemen and going outside. Whether it was out of the Mildcat or a handoff, it was predetermined that Titty Whit was taking off in one direction following his blockers. That opened up the running game big time. I'd love to see way more of that and more of Nix keeping it on the option.

djsimp · « **Reply #2 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:27:04 AM »

Well, it would be a great time get other RBs big game ready for sure. I mean, isn't that the objective is to get your back-ups some playing time?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #3 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:46:58 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on September 10, 2019, 11:27:04 AM

Well, it would be a great time get other RBs big game ready for sure. I mean, isn't that the objective is to get your back-ups some playing time?

Have you been paying attention for the last 5 years?

jmar · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:54:54 AM »

We need 150- 200 yards on the ground against our toughest rivals to have a chance to win, even with the box stacked. And that's tough to do when your run game only produces for one quarter.
@ College Station should tell us what to expect.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:55:31 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on September 10, 2019, 11:46:58 AM

Have you been paying attention for the last 5 years?

Sort of LIKE.

Yep, get Titty Whit his 40 carries against the Golden Showers and then maybe Harold Joiner can get a touch or two.

jmar · « **Reply #6 on:** September 10, 2019, 11:59:24 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on September 10, 2019, 11:46:58 AM

Have you been paying attention for the last 5 years?

Say when's Pettway due back from that plantar faciatiti...

...that foot thang?

The Six · « **Reply #7 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:20:37 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on September 10, 2019, 11:46:58 AM

Have you been paying attention for the last 5 years?

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The Six · « **Reply #8 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:21:36 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 10, 2019, 11:55:31 AM

Sort of LIKE.

Yep, get Titty Whit his 40 carries against the Golden Showers and then maybe Harold Joiner can get a touch or two.

I heard he's serving a silent suspension for dropping the wheel route where the DB was hanging off of him. Gus was mad.

djsimp · « **Reply #9 on:** September 10, 2019, 12:28:15 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on September 10, 2019, 11:46:58 AM

Have you been paying attention for the last 5 years?

There was 230 lbs of sarcasm included. The things we wish for and get are most often two totally different things as Auburn football fans.

To be honest, I would be happy to see Gatewood get 30 carries.

Godfather · « **Reply #10 on:** September 10, 2019, 01:07:26 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 10, 2019, 10:28:38 AM

ESPN 2 at 6:00 p.m.

It would definitely be nice to see them come out and handle their business and put the game away early, then get some young guys some experience. That would be ideal, but I think there's a good chance that it won't be the case.

In the 2nd half last week, they finally got the running game going and I believe went for over 150 yards. That's pretty stout. In the first half, Boobs had 8 yards on 8 carries, all of which were straightforward hand offs between the tackles. Unfortunately, two things were going on. Our O-line is simply not physical enough to blow anyone off the ball. And Boobs has fallen in love with going all Le'Veon Bell and tip-toeing up to the line, looking for a hole to open up.

After halftime, we started pulling linemen and going outside. Whether it was out of the Mildcat or a handoff, it was predetermined that Titty Whit was taking off in one direction following his blockers. That opened up the running game big time. I'd love to see way more of that and more of Nix keeping it on the option.

You can thank Coach Cadillac for that:

â€œNow to get him to really understand the run game, what weâ€™re trying to accomplish up front, how to be patient. I thought last year he was so fast on zone-read, gap-reads where he didnâ€™t let the blocking scheme up front develop.â€

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #11 on:** September 10, 2019, 01:24:24 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on September 10, 2019, 01:07:26 PM

You can thank Coach Cadillac for that:

â€œNow to get him to really understand the run game, what weâ€™re trying to accomplish up front, how to be patient. I thought last year he was so fast on zone-read, gap-reads where he didnâ€™t let the blocking scheme up front develop.â€

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #12 on:** September 10, 2019, 01:41:40 PM »

I know this is just perception from my arm chair QB perch. But, Titty Whit doesn't look quick enough to be dancing around back there. In fact, he looked slow as my old ass trying to get out of bed in the middle of the night to take a leak. Then I stand there trying to squeeze out a few drops because my prostate's as big as a grapefruit, so I get frustrated and......

wait....I mean, he just doesn't look very quick to me.

CCTAU · « **Reply #13 on:** September 10, 2019, 02:23:46 PM »

Quote from: Godfather on September 10, 2019, 01:07:26 PM

You can thank Coach Cadillac for that:

â€œNow to get him to really understand the run game, what weâ€™re trying to accomplish up front, how to be patient. I thought last year he was so fast on zone-read, gap-reads where he didnâ€™t let the blocking scheme up front develop.â€

There is nothing wrong with this approach. It served KJ well. The difference is when KJ decided to run, it was with violent authority. BooBee buzzes up into the line. Also, KJ could tell when to break it outside.

djsimp · « **Reply #14 on:** September 10, 2019, 02:27:00 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 10, 2019, 01:41:40 PM

I know this is just perception from my arm chair QB perch. But, Titty Whit doesn't look quick enough to be dancing around back there. In fact, he looked slow as my old ass trying to get out of bed in the middle of the night to take a leak. Then I stand there trying to squeeze out a few drops because my prostate's as big as a grapefruit, so I get frustrated and......

wait....I mean, he just doesn't look very quick to me.

Snaggle at his prostate exam....

The Six · « **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2019, 02:46:42 PM »

Quote from: CCTAU on September 10, 2019, 02:23:46 PM

There is nothing wrong with this approach. It served KJ well. The difference is when KJ decided to run, it was with violent authority. BooBee buzzes up into the line. Also, KJ could tell when to break it outside.

Also also, KJ didn't fumble until his arm was about to fall off. I miss KerryoneOurWaywardSon...truly, madly, deeply.

chinook · « **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2019, 03:01:07 PM »

Quote from: djsimp on September 10, 2019, 02:27:00 PM

Snaggle at his prostate exam....

why are you fantasizing about this...?

Kaos · « **Reply #17 on:** September 10, 2019, 03:05:34 PM »

We were playing vanilla. Didn't want to show all the playbook.

djsimp · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2019, 03:05:45 PM »

Quote from: chinook on September 10, 2019, 03:01:07 PM

why are you fantasizing about this...?

Have you not seen his sexy gu....hey, wait just a damn minute. I haven't been, duh.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2019, 03:38:07 PM »

Quote from: Kaos on September 10, 2019, 03:05:34 PM

We were playing vanilla. Didn't want to show all the playbook.

Damn right! Couldn't afford to show it all and give Kent State all that game film to bring us down. Just one of the many genius thoughts of Gus Malzhan.