From the Perch: UVA

Oct 13, 2019

Series:

9 narrated clips from the UVA game. Miami at the halfway mark is now .500 on the year equaling their record to 3-3. N'kosi Perry's first start of the season notched the victory. Let's go in the gun (or under center) and see what we see. Some overall thoughts on the game:

UVA 3-4 scheme was one of the more difficult defenses to prepare for through the half way mark of the season
UVA disguised many looks and brought several blitzes from various launch points
Communication is still something that needs to improve along the offensive line
Still a lot of plays where offensive linemen are looking for work while defenders are getting home
Miami interjected some more zone blocking schemes on their runs this week
Miami got victimized on some long developing play action plays under center
Miami got some big plays on long developing play action plays under center including a screen to Deejay Dallas
Wide Receiver drops (not in clips) hamstrung a drive here and there
The drop by Pope (not in clips) was a on a Dino concept (twins post, post) where both wide receivers got their db's turned around. Splitting hairs but I thought Wiggins was the easier of the throws to make. Both open, not wrong, just unfortunate
Perry did misfire on a couple throws that would have changed the complexion of the game
Williams still holds and edge for me in terms of accuracy (Numbers withstanding)
Perry's game is different than Williams in the regards that he looks more outside in. (A strong arm will do that for you) His penchant to work stops, comebacks and balls outside the hashes are more apparent
Perry will look to run from the pocket quicker than Williams does and on the last offensive play of the game I agree with his decision to run it in for the TD
To say Perry's mobility is a better fit for this offensive line is not necessarily far fetched considering he has saved this line from a couple more sacks with his elusiveness
Miami did a good job late in the ball game with simple offense. UVA was really difficult with looks in the middle of the field but it was the simple stops and plays on the perimeter that led to big opportunities (Pope, KJ come to mind)
Miami desperately needed this win

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JD08

Oct 13, 2019

@Roman Marciante, when do we see the blooper reel?

I find your observation about Perry looking outside in vs Williams doing the opposite to be interesting. When I was shooting trap, a guy I used to shoot with told me to look off in the distance before saying "pull" because your eyes focus in faster than focusing outward. It's only a split second, but it makes a difference.

Roman Marciante

Oct 13, 2019

Salt said:
Fair analysis on who should be starting. Do you think now that Foster pretty much unveiled the blue print for other defenses to counter Williams that he will continue having the same success he had earlier? Perry, for his faults, I think still gives defenses more to think about than Williams, and you pointed out earlier that given our oline issues, Perry seems the better fit right now because of his decisiveness to run when things breakdown. It's a tough call. Maybe the shorter leash on Williams is the compromise solution.

No, not necessarily any blue print that Foster provided. Everyone has been able to get pressure so that is not new. The interceptions from Jarren were characterized by me in this fashion. 1. fluke bounce not necessarily his fault (staff alluded to this as well) 2. bad ball any way you spin it 3. Got hit when he threw it. Still forced it a bit but still curious if he is not getting hit on that play. Don't think it was a blue print thing that led to those picks if you ask me.

UMFarArcher

Oct 13, 2019

Foster saying that was pullin' his own pud.

He's good - but he's not that good.

It's just that our OLine is that bad.

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mackjones

Oct 13, 2019

Andrew said:
I disagree. Jarren has been much better at ball placement and has thrown into many tight windows.

And at least FOUR of those tight throws could have been intercepted. Even various play-by-play analyst mentioned that JW got away with those type of throws. Nevertheless, opposing DC's will employ the same tactics as crusty old Grandpa Foster. Because they have the inside info' on JW now.

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mackjones

Oct 13, 2019

305to954 said:
all very well put. We all appreciate the breakdowns. Perry has somewhat of a cult following on CIS. Which I get because whenever QB1 isn’t a star, QB2 becomes a fan favorite.

jarrens deep ball is more about timing/placement then his arm strength and that leads to under throws..perry even though he has the stronger arm, at times he doesn’t put enough air under his but he’ll give you 2-3 off schedule plays a game.

All In all Jarren beat out 2 quality talents throughout spring and summer to earn the job as a RS Fresh. His play along with the strong runs by Deejay was the only bright spot on the O behind that line

" Perry has a cult following. "

HuH. I beg to disagree! Because if anything, the MAJORITY of Cane fans ( In this blog and other social outlet's. ) absolutely DISLIKE the kid!!!!!!!!!! And those whom support the free spirit Perry are low in numbers.

As for this LONE voice in the hinterlands. I NEVER had anything against Perry. Neither do I have any animosity towards JW. And I'll always support Miami's starting QB. dUh

Silver King

Oct 13, 2019

Has there been a Tate sighting latley, I could only catch the 2nd half, have they used him in any packages?

Samson Doyo

Oct 13, 2019

mdpcane said:
a QB that has to be taught how not to get killed is hopeless.

I hope that’s not the case for JW’s sake. Maybe if he takes to long in practice taze him. That’ll learn him good.

Go Canes!

ThomasM

Oct 13, 2019

For the record, I was never a Perry follower, at all. I was one of his harshest critics. I'm not saying I'd prefer to see Perry because I'm a Perry guy. I prefer to see Perry because he can push the ball down the field, which will back a D off. Williams wasn't doing that, and much like Rosier had success early on, Williams was doomed to fall off if he can't hit passes 20+ yards down the field. Teams figure that crap out and it's game over. Heck, I like Williams, but until he can stretch the field, at all, he and this O are doomed to fail.

305to954

Oct 13, 2019

mackjones said:
" Perry has a cult following. " HuH. I beg to disagree! Because if anything, the MAJORITY of Cane fans ( In this blog and other social outlet's. ) absolutely DISLIKE the kid!!!!!!!!!! And those whom support the free spirit Perry are low in numbers.

As for this LONE voice in the hinterlands. I NEVER had anything against Perry. Neither do I have any animosity towards JW. And I'll always support Miami's starting QB. dUh

Ill support anyone who’s the starting QB also..I’m not saying everyone in the fanbase. But there’s certainly a section who no matter what kosi does they’ll find a way to blame things around him. Last year there was some conspiracy on why kosi didn’t beat out 12. But we all saw when he did get his chance he flashed his physical talent but would be erratic with decision making and accuracy. In this instance they bring up drops, Enos, and the oline...when jarren has been dealing with same issues. Was the same thing last year even tho perry and 12s numbers were eerily similarly. Fact is I make fun of the public mistakes perry has made on social media. It’s funny. But to characterize them as “free spirited” is dumb. They were just dumb choices made by him at the time..but for me I separate that from him as a QB..but to those who support Perry I’m sure I’m just hating

Hoyacane1620

Oct 13, 2019

305to954 said:
all very well put. We all appreciate the breakdowns. Perry has somewhat of a cult following on CIS. Which I get because whenever QB1 isn’t a star, QB2 becomes a fan favorite.

jarrens deep ball is more about timing/placement then his arm strength and that leads to under throws..perry even though he has the stronger arm, at times he doesn’t put enough air under his but he’ll give you 2-3 off schedule plays a game.

All In all Jarren beat out 2 quality talents throughout spring and summer to earn the job as a RS Fresh. His play along with the strong runs by Deejay was the only bright spot on the O behind that line

And honestly, we have no idea when his shoulder issue started affecting the long ball. He had no issue making those throws in HS. I think it's tough to really say he "can't" until the kid is 100% healthy. Playing behind this OL is just brutal.

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Mico Jones

Oct 13, 2019

First play on that video shows how soft Navaughn Donaldson is.

230 pound linebacker pushing a 350 pound Guard back into the qb.

Worse part is that Donaldson saw it coming and he just catches the blow.

He should have stonewalled that guy.

LVCanesfan

Oct 13, 2019

McKickin.

Great write up as usual.

Don’t care who the qb is as long as the person gives us the best chance to win.

If JW’s shoulder is still keeping him from playing like he can, keep rolling with Perry until he is healthy enough to return. Just my $.02.

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Uom2001

Oct 13, 2019

CFLCane said:
Jarren is Chad Pennington reincarnate.

Without the "it" factor... So far, he's got potential, can he get the platform...

Hoyacane1620

Oct 13, 2019

ThomasM said:
For the record, I was never a Perry follower, at all. I was one of his harshest critics. I'm not saying I'd prefer to see Perry because I'm a Perry guy. I prefer to see Perry because he can push the ball down the field, which will back a D off. Williams wasn't doing that, and much like Rosier had success early on, Williams was doomed to fall off if he can't hit passes 20+ yards down the field. Teams figure that crap out and it's game over. Heck, I like Williams, but until he can stretch the field, at all, he and this O are doomed to fail.

But Perry hasn't "pushed the ball downfield" at all. He missed all the long throws the other night. He had to operate in the offense Enos called for Williams in previous games. Yes, he did hit Thomas in the Va Tech game but Jarren hit a few long throws in the first two games, too. Neither is hitting the big bombs everyone seems to want. IDK. Even watching the games last night, the offense for LSU and UF moved very efficiently with the quick passes, slants, etc. None of them were exceptionally long.

I guess we'll see how JW is this week and if his shoulder allows him to even practice or play yet.

305to954

Oct 13, 2019

Hoyacane1620 said:
And honestly, we have no idea when his shoulder issue started affecting the long ball. He had no issue making those throws in HS. I think it's tough to really say he "can't" until the kid is 100% healthy. Playing behind this OL is just brutal.

I posted that he was banged up on a play vs CMU. And u could tell that he was continually tryna loosen it up

We the Boss

Oct 13, 2019

Perry will miss some when taking long shots but never miss going long on a THOT.

brock

Oct 13, 2019

Perfect opportunity to break in a new OT just saying.The time is now to sit Zion nelson. We are playing the worst team in the acc with ga tech so i want to see scaife at left tackle and at least give Campbell or Herbert a shot at playing right tackle. It’s not fair for them to not even be given a chance to plays when Nelson is disruptive offensive drives week in and week out. Nelson may be a player down the road but he clearly isn’t now. We are getting our qbs abused by having our weakest olineman at the most critical postion for a right handed qb

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jkdood

Oct 13, 2019

Yeah all this "which QB" stuff has been discussed here a zillion times, and Roman fairly sums it up with "...good at doing different things". I was leaning JW to start, largely because of Mr. Deer-in-headlights dubious past season.

Half a season in I now prefer to focus a bit more on "bad at different things" - like reads or freshman mistakes, or "bad at same things" - like deep shots. The lacking quality of game-time presence (headlights and questionable choices) and lack of read ability convinces me we aren't going real far with either of these 2 right now. They may have both been marginally better in spring contesting on strength and accuracy from a technical standpoint, but my gut says Tate's on-field gametime presences, especially reads and choices, deserves him a full chance.

Hoyacane1620

Oct 13, 2019

305to954 said:
I posted that he was banged up on a play vs CMU. And u could tell that he was continually tryna loosen it up

yes. pretty sure it was also posted he was sore after UF Probably a situation which got worse instead of better.... The poor OL has many residual affects, for sure...