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LuCane said:
1. Zone drops. I expect to see one of our DEs or a LB lined up at Edge and drop back into coverage. He will have an opportunity for a pick like UF did against Chambliss. It may change the entire game. They also run a lot of quick outs from inside WRs that allow opportunities for a break on the ball. Fitz, heads up, kid.

2. DT movement. I expect our DTs to collapse their interior, but our ends and Safety blitzes will determine if the play is extended. It may be the key to the entire game. UGA did it, but couldn't get home because Chambliss or Lacy broke contain.

3. Edge Set. I expect to see our DEs play under more control this game and set the edge against Lacy's bouncing. Lacy effectively bounced multiple runs he initially pressed against UGA.

4. Vertical attempts. I expect Carson Beck to throw more digs and deep in routes like he did a handful of times against SMU. This should come off PA and it's needed early to keep their Safeties soft.

5. Offensive blitz counters. I expect them to try to duplicate TAMU's blitz plan, and ideally we have underneath routes and a better overall plan for quick hitters.

If things go correctly, we should win. But, things don't often go as planned. If Chambliss runs more, I think it neutralizes some of our advantages, and maybe it becomes a toss-up game. I'm hoping one of our INT opportunities or two hit and flip the game.
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If you noticed what Heatherman does for more mobile QBs.

Often send Scott/nickel or saftey of the edge to make the QB move to one side of the other, with the end player playing LOS and watching and only attacking the QB once they break the tackle box, with rolled coverage to the side opposite of the blitzer.

Personally I think these are the plays that could determine the game, defensively anyway.

Lightfoot is a such a weapon in our defense, because he's DB fast but can play edge ( Not great against the run, but that's ok) and can cover.
He's going to be a very useful chess piece, since he can cove Lacy and really make life uncomfortable for the offensive system
 
Our defensive staff will have to be on top of substitutions. The time to substitute vs Ole Miss' up-tempo offense is after run plays that go for minimal yards. Ole Miss likes to snap the ball around 25-28 seconds on the play clock. As soon as the play is over and the 40 second clock starts, Miami has to be ready to sub after run plays. That is the optimal time to do it.
 
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Arehel said:
If you noticed what Heatherman does for more mobile QBs.

Often send Scott/nickel or saftey of the edge to make the QB move to one side of the other, with the end player playing LOS and watching and only attacking the QB once they break the tackle box, with rolled coverage to the side opposite of the blitzer.

Personally I think these are the plays that could determine the game, defensively anyway.

Lightfoot is a such a weapon in our defense, because he's DB fast but can play edge ( Not great against the run, but that's ok) and can cover.
He's going to be a very useful chess piece, since he can cove Lacy and really make life uncomfortable for the offensive system
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It's a beautiful concept I've previously written about, but also carries a risk against a team like Ole Miss that can flick the ball around the entire width of the field.
 
LuCane said:
1. Zone drops. I expect to see one of our DEs or a LB lined up at Edge and drop back into coverage. He will have an opportunity for a pick like UF did against Chambliss. It may change the entire game. They also run a lot of quick outs from inside WRs that allow opportunities for a break on the ball. Fitz, heads up, kid.
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Would be amazing to see the classic Van Ginkel pick 6. He's done this 3-4 times in the last two seasons and almost had a couple others.


(Stupid NFL blocking the thumbnail)
 
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LuCane said:
1. Zone drops. I expect to see one of our DEs or a LB lined up at Edge and drop back into coverage. Lightfoot is likely to have an opportunity for a pick like UF did against Chambliss. It may change the entire game. They also run a lot of quick outs from inside WRs that allow opportunities for a break on the ball. Fitz, heads up, kid.

2. DT movement. I expect our DTs to collapse their interior, but our ends and Safety blitzes will determine if the play is extended. It may be the key to the entire game. UGA did it, but couldn't get home because Chambliss or Lacy broke contain.

3. Edge Set. I expect to see our DEs play under more control this game and set the edge against Lacy's bouncing. Lacy effectively bounced multiple runs he initially pressed against UGA.

4. Vertical attempts. I expect Carson Beck to throw more digs and deep in routes like he did a handful of times against SMU. This should come off PA and it's needed early to keep their Safeties soft.

5. Offensive blitz counters. I expect them to try to duplicate TAMU's blitz plan, and ideally we have underneath routes and a better overall plan for quick hitters.

If things go correctly, we should win. But, things don't often go as planned. If Chambliss runs more, I think it neutralizes some of our advantages, and maybe it becomes a toss-up game. I'm hoping one of our INT opportunities or two hit and flip the game.
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He has only thrown 3 picks this year, which I was suprised to hear.
 
LuCane said:
It's a beautiful concept I've previously written about, but also carries a risk against a team like Ole Miss that can flick the ball around the entire width of the field.
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Oh big time, it's a risk/reward that he calls about 2 to 4 times a game.

I think what I've found most interesting in comparison to Guidry, Steele, Diaz and Baker, there seems to a be a really good matter of timing for his plays calls that Heatherman has over those guys.
Even if his risk goes bad, its not a TD or 50 yards, its been limited to 20-30 yards.

We've seen blitzes and stunts that were just called for the sake of calling them and with other DCs where if its 3rd and long, you knew it was going to be cover 2 man under (Steele or Shannon). While Heatherman does bring is a DL package for pass rushing, what you get it a bit unknown regarding coverages and fronts.
It's been refreshing to say the least.
 
LuCane said:
Like I mentioned above, I just cannot imagine they retreat as consistently when our tape indicates we will run them the **** over if so and our QB has previously struggled with some panicked decisions. I really, really hope they just retreat into the redzone, and then I hope Dawson doesn't out-think himself when we get there. Run them over.
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IF Dawson stays on schedule as he did vs OSU (he called a pretty impressive game to simply win and not look like the smartest man in the room), we'll be fine.

He used the running downs and formations tendencies and worked them to our benefit BIG time.
If he continues on this track, and I expect him too, we'll be ok.

Drag the game out, play in a phone booth, limit the other teams possession, let our fresh defense hunt and get a turnover or 2, and I would expect we score on 80% of our possessions vs this team.

Personally I'm seeing this as a 27-14 type game.
 
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Arehel said:
Oh big time, it's a risk/reward that he calls about 2 to 4 times a game.

I think what I've found most interesting in comparison to Guidry, Steele, Diaz and Baker, there seems to a be a really good matter of timing for his plays calls that Heatherman has over those guys.
Even if his risk goes bad, its not a TD or 50 yards, its been limited to 20-30 yards.

We've seen blitzes and stunts that were just called for the sake of calling them and with other DCs where if its 3rd and long, you knew it was going to be cover 2 man under (Steele or Shannon). While Heatherman does bring is a DL package for pass rushing, what you get it a bit unknown regarding coverages and fronts.
It's been refreshing to say the least.
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This is great stuff. I think a large part of those minimized explosive plays goes to our DBs. Scott, Thomas, and even Poyser have totally flipped our angles and tackling in space. We went from the worst Safety play I’d ever seen in nearly 35+ years as a fan to probably a top 5 Safety play season. Would like to see Hetherman’s results when this crew moves on.
 
Arehel said:
IF Dawson stays on schedule as he did vs OSU (he called a pretty impressive game to simply win and not look like the smartest man in the room), we'll be fine.

He used the running downs and formations tendencies and worked them to our benefit BIG time.
If he continues on this track, and I expect him too, we'll be ok.

Drag the game out, play in a phone booth, limit the other teams possession, let our fresh defense hunt and get a turnover or 2, and I would expect we score on 80% of our possessions vs this team.

Personally I'm seeing this as a 27-14 type game.
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Dawson and Beck aren’t getting enough credit for the OSU game (not from us but from national media)

OSU suffocates offenses and you can’t just out-athlete and out-talent them

You also can’t trick play them they just don’t fall for it or allow it

Becks decision making, accuracy, and Dawsons slight variations were CLEAN
 
Colombie said:
They could not stop swing passes and screens during the Sugar Bowl. I expect to see a lot of those for big gains.

They could not stop UGA’s TEs in their first match up.
I expect Lofton to have a huge game. They will not be able to cover him.
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TAMU’s biggest weakness was covering TEs and we did almost nothing. I hope you’re right that we see a different result, but I’ve told myself not to expect it. Even though you’re right and it’s available!
 
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