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Miami O Line vs Indiana D Line

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When factoring out sacks, here's how each defense stacks up vs the run. I didn't take the time to factor out scrambles.

Indiana
1,407 yards on 347 carries at 4.05 yards/carry.

Miami
1,651 yards on 392 carries at 4.21 yards/carry.

And some additional RB numbers.

Indiana
Hemby 1,058 yards on 211 carries for 5.01 per carry. He averaged 3.45 yards per carry after contact which means he averages 1.56 yards per carry before contact.

Black 955 yards on 169 carries for 5.65 per carry. He averaged 3.44 yards per carry after contact, 2.26 before contact.

Martin 505 yards on 78 carries for 6.47 per carry. 3.86 per carry after contact, 2.61 before contact.

Miami
Fletcher 1,072 yards on 200 carries for 5.36 per carry. 3.70 per carry after contact, 1.66 before contact.

Brown 455 yards on 119 carries for 3.82 per carry. 2.89 per carry after contact, 0.93 before contact.

Pringle 375 yards on 62 carries for 6.05 per carry. 3.58 per carry after contact, 2.47 before contact.

Their yards before contact are **** good. Make no mistake about it. If they can average anything close to that vs us, that means we aren't slowing their run game down enough in all likelihood unless we are stonewalling them on first contact with our back 7.

Now, against Iowa Black averaged 3.5 per carry, 2.82 after contact, 0.68 before contact. Hemby was 5.7 per carry, 4.07 after contact, 1.63 before contact.

Against Penn State Black was 2.7 per carry, 2.83 after contact, meaning he was hit on average .13 yards behind the LOS. Hemby was 4.6 per carry, 2.33 after contact, 2.27 before contact.

And against Ohio State Black was 4.3 per carry, 1.75 after contact, 2.55 before contact. Hemby was 4.0 yards per carry, 2.77 after contact, 1.23 before contact.

The numbers dip a bit against the better fronts, as you'd expect, but they are still not bad. We need our DL to be stout against the run and not let the LOS get reset while our back 7 is also wrapping up and limiting yards after contact. Their RBs run hard and the numbers above show that.
 
Our numbers vs Ohio State looked like this.

Fletcher 4.7 per carry, 3.58 after contact, 1.12 before.
Brown 5.2 per carry, 3.6 after contact, 1.6 before.
Pringle 4.0 per carry, 2 after contact, 2 before.

And for laughs, Fletcher vs A&M.

10.1 per carry, 6.88 after contact, 3.22 before contact.
 
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That last drive in the Ole Miss is what we have been missing in the passing game. Hopefully they can build off that, continue running down opponent throats, then boom play action.
 
QuattroCane said:
I will repeat this until kick-off Indiana's fans and the media think Miami is Alabama and Oregon, we're not, and they will find out Monday night.
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I just want us to set a tone first drive. Put doubt and "oh ****" moment in their minds that this is going to be a long-*** day for them. Both offense and defense. While Ole Miss eventually did move it on us, those first two 3-and-outs on defense definitely set a tone.
 
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EudocimusAlbus said:
What about their Oline vs our Dline? They've got a stout Oline apparently
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From wat I seen, their run game and oline is very strong and diverse. Outside, inside, counter, zone read, etc. They are good in run game and we have to bring it. We have to earn the right to rush the passer and their RB do a good job of falling forward and running hard. They play above their talent level.

But I don't think anyone has just lined up and run at us all season so I will be interested to see how that goes because they are a offense that likes to stay ahead of chains and play field position before they get in plus territory and then throw the ball. Not many teams have affected them in that manner..

Now to me, that right side of oline is FOOD. Tackle was getting worked so much in I think OSU game they benched him. Rg FOOD.. LT was good for most part but when he played OSU which is a high end big game talent u would think, Kenyatta Jackson was working him so bad he essentially started tackling him 2nd half and they never flagged him.. (Kenyatta is not even the pass rusher are guys are at all) I think in true drop back situations we can get to the QB.. the thing is they do a good job of protecting against that.. very smart
 
skyman said:
From wat I seen, their run game and oline is very strong and diverse. Outside, inside, counter, zone read, etc. They are good in run game and we have to bring it. We have to earn the right to rush the passer and their RB do a good job of falling forward and running hard. They play above their talent level.

But I don't think anyone has just lined up and run at us all season so I will be interested to see how that goes because they are a offense that likes to stay ahead of chains and play field position before they get in plus territory and then throw the ball. Not many teams have affected them in that manner..

Now to me, that right side of oline is FOOD. Tackle was getting worked so much in I think OSU game they benched him. Rg FOOD.. LT was good for most part but when he played OSU which is a high end big game talent u would think, Kenyatta Jackson was working him so bad he essentially started tackling him 2nd half and they never flagged him.. (Kenyatta is not even the pass rusher are guys are at all) I think in true drop back situations we can get to the QB.. the thing is they do a good job of protecting against that.. very smart
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Thanks. They pick up the blitz well too correct?
 
CityboyCanes4life82 said:
Indiana defensive scheme is simple. They are not built to absorb blocks. They are built to avoid them. They’re not playing old-school “read and react.” They’re playing attack football. Instead of Hold the point, shed, make the tackle, they’re coached to Shoot a gap, disrupt timing, and force a bounce or cutback.

The key will be if Indiana's front 7 are about that action. Gap-Scheme Football with Power, Counter, and Duo is coming. With Miami, they won't be able to slant and shot gaps because of our blocking scheme. Indiana will have to take on 320-lb linemen in the gap instead of running around blocks.

Duo is especially dangerous because it’s pure man-on-man with vertical double teams. No lateral flow. No finesse. Just displacement and late climbs to the second level. That neutralizes movement fronts and forces linebackers to step into real traffic. They will have to buckle up their chin traps and take on the Beef head up.
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LFG!
 
skyman said:
From wat I seen, their run game and oline is very strong and diverse. Outside, inside, counter, zone read, etc. They are good in run game and we have to bring it. We have to earn the right to rush the passer and their RB do a good job of falling forward and running hard. They play above their talent level.

But I don't think anyone has just lined up and run at us all season so I will be interested to see how that goes because they are a offense that likes to stay ahead of chains and play field position before they get in plus territory and then throw the ball. Not many teams have affected them in that manner..

Now to me, that right side of oline is FOOD. Tackle was getting worked so much in I think OSU game they benched him. Rg FOOD.. LT was good for most part but when he played OSU which is a high end big game talent u would think, Kenyatta Jackson was working him so bad he essentially started tackling him 2nd half and they never flagged him.. (Kenyatta is not even the pass rusher are guys are at all) I think in true drop back situations we can get to the QB.. the thing is they do a good job of protecting against that.. very smart
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Saw Jackson get leg tackled by the RG, too.
 
CityboyCanes4life82 said:
Indiana defensive scheme is simple. They are not built to absorb blocks. They are built to avoid them. They’re not playing old-school “read and react.” They’re playing attack football. Instead of Hold the point, shed, make the tackle, they’re coached to Shoot a gap, disrupt timing, and force a bounce or cutback.

The key will be if Indiana's front 7 are about that action. Gap-Scheme Football with Power, Counter, and Duo is coming. With Miami, they won't be able to slant and shot gaps because of our blocking scheme. Indiana will have to take on 320-lb linemen in the gap instead of running around blocks.

Duo is especially dangerous because it’s pure man-on-man with vertical double teams. No lateral flow. No finesse. Just displacement and late climbs to the second level. That neutralizes movement fronts and forces linebackers to step into real traffic. They will have to buckle up their chin traps and take on the Beef head up.
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This is where our tight splits that everyone hates also come into play and works in our favor. Its harder to stunt, shoot gaps etc against us than it is with most spread offenses.
 
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CreativeCane said:
Looked like Cooper was one of those with the flu; he just looked way off from what we're used to seeing. Not the worst thing that we played a C game and now have more on film about how teams want to attack us. Gives coaches an opportunity to hammer things home.

We also were also completely leaning on them in the run game and need to do that if the advantage presents itself in the same way.
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I know Fletcher was sick and I heard others too, but never heard who else… Hopefully it was some of the starters and they will be be 100.

Also might help to tell Anez that Cam Ward is on the sideline right before the game. That seemed to help him last game.
 
skyman said:
From wat I seen, their run game and oline is very strong and diverse. Outside, inside, counter, zone read, etc. They are good in run game and we have to bring it. We have to earn the right to rush the passer and their RB do a good job of falling forward and running hard. They play above their talent level.

But I don't think anyone has just lined up and run at us all season so I will be interested to see how that goes because they are a offense that likes to stay ahead of chains and play field position before they get in plus territory and then throw the ball. Not many teams have affected them in that manner..

Now to me, that right side of oline is FOOD. Tackle was getting worked so much in I think OSU game they benched him. Rg FOOD.. LT was good for most part but when he played OSU which is a high end big game talent u would think, Kenyatta Jackson was working him so bad he essentially started tackling him 2nd half and they never flagged him.. (Kenyatta is not even the pass rusher are guys are at all) I think in true drop back situations we can get to the QB.. the thing is they do a good job of protecting against that.. very smart
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So IU has faced during the regular season the following teams, with rankings and number of sacks during game

IU is tied for 6th in the nation averaging 3.0, just .3 or so from our annual average.

IU teams faced in the top 50- ranking - sacks

vs Maryland - #5 - 0 sacks
vs OSU - #12 - 5 sacks
vs Oregon - #16 - 6 sacks
vs Iowa - #25 - 1 sack
vs Penn State - #29 - 2 sacks
vs Old Dominion - #38 - 1 sack
 
Their schedule was not particularly tough. It was really haus in the regular season. Their toughest game was a trip to Oregon. And Oregon been haus themselves most of the season. Not too many impressive victory for them. Respect them beating Ohio but other than that running up the score v Bama and Oregon is being given more credence than it should have. You can destroy teams when 1 they cant match you in the trenches and 2 when they cant cover your WRs. We can do both. I also think Mendoza can be rattled and Heatherman is gonna send the dogs at him.
 
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