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SJ played every single snap….

If Merriweather is hurt I can understand it. If he’s not it’s coaching malpractice to not have seen rotation Saturday night.
 
TexasCane90 said:
McCoy Needs to kick inside idk if he’s being stubborn about or the coaching staff…

But for the playoff run we’ve got to get the best talent on the field…. JC CANNOT be any worse than SJ who can’t run block, pass block, or even pick up a stunt
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Why does everyone keep saying JC can't be worse when he obviously can which is why they aren't playing him. SJ was not bad in this game. Now everyone is just saying the same **** over and over, which was much more deserved earlier in the year.


Miami Offensive Line Grades vs. Florida State
Miami’s offensive line posted strong PFF grades in the 43‑35 double‑overtime win over FSU, with right guard SJ Alofaituli leading the group at 67.5 247Sports.

Top Miami OL Performers (PFF)​

  • SJ Alofaituli (RG) – 67.5 grade, 80 snaps
    • Pass blocking: 69.6 grade – allowed just 1 pressure all game
 
flips said:
Our next four games are against above average defenses. I don't think there will be any changes, certainly not throwing Cantwell in the deep end at OT, which will just make our pass pro issues worse.

The only realistic change would be subbing 71 in for 65 at RG, but why would we do that? SJ isn't great there, but we have managed to run the ball really well with him there the last couple of games. The case for 71 at RG is 100% based on a small sample of garbage time snaps against CMU. It's not a strong case, just wishful thinking.

We need Samson and McCoy to play better when we pass than last night, Congdon to make strides in pass pro, and SJ not to fall off a cliff. We are run blocking well enough that our talented RBs are running efficiently and getting some explosive runs.

Mensah will continue to get hit and flushed from the pocket. It's just going to be a fact of life this year, regrettably.
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100%, SJ catches a lot of flack that is undeserved. He played a good game Saturday and his run blocking has been pretty darn good. The issue on Saturday was the past rush coming from the outside, not the interior. Again, just continue to improve the offensive line until we get Buchanan back and we will be fine..
 
Elmer Leghorn said:
I'm guessing Cantwell is injured. Only thing that makes sense. DMoney was saying he'd be one of the best OL in the ACC by years end, and now he can't get on the field. If he isn't injured, then.....
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He’s not injured, he’s just not ready yet! How many times does this need to be said to people? He isn’t ready yet, no matter how much we wish he was Cici, he’s just not at this point in his career. Next year might be a different story, but it’s not gonna be this year.
 
NicKane said:
He’s not injured, he’s just not ready yet! How many times does this need to be said to people? He isn’t ready yet, no matter how much we wish he was Cici, he’s just not at this point in his career. Next year might be a different story, but it’s not gonna be this year.
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But, no conspiracy or doghouse, or simple shuffle that turns the o-line from a worry into a elite championship unit tomorrow?
 
NicKane said:
flips said:
Our next four games are against above average defenses. I don't think there will be any changes, certainly not throwing Cantwell in the deep end at OT, which will just make our pass pro issues worse.

The only realistic change would be subbing 71 in for 65 at RG, but why would we do that? SJ isn't great there, but we have managed to run the ball really well with him there the last couple of games. The case for 71 at RG is 100% based on a small sample of garbage time snaps against CMU. It's not a strong case, just wishful thinking.

We need Samson and McCoy to play better when we pass than last night, Congdon to make strides in pass pro, and SJ not to fall off a cliff. We are run blocking well enough that our talented RBs are running efficiently and getting some explosive runs.

Mensah will continue to get hit and flushed from the pocket. It's just going to be a fact of life this year, regrettably.
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100%, SJ catches a lot of flack that is undeserved. He played a good game Saturday and his run blocking has been pretty darn good. The issue on Saturday was the past rush coming from the outside, not the interior. Again, just continue to improve the offensive line until we get Buchanan back and we will be fine..
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Same people that talk about player development are the ones still bashing SJ. SJ has more work to do, more improvement ahead. However, he’s gotten significantly better throughout this season. Don’t believe me? Watch the Stanford and FAMU tape again, then watch the last two games he played. For the stupid MFers on here who don’t know, THIS IS CALLED PLAYER DEVELOPMENT!!!!!! This is what is looks like…..dude comes in and doesn’t know what he’s doing, he learns the practice routines, film routines, training, diet and game prep. He then plays - in a game (gasp) - and puts real plays on tape. The coaches then analyze the film with the player, show him what he did well, what he fuccced up, and how to fix the fuccups. Player then applies what was taught. He either improves or gets replaced. SJ played all 80 snaps on Saturday.
 
NicKane said:
100%, SJ catches a lot of flack that is undeserved. He played a good game Saturday and his run blocking has been pretty darn good. The issue on Saturday was the past rush coming from the outside, not the interior. Again, just continue to improve the offensive line until we get Buchanan back and we will be fine..
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Please don't come in here with a logical take. You're supposed to pick on the little guy.
 
Allabouttheu95 said:
SJ played every single snap….

If Merriweather is hurt I can understand it. If he’s not it’s coaching malpractice to not have seen rotation Saturday night.
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I thought we would see 50-50 snaps between SJ and Merriweather. Hopefully he was banged up and gets snaps this week. It has to be driving Mario and Mirabal crazy!!
 
NicKane said:
He’s not injured, he’s just not ready yet! How many times does this need to be said to people? He isn’t ready yet, no matter how much we wish he was Cici, he’s just not at this point in his career. Next year might be a different story, but it’s not gonna be this year.
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Fair enough. I'm curious as to what the issue is. What has to happen for him to be ready?
 
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