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Predict the first series under Enos against Florida

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First series not first play was the question. I envision a quit hit PA pass followed by a second down RPO draw play (assuming not a first down on first play). Third down depends on yardage.

Rationale: Florida has very good CBs and we have untested OTs, so would make sense to start out in 12 personnel and see how their LBs handle our TEs. Envision a quick hit to Thomas if he’s open or TE crossing as second option. Do not see a designed run play to start because puts too much second down pressure on JW and I think Enos would like to get a confidence building play out of the gate. If Enos starts out in 11 personnel, I will read that as a sign of confidence in our OL. Third down if we get to it might be a jet sweep, but if it’s 3 yards or less, expect more conservative run play out of 12 again (reveals less) or 21. If he switches to 21, maybe a RPO PA again targeting TE.

Would like to see motion but for play 1, game 1, not expecting it. Could see pre snap shift. I think they will want quick decision plays and JW comfort in box before risking roll out, deep strike or a true run option. As season progresses, I expect much more 11 formation with McVay elements worked in, but UF is a tough opener. Mallory switching between WR and TE will be tough for defenses to counter.
 
Ethnicsands said:
First series not first play was the question. I envision a quit hit PA pass followed by a second down RPO draw play (assuming not a first down on first play). Third down depends on yardage.

Rationale: Florida has very good CBs and we have untested OTs, so would make sense to start out in 12 personnel and see how their LBs handle our TEs. Envision a quick hit to Thomas if he’s open or TE crossing as second option. Do not see a designed run play to start because puts too much second down pressure on JW and I think Enos would like to get a confidence building play out of the gate. If Enos starts out in 11 personnel, I will read that as a sign of confidence in our OL. Third down if we get to it might be a jet sweep, but if it’s 3 yards or less, expect more conservative run play out of 12 again (reveals less) or 21. If he switches to 21, maybe a RPO PA again targeting TE.

Would like to see motion but for play 1, game 1, not expecting it. Could see pre snap shift. I think they will want quick decision plays and JW comfort in box before risking roll out, deep strike or a true run option. As season progresses, I expect much more 11 formation with McVay elements worked in, but UF is a tough opener. Mallory switching between WR and TE will be tough for defenses to counter.
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Agree on Mallory points and letting Jarren settle in by keeping things simpler for the first drive. 10/10 post wood read again
 
SWFLSWAGG17 said:
1st down, 8 yard completion to KJ.
2nd down, screen to DJ going for 13.
1st down, 6 yard run behind Donaldson.
2nd down, Will or Brevin catch a seam pass for 51 yards and the score.

More motion and shifts in the first 4 plays than in the entire Richt era. Good guys win going away and bang out the Gaytors GF's/Sisters.
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Like what you did there
 
50 year old wigger Canes fans spill hot dog water on their bootleg jersey first play. #Canesfam
 
Please no deep ball, play takes awhile to develop. I dont want to get Williams killed waiting or give their dbs any reason to be hyped cause of a play. They suck and are the most arrogant for no reason fan base and team I can remember, but they have an above average DL and set of CBs. Hit them with a screen to Thomas or one of the backs. Make those DE have to think about going side to side. Biggest mistake I see O Coordinators make (optimist and high school levels) is not using the with of the field. Not everything has to be down field to make them spread out.
First play doesnt matter cause we return their Punt to the house
 
Matthew_Suero said:
Play action getting Jarren out of the pocket. Brevin in the flat, Mallory intermediate over the middle, JT4 going long taking the safety with him. Someone finish the rest of the drive for me.
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I almost started a thread devoted to play action, but I’ll post my thoughts here instead.

I have concerns about play action with this OL, specifically against the gators. I don’t know that our tackles, even with help, can hold their blocks long enough. Combine that with a rFr making his first career start - presumably having some jitters and maybe not as decisive as an experienced guy would be - and it could spell trouble.

There’s obviously so many different ways to run play action that my statement is overly broad. But I think - fairly obviously - that establishing the run will be imperative. It’ll take so much pressure of jarren.

Personally I’d like this game to be ugly. A field position battle. Grind clock, don’t turn the ball over. Try to sneak out with a win. We have the whole season to figure the offense out. To me, this isn’t the game. Let’s lean on the defense.
 
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playing the spring game in Orlando i think is going to pay off huge.. i think it helps tremendously with the young guys nerves, and they come out more calm and collected then expected
 
scrantoncane said:
I almost started a thread devoted to play action, but I’ll post my thoughts here instead.

I have concerns about play action with this OL, specifically against the gators. I don’t know that our tackles, even with help, can hold their blocks long enough. Combine that with a rFr making his first career start - presumably having some jitters and maybe not as decisive as an experienced guy would be - and it could spell trouble.

There’s obviously so many different ways to run play action that my statement is overly broad. But I think - fairly obviously - that establishing the run will be imperative. It’ll take so much pressure of jarren.

Personally I’d like this game to be ugly. A field position battle. Grind clock, don’t turn the ball over. Try to sneak out with a win. We have the whole season to figure the offense out. To me, this isn’t the game. Let’s lean on the defense.
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On the one hand I think they'll do everything they can to shut down the run. On the otger, our interior OL may be pretty good. Def better than last year, so will be real interesting to see what Enos does with that out the gate and how effective we are.

I agree this is going to be a low scoring game.
 
We may not have enough players to run a 1st play if they keep hitting the magical portal.

305_separatist said:
Less about the success level (but go ahead), and more about what you guys predict his opening strategy will be. Will he hit the ground game early to try and take the pressure off Jarren a bit? Screens and short passes to build up his confidence while trying to get our play makers in space?

Or is he just gonna say f**k it and tell Jarren to go long on the very first play?

Personally as long as we see something other than routine 3rd and longs again I'll be happy.
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305_separatist said:
On the one hand I think they'll do everything they can to shut down the run. On the otger, our interior OL may be pretty good. Def better than last year, so will be real interesting to see what Enos does with that out the gate and how effective we are.

I agree this is going to be a low scoring game.
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You have to figure they sell out to stop the run until JW proves he can beat them in the air. Our OL needs to come to play, it’s as simple as that.

As far as interior, I think that’s a narrative we’ve created. Unless I’m mistaken, we are still shuffling to find the best 5. Personally, starting true Fr Zion at LT is suicide.

This is where I do think Enos gives us an edge (at least over previous OCs) - he runs out of different formations and tries to cause confusion. I’m also hoping for less inside/outside zones, and more of a power run game. These Fla defenders are fast and athletic and I just don’t trust our OL in a zone blocking scheme to (1) identify the right guy to block and (2) actually be able to get a helmet on him.

Again, I think we will be conservative, maybe to a fault. But 3 and outs aren’t the worst thing as long as our punter isn’t shanking and our defense holds up. Let’s grind it out and force a key turnover or 2 and steal one.
 
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