1.we need to stop a and m's running backs.they have 3 good rbs.
2. we also need to rush jerrod johnson and not give him time to throw the ball.
3. the aggies have a very good offensive coordinator in nolan cromwell.
4. iowa state needs to play a perfct game-no turnovers.
4. we need to control possession of the ball. keep the ball away from the aggies and control the game clock.we need to rush the ball with arnaud,arob,and possibly schwartz on short and third down situations.......
5. ball control,effective running and passing,game clock control,a good defense,and no turnovers will help us win this game.
Although i like the breakdown....i wanted to modify a few things.
1. Make them 1 dimensional - when they've been forced to throw, they have failed.
2. Smack JJ in the mouth a few times and he gets happy feet and is turnover prone. Plus, if you get an early one on him, he seems to question his throws and reads which leads to more turnovers or sacks.
3. Not worried about any other teams coordinators, we know they have a very good offense.....
4. Unless AA and Arob are back 100%, we cannot afford to turn the ball over because we've shown we cannot move the ball with any consistency. Although, i will go out on a limb and guarantee this defense is not even in the same league as Nebraska - this not one of the top front 7s in football and does not have the best lineman in the country in SUUUUUUUUUH.....
5. Absolutely - ball control. Move the chains, speed the game up, and SCORE even if its field goals. Putting points up especially if A&M struggles early, will put pressure on JJ and he does not thrive in that role.
6. NO BLOCKED FIELD GOALS OR EXTRA POINTS - PLEASE!!!!!