I don't think our offensive line is great by any means, but they're certainly better than "not very good". We're averaging 5.2 ypc on the ground and I believe have only given up 4 sacks. That's definitely above average.
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When looking at Team Defense, statistically speaking, West Virginia actually has good defense. I know they haven't played anyone good yet but this was still pretty surprising to me. I'm guessing their regression to the mean won't be fun.
They're still leaky here and there but there's much more of a 'surge' this year that hasn't been there. I actually feel confident in short yardage or less than a yard to go type of situations.
Yes, and that's why I'm reluctant to even call them good. I don't think they're there yet. I do think that calling them above average would be respectable though.
It's amazing how much **** our OL takes from fans. OL is a helluva lot harder than running back.
Most of the time our OL this year has been pretty decent. And there's many plays they have been outstanding. Sounds like a lot of you only pay attention when Purdy gets sacked or when Breece doesn't have a massive hole to run through.
Also, unblocked defenders in the hole aren't an OL problem more often than not. Scheme problem/mistake
Most of the time our OL this year has been pretty decent. And there's many plays they have been outstanding. Sounds like a lot of you only pay attention when Purdy gets sacked or when Breece doesn't have a massive hole to run through.
Also, unblocked defenders in the hole aren't an OL problem more often than not. Scheme problem/mistake
With so many brand new players, and injured stars, I think it’s fair to call the OL a “work in progress”.
And still improved over last year in ways.
College football at the (kind of) midway point: Awards watch and unbelievable moments
Only in 2020 can we be celebrating the midway point before the Big Ten or Pac-12 has taken the field. But with seven weeks down and eight to go until conference title weekend, let's look back on the best of the year so far.
Him not being mentioned at all in this Doak Walker discussion is hilarious
OL, especially considering injuries to Downing, Ramos and Hudson has started really doing a good job in the run game. Manning has done a nice job using the TEs here as well, and our WRs are very willing blockers.
Sometimes you get a tackler in the hole based on some bad luck and there's not much you can do about it. You also have to keep in mind you've got a QB and a ball carrier, not to mention you are going to often going to have some double-teams. So you are always outnumbered trying to block. A RB having to make somebody miss is the norm, not the exception.
There have been some plays blown up in the backfield that Hall has had to overcome. There have also been a lot of REALLY well-blocked plays. Hall is a beast that is really difficult to tackle, and now that the OL and TEs are getting comfortable, the ground game is really working. I also like seeing more use of the TEs more to chip, which has been a good adjustment.
While I think it's fair to criticize the staff for some of the poor OL play, they certainly deserve credit in developing some depth and coming up with a good scheme to fit what they do well. I love what they are doing right now.
I was listening to Pollack in a podcast and he mentioned he has a segment on Breece Hall during Gameday this coming weekend. Dude's getting some serious attention these last two weeks on the football saturday morning shows.
Well ****, Pollack throwing his announcers jinx into the ring. Calling out Chuba and saying Breece is the guy.
I like hearing it, I just wish it would be said AFTER the game, not before. That's bulletin board material for OSU offense and Defense
I like hearing it, I just wish it would be said AFTER the game, not before. That's bulletin board material for OSU offense and Defense
College football at the (kind of) midway point: Awards watch and unbelievable moments
Only in 2020 can we be celebrating the midway point before the Big Ten or Pac-12 has taken the field. But with seven weeks down and eight to go until conference title weekend, let's look back on the best of the year so far.www.espn.com
Him not being mentioned at all in this Doak Walker discussion is hilarious
Doak Walker Award has had no relevance to Cyclones since 1996.
