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ajk4st8

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We have to keep our offense on the field as much as possible. Running the ball and shortening the game will be so important next Saturday. Todd Reesing has thrown for 412, 373, 356 in his last 3 games.
 

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KU averages 119 yards/game on the ground. I feel good if they cannot run against ISU. Their receivers scare me though. They are big and athletic. I think ISU needs to be REALLY physical at the line with these guys to try and disrupt their timing a bit.
 

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Our linebackers will really need to step it up in pass coverage as well. If Bibbs is out that will really hurt.
 

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Running the ball is what almost knocked us out of the UNLV game. ISU doesn't have the offensive line to run the ball against a Mountain West team let alone against the Big 12. We need to pass, pass, pass which will help us set up an occasional run.
 

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Running the ball is what almost knocked us out of the UNLV game. ISU doesn't have the offensive line to run the ball against a Mountain West team let alone against the Big 12. We need to pass, pass, pass which will help us set up an occasional run.

Agreed. Whatever it takes to avoid 3 and outs.
 

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I have an idea. We wait until there's a dead ball situation, like during a TV time out, then we have Arnaud pick up the ball and run for a touchdown. This strategy works for KU in basketball.

I agree with this. After all, according to the officials in that game, once the points are on the board, they can't be taken back off.
 

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Running the ball is what almost knocked us out of the UNLV game. ISU doesn't have the offensive line to run the ball against a Mountain West team let alone against the Big 12. We need to pass, pass, pass which will help us set up an occasional run.

I also agree with this. I know Chizik wants to run, run, run the football.....but when it isn't working, we need to be doing whatever it takes to move the ball BEFORE we're actually forced into passing each down in the 4th quarter.
 

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Even last year, Kansas played very suspect on the road. Luckily for them, they were able to pull out all of those games (except one).

Keep the offense on the field as much as possible and we have a shot. Unfortunately, that means we will have to be able to run the ball...
 
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I hate to say it, but I don't think we can "stop" them...but a smart pass rush and good tackling will slow them down...
 

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Pressure football. KU is better, plain and simple. Try forcing mistakes....blitz them from all different angles. Stunt, play tight man to man defense. Keep the crowd in the game by playing exciting defense.

On offense, take chances down the field. Arnaud has the arm...let him use it. Mix in some trick plays, fake field goal, punt. Sneak Bates in a two backfield set along with Robinson. Make them adjust to you, not vice versa

Try taking the game to them. If you lose, don't lose due to fear.
 

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Pressure football. KU is better, plain and simple. Try forcing mistakes....blitz them from all different angles. Stunt, play tight man to man defense. Keep the crowd in the game by playing exciting defense.

On offense, take chances down the field. Arnaud has the arm...let him use it. Mix in some trick plays, fake field goal, punt. Sneak Bates in a two backfield set along with Bass and Robinson. Make them adjust to you, not vice versa

Try taking the game to them. If you lose, don't lose due to fear.


Fixed it.
 

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At least we wont get beat by them having their ex starting QB as their top WR and his Mitch King like golden locks. That guy, Meier(he cant even spell his name right), was dangerous.

Maybe we can have our 6'5" Olineman play Dline and they can knock down tiny little Reesling's passes.