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Title: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 01:18:57 PM
Again, first let me say congrats to the players and coaches on the victory.  I will say they better come out harder/better against LSU or they will find themselves in a hole where they may not be able to dig out.   I think UT outplayed Bama in the first half both offensively and defensively.  The team better be more focused in the next game.  A side note, I had just written down team focus for a reminder when the announce stated it looks like the team in white is the more focused team.

Offense:  The offense was not sharp in the first half.  It was not great in the 2nd half but the D help control the game.   
1.   AJ was not seeing the field well in the 1st half.  He did make some of his best deep throws of the year, mainly because they were complete. 
2.   Bama changed up the screen and now gives teams more to prepare for.
3.   In the first half Bama ran the ball to the right most of the half.  I have only 2 rushes to the left.  It seems if one of your starters is out on the right side the left would be the strongest.  Maybe that is where UT’s orange eater was.
4.   Was TR healthy?  He didn’t get as many touches as you would think. 
5.   The OL was not getting/sustaining their blocks in the first half, some were even looking around.
6.   In the first half Bama had 157 yards of offense and 91 came on two plays, the completions to Maze and Hanks.  I know you can add, but this leaves 66 yards the rest of the half.  They ended with 442 yard which mean they had 285 in the second half.
7.   The Bama rec’s are catching the ball with their hands.  What I mean here they are not letting the ball get into their bodies where drops occur.  The only real drop I know was the first throw from PS to the tight end.
8.   Bama faced 8/9 in the box a lot with the 2 tight set.
9.   I would like to see the RB create a better outlet path for the QB on the check down for better angle to throw the ball.
10.   I really don’t understand the route combo on the boot to the left where, BS adjusted his route and AJ got a completion.  I saw two deep rec’s toward the middle of the field and no one working to the outside.  It seems you would have a deep outside rec. 
   

QB:   AJ did not have a good game in my opinion.  I don’t think he saw the field very well.  Yes he was 17/26 but his rec’s made catches that were not on target, Hanks alone made 3 diving catches.  One of the best throws he made was the out to Maze.  The deep balls were better.  I wonder if the first throw to Maze was further outside would he have scored.  The throw took him a little inside to the defender.  The defender probably had the angle anyway.  The deep throw for the TD was probably his best deep ball.  However, he did miss an intermediate throw to the TE when he was open.  AJ must also understand when he opens/looks one way the inside LB is going to shade his drop that way.  PS came, with the backup OL, and did a good job.  He got to throw the ball and should have been 2/2.  The throw to Maze was a good one.

RB:  They ran hard without a lot of opening, especially in the first half.  I don’t know if TR is banged up, but I thought he would have gotten more carries.  EL and JF ran hard.  They all did a good job catching the ball and pass blocking.  EL made a good route adjustment to help AJ on the scramble. 

REC:  The rec’s caught the ball.  As I said DH made three diving catches.  If he had been able to make the catch on the run, there is no telling how many yards he would have had.   Again, different rec’s caught the ball. 

OL:  The OL, in my opinion, did not play well in the first half.  One play I saw BJ looking back at the running back and blocking no one.  They did not get to the second level and some paths were not good.  On the holding call by WV, it looked like he went to flat and allowed the LB to come thru, then he reached back and got the holding call.  DJF got beat on a third down run, which gave Bama no chance to make the play.  They also, gave up the first sack in I don’t know how long.  This could have been AJ’s fault, because I said earlier, I don’t think he was seeing the field well.  There did a lot better job in the second half.  If you watch the game again, notice the block by WV on the TD run by TR on third down.  He did a great job crossing over and turning the guy out and getting his butt to the hole.

Defense:  Like the offense, the defense was not focused in the first half.  UT had 115 yards in the first half and ended up with 163 for the game.  This equates to 48 yards in the 2nd half.  Plus the two turn over came in the second half.  They cannot afford, like the offense, to play this way against LSU. 
1.   The opponents again scored first in the game.
2.   The D made a big stop on the first drive after the int and UT having good field position.
3.   There were 2 negative plays in the first half and four negative plays in the 2nd half.  Two of the negative plays were the interception and the fumble recovery. 
4.   The interception led to 7 points. 
5.   The defense had one 3 and out in the first half and a 4 and out.  In the second half they had two 3 and outs one 4 and out and 2 one and outs.  I think you can see the difference in play in the second half. 
6.   Again the TE slammed release and caught a ball between the line backers. 
7.   UT had a first and  20 and ended up getting a first down.  They also had another 5 yard penalty on the same series, so they really had to go about 25 yards. 
8.   When Upshaw caused the fumble if the Bama player had fallen on it instead of thinking about picking it up and returning it, Bama would have had another turnover.
9.   One of the biggest plays of the game was the 4th down stop that led to Bama’s second TD.  In essence you could say the D was responsible for 14 points.
10.   I thought I saw a couple of open rec’s that the UT QB did not see, maybe because of pressure. 


DL:  They were not flashy, just did their job.  Only one player really stood out here.  One of the plays that stand out was when Upshaw caused the fumble.  His other play was when they flared the back out and he turns the RB inside where the help is.  Finally, they got outside on him, but I think he was held and it looks like he was complaining to the official about it.

LB:   Some of the biggest hits came from DH.  I am surprised Simms got up after the one hit.  NJ again had a solid game.  I really don’t remember JH doing much as others.  DH interception set up a TD for Bama and it looked like he was going to score.  I love to see the D turn into blockers when they intercept the ball.

DB:  Where was MB?  He is usually making plays all night.  He did drop a potential interception which would have kept UT off the board.  Maybe it was the game plan.  Again, I will complain about no jam on rec and allowing them to get inside.  However, it looked like they may have been disguising a zone and the other DB did not get underneath the throw. 

Penalties: The holding call I spoke of earlier help stop a potential big drive. 
 
Special teams:   First, the fake punt should not have been successful as it looks as if Bama was in punt safe.   The kick off cover team looked like its old self once in the game.  The punt cover team did not do a great job at times especially since it looked like the ball hung long enough to get coverage. 

Please feel free to comment.

Good Luck and Roll Tide Roll


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: crtuneman on October 23, 2011, 01:29:18 PM
Good thoughts as always coach. I will say regarding AJ that I thought he did a fantastic job making something out of nothing. There were several plays where he escaped the rush and made throws downfield. I agree that his accuracy was off, and DH saved his tail on all 3 of his catches, but I was impressed with his escapability and his improvisation.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: lstephen on October 23, 2011, 01:32:32 PM
Thanks coach!  Always a Sunday highlight.  And, you are right.  We will have to play 60 minutes against LSU.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 01:35:57 PM
Good thoughts as always coach. I will say regarding AJ that I thought he did a fantastic job making something out of nothing. There were several plays where he escaped the rush and made throws downfield. I agree that his accuracy was off, and DH saved his tail on all 3 of his catches, but I was impressed with his escapability and his improvisation.

You may be right about making something out of nothing, but  thought he had rec open a couple of time and held the ball.  BS and EL saved him by adjusting his route.  Remember the throw to DH when it was knocked down.  I thought MM was open to the outside. 


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: Jamos on October 23, 2011, 01:40:05 PM
Good job coach. What I have been the most impressed with this year is the second half play of the team, that's where Bama lost all of their games last year.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: bama87 on October 23, 2011, 02:18:53 PM
Good play calling Coach. I think we were just flat. CNS reportedly was not happy with Thursday practice. I think he was harping all week to stay focused on UT game.

We are really good when we want to be. That said the second half was more like we play. Kick coverage was vastly improved. CF actually reached the endzone.

The offense would have been better in the first half had they opened it up like they did in the second. The deep crossing routes were open all night.

The D is just good. What more can be said. All that mess in the first half and they held UT to six points and no first downs in the second.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 02:34:04 PM
Good play calling Coach. I think we were just flat. CNS reportedly was not happy with Thursday practice. I think he was harping all week to stay focused on UT game.

We are really good when we want to be. That said the second half was more like we play. Kick coverage was vastly improved. CF actually reached the endzone.

The offense would have been better in the first half had they opened it up like they did in the second. The deep crossing routes were open all night.

The D is just good. What more can be said. All that mess in the first half and they held UT to six points and no first downs in the second.

I also like the deep crossing routes, especially off of playaction.  I really don't think the D played much more than base most of the night.   Thank for the CF reference, I forgot to include he did kick the ball better.  Even his field goal was better than his last attempt.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 03:01:32 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 23, 2011, 03:34:03 PM
Good thoughts as always coach. I will say regarding AJ that I thought he did a fantastic job making something out of nothing. There were several plays where he escaped the rush and made throws downfield. I agree that his accuracy was off, and DH saved his tail on all 3 of his catches, but I was impressed with his escapability and his improvisation.

You may be right about making something out of nothing, but  thought he had rec open a couple of time and held the ball.  BS and EL saved him by adjusting his route.  Remember the throw to DH when it was knocked down.  I thought MM was open to the outside. 

Good notes as always coach.  I made the comment during the in game thread that I thought AJ was a little gun shy after the early interception.  There were some open receivers but it seemed like he was reluctant to make the throw at times.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: rueben on October 23, 2011, 04:55:29 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



Same here. Not sure what one is either, unless  the TE slams the DE, and then releases to get into a pass route.  :dunno:

But I love the post game notes!!!


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 05:09:04 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: 2Stater on October 23, 2011, 05:18:02 PM
Great stuff as usual Coach. It looked to me like AJ got better as the passing game increased. I think stepping that up gave him a chance to eventually get into a rhythm. He did appear to not see the field well in the 1st half as you mentioned, but for most of the year, the offense has only had to rely mostly on the running game and short passes. This is the first time he's had to step up to the intermediate and long passes with any regularity.

In your opinion, why have they struggled the last few games in the first half? Overconfidence maybe?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 06:00:49 PM
Great stuff as usual Coach. It looked to me like AJ got better as the passing game increased. I think stepping that up gave him a chance to eventually get into a rhythm. He did appear to not see the field well in the 1st half as you mentioned, but for most of the year, the offense has only had to rely mostly on the running game and short passes. This is the first time he's had to step up to the intermediate and long passes with any regularity.

In your opinion, why have they struggled the last few games in the first half? Overconfidence maybe?

As CNS and others say Bama's own worst enemy is themselves.  I do think the emotion of coming off some game, like UF, tends to be a part of the problem.  Also, it doesn't matter what the players are told, they still hear the LSU talk.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: 2Stater on October 23, 2011, 06:28:39 PM
Great stuff as usual Coach. It looked to me like AJ got better as the passing game increased. I think stepping that up gave him a chance to eventually get into a rhythm. He did appear to not see the field well in the 1st half as you mentioned, but for most of the year, the offense has only had to rely mostly on the running game and short passes. This is the first time he's had to step up to the intermediate and long passes with any regularity.

In your opinion, why have they struggled the last few games in the first half? Overconfidence maybe?

As CNS and others say Bama's own worst enemy is themselves.  I do think the emotion of coming off some game, like UF, tends to be a part of the problem.  Also, it doesn't matter what the players are told, they still hear the LSU talk.

One other thing I failed to mention. IMO, Dont'a had his best game last night. Every time I looked at him he was knocking somebody's jock strap in the dirt. He played like a man possessed, even in the first half. He was the only player I saw with real intensity in that first half. Kudos to him.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: Chechem on October 23, 2011, 06:35:56 PM

Thanks much again, HSC.

You know what's coming, "What do you expect for the big matchup?"  I can already imagine you thinking 'flipping the field'.  What else?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 07:00:46 PM

Thanks much again, HSC.

You know what's coming, "What do you expect for the big matchup?"  I can already imagine you thinking 'flipping the field'.  What else?

I think they have to throw the ball.  AJ will have to take the small window.  Also, he must be on target.  The O line has got to open holes for TR and the other backs.  Mistake must be kept to a minimum.   On D they will have to play great assignment football and be ready for anything, fake punt, field goal and going for it on fourth.  The good thing is LSU has not had a lot of on field adversity.   Put them in passing situations and make them throw the ball to beat you.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: Chechem on October 23, 2011, 07:03:48 PM

Thanks much again, HSC.

You know what's coming, "What do you expect for the big matchup?"  I can already imagine you thinking 'flipping the field'.  What else?

I think they have to throw the ball.  AJ will have to take the small window.  Also, he must be on target.  The O line has got to open holes for TR and the other backs.  Mistake must be kept to a minimum.   On D they will have to play great assignment football and be ready for anything, fake punt, field goal and going for it on fourth.  The good thing is LSU has not had a lot of on field adversity.   Put them in passing situations and make them throw the ball to beat you.

Good on ya, HSC.  You may be up for a title promo: College Coach?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 07:09:08 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.
So when you're talking DEFENSE and slam release comes up, it is in terms of what the "O" is showing us.

If we have to drag you kickin' and screamin' we are going to get to the bottom of this football stuff.

As always, thanks.  Not just for the notes, but I've also noticed you hanging around a little on Sunday, maybe Monday, in case anyone wanted to ask/discuss any of your points. That is nice of you. Roll Tide!


So what are the chances that CNS runs to the rgt. 10 times in a row after saying, "Fluker's gonna get those blocks downpat or we'll keep runnin' them until he drops"  or something to that stubborn nature?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 07:43:51 PM

Thanks much again, HSC.

You know what's coming, "What do you expect for the big matchup?"  I can already imagine you thinking 'flipping the field'.  What else?

I think they have to throw the ball.  AJ will have to take the small window.  Also, he must be on target.  The O line has got to open holes for TR and the other backs.  Mistake must be kept to a minimum.   On D they will have to play great assignment football and be ready for anything, fake punt, field goal and going for it on fourth.  The good thing is LSU has not had a lot of on field adversity.   Put them in passing situations and make them throw the ball to beat you.

Good on ya, HSC.  You may be up for a title promo: College Coach?

Thanks for the vote of confidence, but are a lot out there that know more than I do.   


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 07:48:09 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.
So when you're talking DEFENSE and slam release comes up, it is in terms of what the "O" is showing us.

If we have to drag you kickin' and screamin' we are going to get to the bottom of this football stuff.

As always, thanks.  Not just for the notes, but I've also noticed you hanging around a little on Sunday, maybe Monday, in case anyone wanted to ask/discuss any of your points. That is nice of you. Roll Tide!


So what are the chances that CNS runs to the rgt. 10 times in a row after saying, "Fluker's gonna get those blocks downpat or we'll keep runnin' them until he drops"  or something to that stubborn nature?

You are correct.  The opposing team will use the drop/flow and slam the TE and throw to the voided area.  The looks tends to be like a max protect set and then the TE sneaks out after his block/slam.
 
I try to stay around and talk football. 

I really don't know why they decided to run right so much.  Maybe they were trying to see if McCollough (sp) could handle the position.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: 2Stater on October 23, 2011, 07:52:12 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.
So when you're talking DEFENSE and slam release comes up, it is in terms of what the "O" is showing us.

If we have to drag you kickin' and screamin' we are going to get to the bottom of this football stuff.

As always, thanks.  Not just for the notes, but I've also noticed you hanging around a little on Sunday, maybe Monday, in case anyone wanted to ask/discuss any of your points. That is nice of you. Roll Tide!


So what are the chances that CNS runs to the rgt. 10 times in a row after saying, "Fluker's gonna get those blocks downpat or we'll keep runnin' them until he drops"  or something to that stubborn nature?

You are correct.  The opposing team will use the drop/flow and slam the TE and throw to the voided area.  The looks tends to be like a max protect set and then the TE sneaks out after his block/slam.
 
I try to stay around and talk football. 

I really don't know why they decided to run right so much.  Maybe they were trying to see if McCollough (sp) could handle the position.


That's what I was thinking, Coach. DJ got beat like a rented mule on a few plays.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 07:54:25 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.
So when you're talking DEFENSE and slam release comes up, it is in terms of what the "O" is showing us.

If we have to drag you kickin' and screamin' we are going to get to the bottom of this football stuff.

As always, thanks.  Not just for the notes, but I've also noticed you hanging around a little on Sunday, maybe Monday, in case anyone wanted to ask/discuss any of your points. That is nice of you. Roll Tide!


So what are the chances that CNS runs to the rgt. 10 times in a row after saying, "Fluker's gonna get those blocks downpat or we'll keep runnin' them until he drops"  or something to that stubborn nature?

You are correct.  The opposing team will use the drop/flow and slam the TE and throw to the voided area.  The looks tends to be like a max protect set and then the TE sneaks out after his block/slam.
 
I try to stay around and talk football. 

I really don't know why they decided to run right so much.  Maybe they were trying to see if McCollough (sp) could handle the position.

^^^ That could explain CNS going to that side. Also I'll bet there was other stuff he was working into the Tenn game, getting ready for LSU. How did you think McCollough (sp) did?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 08:07:31 PM
I'll try and not GHEY UP your thread, but I'm not sure what a slammed release or slam release is. I let it go last week, but here we are again. Seems you are seeing something that is maybe causing the LBs to read pass, then slamming the TEs, when they maybe should have been filling gaps. Sorry.

Here is last weeks:

http://www.crimsonredsports.com/index.php?topic=5639.0



What I call a slam release is when the TE sells the block first.  He bangs the guy over him or a little inside, then he releases on the route.
So when you're talking DEFENSE and slam release comes up, it is in terms of what the "O" is showing us.

If we have to drag you kickin' and screamin' we are going to get to the bottom of this football stuff.

As always, thanks.  Not just for the notes, but I've also noticed you hanging around a little on Sunday, maybe Monday, in case anyone wanted to ask/discuss any of your points. That is nice of you. Roll Tide!


So what are the chances that CNS runs to the rgt. 10 times in a row after saying, "Fluker's gonna get those blocks downpat or we'll keep runnin' them until he drops"  or something to that stubborn nature?

You are correct.  The opposing team will use the drop/flow and slam the TE and throw to the voided area.  The looks tends to be like a max protect set and then the TE sneaks out after his block/slam.
 
I try to stay around and talk football. 

I really don't know why they decided to run right so much.  Maybe they were trying to see if McCollough (sp) could handle the position.

^^^ That could explain CNS going to that side. Also I'll bet there was other stuff he was working into the Tenn game, getting ready for LSU. How did you think McCollough (sp) did?
McCullough (lol)


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 08:12:10 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: XBAMA on October 23, 2011, 08:17:13 PM
I agree on all accounts coach ... good call !

I believe after that hit MB laid last week they didn't want none
though he did have one tackle and 3 assist and one break up
C.J. Mosley  was the leader with 4T and 4A  for a total of 8
Jesse didn't have one that I saw and I really wanted to see the
the White kid on O but that didn't happen either

well ... at least in the 2nd half we played more like a championship team

dear sweet Baby Jesus
please don't let them come out against LSU in flat as a pancake mode ! 

 


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 08:19:33 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: XBAMA on October 23, 2011, 08:25:00 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?

I figure DJ should be able to block three guys at the same time
two with those feet and one with his head   :dunno:


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 23, 2011, 08:25:46 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?

Probably not that bad, but it is how bad he is beat each time.  Seems like it could be at a crucial time in some instances.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: SUPERCOACH on October 23, 2011, 08:29:17 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?

I figure DJ should be able to block three guys at the same time
two with those feet and one with his head   :dunno:

:lol:


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 23, 2011, 08:40:57 PM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?

Probably not that bad, but it is how bad he is beat each time.  Seems like it could be at a crucial time in some instances.
There is another one where the 4th qtr. program may pay off. The "D" always wears out faster than the "O". So if one guy is trying to beat/get around Fluker, he is bound to be "hands on hips" by the 3rd qtr. Maybe he isn't staying focused--which was kinda the theme of todays notes.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
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Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 08:07:31 AM
I think AM did ok.  I didn't really notice him getting beat badly.  DJ is getting beat at least twice a game. 
DJ is just trying to get around in those big shoes. Seriously though,  is twice that bad? I mean, if we had a play that we HAVE to get done, can you count on DJ?

Probably not that bad, but it is how bad he is beat each time.  Seems like it could be at a crucial time in some instances.
There is another one where the 4th qtr. program may pay off. The "D" always wears out faster than the "O". So if one guy is trying to beat/get around Fluker, he is bound to be "hands on hips" by the 3rd qtr. Maybe he isn't staying focused--which was kinda the theme of todays notes.

One reason the other team D wears out is because they are on the field so much with the Bama D taking their O off the field with 3 and outs.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: Catch Prothro on October 24, 2011, 10:35:31 AM
One adjustment I noticed is that Bama was not doing much (if any) play action passing in the first half, but did a lot of play action in the second half.  Considering that UT was stacking the box, I thought it odd that there weren't more play action passes in the first half.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 03:20:40 PM
I had something on MY game notes that was actually football related (lol). I had to watch again to make sure but I think I was right:

Bama's first posseession ended on the INT of AJ. UT took over and went 3 and out. BAMA went 3 and out so UT rec'd a punt and got a couple first downs. They ended up about the same situation field position wise, as they were after the interception. Anyway, they ran a "fullback dive" on 3rd down. The announcer started talking then about how bad a call it was. "Why would you call a fullback dive against the best rush defense in the country?"

Maybe, just maybe, because it went for 15yds. about 5 plays ago? LOL


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: cbbama99 on October 24, 2011, 04:30:07 PM
I had something on MY game notes that was actually football related (lol). I had to watch again to make sure but I think I was right:

Bama's first posseession ended on the INT of AJ. UT took over and went 3 and out. BAMA went 3 and out so UT rec'd a punt and got a couple first downs. They ended up about the same situation field position wise, as they were after the interception. Anyway, they ran a "fullback dive" on 3rd down. The announcer started talking then about how bad a call it was. "Why would you call a fullback dive against the best rush defense in the country?"

Maybe, just maybe, because it went for 15yds. about 5 plays ago? LOL

I remember that, WV. I have watched Bama games called by Ed Cunningham two weeks in a row now, and I have to say that he makes listening to Verne a real pleasure.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 05:45:24 PM
I had something on MY game notes that was actually football related (lol). I had to watch again to make sure but I think I was right:

Bama's first posseession ended on the INT of AJ. UT took over and went 3 and out. BAMA went 3 and out so UT rec'd a punt and got a couple first downs. They ended up about the same situation field position wise, as they were after the interception. Anyway, they ran a "fullback dive" on 3rd down. The announcer started talking then about how bad a call it was. "Why would you call a fullback dive against the best rush defense in the country?"

Maybe, just maybe, because it went for 15yds. about 5 plays ago? LOL

I remember that, WV. I have watched Bama games called by Ed Cunningham two weeks in a row now, and I have to say that he makes listening to Verne a real pleasure.
All of these guys are on the line between the ESPN's 2nd and the 3rd teams. Mark Jones was the black guy on our game? Seems he was paired up with some albino looking guy last year. The cameras showed the pair up in the booth and this Mark Jones started showing how to block or tackle properly. LOL The white guy didn't want to go along with it. Hilarious but maybe the white guy is only getting ESPN3 games now.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 06:26:12 PM
I wonder how many guys on the UT side knew they were going to fake the punt? When Simms (UTQB) comes off the field he goes right on by the QB coach and heads toward the bench area, where the OL goes to hang out while the "D" is on the field. That made me think he might not have known--on a need to know basis? Or maybe he (Simms) did a great job of selling it- because you know he'd want to watch?

The only thing that leads me to believe I am wrong, is that the sideline marker guy kinda smiles, as Simms is walking by the QB coach. Something funny may have been said.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 08:27:45 PM
One adjustment I noticed is that Bama was not doing much (if any) play action passing in the first half, but did a lot of play action in the second half.  Considering that UT was stacking the box, I thought it odd that there weren't more play action passes in the first half.

Good obsrevation.  I also thought they should do more play action.  I would like to see a better fake on their play action.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 08:29:13 PM
I had something on MY game notes that was actually football related (lol). I had to watch again to make sure but I think I was right:

Bama's first posseession ended on the INT of AJ. UT took over and went 3 and out. BAMA went 3 and out so UT rec'd a punt and got a couple first downs. They ended up about the same situation field position wise, as they were after the interception. Anyway, they ran a "fullback dive" on 3rd down. The announcer started talking then about how bad a call it was. "Why would you call a fullback dive against the best rush defense in the country?"

Maybe, just maybe, because it went for 15yds. about 5 plays ago? LOL

Run when you think they are going to pass.  Probably hoped the DL would run right by him.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 08:31:20 PM
I wonder how many guys on the UT side knew they were going to fake the punt? When Simms (UTQB) comes off the field he goes right on by the QB coach and heads toward the bench area, where the OL goes to hang out while the "D" is on the field. That made me think he might not have known--on a need to know basis? Or maybe he (Simms) did a great job of selling it- because you know he'd want to watch?

The only thing that leads me to believe I am wrong, is that the sideline marker guy kinda smiles, as Simms is walking by the QB coach. Something funny may have been said.

It could have been called with a check with me and a signal from the side line. 


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 08:54:43 PM
I wonder how many guys on the UT side knew they were going to fake the punt? When Simms (UTQB) comes off the field he goes right on by the QB coach and heads toward the bench area, where the OL goes to hang out while the "D" is on the field. That made me think he might not have known--on a need to know basis? Or maybe he (Simms) did a great job of selling it- because you know he'd want to watch?

The only thing that leads me to believe I am wrong, is that the sideline marker guy kinda smiles, as Simms is walking by the QB coach. Something funny may have been said.

It could have been called with a check with me and a signal from the side line. 
Thanks hsc. Yeah, Simms would have had to stop and watch, not just walk on back and sit down.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 09:00:20 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 09:20:34 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.
Also that 1st possession, everything went downhill after the "Maze in the wildcat" play. The announcer said it took too long to develope but to me that was a strange call anyway. Any thoughts hsc on what CNS was trying to accomplish?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 10:10:02 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.

The motion call was on DeAndrew White, I think.  It also negated a 1st down completition.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 10:11:52 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.
Also that 1st possession, everything went downhill after the "Maze in the wildcat" play. The announcer said it took too long to develope but to me that was a strange call anyway. Any thoughts hsc on what CNS was trying to accomplish?

A couplel of thoughts. One he thought everyone would still go with TR and get free run for MM.  Two, he wanted LSU to see MM in the backfield run the ball, but maybe he can also throw it.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 24, 2011, 10:19:18 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.
Also that 1st possession, everything went downhill after the "Maze in the wildcat" play. The announcer said it took too long to develope but to me that was a strange call anyway. Any thoughts hsc on what CNS was trying to accomplish?

A couplel of thoughts. One he thought everyone would still go with TR and get free run for MM.  Two, he wanted LSU to see MM in the backfield run the ball, but maybe he can also throw it.
So that may have been a little slow developing because Maze might have been looking over the PASS option?


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 24, 2011, 10:22:58 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.
Also that 1st possession, everything went downhill after the "Maze in the wildcat" play. The announcer said it took too long to develope but to me that was a strange call anyway. Any thoughts hsc on what CNS was trying to accomplish?

A couplel of thoughts. One he thought everyone would still go with TR and get free run for MM.  Two, he wanted LSU to see MM in the backfield run the ball, but maybe he can also throw it.
So that may have been a little slow developing because Maze might have been looking over the PASS option?

Not sure, maybe he missed the handoff.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: Catch Prothro on October 24, 2011, 11:42:18 PM
One of the reasons people have been talking about Mazes focus may have been a motion call (2nd qtr) that the announcer maybe said was him, but I think was actually DeAndrew White or Kenny Bell. If y'all watch the game again look for that.
Also that 1st possession, everything went downhill after the "Maze in the wildcat" play. The announcer said it took too long to develope but to me that was a strange call anyway. Any thoughts hsc on what CNS was trying to accomplish?

A couplel of thoughts. One he thought everyone would still go with TR and get free run for MM.  Two, he wanted LSU to see MM in the backfield run the ball, but maybe he can also throw it.
So that may have been a little slow developing because Maze might have been looking over the PASS option?
Maze played QB in HS and threw a TD pass out of the Wildcat last year, so that should not surprise anyone this year.  Might be something up their sleeves, though, guess we will see.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: ricky023 on October 25, 2011, 12:23:50 PM
Thanks hscoach. E-cred for sure. I agree that the O-line didn't do in first half as I wanted them to. TR will not get the Heisman Trophy if he don't get his yardage up. Either way it's not all about that but winning. I hope they block better especially in the middle the next game. This is a Long Train Running coming up next and we are gonna might them head-on. RTR!


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 25, 2011, 12:39:36 PM
Thanks hscoach. E-cred for sure. I agree that the O-line didn't do in first half as I wanted them to. TR will not get the Heisman Trophy if he don't get his yardage up. Either way it's not all about that but winning. I hope they block better especially in the middle the next game. This is a Long Train Running coming up next and we are gonna might them head-on. RTR!

I think TR still  has a chance for the Heisman, especially if he has a huge game against LSU.  He would still have the SEC championship game and possible NC game.  This of course is if they take care of business and wins out.  The main focus is a NC and a Heisman Trophy is like icing on a cake, 

By the way thanks to all of you who read, enjoy, and comment. 


Roll Tide


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: BAMAWV on October 25, 2011, 02:21:06 PM
Thanks hscoach. E-cred for sure. I agree that the O-line didn't do in first half as I wanted them to. TR will not get the Heisman Trophy if he don't get his yardage up. Either way it's not all about that but winning. I hope they block better especially in the middle the next game. This is a Long Train Running coming up next and we are gonna might them head-on. RTR!

I think TR still  has a chance for the Heisman, especially if he has a huge game against LSU.  He would still have the SEC championship game and possible NC game.  This of course is if they take care of business and wins out.  The main focus is a NC and a Heisman Trophy is like icing on a cake, 

By the way thanks to all of you who read, enjoy, and comment. 


Roll Tide
The big show with BATR is when he runs, 10 or 15 yards at a time, all the way down the field. The rest of the country is not going to sit around all day watching him drag LSU or the barn down the field. They like 80 yard strikes that you can fit 3 or 4 on a 30 second video clip. Its kind of like their defense outside the SEC,-- too much trouble to fool with.  BTW, the Heisman vote is before Christmas so the NCG won't even be counted.


Title: Re: UT vs Bama game notes:
Post by: hscoach on October 25, 2011, 08:36:52 PM
Thanks hscoach. E-cred for sure. I agree that the O-line didn't do in first half as I wanted them to. TR will not get the Heisman Trophy if he don't get his yardage up. Either way it's not all about that but winning. I hope they block better especially in the middle the next game. This is a Long Train Running coming up next and we are gonna might them head-on. RTR!

I think TR still  has a chance for the Heisman, especially if he has a huge game against LSU.  He would still have the SEC championship game and possible NC game.  This of course is if they take care of business and wins out.  The main focus is a NC and a Heisman Trophy is like icing on a cake, 

By the way thanks to all of you who read, enjoy, and comment. 


Roll Tide
The big show with BATR is when he runs, 10 or 15 yards at a time, all the way down the field. The rest of the country is not going to sit around all day watching him drag LSU or the barn down the field. They like 80 yard strikes that you can fit 3 or 4 on a 30 second video clip. Its kind of like their defense outside the SEC,-- too much trouble to fool with.  BTW, the Heisman vote is before Christmas so the NCG won't even be counted.

I agree they do like those long TD passes.  However, MI turned some heads when he ran the wildcat against USC that year.  Yea, kind of forgot about the NCG after the voting.