10-11-2022, 10:01 AM
Shall we go for 6-0? What say you, cardboard?
(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
(10-14-2022, 03:29 PM)CardinalSagehen Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
Good ideas. You are kind with "OL not at full strength". As predicted earlier in the week, we will have only Hornibrook and Nugent in their normal positions. Hinton will be at LT, Metcalf will get his first start at RG, and Leyrer will continue at RT.
No Miller, Rouse, Rogers, Bragg (old news), or McLaughlin (in a boot), any of whom would be starting this week if available.
So we are starting our third option at RG, our fourth option at RT, and our third option at LT (behind Rouse and Miller).
I still pick STANFORD because that's how I roll, but it's hard to imagine this line performing well enough to help us win.
(10-14-2022, 03:29 PM)CardinalSagehen Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
Good ideas. You are kind with "OL not at full strength". As predicted earlier in the week, we will have only Hornibrook and Nugent in their normal positions. Hinton will be at LT, Metcalf will get his first start at RG, and Leyrer will continue at RT.
No Miller, Rouse, Rogers, Bragg (old news), or McLaughlin (in a boot), any of whom would be starting this week if available.
So we are starting our third option at RG, our fourth option at RT, and our third option at LT (behind Rouse and Miller).
I still pick STANFORD because that's how I roll, but it's hard to imagine this line performing well enough to help us win.
(10-14-2022, 04:15 PM)needle Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:29 PM)CardinalSagehen Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
Good ideas. You are kind with "OL not at full strength". As predicted earlier in the week, we will have only Hornibrook and Nugent in their normal positions. Hinton will be at LT, Metcalf will get his first start at RG, and Leyrer will continue at RT.
No Miller, Rouse, Rogers, Bragg (old news), or McLaughlin (in a boot), any of whom would be starting this week if available.
So we are starting our third option at RG, our fourth option at RT, and our third option at LT (behind Rouse and Miller).
I still pick STANFORD because that's how I roll, but it's hard to imagine this line performing well enough to help us win.
ND's rushing offense is ranked 51st nationally, per NCAA stats, and their Yards Per Rush is much lower than Oregon State, for example. Their QB is improving with each game, but isn't much of a runner.
Stanford has a chance to pull the upset.
(10-14-2022, 04:15 PM)needle Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:29 PM)CardinalSagehen Wrote:(10-14-2022, 03:08 PM)ADPinWDC Wrote: The current Game plans don't work at FBS level...
O-Line not at full strength, and we face a strong rushing team against our worst rushing defense in the league.
What are the keys to this game?
* Throw the ball 50+ times, and avoid sacks, so that means keep an extra blocking back in to protect McKee.
* Running Filkins up inside will be futile -- get him out in space where he can make a LB miss.
* Forget the Slow Mesh RPO -- McKee is not a threat to run; it does not create openings.
Use Daniels or Patu at QB a few more plays and mix it up.
* Create turnovers (blitz); we don't win if Domers get more turnovers.
* Bring the CBs up more often and jump the routes.
Good ideas. You are kind with "OL not at full strength". As predicted earlier in the week, we will have only Hornibrook and Nugent in their normal positions. Hinton will be at LT, Metcalf will get his first start at RG, and Leyrer will continue at RT.
No Miller, Rouse, Rogers, Bragg (old news), or McLaughlin (in a boot), any of whom would be starting this week if available.
So we are starting our third option at RG, our fourth option at RT, and our third option at LT (behind Rouse and Miller).
I still pick STANFORD because that's how I roll, but it's hard to imagine this line performing well enough to help us win.
ND's rushing offense is ranked 51st nationally, per NCAA stats, and their Yards Per Rush is much lower than Oregon State, for example. Their QB is improving with each game, but isn't much of a runner.
Stanford has a chance to pull the upset.
(10-13-2022, 06:44 PM)TonyLima Wrote:(10-13-2022, 07:53 AM)gailtate Wrote: TAKE HEART, YE OF LITTLE FAITH! Hey, 8-4 is still on the table, right? Right? All "right" now? Just gotta execute. And "finish". Come, join the band.
The optimism of youth is refreshing.
(10-13-2022, 06:44 PM)TonyLima Wrote:(10-13-2022, 07:53 AM)gailtate Wrote: TAKE HEART, YE OF LITTLE FAITH! Hey, 8-4 is still on the table, right? Right? All "right" now? Just gotta execute. And "finish". Come, join the band.
The optimism of youth is refreshing.
(10-15-2022, 11:42 AM)MV72018 Wrote: We're going to 1-5 this week!
We're only one game away from a season unblemished by a win! That will continue to be the case for the rest of the campaign.
My prrediction for this week:
The Shawvita Secular Turtle Meisters 20,
the Mendacious Amy Coney Barrett Charismatic Zealots 41.
(10-15-2022, 11:42 AM)MV72018 Wrote: We're going to 1-5 this week!
We're only one game away from a season unblemished by a win! That will continue to be the case for the rest of the campaign.
My prrediction for this week:
The Shawvita Secular Turtle Meisters 20,
the Mendacious Amy Coney Barrett Charismatic Zealots 41.