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01-31-2006, 04:53 PM
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The point is that you cannot conclude that Laurinaitis is a stud simply b/c "they did not attack him." In the michigan game, they threw two swing passes to the WR on Laurinaitis' side. On both plays, he was got there after Hawk/Schlegel due to getting blocked early.
The plays were blown up quickly thanks to our outstanding talent at other positions, such as the corner, safety and DE on that side. Our LB on that side was shut down, and yet nobody noticed thanks to the rest of the players.
Our defense is too solid all-around to try and attack one player.
If they did spot a weakness in Laurinaitis, how often could they attack him? Twice? How long before our excellent DC realized this and adjusted to this easy to predict pattern?
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Yet, they didn't, which clearly implies that saw no weakness with his play. If one of the most potent offenses in college football, led by an NFL offensive coordinator with 3 SB rings, doesn't attack a true freshman with minimal game experience, they sure must think the kid is pretty damn good.
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What tape was there to suggest that the kid was "pretty damn good"? He was not in during the michigan game nearly enough to conclude this. Again, you are taking "ND not attacking Laurinaitis" and using it to prove that he is "pretty damn good" and later applying that to say that there is"No way he beats out Laurinaitis...no way." That last quote left you no wiggle room.
Personally, I agree Grant has a ways to go before surpassing Animal, especially due to the discrepancy in technique and experience. But I'm not going to sit here and bash someone who thinks there might actually be some competition this offseason.
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Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye
Where did I say that ND was "avoiding" him? You folks imply he had little impact because he wasn't in the game much and hint that it was because we couldn't afford to have him on the field (you may not say that, but that's what you're implying). My point is that we were in the nickle not to keep a potential liability in a true freshman LB off the field, but rather to contain ND's passing attack. And when Laurinaitis was in, he more than held his own.
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I don't think he wasn't on the field because of him not being good...i'm just saying...he isn't as tested as it might seem. That's all. I like him. I thought he played really well. You said ND didn't attack him. Did you want them to run at him every play? He's obviously good enough to be out there...he's not going to be weak. But I don't think that makes him a clear cut starter. That's all.
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01-31-2006, 04:56 PM
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He is only here for 2 years of playing time, so if he shows the goods in practice I expect we shall see a lot of Mr. Grant.
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And Laurinaitis has 3 years left...only one year's difference. That won't come into play as much as you think. Tressel will put the three best LBs on the field. Grant has the glamorous measurables, but also needs work in tackling. Laurinaitis has big-game experience to go along with solid measurables and first-hand knowledge of the system...that gives him a big edge.
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01-31-2006, 04:57 PM
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the reality is the defense is designed to free up the will and have the will make big plays...its been that way since tressel got here no matter the dcor, but keep in mind jimmy h has been associate coach of the defense before he was dcor.
what grant gives us is another guy with size, who if he is the player he has shown to be in the past, works hard-will give the coaches more and more options in how they can play teams, whether its some 3-4, 4-3, nickel or using a rush backer.
having a great athlete with great size and great speed will only help this team if he decides to work hard...
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01-31-2006, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MililaniBuckeye
Well, at least you're consistent in your M.O. in resorting to sarcasm when proven wrong...time and time and time again. You know, maybe you should actually watch some of the games once in a while. ND spread the defense wide and their only success running was up the middle and off-tackle when our two LB played back (not to mention a coupld of bad missed tackled by our secondary), to take advantage of our nickle coverage. We were willing to give up some yardage on the ground in order to lock down Samardzija and Stovall (which we did). You think that Walker would've rushed for 5.6 ypc and almost 100 yards if we were in our normal 4-3-4 defense? ND didn't focus on Hawk or Schlegel but rather took what we gave them.
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Were you at either the Michigan game or at the Fiesta Bowl? I was. Did you go to any games this year? I made every home game, too. So don't tell me I didn't watch the games, because I did, usually in person.
You totally missed the point; I resorted to sarcasm because I was having trouble taking your point about Lauranaitis having "no weaknesses" seriously. Since you recognized the sarcasm, I don't know why you wasted your time arguing that ND didn't focus on Hawk & Schlegel. Of course they didn't try to consciously attack Hawk and Schlegel--that was exactly my point. You recognize my sarcasm and then refute my post as if I was speaking literally... Why?
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Originally Posted by jwinslow
The point is that you cannot conclude that Laurinaitis is a stud simply b/c "they did not attack him." In the michigan game, they threw two swing passes to the WR on Laurinaitis' side. On both plays, he was got there after Hawk/Schlegel due to getting blocked early.
The plays were blown up quickly thanks to our outstanding talent at other positions, such as the corner, safety and DE on that side. Our LB on that side was shut down, and yet nobody noticed thanks to the rest of the players.
Our defense is too solid all-around to try and attack one player.
If they did spot a weakness in Laurinaitis, how often could they attack him? Twice? How long before our excellent DC realized this and adjusted to this easy to predict pattern?
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What tape was there to suggest that the kid was "pretty damn good"? He was not in during the michigan game nearly enough to conclude this. Again, you are taking "ND not attacking Laurinaitis" and using it to prove that he is "pretty damn good" and later applying that to say that there is"No way he beats out Laurinaitis...no way." That last quote left you no wiggle room.
Personally, I agree Grant has a ways to go before surpassing Animal, especially due to the discrepancy in technique and experience. But I'm not going to sit here and bash someone who thinks there might actually be some competition this offseason.
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without watching these two plays, schemes are interesting. and good team defense often revolve around a guy taking blocks on (but trying to play through them) for his team to make the play. a la pagac's silver bullets. i dont think either of these guys are physical speciemens to play "superman" backer a la the big kat his frosh year... |
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