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Game Thread Minnesota @ Ohio State - 10/13/18, 12:00PM (FS1)

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billmac91 said:
As I’m typing back and forth, UGA has replaced Fromm (pocket QB) with Justin Fields.

UGA’s run game is humming now. The duel threat ability of Fields is opening up running lanes for UGA’s RB’s.

And again, I’m not asking for Tate to replace Haskins, I’m asking that Tate get situational snaps in situations it increases our conversion chances in short yardage.
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I’m all for them to run DH from time to time for this very reason.

BUT, if that’s what we want, let’s ALL FUCKING AGREE RIGHT NOW that we don’t bitch about the play calling.

It was clear that last week some of what they were doing was trying to get a feel for some things when they ran him. Let’s give the coaches some time to get things sorted out. I’m confident they will.

I’m more concerned with some of the fundamental defensive strategy they are deploying. I pray they spent all week focusing on questioning / adjusting the basic approach they take on D in light of available personnel.
 
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Woody1968 said:
We have a Heisman candidate who routinely throws for 350+ yards per game, and people are moaning about pulling him at times so we can have a run game. Keep passing the ball! Haskins isn't the problem. Georgia has a great run game and look at them today.
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The obvious solution is a QB sneak with Haskins... like Joe has done twice against Georgia.
But for whatever reason that's not going to happen.

Barring that and with an underwhelming OLine... the good ol' JT read-option is a valid play... with Martell. Even aliens know Haskins isn't keeping it.
 
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kujirakira said:
The obvious solution is a QB sneak with Haskins... like Joe has done twice against Georgia.
But for whatever reason that's not going to happen.

Barring that and with an underwhelming OLine... the good ol' JT read-option is a valid play... with Martell. Even aliens know Haskins isn't keeping it.
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It is a valid play, but why take your best player off the field. I like a run game, but there is no need to force it.
 
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jakenick06 said:
It’s not my problem, but the guy whose problem it is and his weak leadership and nepotism dragged the reputation of my alma mater through the mud. If I’m going to have to answer to his dipshittery whenever it’s brought up, then I can get pissy on a meaningless message board.
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Sure. You can also tell your dog to suck ass. It would be dumb, but you can do it.

Meanwhile, I haven’t posted in a couple hours since I began post game celebrations with several folks-so good times here even if you are soured by our victory. And during that time another undefeated team bit the dust. To each his own...by all means feel badly about our W if you must. I won’t.
 
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Drubuck said:
What? It is working when they play to their strengths in the red zone. I think we are misunderstanding each other. Infrequent occasions is perfectly fine. Don't become predictable and take the best player out of the game for no reason other than "we can't run the ball in the red zone". Many options to go too with Haskins anywhere on the field and the receivers at his disposal. That's if they dedicate this offense to a pro style.
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Oh for sure. I’m not saying take Dwayne out automatically in the red zone or even in short yardage. But he’s good enough to get in there at times and I think he could be enough to get more production from the run game.
 
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Nigel Tufnel said:
Sure. You can also tell your dog to suck ass. It would be dumb, but you can do it.

Meanwhile, I haven’t posted in a couple hours since I began post game celebrations with several folks-so good times here even if you are soured by our victory. And during that time another undefeated team bit the dust. To each his own...by all means feel badly about our W if you must. I won’t.
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LOL I never said you shouldn’t. So if people want to piss and moan into the void, follow your own advice and leave each to their own.

And my dog is fucking awesome...I’d never tell it to suck ass. Go Bucks!
 
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jakenick06 said:
LOL I never said you shouldn’t. So if people want to piss and moan into the void, follow your own advice and leave each to their own.

And my dog is fucking awesome...I’d never tell it to suck ass. Go Bucks!
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Right you dog is awesome and so are the Bucks. Praise them both. What I’m saying is that if people want to piss and moan after a W then they are missing the point. I’ll enjoy the ride...if you can’t then I’ll enjoy it for you.
 
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Drubuck said:
Can say the same. Already said Tate is appropriate at times. Can't rely on that. Need to utilize the strengths already on the field like corner fades and quick slants. Arguing in circles
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billmac91 said:
I just don’t see need to put ball in air when we have the talent to move the ball forward 3 feet and it’s a Meyer comfort zone.

I feel like the answer is obvious....it’s just about incorporating it and getting comfortable with it.
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Well i definitely think they need to work on the fade. It worked well last year. Same with slants. Obviously I'd rather be able to run it in though.

At times I think Tate would work really well in those packages, but you have to be excellent at executing them and quickly subbing in the right personnel. It might be that they're just not comfortable with execution yet.

Either way the OL still has to improve to really make difference in short yardage.
 
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Just such an odd team... ring up 415 yards through the air and only get 30 and give up a fair amount of yards and only give up 14.

Offense absolutely needs to find a run game and IMO we won't.

Defense keeps people from scoring which is what you want. The defense is also really beat up.

Just totally odd how we cant find a way to run the ball. Odd, we tried most of everything other than 2 things.

1. SPREAD TEAMS OUT
2. Insert Tate to give a better read threat.

I'm serious guys our answer seems to be to add more beef to help block but IMO it just allows teams to stack the box more. Spread the damn field and force teams out of the box or we have no shot.
 
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