Chink in armor on defense?

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  1. fanatic

    fanatic Habitual Line Stepper

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    Nearly 500 yards passing against arguably the best defense in football? Ouch. Granted, they've thrown it 60 times, but still. Another thing, they've thrown it 60+ times and I don't think we've had a sack.

    Sorry to be Debbie Downer after a big win, but I'm just kind of looking ahead a bit when we play SEC schools that are every bit as talented on offense as West Virginia.

    Is this an anomaly and something we can shore up or is this the blueprint to beat us?
     
  2. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    Not really a chink.

    It's the only offense that we will face with the athletes they have at WR. Their scheme gave us trouble. Again, nobody on the rest of our schedule runs this offense.

    Arkansas is my only concern because Petrino could cook something up.
     
  3. TexasTigers

    TexasTigers Are You With Me ?

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    Well it's a win, but yes I am afraid teams may have a blue print..

    Aside from arkansas there are no prolific passing teams. But Not that wvu is.. But hopefully the can fix it
     
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    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    WVU had over 1050 passing yards in their first 3 games.

    They are prolific, actually.
     
  5. northernvatiger

    northernvatiger Founding Member

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    Agreed. Plus WV holds quite a bit and they weren't called. Some bad SEC officiating once again.

    In any case, I'm happy with the W. GEAUX TIGERS!

    :geauxtige
     
  6. shane0911

    shane0911 Helping lost idiots find their village

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    No need to panic. How many blitzes did you see tonight?

    That is because of the scheme, lots of underneath stuff that moved the ball but didn't amount to much. Nothing deep got completed. We will be fine.
     
  7. mctiger

    mctiger RIP, and thanks for the music Staff Member

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    500 yards passing, and only 21 points allowed? I'll take that every week.

    edit: not that I think we'll play anyone that else that can throw for 500.
     
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  9. islstl

    islstl Playoff committee is a group of great football men Staff Member

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    I think what it did expose was our lack of great linebackers. Baker is only good going after the QB, not great in coverage.

    The other 2 LBs are non-existent. Has Francois made a tackle this year? I don't even know his number to be honest.
     
  10. fanatic

    fanatic Habitual Line Stepper

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    Yeah, ultimately that's the most important stat.
     

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