I fully agree with the premise of what you're saying. However last night a lot of those drives were not lasting drives. That is when you have to shake things up. I believe in playing to win, not playing not to lose by being conservative. It nearly bit us in the ass again last night. I rather put the game away first.
I agree about Jones but I find it hard to believe that coaches are at fault for the defenders blowing coverage.
"2. Fournette can run for 180 without breaking a big one. Eight straight 100-yard games." His most impressive game to date. Florida by far the best defense we have faced, especially against the run, and he still managed 180 yards without busting one. There were a few that came oh so close to him taking it the distance or at least having a chance at doing do. That wildcat seems to be a guaranteed touchdown in goal line situations and I expect to see that against the likes of Bama and the rest of our SEC slate.
Great job Red, as always. Three areas of concern for me: 1. The play calling when we had the 14 point lead. I understand sticking with the run when that has been our key to success; however, three straight three and outs to open the second half is not going to get it done, and allowed UF to get back in the game. 2. Our secondary. Why are we so consistently out of position? Giving up too many big plays. 3. Special teams. Yes, the fake FG won it for us, but kick coverage, whether on a kickoff or a punt is potentially going to lose a game for us.
In fairness, the first play of the second half was one of those quick flag random holding calls that made it 1st and 20 backed up. Most teams do not convert that.
I'm watching the replay and Harris hit Diarse in the hands, good coverage but also potentially catchable. (third and 13)
Regarding the more conservative playcalling in the 2nd half, I thought it had more to do with the lousy field position we had the whole quarter than sitting on a lead. From the first play of the 2nd half, we were behind the 8-ball with that "curious" holding call that occurred at the same time as the snap.
