I keep reading that the line play on both sides is terrible. Thought this was to be a strength. Any words from those closer to the issue as to what appears to be wrong??? Is it coaching changes or players, not executing???:geaux:
They just don't seem to be exploding out of their stances like they should and they are missing some blocks. I'd say execution. But they have show improvement on both sides.
we haven't been getting pressure from our front 4. The DT position hasn't been what it has in the past, but they have improved. The Ends have played better as well, we just need to get more pressure. the O-Line has underachieved but they too played better vs. Georgia. They are supposedly changing schemes to a zone scheme, so hopefully that will help out. They have improved though.
OL played well if you ask me against GA. DL played ok, good in run game, still not getting a great pass rush. IMHO
The D-line is doing a better job than what they are getting credit for. Yea, we're not getting a lot of sacks but we are defending the run pretty good. Also, so far, I haven't see many blitz packages. I think we blitz a ton in the game Saturday.
Here goes the little bit of credit they were giving us. Now that they think TT will be playing, it's back to the negativity. I hope the team has the greatest game of their life Saturday night. No mistakes and stay focused, no matter who is the qb! Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Florida at LSU STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME Become an Insider Today By Scouts Inc Florida offense versus LSU defense • Assuming QB Tim Tebow is cleared to play, protecting him will be the Gators' highest priority this weekend. The good news for the Gators is that LSU's pass rush has been a major disappointment this season. The Tigers rank 101st nationally in sacks per game and failed to get to Georgia QB Joe Cox once this past Saturday. LSU defensive coordinator John Chavis has not dialed up many blitzes this season, and it's unlikely he'll turn up the heat against Florida's spread offense. As we saw in the Gators' win over Tennessee, the blueprint to slow down the Gators' attack is to drop seven or eight defenders and constantly show Tebow different varieties of zone coverage. Assuming Chavis follows this blueprint, Tebow should have plenty of time to throw, but he needs a clear head to decipher the defensive coverage and make intelligent decisions as a passer.
If Chavis thinks he will be successful with a 4-1-6 dime or 3-1-7 package that is nutz. I doubt he will call that. It's not the deep threat he should be worried about but the short and frequent slant routes and screens. Sticking with a 4-3 or 3-4 seems more believable. If I was Chavis I would keep 4 at the line with two OLB on the sameside to blitz leaving the MLB, SS and FS in the middle and the CB's doing their thing. Whatever. I just know both sides will open up the play book a bit more. I hope we get a 2 QB scenario to mix it up. Brantley can run the option great as well as hit deep routes with perfection. Tebow, who knows about Tebow. I dont see him as his typical half back stud-self on Saturday. SO how they play him if they do is beyond me. But Iam sure its beyond Chavis at this point as well
Offensive line play was horrible until last game when it wasn't all that bad although not great. The defensive line has been really good against the run but has been MIA when it comes to pass rush. I think the OL will improve, but it may take some of the younger guys stepping up to provide any pass rush from the DL.
