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Ok so the goal posts have been moved from tempo to timing of snap count and predictable play calling.I'm not talking about the number of plays. It is much easier to be efficient on offense when you keep the defense off balance and don't let them tee off on your QB every play. When you snap the ball with two seconds on the clock for the entire season, the defense doesn't even need to try to match the snap count. When you go early every once in a while, the D can't set up its stunts and blitzes. That pick-6 was a monstrosity. Every player on the defense 1) knew what play was called, and even worse 2) they knew when the ball would be snapped. Of course JJ missed the block. The defense already knew what was coming.
You can't just call the plays the same every time and expect your offense to "execute." There's 11 guys on the field whose job is to make sure your offense CAN'T execute. Day made it WAY too easy for Miami's defense.
Sometimes everything needs to meltdown to it's lowest point.Yup, with no end in sight. NCAA keeps wanting Congress to step in, so they’re going to let all rules go out the window until it happens.
Not only that both him and Tate had the speed to turn that into a a much bigger playAnd they worked every time we ran it. No one can cover JJ on that quick slant
And they worked every time we ran it. No one can cover JJ on that quick slant. That was good defensive coaching and a Day tendency they knewWe really seemed to avoid short slants this year for some reason
We really seemed to avoid short slants this year for some reasonI put it on Day for calling that play in that situation. Why are you going sideways in a compressed area of the field? You just had a game altering play, keep on the attack vertically.
I put it on Day for calling that play in that situation. Why are you going sideways in a compressed area of the field? You just had a game altering play, keep on the attack vertically. It’s on the coaches to put the players in a position to succeed.Still think that INT is on Sayin.
Smith is placing himself in position to block for the yac, not for the guy to head straight up field for an INT. The defender wasn’t even heading towards Inniss.
Obvious, this was something that Miami saw on film.
Or because they were happy with the resultMaybe no one was screaming about tempo last year because they actually showed some.
Like an Adam Sandler movie post (insert whatever year you think his movies started sucking)… the results are shitty, but hey, at least he and all his friends get a pay check and a bunch of stupid people will pay for it (with apologies to anyone who really liked Jack and Jill).
Agreed, that was likelihood a 14 point swing (10 at minimum) and happened in a matter of seconds. And the missed block caused it, no getting around that. Obviously that missed block pales in comparison to what Jeremiah has done for us, but that play changed the game.Despite all of the offensive line problems this game hinged on one play. The pick six.
As much as I love him, Jeremiah Smith missed the critical block on that play.
I think that for some people who may not have the IRL emotional support and stability that this board is important for them when they need to reach out and vent. We're always here for them and I think that';s really positive. Like @NJ-Buckeye says, you don't know what someone is dealing with. For some people this could be their refuge from whatever crazy life they're living.Just saw this. For those who didn’t notice, he shared this stuff with us less than an hour of it happening. That’s what this site means to many of us.
I hope the ladies in your life are doing better.
But it’s still extremely important that we beat those pricks from up north a few weeks ago!

Good point. Hadn't thought of that angle.The paying players is obviously big but the transfer portal might have been an even bigger blow. The SEC practice of over signing, stock piling talent and keeping the guys they wanted as long as they wanted was a big part of their success. This practice is completely negated by the free moving transfer portal that allows players to move on to places where they can play right away without penalty, rather than being part of that cycle their whole career at an SEC school.
Another thing is there's not enough data to know if this year is an anomaly or the new normal. Last year I don't believe the final four teams were transfer heavy. I know Texas, OSU, Notre Dame, and maybe Penn State brought in some dudes but their roster was mostly comprised of juniors and seniors that had been there for years. Hell Texas probably would've been in the playoffs this year if they were able to keep Ewers around.True but you’re playing with fire. 3 of these teams will lose a ton of players, and have to fork over even more money or lose more kids to the Portal due to this though. And IU will no longer get the Cignetti discount this off season either. He and IU got to be cheap with a number of small school kids. Those types aren’t going to IU for cheap next year, especially if they win it all
Its a heck of a gamble. But again, I like the approach OSU has had with the mix of HS and Portal guys. Like @jwinslow said, you can’t keep upping the ante. Theres a fine line between LSU and Ole Miss in the Portal. LSU was ranked #2 in the 2025 Portal and Ole Miss #3… Oregon and Miami were #4 and 5. But 6,7, 8 and 9 were: Mizzou, Auburn, UNC and Rutgers. And #10 was the Buckeyes(with the least amount of transfers in the top 10)
Mississippi State (favored as a 5-7 team of course) is not off to a great start.
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and before they start-Wake Forest has their best player (rb) opted out, a starting OT and their best WR.
MSU had their QB who was already benched before the Egg Bowl opt out.
What a strange coincidence that just when paying players becomes legal and the greatest coach in the history of the game retires ... all of a sudden the SEC is mid.
It’s seriously unsustainable at this time.Yup, with no end in sight. NCAA keeps wanting Congress to step in, so they’re going to let all rules go out the window until it happens.