Expect VY and Texas to get smashed in the mouth quite a bit. We have heard all about their OL & DL and their talented QB, however scUM's OL & DL are quite highly rated and they have much better and balanced weapons at the skill positions than Texas.
I'm dying to see VY continue to try and make too much happen on every play. I've watched 2003 & 2004 highlight videos, and after getting wrapped up on a sack he twirls around and makes a throw. There were well over a half dozen times where another blindside tackler could have forced a fumble easily. He also doesn't tuck that ball away very well at all (it got a little better in the 04 videos). VY has to prove he can beat a defense with a good DL, the best LBs in america who can fly... do not overpursue... and tackle better than anyone, and one of the best secondaries in america.
VY has a lot to prove. His WRs are very untested and seemed very green in the scrimmage videos from this spring. Smith has a lot more experience at wideout.
Another thing that has not been addressed: Ginn's yardage with the ball NEVER came on a bomb. Not once. Almost all of his plays involved him catching short passes and breaking them for huge gains. Occasionally he caught 15 yard passes and made more of them, but most of his highlights came with most of the defense in front of him.
From the looks of it, your wideouts seemed to gain a lot more yardage on bombs and fades, or VY buying time and them eventually getting open. All of this is based on the highlight reels of course, I just think that Texas is going to have a heck of a time trying to shut down Ginn's athleticism and versatility without leaving single coverage for one of the best WR's in america in Holmes as well as the rest of our guys, let alone the option for draws and options with Smith/Pittman/Wells.
I'm dying to see VY continue to try and make too much happen on every play. I've watched 2003 & 2004 highlight videos, and after getting wrapped up on a sack he twirls around and makes a throw. There were well over a half dozen times where another blindside tackler could have forced a fumble easily. He also doesn't tuck that ball away very well at all (it got a little better in the 04 videos). VY has to prove he can beat a defense with a good DL, the best LBs in america who can fly... do not overpursue... and tackle better than anyone, and one of the best secondaries in america.
VY has a lot to prove. His WRs are very untested and seemed very green in the scrimmage videos from this spring. Smith has a lot more experience at wideout.
Another thing that has not been addressed: Ginn's yardage with the ball NEVER came on a bomb. Not once. Almost all of his plays involved him catching short passes and breaking them for huge gains. Occasionally he caught 15 yard passes and made more of them, but most of his highlights came with most of the defense in front of him.
From the looks of it, your wideouts seemed to gain a lot more yardage on bombs and fades, or VY buying time and them eventually getting open. All of this is based on the highlight reels of course, I just think that Texas is going to have a heck of a time trying to shut down Ginn's athleticism and versatility without leaving single coverage for one of the best WR's in america in Holmes as well as the rest of our guys, let alone the option for draws and options with Smith/Pittman/Wells.
Did you read the whole thread? That's admirable if so. Second of all, someone get this man an OU medal.Vaevictis said:
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I am not agreeing with Mr.V, as I do not have firsthand info. It just reminds me of some years we had here is all. :) Maybe that smashmouth style we like here will create a great game!?