Sunday Statistical Tidbits

[Chuckles]

Not as expert as many here, my observation is that many times the pitch was perfectly timed at the last possible second. That seemed to impact the cover on the pitchman which I think should have been tackled automatically each time. My recollection of JJ's defense against the triple option always took out the pitch man. Am I wrong?

 

[LuCane]

I don't think we should expect it that type of defensive performance, but coming into this game we have faced 3 teams where our defense was overwhelming more talented talented than their offense (FAMU, FAU, App St) and one team that runs a gimmick style offense (GT). FSU will really be our first test against a team that would even have the talent to exploit our defense (not saying they will). I guess what I am really asking is what type of adjustments has Diaz made to his defense since and what are the keys to Diaz defense not being exploited and what type of things do you think FSU will try to do to exploit it.

Diaz runs 2-read coverages behind what is basically a 4-3 Over front. My understanding is that he played this way before he got to Texas and during his first year there. He was asked to shift to press-man on the outside. As a philosophical change. Frankly, I didn't watch enough of Texas to tell you either way. I did watch him before and after Texas and he has moved back to his preferred 2-read coverages. Yesterday, we saw different stuff, as expected. I think you'll see a combination against FSU and, as I've been saying all year, it will be time to see if the weak spots (behind the LBs and in front of the Safeties) are taken advantage of by a Dual threat QB who can throw the ball a bit.

Do you think FSU puts in a designed Francois option look with Cook as the pitch today, or do they wait for Monday?

I may be mistaken, but I feel like I already saw them do that this year. I can't imagine it's their staple. The biggest takeaway, as it relates to us, from yesterday's UNC game is the middle of the field on both sides. Francois hit their big TE. He at least showed he can make that throw, which can actually really hurt us. On the other side, UNC used FSU's middle of the field as if it were 7 on 7 practice.

If FSU tightens that up, then we need to find Njoku, Coley and Richards in those deep corners. I'm just an internet football nerd, but I start the game with a double play call. RPO on first down with Herndon/Njoku on the field and then immediate tempo with a deep shot downfield. Whether we hit it or not, we want to back up their currently vulnerable secondary.

Worried about our Lbs in space on the perimeter against Cook. He eats up angles to the corner in crowded space better than anyone I have seen and we were subpar in our persuit agains GT. This will be a whole different animal.

Same. Add our Safeties to this concern as well. And, when they begin to stretch us horizontally, then look for Bobo Wilson and their TEs down the middle of our D. Their TEs combined for 7 catches and 137 yards yesterday.

 

[Bunker Mentality]

Lu, I see many mentions from others and now I see you elude to this hidden offense that will make an appearance during one of our tougher games. I have heard this type of stuff in past and wonder if its true. Especially with some results on field (kaaya looking erratic, CMR not having confidence to even try to move ball prior to halftime vs. GT, etc.) Is that type of stuff supposed to change against tougher competition? Maybe I am too skeptical from the last few years but I am more of what I see is what we are.

Help me understand the thinking behind this a little, appreciate it

It's true if you've been watching College football since at least the 90s. You'd know Richt has way more up his sleeve, and if you pay attention we're running the same few plays over and over. It's been very basic.

 

[iLoveTDs]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I don't think Richt is comfortable enough with Kayaa yet to just "open up the playbook" or get more aggressive with play calling.

We had 0 turnovers yesterday, and Richt deserves some credit for that. The conservative play calling, at times, worked out. E.g. After Njoku's 2 penalties. Fans we're crying for us to throw it around on 2nd and 35+ and 3rd and 35+. Instead he ran a few draw plays and punted them inside the 5.

Same thing before the half. 45 seconds left and we had a 14 pt lead getting he ball to start the 2nd. He just runs the clock out and heads to lockerroom. I'm not sure he's ready for Kayaa to throw the ball all over the field. And furthermore, we are still really thin at WR, and don't have a lot of true burners at that position (4.3 guys).

Richt game plans each opponent differently, and they go over certain plays that week of practice (of what they think will work).
Then he just sticks with what's working on Saturdays, and runs the ball a lot. These are reasons you're not seeing everything Mark has in his playbook.


/the defense has played so well too that he must take that into consideration when calling games

 

[AUcane]

Lu, I see many mentions from others and now I see you elude to this hidden offense that will make an appearance during one of our tougher games. I have heard this type of stuff in past and wonder if its true. Especially with some results on field (kaaya looking erratic, CMR not having confidence to even try to move ball prior to halftime vs. GT, etc.) Is that type of stuff supposed to change against tougher competition? Maybe I am too skeptical from the last few years but I am more of what I see is what we are.

Help me understand the thinking behind this a little, appreciate it

I don't think it's a hidden offense. I think they flashed some of the formations more consistently yesterday to get FSU thinking about it and prepping for it. But, from watching some of fall practice, I can tell you outright that they haven't run route combinations and plays they've worked on. I don't know if that's a "hidden offense," but it's stuff not being utilized.

Yesterday, you saw them use the RPO for something other than a bubble screen. GT had a LB pinch in and Coley, who was lined up in the slot, beat his defender on a simple read from Kaaya over the middle. I feel like Richt has shown "little glimpses" of a bunch of different things without putting it together yet.

One thing I won't go too much detail on but will mention because it was shown yesterday is Njoku in the slot. It's been out there, but you haven't seen us use it for any great advantage....yet.

isn't this the spot where walford beat Casher for the long seam route a few years back?

NKoju on Thomas would be an ideal matchup imo.

 

[Bunker Mentality]

Lu, I see many mentions from others and now I see you elude to this hidden offense that will make an appearance during one of our tougher games. I have heard this type of stuff in past and wonder if its true. Especially with some results on field (kaaya looking erratic, CMR not having confidence to even try to move ball prior to halftime vs. GT, etc.) Is that type of stuff supposed to change against tougher competition? Maybe I am too skeptical from the last few years but I am more of what I see is what we are.

Help me understand the thinking behind this a little, appreciate it

I don't think it's a hidden offense. I think they flashed some of the formations more consistently yesterday to get FSU thinking about it and prepping for it. But, from watching some of fall practice, I can tell you outright that they haven't run route combinations and plays they've worked on. I don't know if that's a "hidden offense," but it's stuff not being utilized.

Yesterday, you saw them use the RPO for something other than a bubble screen. GT had a LB pinch in and Coley, who was lined up in the slot, beat his defender on a simple read from Kaaya over the middle. I feel like Richt has shown "little glimpses" of a bunch of different things without putting it together yet.

One thing I won't go too much detail on but will mention because it was shown yesterday is Njoku in the slot. It's been out there, but you haven't seen us use it for any great advantage....yet.

https://youtu.be/tPGWEjBUCIQ

We have a lot of weapons, but you don't need to over-expose yourself without cause. Just master the basics like we have been trying to do over 4 games. Like Richt said, 'they're gonna learn how to do things right, then do it over and over again.' There's still learning going on and when teaching you don't want to clutter the mind; you build on a strong foundation which we have been doing over the last 4 games. Brad hasn't been smooth at times but this is just more tape to learn from, and by games 7,8,9... we'll be a better team. The trick is continuing to put up Ws each week while he and the rest of the team develops.

1:25s progression and decision - 2nd & 12 and best play of the game in my opinion. 6 options against what, 4 or 5 defenders?

3:35s play-calling & execution - same play two times in a row for 11 yards.

8:35s play-calling & execution - again, Richt calls same play back to back w/ RB in flat to pull LB and create lane for slant on 2 different formations.

Richt's offense isn't vanilla. He's a master teacher and assassin, who doesn't believe in using a sledgehammer to swat a fly.

 

[Colombie]

I truly believe that as long as we don't turn the ball over or get stupid penalties we will annihilate F$U this year.
Maybe not in the way Louisville did, but close to it.

 

[jerzeycane]

Lu, I see many mentions from others and now I see you elude to this hidden offense that will make an appearance during one of our tougher games. I have heard this type of stuff in past and wonder if its true. Especially with some results on field (kaaya looking erratic, CMR not having confidence to even try to move ball prior to halftime vs. GT, etc.) Is that type of stuff supposed to change against tougher competition? Maybe I am too skeptical from the last few years but I am more of what I see is what we are.

Help me understand the thinking behind this a little, appreciate it

I don't think it's a hidden offense. I think they flashed some of the formations more consistently yesterday to get FSU thinking about it and prepping for it. But, from watching some of fall practice, I can tell you outright that they haven't run route combinations and plays they've worked on. I don't know if that's a "hidden offense," but it's stuff not being utilized.

Yesterday, you saw them use the RPO for something other than a bubble screen. GT had a LB pinch in and Coley, who was lined up in the slot, beat his defender on a simple read from Kaaya over the middle. I feel like Richt has shown "little glimpses" of a bunch of different things without putting it together yet.

One thing I won't go too much detail on but will mention because it was shown yesterday is Njoku in the slot. It's been out there, but you haven't seen us use it for any great advantage....yet.

https://youtu.be/tPGWEjBUCIQ

We have a lot of weapons, but you don't need to over-expose yourself without cause. Just master the basics like we have been trying to do over 4 games. Like Richt said, 'they're gonna learn how to do things right, then do it over and over again.' There's still learning going on and when teaching you don't want to clutter the mind; you build on a strong foundation which we have been doing over the last 4 games. This is just more tape to learn from and by games 7,8,9... we'll be a better team. The trick is continuing to put up Ws each week as we develop.

1:25s progression and decision - 2nd & 12 and best play of the game in my opinion. 6 options against what, 4 or 5 defenders?

3:35s play-calling & execuion - same play two times in a row for 11 yards.

8:35s play-calling & execution - again, Richt calls same play back to back w/ RB in flat to pull LB and create lane for slant on 2 different formations.

Richt's offense isn't vanilla. He's an assassin, and doesn't believe in using a sledgehammer to swat a fly.

Great post


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[CanesFiend]

Thanks for the hard work Lu.

 

[Tony Perps]

I'm very concerned about our safeties.

 

[jerzeycane]

I'm very concerned about our safeties.

Just really inconsistent and Dalvin one on one with either of them is terrifying. Hopefully our D-Line will take care of it before it ever gets to that point.


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[iLoveTDs]

Dalvin I the passing game worries me more than anything.

 

[L A M P]

Through 1/3 of the season, our DEFENSE:

• Has not allowed a point in the 1st/4th Qtr
• Leads the nation in sacks
• Plenty of other things but I can't get past the first two bullets. Sacks are allowed?


/ :mindblown:

 

[The Franchise]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I don't think Richt is comfortable enough with Kayaa yet to just "open up the playbook" or get more aggressive with play calling.

We had 0 turnovers yesterday, and Richt deserves some credit for that. The conservative play calling, at times, worked out. E.g. After Njoku's 2 penalties. Fans we're crying for us to throw it around on 2nd and 35+ and 3rd and 35+. Instead he ran a few draw plays and punted them inside the 5.

Same thing before the half. 45 seconds left and we had a 14 pt lead getting he ball to start the 2nd. He just runs the clock out and heads to lockerroom. I'm not sure he's ready for Kayaa to throw the ball all over the field. And furthermore, we are still really thin at WR, and don't have a lot of true burners at that position (4.3 guys).

Richt game plans each opponent differently, and they go over certain plays that week of practice (of what they think will work).
Then he just sticks with what's working on Saturdays, and runs the ball a lot. These are reasons you're not seeing everything Mark has in his playbook.


/the defense has played so well too that he must take that into consideration when calling games

Stop saying we're really thin at WR. That's bozo talk.

 

[BALDYCHUTES]

Lu, question: they say in boxing that 'styles make fights'

So with that said, how does UM's style on both sides of the ball match-up with FSU's?

IMO, FSU has had problems with dual-threat QB's( something which Kaaya isn't) and Francois could be considered a dual-threat QB that can both throw and run effectively.

WHERE THE COT DAYUM MOTHER**** HAVE YOU BEEN????????

 

[Stingarov]

Best thread I've read in a week or so on here. Back to lurking since I have little to contribute. Love the discussions though.

 

[k9cane]

Lu, question: they say in boxing that 'styles make fights'

So with that said, how does UM's style on both sides of the ball match-up with FSU's?

IMO, FSU has had problems with dual-threat QB's( something which Kaaya isn't) and Francois could be considered a dual-threat QB that can both throw and run effectively.

WHERE THE COT DAYUM MOTHER**** HAVE YOU BEEN????????

LOL, Baldy Ive mostly been lurking through the off-season but now that the season is back in gear Im posting a bit more. My duties covering boxing have been keeping me busy...

 

[reg]

Diaz runs 2-read coverages behind what is basically a 4-3 Over front. My understanding is that he played this way before he got to Texas and during his first year there. He was asked to shift to press-man on the outside. As a philosophical change. Frankly, I didn't watch enough of Texas to tell you either way. I did watch him before and after Texas and he has moved back to his preferred 2-read coverages. Yesterday, we saw different stuff, as expected. I think you'll see a combination against FSU and, as I've been saying all year, it will be time to see if the weak spots (behind the LBs and in front of the Safeties) are taken advantage of by a Dual threat QB who can throw the ball a bit.

Do you think FSU puts in a designed Francois option look with Cook as the pitch today, or do they wait for Monday?

I may be mistaken, but I feel like I already saw them do that this year. I can't imagine it's their staple. The biggest takeaway, as it relates to us, from yesterday's UNC game is the middle of the field on both sides. Francois hit their big TE. He at least showed he can make that throw, which can actually really hurt us. On the other side, UNC used FSU's middle of the field as if it were 7 on 7 practice.

If FSU tightens that up, then we need to find Njoku, Coley and Richards in those deep corners. I'm just an internet football nerd, but I start the game with a double play call. RPO on first down with Herndon/Njoku on the field and then immediate tempo with a deep shot downfield. Whether we hit it or not, we want to back up their currently vulnerable secondary.

Worried about our Lbs in space on the perimeter against Cook. He eats up angles to the corner in crowded space better than anyone I have seen and we were subpar in our persuit agains GT. This will be a whole different animal.

Same. Add our Safeties to this concern as well. And, when they begin to stretch us horizontally, then look for Bobo Wilson and their TEs down the middle of our D. Their TEs combined for 7 catches and 137 yards yesterday.

Luke, I agree with this 100%. However, I it is a lot harder for him to make those throws with the type of pressure that will be in face all game. The middle of FSU's O-line is average at best. Also, their QB struggles with pressure coming up the middle (think first half both the Ole Miss and South Florida games). Right behind our linebackers is definitely their for the taken in Diaz scheme. I just can't see him having a clean enough pocket on a consistent basis for it to be a difference maker this coming weekend.

 

[reg]

Do you think FSU puts in a designed Francois option look with Cook as the pitch today, or do they wait for Monday?

I may be mistaken, but I feel like I already saw them do that this year. I can't imagine it's their staple. The biggest takeaway, as it relates to us, from yesterday's UNC game is the middle of the field on both sides. Francois hit their big TE. He at least showed he can make that throw, which can actually really hurt us. On the other side, UNC used FSU's middle of the field as if it were 7 on 7 practice.

If FSU tightens that up, then we need to find Njoku, Coley and Richards in those deep corners. I'm just an internet football nerd, but I start the game with a double play call. RPO on first down with Herndon/Njoku on the field and then immediate tempo with a deep shot downfield. Whether we hit it or not, we want to back up their currently vulnerable secondary.

Worried about our Lbs in space on the perimeter against Cook. He eats up angles to the corner in crowded space better than anyone I have seen and we were subpar in our persuit agains GT. This will be a whole different animal.

Same. Add our Safeties to this concern as well. And, when they begin to stretch us horizontally, then look for Bobo Wilson and their TEs down the middle of our D. Their TEs combined for 7 catches and 137 yards yesterday.

Luke, I agree with this 100%. However, I it is a lot harder for him to make those throws with the type of pressure that will be in face all game. The middle of FSU's O-line is average at best. Also, their QB struggles with pressure coming up the middle (think first half both the Ole Miss and South Florida games). Right behind our linebackers is definitely their for the taken in Diaz scheme. I just can't see him having a clean enough pocket on a consistent basis for it to be a difference maker this coming weekend.

Sorry about the "luke." D#@m auto correct

 

[FinsFishandCaneS]

[MENTION=3]LuCane[/MENTION]. Any idea why we didn't run more out of power sets? Saw very little of the fb, seemed odd based on how the game played out.