Not exactly a "keys to the game" article. Just some thoughts on what it may take to win. Both teams have played some exciting games, and it may come down to a something like going for it on 4th down or a long field goal to win. We've completed the next sentence in 5 different ways. To win the FCS playoff game this Saturday vs. Wofford, we need:
1- to win the turnover battle. These two teams are very different, but could be very evenly matched. The team with the fewest turnovers has a great chance to come out on top.
2- the defense to stay disciplined. Playing against a "wingbone" offense is much like playing a team like Ga Tech, whom we've played the last 2 years. Missing a defensive assignment can mean giving up very big plays.
3- playmakers to make plays. This is on both sides of the ball. Monte' Lewis, Brannon Byrd, Tim McGee and Antonio Bonner must be able to slow down the running game. Big Texas Garrot needs to do what he told us earlier this year - show Wofford that he works harder than them every day. On offense, Ivory, Cameron, Whiddon, Allen Bonner and Calvin Middleton have to keep their defense off balance.
4- control both lines of scrimmage. Use our size advantage.
5- win time of possession. Keep the ball out of their hands. This may end up being the real key.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
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I would add:
ReplyDelete6- Eliminate penalties. Control our emotions and don't get the dumb personal foul (unsportsmanlike conduct) calls.
Good addition. That would definitely hurt our chances.
ReplyDeleteI think the x factor is Kevin Dix. He is back and Coach Crowe said he has been chomping at the bit. Dix must stay disciplined, but he has the ability to blow up some plays and create turnovers.
ReplyDeleteCan we bring the safeties up to play the run and let our cb's go man-on-man?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds great to us. Woff has only completed 29 passes or so this year even though they have some good WRs. AJ, TJ & Juwaan are all good cover corners. The staff has worked like crazy to get ready for this game. We will see what happens.
ReplyDeleteFrom which conference will the officials come?
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