Why only 10 runs by our running backs?

[GatorJB]

I think the gameplan was to give Driskel most of the carries, and the reason why is because they thought they could build his confidence up by givin him some success in the ground game. His confidence must have been shot after UT, Driskel was then forced to be the starter, and he plays better when he has 10+ carries. There were just three problems with this gameplan: 1) He was running the ball so much that it became predictable, 2) Other playmakers like Taylor were not given opportunities, and 3) Driskel is still an inconsistant passer even when he has confidence.

Driskel had made big plays in the game (with some bad too), but when the game was on the line the most, he completely blew it. Whatever confidence he had built during the game must be all gone now. There is no way the team could ever trust him with the game on the line ever again. If the coaches want to move on and have a chance to win the East, they must put Driskel on the bench and give the team to Harris. That is the only way to encourage a team and fanbase that is bursting with disappiontment right now.

 

[WillGetIn]

Based on the way Muschamp has coached so far over the last few years, maybe the game plan in his mind was "Well, I can't just stick in Harris, cause I would have to go back on my word to Driskel that he is our guy. Keeping my word is important! So maybe if I make Roper run him, he'll get hurt. Then we can get Harris in and it won't look like I went back on my words..."

 

[Gatorphan]

I'm not defending the play calling, but the just because the offensive line is not giving up sacks doesn't mean they are playing well. If you believe they are, you are accepting mediocrity.

 

[TheDouglas78]

I'm not defending the play calling, but the just because the offensive line is not giving up sacks doesn't mean they are playing well. If you believe they are, you are accepting mediocrity.

 

[williston_gator]

I also heard analysts saying that LSU has been getting burned by QB runs all year. So maybe it really was the plan.

 

[Gatorphan]

I also heard analysts saying that LSU has been getting burned by QB runs all year. So maybe it really was the plan.

Auburn and Miss State killed them in back to back weeks, but they both have solid O-lines and look who they have at QB vs JD.

 

[williston_gator]

Hmm...according to this Lane is on ST.

http://www.alligator.org/sports/foot...e652e225b.html

LSU then proceeded to spike the ball with eight seconds remaining, Delahoussaye made the 50-yard go ahead field goal and LSU won after Adam Lane was tackled on the ensuing kick return.

I've also seen it floated around that maybe he's gained a ton of non muscle weight, and maybe that's a problem but I have no idea if that's true.

 

[williston_gator]

Roper on Taylor per Thomas Goldkamp:

http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/Ku...-more-32035903

 

[NavetG8r]

Roper on Taylor per Thomas Goldkamp:

http://florida.247sports.com/Bolt/Ku...-more-32035903

Blaming that on Taylor is like blaming dropped passes on Driskel. Jeff was about to get a face full of corndog breath, Taylor was trying to protect his QB. The QB needs to see that blitz and knowing his protection lined up on the opposite side, needs to take a step back to allow his protection to do his job. In typical fashion, Jeff showed zero awareness of the situation.

 

[MidwestChomp]

Blaming that on Taylor is like blaming dropped passes on Driskel. Jeff was about to get a face full of corndog breath, Taylor was trying to protect his QB. The QB needs to see that blitz and knowing his protection lined up on the opposite side, needs to take a step back to allow his protection to do his job. In typical fashion, Jeff showed zero awareness of the situation.

Or he needs to switch his protection to the blitz side. Basic stuff here. Taylor recognized the blitz and at least tried to block.

 

[ATXGator]

Yeah... I don't what they coach him to do in that situation, but I don't know what else Taylor should have done... unless he just let the guy go because he couldn't get through Jeff? That doesn't make sense to me at all...

 

[URGatorBait]

Yeah... I don't what they coach him to do in that situation, but I don't know what else Taylor should have done... unless he just let the guy go because he couldn't get through Jeff? That doesn't make sense to me at all...

The only thing I can think of is that perhaps he should have recognized the blitz as well and alerted JD to it maybe, prior to snap? Not saying he should have to do JD's job though. Otherwise, I wouldn't necessarily blame Taylor for what happened.

 

[GatorFin]

To be fair that was a good defensive play. They loaded the box because they know the chance of us going over the top (NOTICE ZERO SAFETYS) is around 4-5%. Pause right before the snap and you tell me who you think is going to bring heat? Actually picture not knowing where it's coming from and tell me which Backer/safety is coming.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=skDvYnPWCDo#t=535

 

[WillGetIn]

Gatorfin, thanks for the link.

Watching that play, Driskel points out the middle linebacker and that is who Taylor watched. Before the snap, Driskel sees the blitzer to the right and should have pointed that out to Taylor also.

In addition, watch where the receiver runs his pattern. Even if caught, it wouldn't have been a first down.

 

[biggator6]

Hmm...according to this Lane is on ST.

http://www.alligator.org/sports/foot...e652e225b.html



I've also seen it floated around that maybe he's gained a ton of non muscle weight, and maybe that's a problem but I have no idea if that's true.

There's some guy on GSMB that's saying that... I posted a picture of Lane from the LSU game - he doesn't look fat to me or anyone sane..