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Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:08 PM
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I've been watching some video and reading up on what the locals are saying about their own team and here are my conclusions. ..
Pro's
- Baker Mayfield is light years better than Knight at the time we played him
- Baker helps his oline by being able to scramble away from pressure and throws well on the run
- they are loaded with talent.... great RB combo and legit #1 WR in Shepard
- their dine might be the best we will face
- they won't be surprised by our offensive pace
Con's
- their oline is good but not great. ..which is why Mayfield has to scramble
- Mayfield has a tendency to hold the ball to long which leads to sacks
- they really don't have a solid 2nd wr option. ...they have role players but not very consistent
- Sanchez CB tends to bite on double moves.... he gambled a lot which should mean good things for Clemson
- Thomas really struggles at safety. He is the biggest disjointed to the OU fan base.
Thoughts. ...
I think our oline needs to prove that they are for real and just hold their own against this Dline. If they can do that I think we will light up the score board.
Our defense should have a lot of success getting to Baker. As long as we bring him down and can shorten their drives (stay rested for 4th quarter) we should easily come out on top.
Having said that. ...I think OU will try to exploit the short middle of the field. ... RB'S out of backfield and short crossing routes in hopes of capitalizing on our LB struggles in coverage.
I expect a GREAT game that will come down to the last 3-4 minutes of the game but not exactly a "nail biter" .....
Prediction: Clemson 42 - OU 35
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:10 PM
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Hate posting using my phone. ... edit to above post. ....
- Thomas really struggles at safety. He is the biggest disappointment to the OU fan base.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:11 PM
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How did 4-8 Texas rush for over 300 yards on the best Dline we'll see?
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:15 PM
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I intentionally didn't watch that game or any highlights. .... ...OU laid down. ...was unprepared. .... whatever the reason.....
I mean how does a 3-9 team that the citadel beat take clemson to the wire?
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:18 PM
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You just explained it...WHY did Citadel beat them? They spent that week prior, and the next week preparing for...#1 Clemson. Since Citadel runs the option and they never see that playing their normal schedule, they were caught off guard not preparing for it. IN turn though, they were better prepared for us, with us hitting our 9th game in a row, Gallman not 100%, Alexander just coming back from injury, etc.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:25 PM
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Right. ..so you can explain away the usc game cause you are following every detail. .... but we can't accept that there were "details" that those of us further removed aren't able to see?
OU played a 3 man front the entire game against Texas because they were short handed. ...... Texas took advantage. ..
Among other issues. ....
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Dude, it was Texas. Why didn't you score more? And the Coots
Dec 13, 2015, 8:10 AM
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certainly did not take us to the wire. After we went up 7-0, they never had the bal with the chance to take the lead.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:51 PM
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well..
1) 3-7 team going into Citadel, with an interim coach that grew up a South Carolina fan (so has the true Clemson hatred fans have, more so than coaches do).
2) Citadel is non-conference, and normally seen as inferior to Power Five (like trying to say Sam Houston State of Texas coming in to play Texas Longhorns...would you expect Texas, as bad as they are, to lose?) So, the temptation to think you should win without preparing for them is there.
3) Our rivalry with the Gamecocks is the second longest rivalry in NCAA football. So expect it to be a very, very heated one, especially to fans (did I mention their interim coach grew up a fan of their team?).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clemson%E2%80%93South_Carolina_rivalry
4) Clemson owns that rivalry in nearly every aspect...including record. Only thing Gamecocks have over Clemson is 1 Heisman winner vs Clemson with 0.
http://www.winsipedia.com/clemson/vs/south-carolina
5) Gamecocks won 5 straight games in the past decade...Clemson took the rivalry back over last year. So need for them to make it short lived, while they were already in a season that was so bad that they aren't going to a bowl, meant Clemson was their bowl game.
6) Clemson was consensus #1 going into the game vs the Gamecocks, in Williams Brice stadium in front of the Gamecock faithful.
7) The SEC doesn't have many, if any at all, teams that run the option offense, thus any team playing against an option team would need to prepare for it, as they don't see it much. Gamecocks are in the SEC.
^ So all that above...Plain and simple, they with their rivalry passionate interim coach, opted to likely practice for at least 2 weeks preparing for Clemson,and not prepare for the option Citadel runs (and runs effectively..they finished 9-4, btw). This led to their loss. Now, with at least 2 weeks preparing for Clemson,and Clemson going into their 9th game straight (which several key players were out the week before...main RB Wayne Gallman...main DB Mackenzie Alexander) and getting the injured players back, but might not have been 100%, it could lead to that team being able to play a slightly closer game. Then you have to look at the game itself and the turnover battle. Clemson lost the turnover battle 3-1. That itself can have a game much closer than it really should have been. At a few points in the game, Clemson was up on South Carolina by 18,and nearly could have made it 25, then...turnover. Then there is the fact that the last 7 S. Carolina scored was after the game was out of hand and the time was on the Tigers side...they'd win regardless.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:55 PM
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Tigerman,
That offers nothing to this discussion. ... in fact you are proving my point. Thanks.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 3:03 PM
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How does that prove your point? So your point is, a worn team that played 9 in a row should not have issues against a team that prepares 2 or more weeks for them while they are worrying about each game because they are the top team, and with having the only game in which they had fumbles tey haven't had all season?? OK...you Oklahoma boys are going to be hilarious like you were last year...being silent after the 31st. Keep underestimating the team...please, by all means.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 6:07 PM
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I didn't stutter. ... please re read post.
The usc game is not the issue. ...but what you are doing in regards to it. ....is as it relates to the specific point you failed to pick up on.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:21 PM
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...and you intentionally didn't watch the game they lost...which also was a team that just beat Baylor the day we played the ACC Championship game (and at one point was beating them by 20)?? That makes zero sense if you are going to attempt to pick them apart. One of the teams their fans brag about winning is Baylor (while they played against their backup QB)...but that same Texas team that beat OU, beat them too.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:04 PM
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With all due respect Backup? It was a receiver playing QB. It was like Maryland a couple of years ago with QB's going down. Remember they had a linebacker playing QB. More than half D1 teams beat Baylor on that day.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:07 PM
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You can't tell an oklahomo anything. They know everything. They're bluebloods.
LMFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFAO
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:09 PM
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Lol....don't tell their fans that. Several are trying to compare them playing that with us playing against Kiser, still calling him a backup. ^_^
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:14 PM
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Yep. Blueblood mentality.
Can't wait to see how they describe what hit 'em.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:31 PM
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By the way. .. OU beat Baylor with Stidham(?)
A legit 5 star
Texas beat the 3rd strong Baylor qb.... big drop off.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:31 PM
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 7:57 AM
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"I mean how does a 3-9 team that the citadel beat take clemson to the wire? "
IMO - the ball was on the ground FIVE times, 3 by CLEMSON and 2 by USUC. USUC recovered all FIVE fumbles. PERIOD.
Give a team a 5-0 ratio in the fumble category, and even the #1 team in the country will struggle against mediocre teams.
We did manage to INT 1 time, so that might have saved the game for us.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 8:58 AM
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Yes. ... there are reasons within the game that can explain away the usc game, the Syracuse game, etc.... but to an outsider you don't as easily recognize those reasons or give them much credit.
Being objective.....I am giving OU the benefit of the doubt in the Texas loss. They thought they would walk the dog. ...they were short handed up front and played a 3 man front all game because of it which Texas exploited. A few things went Texas' way early and it snow balled.
In not saying it doesn't count. ...I'm saying Id rather not expect to see THAT OU in the OB. Cause if that's who we get then who cares about stats, talent, scheme, etc..... we will have our way with them.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 9:04 AM
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Because they overlooked the citadel and were prepping for the number 1 team in the nation that happened to be their rival. They (S.car media, players, and coaches) were talking about Clemson the entire week of prep for the citadel.
Also I expect Oklahoma to try and run lots of motion out of the backfield and tons of read options, speed options, etc, NC St. Laid down this blue print and teams have used it since (Syracuse, S.Car, wake). Personnel is the issue when facing these concepts. The lack of quickness at LB kills. I think next years D will be better BC Clemson won't have essentially two big run stuffers out there, there will be boulware cleaning up the middle and likely Chad Smith working out in space and coverage. Brent blitzes boulware so much BC he knows boulware strengths, his relentless motor. However blitzing so much puts guys out of plays on counters, traps, edge options.
I think in the end the D line will be too quick for OK and Mayfield will look like Williams for UNC. I pray we don't see the prevent or conservative defense with 9 + mins to go again. That has been why teams finish the game close. Honestly Clemson has led almost everyone by double digits heading into the fourth and then the conservative play calling kicks in. It looks like a VT coached offense run run run punt. Then on defense drop 8 rush 3 and force the offense to score. I hope to see these coaches finish a game aggressively. However I'm glad they are the coaches and the OCs will only get better.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:22 PM
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Irmotiger....
Great thoughts. ... completely agree on the conservative/prevent D closing out games. I actually think that wears down our guys as much or more than being aggressive cause they stay on the field longer.
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Re: obvious troll is obvious.
Dec 13, 2015, 12:24 PM
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Your lack of ability to have an objective and intelligent discussion doesn't equate to another person being a troll
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 9:17 PM
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Their offensive line allowed Mayfield to get sacked 34 times if you'd like to add that to the cons section.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:08 PM
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Most of that is on Mayfield. He can't go through his progressions fast enough. Gets sacked trying to count to three.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:20 PM
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Yes 34 times. ...and I did suggest a reason for that number. .... Mayfield holds it too long. ... and the OL is good. ...not great. .....
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:30 PM
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OU is the best DL we will face all year? Are you kidding me? You cant be serious. NO possible way you down grade Notre Dames DL, FSU's DL, Boston Colleges DL. To give these facts.. NO WAY IN Hades. NO FREAKING WAY>
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 10:48 PM
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I said MIGHT. ... honestly I think BC'S front seven as a unit is the best. .. I think ND's is next (it was a little overrated heading into our game)... fsu is third of these 3....
I think OU's Dline could prove to be the best of the bunch. ...or right in the mix
Nothing to freak out over
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 11:13 PM
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Clemson wouldn't be undefeated if they ever freaked out..lol
Our offence will put more than 500 yards on OU defense. We will expose your most glaring weakness, the special thing about our offense we take what the defense gives because we are a great team that is balanced with out an offensive weakness.
Our defense started out being the best in the nation but the last 5 games the offence took over. After a rest I feel sorry for OU offesive line. Big Mac will shut down Shepard and Jayron is just waiting waiting to hit him just like he did before. It's going to hurt worse because ESPN has been saying OU is the favorite. This game will not be close. We will embarass OU again and I like Bob Stoops but he isn't deep enough. Our offense is to good and our defense is great.
Go Tigers!
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 7:38 AM
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"Your" do some home work. I'm a long time Clemson fan. ...that isn't worried about Clemson winning. ...we WILL win by at least 7. I just am a logical, realistic fan. .... and offered some reasonable thoughts on a team that most on here know very little about.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 8:51 AM
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I'm not worried about the team freaking out. ...it's the freaking out on this thread when I suggested the possibility that OU has a great Dline.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 11:07 AM
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A great Dline that gave up 308 yards rushing to Texas.
How about a great Dline except for one game?
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 11:08 PM
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You suggested your theory, not a reason.
In 2014, Oklahoma allowed an FBS-low 8 sacks.
This year, with 34 sacks allowed, they rank 112th in protecting their (superstar) quarterback.
Against Texas this year, he was sacked 6 times. Not because he held onto the ball but rather because he had no time. Why? Because Texas religiously brought a five-man rush and the offensive line crumbled over and over. Guess who else brings a fifth man? Us. And we are better at it than Texas. I don't know... 34 sacks in 12 games isn't great, it isn't good either. It's actually kinda terrible. Just my $0.02
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 7:45 AM
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By that logic so are you. ....
I have not only watched video bit have read up on ou... their local beat writers, fans, etc.....
He holds the ball too long. Half those sacks are his fault. (Or possibly plays that take to long to develop)
Their Dline is legit and is best not be underestimated.
I think we should dominate the game (as we have in most if not all our games) but my concern is will it show on the score board...or will the score tighten up late in the 4th..... I suspect it will which is why I predict the score I gave.
I think we take it by 7 but probably no more than 10 unless OU gives up and we pile on late.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:21 PM
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Haha, okay man, the sword has been sheathed. Obviously it wasn't just me that perceived your defensiveness as your being a closet Oklahoma fan (hence the community's insistence of using "your" in their replies). Lol. Don't take it personally, most of quick to scream coot here, and with good reason (tigernet has its abundance of trolls).
That being said, I don't think any of our coaches / players have ever underestimated their opponent. I think, as most do, that our degradation on defense over the 2nd half of the season & tightening up on scoreboard late in the close games was due to fatigue, not absence of skill. With 3 weeks rest, I think we will be back to championship form on that side of the ball.
And lastly, though just my opinion, I think if the offense plays like it has been the last 4 weeks and the defense plays focused like it did the first 4 weeks - we win by at least two scores when the clock hits zero.
Ps - glad to hear you're a Tigers fan. 
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:49 PM
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Yeah, I know how it goes..... it's a shame cause it seems there are people offering great thoughts for discussion and the first response is typically some neanderthal who cant comprehend how to walk and chew gum at the same time.
To restate I'm thinking 7-10 point win by our Tigers ....so I'm not really that much different than anyone else here. .... I'm just trying to be objective about how it will get there. A lot of what I'm hearing here is this "ou sucks and Tigers are unstoppable" tone. ....but then you get a score prediction of 30-45 (or something similar)
While a 15 point win sounds great. ... it is far from the vast beat down the preceding comments insinuated giving up 30+ points.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 11:54 AM
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> Their offensive line allowed Mayfield to get sacked
> 34 times if you'd like to add that to the cons
> section.
Actually they allowed 36 sacks. Oklahoma ranks #112 in Sacks Allowed
Lawson, Goodson and Boulware are going to be living up Mayfield's ###.
Clemson ranks 9th
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:26 PM
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I think we will hit him early and often. ...at least we will have opportunities. ...just hope he doesn't turn it it to a big gain.
He is a little guy compared to most we have seen. ... we may be tired on d in the 4th but Im thinking Mayfield will be hurting himself by then!
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:29 PM
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Oh really? Thanks. I thought it was 34 for some reason. I delved into more on page 2 of this thread. I went back and watched the Texas game very closely, as I'm sure Venables has 10x now, and it really looked like it was the five-man rush that made OU fall apart on offense. We bring pressure constantly and from multiple looks and ghost blitz packages so yes, you're right and I agree with you - I think our defense has a field day with this cocky, superstar walk-on of theirs.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 12:53 PM
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Fyi.... it was still relatively early in the season and they start a freshman (or two? ) on the O line. They aren't Hyatt obviously. ...but I'd expect them to be much better at this point than they were in the first half of the season.
I do agree that we will have success against them (as I have stated multiple times)
My concern is the possibility that they will try quick hitters and utilize the short middle of the field. ...and rb's out of the back field that can hurt us. ... (ie NC st)....
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Exactly - Lawson, Goodson, Boulware and company
Dec 15, 2015, 4:19 PM
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will have a field day with sacks -- UNLESS their qb throws quick hitters across the line. The sooner coaches know that, and I believe they are practicing that technique big time. It's their only hope.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 12, 2015, 11:23 PM
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Their D Line is not better than ND , UL , FSU or even UNC's , but they are serviceable.
We however , will be tje best DLine since facing Clemson's DLine last year .
Bet.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 13, 2015, 8:03 AM
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I agree with most of what the OP says, but I'm am convinced that OU still does not have a clue how to tackle in space. Their jock straps are lying all over the field on numerous plays IMO. No - OU still sucks it in the tackling dept, so our RUN game is going to dominate them - AGAIN. Plus, we will PASS on them as they are weak on the long ball.
You forgot to mention that Mayfield can't hit the long ball hardly ever. With our D putting just a little pressure on him, he has to release earlier than any other game he has ever played. Shepard is the only true deep threat, and I doubt they connect on more than 1-2 deep balls.
OU will score less than 30, and CLEMSON will score more than 40. That spells VICTORY for me.
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Here are a couple of telling stats. You are 50th in the
Dec 13, 2015, 8:27 AM
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country in first downs given up, yet 2nd in your conference. And you are 77th in defensive 3rd down conversions,yet 4th in the conference. We are 2nd in the country in 3rd down defense. Now, combine that with our tackles for loss and sacks against your oline, and I think we will be looking at a lot of 3 and outs for OU. Once we get a two possession lead, let's see you how your QB handles that pressure. Maybe he will fold much like Marquise Williams did. Yep, he ended up with good numbers, but it was all after the pressure was off.
Tigers 45...Sooners 31.
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Re: Here are a couple of telling stats. You are 50th in the
Dec 13, 2015, 9:01 AM
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This "your" crap suggest how little some pay attention. ...
The funny thing is our score predictions aren't really that much different yet the tone suggest that I'm being ridiculous.
Go Tigers!
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Re: Here are a couple of telling stats. You are 50th in the
Dec 13, 2015, 1:25 PM
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I think your review was close. I just don't think their Dline is great and the best we've played, but we'll see. I also wonder about their Oline versus our Dline. They have very good skill positions.
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Re: Here are a couple of telling stats. You are 50th in the
Dec 14, 2015, 10:24 PM
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You may be right. ...it may have more to do with the level of talent they are playing against.... but. ... their Dline looks great (other than the Texas game...which they were short handed on the Dline)
Honestly seems like an average team leading up to that game. ..and a strong team after it.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 14, 2015, 10:19 PM
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The more film I watch. ...the better I feel about my prediction. They are much better than last year's 40-6 team. .....but there is no way we lose.
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Our offense is much better this year as well***
Dec 14, 2015, 10:25 PM
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Re: Our offense is much better this year as well***
Dec 14, 2015, 10:49 PM
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True.... but I think they were a wreck of a team last year. ....talk about ding'd up. ...and knight really shouldn't haven't played. So while our offense improves they improve on both sides. We can't say we are better on d this year. Should be a fun game. ...but one we will still win by 7-10..... and never really feel threatened.
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One step further
Dec 15, 2015, 1:03 PM
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oline is average.
LT brown has surprising long arms that he uses well to outleverage the speed edgers. But lawsons strength/speed combo and moves will be a huge test.
LG Alvarez
Is consistency graded bad in pass pro.
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Undersized, but undervalued. Smart leader
RG Nila
Beast. Road grader
RT Samia
Young, but beyond his years. Him and nila make a good pulling/road grader combo
Mayfield has improved on throwing the ball away later in the season.
Sanchez for some reason kept falling down in that last game.. I don't know why. Has always struggled against bigger receivers and he is non aggressive tackler compared to the DBs
Sigh, Ahmad Thomas has gotten better every year but, he out leverages himself out of plays. He overpurses the run with #### poor angles, and is inconsistent on one v ones too early or too late.
This Dline is special. Walker 97, had the lightbulb come on and has been an immovable force.
Inside and ouside pressure all season long.
I agreed with everything you said. Great analysis. No trash.
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Re: One step further
Dec 15, 2015, 2:49 PM
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Thanks, yeah it seems we will really test that left side of the o line.
Should be a great game to watch!
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 15, 2015, 1:51 PM
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While I think their the best of the 4 seeds besides us, their offense is on par with UNC and Notre dame, but their defense isn't as good as FSU's. I think you had a well stated assessment
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 15, 2015, 2:51 PM
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I think there are positions that are better on other teams. ...and maybe even as a whole defensive unit that are better. ....but I think this Dline has the chance to give us the most trouble yet this season.
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 15, 2015, 3:05 PM
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Not sure I agree...Boston College has the higher ranked defensive line between them and OU. I do agree they will be one of the tougher defensive lines..but not sure I agree they're the toughest. I still think Boston College's was the toughest we'll have faced all season...Alabama's right there with them if we get to the Natty. Oklahoma seems comparable to NC State
http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/ncaadl
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 15, 2015, 5:22 PM
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Game will not be that close....Clemson will win by at least 14 points....45 - 31......Go Tigers!!!!!
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Re: Breaking Down Oklahoma.... quick summary
Dec 16, 2015, 7:31 AM
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I can see a scenario where that will be the case. I think we have the potential to really disrupt their offense with pressure coming through their left side. The score could jump really fast if they struggle early and then who knows how their team responds.
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