September 7, 2024

[AppSt94]

Like any game, we need to try to make their offense one dimensional.
Given our run woes last year, I believe we may see a heavy dose of the run game including 3rd and 4th down until we show we can stop it..... On pass plays, hopefully our LBs and secondary can cover. IMO, ETSU had several open receivers yesterday, however their QB was just not accurate. When Clemson does pass, I believe they will try to use TE untill we show we can cover it. Dabo has got to do something to get their QB comfortable after yesterday...short passes to TE or RBs out of the backfield would seem to be something I would do to get him some confidence with completions.

Personally (and hope I am wrong), we may find it difficult to run the ball. Would definitely love to see more jet sweeps versus faking the jet sweep every time. Robinson will be key. Needs to work the field in the middle of field... meaning hash mark to hash mark...

We are always 2 touchdown or more underdogs in these types of games...let's prove them wrong again..

I don’t see us having a shot unless we stretch the field. No way we can run up the gut with much success. Put faster guys in space, roll Joey out and let him make plays with his feet. He seems to have that playground mentality at times which turns into phenomenal plays- like that Mahomes like play.

In order to stretch the field, we need to be able to run the ball. Unless we can force them to bring their safeties up towards the line. Their defensive front is too good to sit back their and wait for a 30 yard route to open up.

Yeah I agree. When I said stretch the field I was thinking more in terms of some misdirection, jet sweeps and tosses to faster receivers as well some quick hitters. We seem to try difficult angle throws to the sidelines too much which will be very difficult against better secondary play.

Agree. Their corners are good so how do we exploit the safeties. It’s going to be about getting them off balance because they can stop the run.

[Saint3333]

#2 is going to need an epic performance, think Henni vs UNCCH.

[Stonewall]

Going to find out quickly if we have line play to compete for a championship.

There is no comparison between what we will face Saturday and our conference competition. They got whipped by Georgia but not upfront. At least not consistently. I can see us finding a way to win in Death Valley but our playmakers are going to need to ball out. My opinion.