OS. 5 keys for UCF to Beat SMU

[SMU89]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/c ... 9319.story

[CalallenStang]

It's called five keys, but the article only gives four keys.

[SMU89]

It's called five keys, but the article only gives four keys.

Yes, I laughed when I read.....

Here are four things the Knights must do in order to hoist another championship trophy on their home field:

[SmooPower]

UCF junior kicker Nick Cattoi has struggled all season, hitting 9-of-18 on field goals and 44-of-47 extra points. Sophomore backup Jamie Boyle has missed both his field-goal attempts. Meanwhile, SMU has blocked six kicks this season. O'Leary said the kickers' inconsistency has already forced him to change the decisions he makes on game day. UCF has to play well enough to compensate for one of its biggest weakness or risk losing the game because of errant kicks.

SMU is #1 in the nation with opposing kickers only registering 6 field goals in 17 attempts. When SMU is on the road, opposing kickers are 3/11.

[RE Tycoon]

Their kicker situation was the big takeaway for me. Could be bad for us as they may go for it on 4th down more than other teams, and we haven't always been able to stop other teams on 3rd and 4th down. It could also be good for us at the end of the game or in OT when the pressure is on and they need 3 points. In that situation I hope his struggles continue.

[SMU89]

Their kicker situation was the big takeaway for me. Could be bad for us as they may go for it on 4th down more than other teams, and we haven't always been able to stop other teams on 3rd and 4th down. It could also be good for us at the end of the game or in OT when the pressure is on and they need 3 points. In that situation I hope his struggles continue.

Agree. Let's hope we have Matt back at full strength for FG and field position.

[SMU89]

Maybe the fifth is home field advantage......

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/c ... 7973.story

[ponyte]

Iliana Limó is a University of Arkansas grad which explains the math issue.