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Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 4:29 pm
by Lebanese4Life
Can we ever punch in the damn ball in the red zone?? it's becoming so frustrating watching our offense falter in the red zone. I got so damn sick of watching P Line and Nlemchi constantly get immediately stuffed at the line of scrimmage. What the hell is the problem? Do we really miss Zach that much or is our O-line just that inept? i understand that the RnS isnt great in the RZ so we need a running game. GG is amazing with the QB keeper but we need to expand on our running plays in the red zone.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 4:33 pm
by Treadway21
Lebanese4Life wrote:Can we ever punch in the damn ball in the red zone?? it's becoming so frustrating watching our offense falter in the red zone. I got so damn sick of watching P Line and Nlemchi constantly get immediately stuffed at the line of scrimmage. What the hell is the problem? Do we really miss Zach that much or is our O-line just that inept? i understand that the RnS isnt great in the RZ so we need a running game. GG is amazing with the QB keeper but we need to expand on our running plays in the red zone.


Funny that JJ really didn't use Z line as much in the red zone and short yardage when the guy was money, and this year he does try to run in short yardage when we don't have the line or running backs to do it. Also, he has completely abandoned the designed QB runs that we so effective with GG last year.

Just my perception.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 4:38 pm
by mrydel
You cannot run straight up the middle without a lead back on the goal line. Apparently they are doing it to try and catch the defense off guard thinking that no one would do it. But it does not work. They need a goal line backfield package or just throw the ball.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sat Nov 09, 2013 4:59 pm
by SMU_Alumni11
Our offensive line can't best their defensive line. Our defensive line can't best their offensive line. That's what in my opinion killed us.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:17 am
by feelthehorsepower
You need big O Lines and Strong Running Backs to be effective in the red zone. Auburn and Bama proved how lethal running game can be. Auburn steamrolled 444 yards on the ground vs Tennessee

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:19 am
by Rayburn
feelthehorsepower wrote:You need big O Lines and Strong Running Backs to be effective in the red zone. Auburn and Bama proved how lethal running game can be. Auburn steamrolled 444 yards on the ground vs Tennessee


You need to stop trolling Cougar.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 12:59 am
by feelthehorsepower
Rayburn wrote:
feelthehorsepower wrote:You need big O Lines and Strong Running Backs to be effective in the red zone. Auburn and Bama proved how lethal running game can be. Auburn steamrolled 444 yards on the ground vs Tennessee


You need to stop trolling Cougar.


Explain those numbers in that other thread now...stalker

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 1:12 am
by Rayburn
feelthehorsepower wrote:
Rayburn wrote:
feelthehorsepower wrote:You need big O Lines and Strong Running Backs to be effective in the red zone. Auburn and Bama proved how lethal running game can be. Auburn steamrolled 444 yards on the ground vs Tennessee


You need to stop trolling Cougar.


Explain those numbers in that other thread now...stalker


You're quite literally stalking yourself!

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 8:31 am
by gostangs
It's the lack of a power set. I've said it since JJ got here. He is stubborn and wrong about this, it has cost us many wins and will cost him his job. The unchanging eventually die off.

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:55 am
by feelthehorsepower
gostangs wrote:It's the lack of a power set. I've said it since JJ got here. He is stubborn and wrong about this, it has cost us many wins and will cost him his job. The unchanging eventually die off.


He is starting to see the light. From the Dallas Morning News:

“The thing I’m struggling with is we’re not running the ball very well,” Jones said. “Garrett was hitting every pass, but at some point we’re going to have to run the ball to win a game. That was frustrating.” - June Jones

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/colleg ... innati.ece

Re: Running game in the Red Zone

PostPosted: Sun Nov 10, 2013 10:58 am
by feelthehorsepower
gostangs wrote:It's the lack of a power set. I've said it since JJ got here. He is stubborn and wrong about this, it has cost us many wins and will cost him his job. The unchanging eventually die off.


I like that we focus on having a great passing attack...but we cannot keep trying to use that to cover our deficiencies on the ground. We saw a glimpse of what having a potent rushing attack will do with Zach Line. We need a balanced offense with both a strong power set, 3-4 strong Running backs along with great receivers and QB. Also another thing is we have to recruit strong on defense. Acker and Pope can't run this D by themselves, we need a strong defense that can stop the run. Build depth on that.