What can be fixed this week?

by **skyscraper** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:48 am

Obviously the defense is in rough shape. Now that we're 24 hrs past the loss, what do people think can be fixed or changed in time for this Saturday?
Scheme tweaks? Personnel rotated? Nothing? I don't know, but I thought a forward looking question would be something interesting to chew on.

by **Pony Boss** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:51 am

Game 1 - 21 pts
Game 2 - 31 pts
Game 3 - 37 pts
Game 4 - 45 pts

Offense will have to outscore ECU this week. Defense needs to make a lot of adjustments.

by **Stallion** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:53 am

ANSWER: Expectations

by **docabel** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:20 am

Clock management / timeout management

by **ojaipony** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:25 am

How is ECU's offense? All I know is that it was great last year, but they lost their QB and best WR and their left tackle is Levingston, the Klemm recruit who transferred out to JUCO and is in his second (last) year there.

by **1983 Cotton Bowl** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:30 am

Well, our defense has played against 3 good offenses this season and has been absolutely shredded by all 3. that doesn't happen because the coaches didn't scheme just right. There are much deeper issues involved. A tweak here or there might help a little, but this is not a 1 week fix. Offense is going to have to shoulder the load this season.

by **ponyte** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:36 am

Heal injuries.

Work on tackling

Emphasize taking care of the ball (eliminate turnovers).

by **Top Twenty** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:10 am

Their back-up, running quarterback had a very big day against the Hokies. Not good news for us.

by **mrydel** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:11 am

Maybe the starter will get well.

by **PoconoPony** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:13 am

It is hard to tweek the lack of talent, depth, experience, size, strength and athleticism; JJ's legacy. We must never forget that we are light years ahead of the team we had last year. We are now competitive and everyone is gaining experience, confidence and comfort with the task including the coaching staff. Progress in increments with everyone getting a little better with every practice and game.

by **ojaipony** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:24 am

Speed, tackling, and blocking. The first is most important. The other 2 can be taught and require great consistent effort. All require great recruiting, but the second two can be achieved quicker.

by **vielsiehorsepower** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:30 am

ojaipony wrote:How is ECU's offense? All I know is that it was great last year, but they lost their QB and best WR and their left tackle is Levingston, the Klemm recruit who transferred out to JUCO and is in his second (last) year there.

I watched a bit of their game against vt.. have receivers that can go up and get it against man and a qb that can get it to them.

Did I mention they're fans of tempo too? Expect a long week on defense again

by **Dutch** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:53 am

ojaipony wrote:Speed, tackling, and blocking. The first is most important. The other 2 can be taught and require great consistent effort. All require great recruiting, but the second two can be achieved quicker.

you have to remember that these kids are just now being taught how to tackle in practice for the first time in years. mason started contact practices as soon as june bolted, but at that point no one put any effort in, so we are starting from scratch.

by **Dutch** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:53 am

Stallion wrote:ANSWER: Expectations

yep.

by **No Quarter** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:07 pm

Before the season started I think some suggested that Prescott Line would play LB. As it is he is fourth in number of carries and yards gained. He also has one pass reception. Is it possible he could help the defense?

On a related but different topic, is there another Line still in HS?

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