First off, I am tickled to death about the win and the way we are playing. The story of this game is simple and yet so exciting to even talk about. Credit goes first to Dan Enos for putting the scheme out there that has opened up the box and has teams so off balance right now that we have one of the top offenses in the nation. Secondly, credit has to go to BA who has had plenty of rough moments in his career, but its great to see that he has proven many wrong including me, that he has turned the corner and has been playing so well. Thirdly, the offensive line has finally become what they were hyped up to be. All of these 3 turn-around's came when Dominique Reed emerged as a legitimate game breaker. His presence alone forces teams to not be able to commit safeties to run help. Our Offensive line now has one on one blocks instead of trying to block 8 or 9 sometimes in the box. This offense is clicking right now and all pieces are working together.
The Good
So many things could be in this category, but without a doubt it has to go to our offensive line, they dominated the front 7 of LSU and owned the trench to the tune of 300 yards rushing against a national powerhouse.
The Bad
The LSU secondary tackling, played horrible in this game. The 80 yard run by Collins was because the Safety took the wrong angle and opened up the field. Also, a poor angle cost them a 50+ yard td catch and run by Reed.
The Ugly
Les Miles in the post game interview! He makes me laugh and hope he stays around for LSU.
Grades
QB: BA made some really good throws on 3rd down and he is playing with such confidence. His biggest throw of the night was the 3rd and 9 square in to Jared Cornelius. They were in a 2 high look and their safety #33 was in good position to make a play, but Jared's route cut across his face giving BA a small window. Then with good timing and accuracy he threw it low and away, the only place only Jared could make the play. This game was really impressive from the standpoint he didn't throw many passes because he didn't need to, and so he didn't have time to get in a rhythm. Yet when we needed it he threw accurate balls. Well done.
Grade A-
RB: Collins was easily the player of the game, and Kody Walker also played really well. These guys hit the holes and both did a good job in Pass Pro. However, Alex did fumble the ball so it can't be a perfect score, but he did play a great game other than that.
Grade: A-
WR: Reed, Morgan, and Cornelius are the biggest difference on this team in my opinion. Its because of what these guys offer on the outside that has opened up the inside. Reed is the biggest helper for Collins, BA, Cornelius, Morgan, Henry, and Sprinkle. His presence and what he offers outside that has opened everything up for everyone else. Now if you commit 8 to 9 to the box BA will have a field day on you. He has targets now that can make a guy miss and score, or flat out run by you on 9 routes. This has become a complete team because now we threaten you everywhere on the field.
Grade: A+
TE: These guys are good and they also are great weapons. From a physical standpoint they blocked well in this one. Thought Sprinkle had one of his best games that no one will talk about because he didn't catch a pass. Week in and week out his blocking improves.
Grade: A-
Oline: Great game and Skipper was as good as he has been as a hog.
Grade: A+
Defense
DLine: Best performance of the year easily! Deatrick Wise showed up and showed out. I remember someone on here arguing with me profusely that he wasn't a quick twitch athlete (when I was saying this team had too much talent to be playing like this.) I said he was our best pass rusher, and it has actually showed up here lately that he is easily the best we have.
Grade: A+ (I mean 5 Sacks enough said)
LB: Dre Greenlaw continues to play well against the run (which he has all year) and he had a decent game against the pass as well. Problem is for him when they go 5 wide and he has to be concerned with a wide out in the slot. Look for State to try to exploit that this coming Saturday.
Grade: B
Secondary: Played decent without a doubt and that is about all I can say there. Still let too many get past them for my liking (especially with an inept qb like Harris) but all in all they did much better.
Grade: B+
Special teams: B: easily the best performance of the year.
Play of the game:
Reed's touchdown reception in the 1st quarter! This play opened everything up for the rest of the game and made Enos' job so easy from that point on.
Conclusion:
Great game and I am proud of this team and staff they deserve all the credit in the world. They have rescued what was looking like a bad season. I don't care what anyone says, loses to Toldeo, TT, TAMU wasn't giving most people much hope, including me. However, to their credit they have turned it around and now have a chance to win out.
Still say that Miss State is a toss up because of Dak Prescott, and I don't care what anyone says our secondary struggles with teams that go 5 wide and have a mobile QB. He will likely have a field day on us, unless we gain a lot of confidence that the D very likely will have after that performance this Saturday.They are our toughest test left with what they present to us from a schematic stand point, and I hope we show up for sure.
Well have a great week, WPS!
The Good
So many things could be in this category, but without a doubt it has to go to our offensive line, they dominated the front 7 of LSU and owned the trench to the tune of 300 yards rushing against a national powerhouse.
The Bad
The LSU secondary tackling, played horrible in this game. The 80 yard run by Collins was because the Safety took the wrong angle and opened up the field. Also, a poor angle cost them a 50+ yard td catch and run by Reed.
The Ugly
Les Miles in the post game interview! He makes me laugh and hope he stays around for LSU.
Grades
QB: BA made some really good throws on 3rd down and he is playing with such confidence. His biggest throw of the night was the 3rd and 9 square in to Jared Cornelius. They were in a 2 high look and their safety #33 was in good position to make a play, but Jared's route cut across his face giving BA a small window. Then with good timing and accuracy he threw it low and away, the only place only Jared could make the play. This game was really impressive from the standpoint he didn't throw many passes because he didn't need to, and so he didn't have time to get in a rhythm. Yet when we needed it he threw accurate balls. Well done.
Grade A-
RB: Collins was easily the player of the game, and Kody Walker also played really well. These guys hit the holes and both did a good job in Pass Pro. However, Alex did fumble the ball so it can't be a perfect score, but he did play a great game other than that.
Grade: A-
WR: Reed, Morgan, and Cornelius are the biggest difference on this team in my opinion. Its because of what these guys offer on the outside that has opened up the inside. Reed is the biggest helper for Collins, BA, Cornelius, Morgan, Henry, and Sprinkle. His presence and what he offers outside that has opened everything up for everyone else. Now if you commit 8 to 9 to the box BA will have a field day on you. He has targets now that can make a guy miss and score, or flat out run by you on 9 routes. This has become a complete team because now we threaten you everywhere on the field.
Grade: A+
TE: These guys are good and they also are great weapons. From a physical standpoint they blocked well in this one. Thought Sprinkle had one of his best games that no one will talk about because he didn't catch a pass. Week in and week out his blocking improves.
Grade: A-
Oline: Great game and Skipper was as good as he has been as a hog.
Grade: A+
Defense
DLine: Best performance of the year easily! Deatrick Wise showed up and showed out. I remember someone on here arguing with me profusely that he wasn't a quick twitch athlete (when I was saying this team had too much talent to be playing like this.) I said he was our best pass rusher, and it has actually showed up here lately that he is easily the best we have.
Grade: A+ (I mean 5 Sacks enough said)
LB: Dre Greenlaw continues to play well against the run (which he has all year) and he had a decent game against the pass as well. Problem is for him when they go 5 wide and he has to be concerned with a wide out in the slot. Look for State to try to exploit that this coming Saturday.
Grade: B
Secondary: Played decent without a doubt and that is about all I can say there. Still let too many get past them for my liking (especially with an inept qb like Harris) but all in all they did much better.
Grade: B+
Special teams: B: easily the best performance of the year.
Play of the game:
Reed's touchdown reception in the 1st quarter! This play opened everything up for the rest of the game and made Enos' job so easy from that point on.
Conclusion:
Great game and I am proud of this team and staff they deserve all the credit in the world. They have rescued what was looking like a bad season. I don't care what anyone says, loses to Toldeo, TT, TAMU wasn't giving most people much hope, including me. However, to their credit they have turned it around and now have a chance to win out.
Still say that Miss State is a toss up because of Dak Prescott, and I don't care what anyone says our secondary struggles with teams that go 5 wide and have a mobile QB. He will likely have a field day on us, unless we gain a lot of confidence that the D very likely will have after that performance this Saturday.They are our toughest test left with what they present to us from a schematic stand point, and I hope we show up for sure.
Well have a great week, WPS!
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