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If we sub a whole unit vs Bama like we did at UK, it could get ugly...
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If we sub a whole unit vs Bama like we did at UK, it could get ugly...
We are all hoping the 1b's will be watching from the sidelines in the bama game.
Because the 1A's will inevitably get tired and we need the 1B's to be prepared when that happens? This isn't a difficult concept.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
You don't need to swap out all 11 players at one time. It's very difficult for me to understand, this isn't hockey, it's SEC football.
It will be a crime if Chris Jones is sitting on the sideline during all key defensive drives against Bama bc he's the anchor to the 1B defense. He should be next to Kaleb Eulls, and between Preston Smith and Ryan Brown if we are going to win in Tuscaloosa.
And I hope our team doesn't overlook Arkansas.
It's because Dan wants to put them in on situations where the game is on the line and they can't rely on others to make the play for them. It's a gamble, but so far it's paid off. The only thing it has hurt is the public perception of our defense, but we're number one in the country, so that really doesn't matter.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
1A and 1B are as much preparation for later games than a strategy for winning earlier, easier game.
1. Experience for subs.
2. Motivation/reward for subs
3. Reduced injuries/wear for actual starters.
Substitution patterns will almost certainly be altered for Bama and Ole Miss.
Amen Cadaver... Call Chris Jones whatever you want 1a, 1b,1c. But he should be playing most snaps!
There will be no 11 man whole substitutions against Bama or OM. Just like there wasn't any against LSU, A&M, or Auburn. We will go back to our mixing & matching of units. May have 1a DL with 1B LB & 1A DB. We've done the wholesale changes against any inferior opponent & scrapped it against any worthy opponent. That will continue against Bama & OM. The main guys played about 65-70% of the snaps in our big 3 games. That will happen in our last 2 big games.
We are also very healthy on defense to be 7 games in....
If my Aunt had nuts, she would be my UncleQuote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
If, "Ifs" and "Buts" were candies and nuts, we'd all be having a Merry Freaking Christmas
1B won't see the field much against Bama. 1A is the most rested defensive unit in college football.
We're #1. It's working.
I totally agree... What a change to be bitching about dumb things we do in wins instead of losses.Quote:
Originally Posted by CadaverDawg
Much better than complaining about a lack of ranked wins equalling piss poor coaching, right fishwater?Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
We did mass subs against AU. We were up 21-0 and brought in the entire 1B. AU went right down the field and got in the redzone. We brought in 1A and held them to a FG attempt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
That's kind of silly. Not picking on you, but I have seen numerous posts like this. Is our FG kicking working b/c we are no. 1? You have to address your weaknesses. We still have our toughest 2 games to play at UA and at OM. And hopefully a trip to Atlanta and the 4 team playoff. We need to get better on D and I think it's mainly a substition issue. We shouldn't be playing 9 DB's. And I cringe seeing Beni Brown and BMac on the sideline.Quote:
Originally Posted by Political Hack
Seriously.... Enough with this..Quote:
Originally Posted by Political Hack
I went back & watched that series & we didn't substitute all 11. The front 7 was 1B but the secondary was starters. Love, Calhoun, Market, & Cox were on the field to start that drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
You knew fish wouldn't give up ripping on Mullen. He's just switching tactics now that his ridiculousness about wins versus ranked opponents has been destroyed.Quote:
Originally Posted by BulldogDX55
I'm not a fan of it. But we haven't given up a 95 yard drive to lose a game either. The Ole Miss defense was exhausted by that point. The never sub RN. Also, against Auburn Chris Jones was in on the final drive to hit Marshall and cause the game winning pick.
We don't mass sub in the second half like we do early in games.
In the 4 SEC games we have played we have held every team under their PPG average..
Are you people retarded? Do you think our coaches are going to sub defensive players against tough opponents just to say they did it? Good grief. Mullen knew on Saturday that at any time he chose, he could keep the starters in on defense and shut Kentucky down. He kept substituting because KY was not going to be able to stop our offense. It is an extremely wise strategy when the opportunity exists - and will pay off a ton in the years to come. Guys, please quit spending 90 percent of your time trying to figure out how to criticize our Number 1 team in the country. It's pathetic.Quote:
Originally Posted by fishwater99
We only play 4 corners. Cleveland is obviously 1B, but you are always going to have either Love, Calhoun, or Redmond on the field. Market is a 1B guy. So that's 8 of 11 1B guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew
This is true. We change our substitution patterns in the 2nd half. If we just made a few changes, I think we would see our numbers and peformance improve pretty dramatically. For example, go to a 3 man rotation at S (Hughes, Cox, and Market); a 3 man rotation at CB (Redmond, Love, & Calhoun) And Don't mass substitue at LB. Work in Richie for a few plays, work in Jackson and Holmes for a few plays, but not all 3 together.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer15
I'm all for the D-line rotation, you have to keep those guys fresh. I would prefer a 3 man rotation at DE with Smith, Brown and Jefferson b/c I like Adams at DT. But you have to rotate D-linemen. No issue there.
I think we're just getting into semantics now. Love & Calhoun are the starters along with Cox. Market, Cox, & Hughes all rotate with the starters. Market isn't a 1B safety bc he only plays with the 1A guys. The 1B safeties are Coman & Evans. So again the front 7 were 1B guys but the secondary was 1A. Not mass 11 man substitution.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
I'm a huge fan of it. The 12 game season is a huge grind. Look at the OM injury report from their game 7. Our depth is the most important key factor in how we finish the season. Giving up plays is part of the game. I'm surprised that people are still complaining about it. The benefits are there for all to see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Boomer15
https://espngrantland.files.wordpres...hart.jpg?w=694
Unreal that we have given up 7 passing plays of 50 yards or more.
Yeah, I agree with you. I should be clear, I'm not a fan of the mass subs. I love how we rotate so many people to keep us fresh down the stretch of the game and the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkernhelldawg
Our defense being rested is going to be huge when we have to play Oregon and FSU back to back in the playoffs.
While I agree our secondary is questionable, I think some of our problems are due to our style of play (which I love). Get after the quarterback and play for takeaways. I love how aggressive we play on defense and yea we get burned sometimes but so be it. We always answer.
I don't mind him subbing the entire front 7 but Jesus... Cleveland, Evans, and Coman should not see the field in SEC play unless its mop up. They are clueless in coverage
Also noticed we are ranked last in every one of those categories. DB's need to do some work at practice. Coaches need to figure it out.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluelightstar
Maybe not. But market screwed up the coverage on the td that zach Jackson got beat on.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenheadDawg
Cleveland is fine, he just made a lazy, unfocused play Saturday that led to the touchdown. I completely agree about Evans and Coman. They're solid against the run and will probably get better against the pass with experience, but they're a liability right now and could really get us hurt against Bama and OM.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenheadDawg
Also, even though Jackson is Wells' backup, we need to stop treating the assignments the same when he subs in. Wells can cover WR's, Jackson can't. The touchdown he got burned on wasn't his fault; he was matched up against a WR as if it were Wells in the game, and he had no chance.
That was a pass that is made probably 1 out of 10 times.. Perfect pass. QB just making a play.. Jackson was there just a better pass..Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
I agree w that. Good coverage by Jackson. A better throw by towles. What I'm saying is, if market didn't screw up in cover 2 and junp the guy on the sideline it wouldn't have been a td! Market messed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by mic
Did you forget some sarcastericks?Quote:
Originally Posted by bluelightstar
It's silly to think that being able to play 1B defense without it costing us a game is a weakness. It's Every play they play is one more play of experience they get if they end up being called on bc of injury, and one less play of wear and tear on our 1A's.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoopsDawg
It's risky because we are letting teams hang around, but if it doesn't cost us a game, it will only help us in our more challenging games. Not to mention it will help us in future years because we'll have more experience and hopefully it will be appealing to recruits to know they will get to play even if they are behind a stud.
Well at least we haven't given up a 90+ pass play... so that is a "silver lining"Quote:
Originally Posted by bluelightstar
Appears Mullen is working on us being better this year and next year and years to come by playing as many as he can. Theoretically, if you can give as many reps as possible to more people, then you are fresher in the 4th quarter and late in the season. And it does make you deeper for injuries and prepares the younger guys for years to come. Plus the more playing time for more than the top 22 makes for better camaraderie team wide which I think is a big reason we are where we are at. So what he is doing is working and is building a team that can compete year in year out.
If you are an instant gratification beatem by 4 TDs every game this year person, his plan will drive you crazy. If you can go with the flow and let his plan work out, we may be good for more than 1 "flash in the pan" year. Enjoy the ride of being considered the best team in the land.....