September 23, 200917 yr Author Thanks for the compliments, but most all of you guys have better observations than I, perhaps I just get it rolling....haha. I think U of L will win some games and should go to a bowl actually. Watching John Connor get to corner on the lead block is so fun, the next thing you see is a guys legs fly straight up in the air!! Would like to see him as lead blocker more in the red zone. He is actually very good at catching out of the backfield as well, maybe we might see some dumps to him this week. Wish UK pregame was a little more enthusiastic. Hearing Carl Nathe tell me about the nearest exit in the unlikely event of an emergency just don't get me fired up.
September 23, 200917 yr I dont know if I can illustrate my point here without a chalkboard but I'll try. Defensively, UK's pass rush leaves a lot to be desired in that they seem to allow the QB out of the pocket practically anytime he wants. They run a lot of twists but they never seem to have any type of contain rush and if they do, it seems that the outside rush goes way to far up the field opening a natural running lane. The interior line stunts are fine to do but rush lanes should still be maintained in some fashion. This hurts Ky with a QB this isnt all that mobile, but with a really mobile QB, this could be a real problem. However, Im sure that the pass rush scheme will be addressed before next week. That one back shotgun that Florida runs is really hard to defend, especially with Tebow at QB! What do you guys think about the pass rush?
September 23, 200917 yr I dont know if I can illustrate my point here without a chalkboard but I'll try. Defensively, UK's pass rush leaves a lot to be desired in that they seem to allow the QB out of the pocket practically anytime he wants. They run a lot of twists but they never seem to have any type of contain rush and if they do, it seems that the outside rush goes way to far up the field opening a natural running lane. The interior line stunts are fine to do but rush lanes should still be maintained in some fashion. This hurts Ky with a QB this isnt all that mobile, but with a really mobile QB, this could be a real problem. However, Im sure that the pass rush scheme will be addressed before next week. That one back shotgun that Florida runs is really hard to defend, especially with Tebow at QB! What do you guys think about the pass rush? It stinks. They can't get any penetration with their front 4 and they refuse to bring any additional pressure.
September 23, 200917 yr Author I agree with bugatti. Kentucky can't sit back and play conservative defensively. I would like to see more in the box vs. the Gators, trying to contain their speed by playing responsibiltiies will not be a good match up for us. Risky yes, but forcing FLA. into 2nd and 3rd and longs are a must...it seems as if 3rd downs are automatic 1st downs no matter the yardage because we are not pushing forcing the issue defensively.
September 25, 200917 yr I agree with bugatti. Kentucky can't sit back and play conservative defensively. I would like to see more in the box vs. the Gators, trying to contain their speed by playing responsibiltiies will not be a good match up for us. Risky yes, but forcing FLA. into 2nd and 3rd and longs are a must...it seems as if 3rd downs are automatic 1st downs no matter the yardage because we are not pushing forcing the issue defensively. I agree...get them up there and make something happen. What's the difference in getting beat by 2 scores or 20 scores? A loss is a loss. Get up there and apply pressure and get a big loss or a turnover. I think that everyone can agree that without a turnover hear and there, this could get ugly!
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