Who will be the the First Team We face To Force Us To Throw More

[ontopp]

I believe it could be Ark, Why because they will be a big test for our secondary,Well have to put up some numbers with long passes to put up more points. But if Mallet stays true to form throws some picks maybe we can grind it out. :BigA::BigA::BigA::BigA::BigA:

 

[Alasippi]

The white team in next springs A-Day game.

 

[GoBamaJags]

Why throw more? If our running game is working, and I have no reason to believe it won't be, then throwing more than normal would just give Arky more opportunities with the ball. And Bama's gonna crush 'em!

Again.

 

[bamanut_aj]

nobody's gonna 'force' us to do ANYTHING on offense. We will dictate what we do on offense. You can take that to the bank.

 

[ontopp]

I guess my over all point was if they can score on our defense we may need to score more points and quicker!:BigA::BigA::BigA:

 

[dWarriors88]

nobody's gonna 'force' us to do ANYTHING on offense. We will dictate what we do on offense. You can take that to the bank.

Roll Tide!!!! This x 1000

Alabama runs that field and THEY will tell the other team what to do!

 

[ontopp]

I'm just going off what they did last year I havn't seen them play this year so I am assuming. I due believe our secondary is more vunerable this year, but if we can control the clock with the run I'm sure thats what will do. :BigA::BigA::BigA:

 

[CapitalTider]

nobody's gonna 'force' us to do ANYTHING on offense. We will dictate what we do on offense. You can take that to the bank.

I don't know if I would go quite that far. As good as our RBs and OL are, it is still hard to consistently run against 9 men in the box. Fortunately our QB and WRs are a big enough threat that I doubt many teams will try to stack the line to stop us. That was the tactic last year with us breaking in a new QB, I doubt we see too much of it this year.

I agree with the others, I doubt we try to get into a shoot-out with Arkansas, that probably favors them. A typical Saban, ball hogging, eat the clock offense, wears out their defense and keeps Mallet and Co. on the sidelines.

I think the only time we would be "forced" to throw more is if we are down by two or more scores and/or need to score quickly. Hopefully we won't find ourselves in that position.

 

[graydogg85]

Arkansas, for two reasons: (a) They will completely load up the box defensively, at the expense of their secondary. This was the blueprint they used last season, and is actually the blueprint I've seen them use for quite a few of their opponents. Could be part of the reason that their secondary is so awful. And if you'll recall, other than Trent Richardson's long, ludicrous touchdown scamper in which he broke at least 6-7 tackles, we really didn't have a whole lot of success running on Arkansas last season. That one play accounted for a good chunk of our rushing total that day. Conversely, we threw for about 290 yards.

(b) Arkansas will score some points on our defense. I'll be shocked if they don't. Those missed tackles and plays out of position haven't really hurt us so far, but they will against the Hogs. We'll be in a tighter game that we've grown accustomed to recently, and we'll have to chunk the ball around to put some points on the board and help the defense out.

I think our staff will have our team well-prepared, and I still very much like our chances against Arkansas. But we'll need a big day from Greg, Julio, Darius, Marquis, etc.

 

[IH8Orange]

I'm thinking that Arky will sell out against the run also. I think that this is what we see (similar to last year):

1st quarter: probably a 60-40 mix of rushing to passing plays. About the same type (60-40) participation ratio between Ingram and Richardson in the quarter.

2nd quarter: If the Razorbacks are successful in stopping the rushing attack, we might see more 5-wide sets and almost a reversal on the rush to pass mix.

3rd quarter: Steady doses of Ingram/Richardson and perhaps Lacy begin to wear down the Arkansas Run D.

4th quarter: Pork BBQ

 

[TexasBama]

I'm convinced the Baltimore Ravens could force us to throw.

 

[jrock44]

I'm convinced the Baltimore Ravens could force us to throw.

They would have to score 10 points first.

 

[bamanut_aj]

I don't know if I would go quite that far. As good as our RBs and OL are, it is still hard to consistently run against 9 men in the box. Fortunately our QB and WRs are a big enough threat that I doubt many teams will try to stack the line to stop us. That was the tactic last year with us breaking in a new QB, I doubt we see too much of it this year.

I agree with the others, I doubt we try to get into a shoot-out with Arkansas, that probably favors them. A typical Saban, ball hogging, eat the clock offense, wears out their defense and keeps Mallet and Co. on the sidelines.

I think the only time we would be "forced" to throw more is if we are down by two or more scores and/or need to score quickly. Hopefully we won't find ourselves in that position.

I get ya. And hey, I may be proven wrong.

I see it this way. Clearly, any offense wants to expose the defense they are given. We are no different. But we have the ability to dictate what we want to do and to impose our will on our opponent. But we can not only run against any defense in the conference, I also think we can pass against any defense in the conference. We can mix it up with anyone.

I do agree that arky could test our 'green' defensive backfield.

 

[AlistarWills]

I think if Arky tries to stack 9 in the box it's going to cause them some severe mismatches with the empty formation. If you noticed when we went empty with PSU, Richardson was the widest man in the formation. Knowing he/Ingram can go out there and our H-back/TE can go out wide, and both be successful in the empty formation, could spell serious trouble for a LB on a Maze or Hanks farther in on the formation. If you slide the LB out wide to cover an Ingram or Richardson, you just got burnt deep. Our offensive talent level is really going to cause some sleepless nights for some DC's this year. And just think, we've not opened the playbook up past the first couple pages. Remember, someone said early on in camp that are are scenarios where Ingram and Richardson are in the backfield together.

 

[rangerman]

I see it as this by then the defense will be jellin secondary with less mistakes linebackers that could shut down Tom Brady and defense line will be wreaking havoc on mallett however if it is a shoot out i dont believe we make it to the championship this year

 

[CapitalTider]

I think any opponent stacking the box against us is making a serious mistake. The five wide sets we ran against PSU should have been enough to make most reconsider that strategy. Last year, it was what most everyone tried to do because GMac was the real question mark. That's not the case this year. I think we try to maintain enough balance so the opponent cannot sell out to stop either the run or passing. I only see us passing a lot if we're having to play catch-up. Arkansas could put us in that situation with our young secondary if their defense has really improved and can stop our offense. I'll believe that when I see it.

 

[gmoney]

I dont think the ravens could score 10 points on us,

 

[BJ4TIDE]

I think the Ravens have a rookie who is familiar with stopping the run. I think with there tough D it would be a good game. Bama would pull it out 3-0 with a late 52 yd Cade Foster FG.

 

[Matt0424]

I guess my over all point was if they can score on our defense we may need to score more points and quicker!:BigA::BigA::BigA:

If they score, why do we need to score quick? Points are points, and unless we get behind it doesn't reallt matter how quickly we score. Even if down. unless it's late, we can still run the ball and be in the game.

Even if Arkansas stacks 11 in the box (joking, but you know what I mean) they still aren't good enough to stop our running game. Plus, stacking that many guys in the box is what creates those long runs. If a team plays back, they usually get pounded on, but don't allow long runs...you stack the box, it only takes one missed tackle to make for a 75 yard TD...

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

the first real high quality front 7 we run into this year is UF. Arkansas will likely stack the box as they did last year, which worked well against us last year until Trent broke a bajillion tackles on a long run, and the game broke when Gmac began to air it out more.
So, possible Arky, at least the Gators. However, I have been really surprised with how much the team has been willing to throw the ball early and not only when they have to.