I am really confused

[KingCharlesSpaniel]

How does every facet of the passing game break down so completely against Kentucky, Florida, & LSU and then suddenly return to 2016 form against TAMU? Is it just that TAMU's back 4 are really that much worse than the 3 that beat us? Can someone explain this to me?

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I forget who said it but Fitz vs. aTm = Relf vs. Ole Miss: both 3-0.

 

[WutheringDawg]

Well TAMU has something like the 90th ranked passing defense Also, 2-3 of the losses were on the road and a lot of stuff went into the Florida game that we haven’t had happen in most others - egregious missed opportunities that would have been points, 6 sacks given up.

Basically the chemistry of each game is different even though there was a similar output in the passing numbers.

Kentucky was us at our most stubborn and undisciplined. Florida was more missed opportunities and LSU was an attempt to adapt with Fitz having the worst game of his career in a very limited passing role.

Edit: I think Florida plays out similarly to Texas a&m if we connect on the walk in touchdown or the walk in pick six. Same that A&M could have been very different based on a few plays (3rd and long deep in our own territory with a punter who might drop a 25 yard boomer out there)

 

[Trojanbulldog19]

This and we pass blocked a hell of a lot better. Williams made a huge difference. Fitz had a ton of time to set his feet and find the right target. It also looks like we made less reads for him. It was pretty much a straight call on a lot of runs and passes. Easier routes. They didnt have as good of a rush as LSU, Kentucky, or Florida. So the five things we have been struggling with were on. Fitz with accuracy, Fitz with timing, receiver with timing, picking up the blitz, correct read, and catching ball.

 

[Seinfeld]

Simple answer is that our QB put balls in spots that gave our receivers a chance, and the WRs made plays.

I’m sure that sounds like I’m oversimplifying things, but if you look closely at our scoring drives from Saturday, 3 of the 4 TDs came from converting three separate 3rd and 10+ scenarios. In other words, it’s not like the scheme suddenly started clicking. Our guys just came up big during key moments

 

[Phil Wenneck.sixpack]

I don't think it can be overstated how crucial it was to have Williams in the backfield on several of those drop backs. Kylin's time will come but I think Joe jumped the gun and put a little more on his plate than he's ready for. So much pressure to be the next Saquon Barkley. And that's not a knock on him. Williams is a senior and should be a better pass blocker. Just wish Joe had used him more in those early games. Of all the flack and criticism he's gotten, this is one that is a little undervalued. Williams is a damn good running back.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

It’s crazy how a totally new offensive scheme and offensive coaches might begin to gel later in the year as opposed to early in the year huh? ***** wild.

 

[aTotal360]

TAMU's pass def is abysmal, home field advantage, not nearly the speed off the edge, Fitz actually threw the ball downfield, WR actually made plays, etc.

 

[MSUDawgFan86]

Fitz was actually accurate and made good decisions for the 2nd time all season. That’s the difference. He didn’t throw into double coverage. He didn’t rocket missiles a mile over his receivers head or behind them.

 

[kired]

People can deny it all they want, but those the losses came against three damn good defenses. All three are ranked top 20 in the nation in scoring (KY #1, LSU #7, FL #20) and top 30 in total yards allowed (KY #10, LSU #22, FL #28))

For comparison, our defense is #4 and #6. So I'm not saying any of those are is good as ours this year --- but they are probably as good as any other defense we've had in over 15 years.

 

[West Tn Dawg]

Pass blocking was a big part of it. If you watch, we were snapping the ball with one or two seconds on the clock. This let the defense jump/time the snap. Even the best line will have trouble blocking when the defense is coming at you full speed when you come out of your stance. In the aTm game he was snapping at around 10 seconds most of the time. That put the line back even with the defense.

 

[Lettucexxxx]

This and we pass blocked a hell of a lot better. Williams made a huge difference. Fitz had a ton of time to set his feet and find the right target. It also looks like we made less reads for him. It was pretty much a straight call on a lot of runs and passes. Easier routes. They didnt have as good of a rush as LSU, Kentucky, or Florida. So the five things we have been struggling with were on. Fitz with accuracy, Fitz with timing, receiver with timing, picking up the blitz, correct read, and catching ball.

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