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Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 09-24-2022, 10:43 PM:

Oh yeah! We've had 4 games now to get our act together and so far as I can see it hasn't progressed much at all. We are very sporadic and give the ball up too much. The next game will tell the story for this season. Love the announcers who say all of our remaining games are very winable except Georgia. No---- Dick Tracy! They are almost all very easy to lose if we aren't any better with C Rod back. We have very little running game without him so we shall see if he makes a difference next week. By the way, those ESPN announcers are about as good as our running game has been. They were just guessing when they tried to call the plays so many times. They need to get the Dickie V Award. As you can tell I am not pleased with our point totals or the way we give up TD's the past couple weeks.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-25-2022, 11:03 AM:

Our offensive line stinks, and the defense IMO can't get any pressure on the quarterback. The big freshman nose tackle is playing well but as far as the line goes he's about it. The numbers look good but to me it's all smoke and mirrors. It's mine puzzling because they looked good against Florida. Thank goodness for Levis because without him we'd be in trouble.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 09-26-2022, 01:14 PM:

I believe they moved us up another notch to 7th now. I'm afraid that just means we will have further to fall when we get into the SEC now. I hope CRod makes a difference in the running game because if it doesn't we will be hurting. I'm afraid when the real polls start coming out there is going to be a lot of egg on a few peoples facesfor drinking the kool aid.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-26-2022, 05:17 PM:

The only saving grace is Ol Miss struggled last week just like us. I believe that we're evenly matched. A few plays here and there could be the difference. I hope Levis plays like a first round draft pick this week.

Posted by PaulCat (Member # 513) on 09-27-2022, 07:47 AM:

We went into Florida and came out victorious. I understand all the frustration (especially with the offensive line), but this team is pretty good.

Posted by Bama Cat (Member # 153) on 09-27-2022, 09:36 AM:

I like them too, but they continue to make those unforced mistakes like the past. Hope going to Ole Miss will be the day they prove they are ready for the SEC.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 09-28-2022, 04:01 PM:

Every football team makes unforced errors. This is a darn good football team, ranked 7th in the nation and 2nd in the SEC East. I like our chances against Old Miss.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-29-2022, 12:26 PM:

I think we're a good team too, but the Offensive line has to protect better. Numbers don't lie. Last in the league in rushing and number one in the league in socks allowed. 16 sacks so far. I know Levis is a big strong quarterback but he'll never make it through the season getting hit as much as he does.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 09-29-2022, 12:26 PM:

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Originally posted by rlt4uk:
I think we're a good team too, but the Offensive line has to protect better. Numbers don't lie. Last in the league in rushing and number one in the league in sacks allowed. 16 sacks so far. I know Levis is a big strong quarterback but he'll never make it through the season getting hit as much as he does.

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 09-29-2022, 04:54 PM:

I didn't see last Saturday's game. I am traveling in Scotland, so I will miss the next game as well. So, I am operating without recent data.

The 2nd half against Florida, when our line actually took command of the line of scrimmage and we rushed for over 100 yards for the half, is my reference point. If they regressed last week, then that sucks. Clearly, they have the capability to be a great line. But it does take time.

I do think that our premier running back on the field will help. Smoke and his colleages are a notch below Rodriguez. He can hit the hole faster, harder, has superior balance, and has much more power than the other backs. I think his return will also be a big morale booster.

UK 27
Old Miss 21

Posted by clydeh (Member # 7) on 10-01-2022, 01:22 PM:

I really like this team. I attended many home games (1961-1966) and enjoy this team more.

Posted by rlt4uk (Member # 3194) on 10-01-2022, 01:44 PM:

I can't believe that we're only down 7 at the half. Special teams has cost us 6 points.

Posted by ukman (Member # 3032) on 10-01-2022, 01:48 PM:

Our kicking team has really hurt us. 5 points is huge in a game like this. Missed field goal and 2 missed extra points. The line has to do better too. Glad to see Rodriguez out there. We're lucky to be down 7. Hope we get a stop on the first drive and then play great on both sides in the 2nd. That includes the kicking group.

Posted by ukman (Member # 3032) on 10-01-2022, 03:16 PM:

Time to hold tryouts for a new kicker. This game is on Ruffalo and the kicking team. Do your job and we win this game.