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Posted by handycat (Member # 2323) on 10-30-2022, 08:04 AM:

I didn’t expect a win but I thought we would compete.

I have to join the group that wants to see the OC replaced. I simply couldn’t understand some of the play calling and the overall offensive game plan. However, I guess the ultimate blame lies with Stoops for our dismal offensive performance. Hell, our defense was nothing to brag about.

We were beat by a much better team.

Levi’s may not be the QB that many of us thought and hoped for but I believe the offensive line played a big part in that.

Bottom line, we need to suck it up and do better. Stoops may have said that. Then again, he may have stolen that line from me. Not sure.

On a positive note, the weather last night appeared to be a very good night for football. I also thought our uniforms were much classier than theirs.

[ 10-30-2022, 09:33 AM: Message edited by: handycat ]

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 10-30-2022, 10:04 AM:

This is and always has been ky football for well over 60 years for me. Without the 4 cupcakes we would never make a bowl.

This year could be a 6-6 or no better than a 7-5 yr.

Missouri just beat SC
Ga is Ga
L-ville just beat badly the 10th ranked team.

Not enough Vandy's I'm afraid.

Our WR's might as well transfer cause no one will throw to them.

Why would u run the ball when there r 9 guys in the box. How stupid is that.

Then to run out the clock cause u are afraid of them?

Mid - level team at best!

Posted by Tiptree (Member # 844) on 10-30-2022, 01:46 PM:

The difference between this year's team and last year's is the offensive line. The last remnants of Schlarman's influence are gone, and it shows.

Part of it also may be that the new OC has changed the scheme completely to zone blocking, which is more of a pro thing. Whatever the reason, we had a reliable, sometimes dominant line for the past 4-5 years. This year, not so much.

If our line was back to the Big Blue Wall we enjoyed so much, this offense would be MUCH better. Levis is a legitimate NFL-calibre quarterback, and we have some top-quality running backs. But without protection, our deep passing game is gone. And without great run-blocking, our running game comes down to individual effort.

Our defense is slightly worse than last year, mainly because of the lack of an elite edge rusher. We have a good D-line that can put pressure on the QB even with a 3-down front, but not enough. Our secondary took a big hit with Square's injury... we will have to see if guys can step up there.

All in all, the big difference is the play of the offensive line. If they were opening holes for C-Rod, and giving Levis protection and time, I think we would have been in the game.

Posted by ukcatfannfl (Member # 1425) on 10-30-2022, 05:02 PM:

Hard to open holes with 9 at the def line. That is where the passing game comes into play with the quality wr's we have. Yet we didnt pass to them at all.
p.s.how many times did our qb run?

Posted by ukman (Member # 3032) on 10-31-2022, 05:42 PM:

As some have said, the problem is the lack of an O line and the OC play calling. IF Levis is truly a top 7 pick, which is hat they keep saying, then we should be taking shots down the field. Especially against a bad defense and we have good receivers. I don't understand why we have Levis throw so many short passes, wide receiver screens; and only take maybe 3 shots every game. Certainly there are ways when you have a good quarterback and receivers to roll him out to take some shots. It seems I have heard of others using that when the line is not great. It's a shame because I feel we have wasted our best quarterback in years and good receivers. You're not gonna be able to run the ball against 9 every time. that's for sure; but you should be able to hit a few long plays. I didn't think we would win but I was thinking we could play well enough to keep it to a 10 point games. If you turn it over 3 times, Levis, you're gonna give up alot of points to a team like UT. Don't throw those interceptions and that probably takes away at least 14 points, maybe more.

Posted by m hamilton (Member # 127) on 11-01-2022, 06:21 AM:

The problem with running a deep route for Levis is you have to give him time to throw the football. A long play takes a little time to develop and recently he hasn't had a lot of time in the pocket for the play to develop!

Posted by Trey Ball (Member # 332) on 11-04-2022, 07:33 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by m hamilton:
The problem with running a deep route for Levis is you have to give him time to throw the football. A long play takes a little time to develop and recently he hasn't had a lot of time in the pocket for the play to develop!

I agree with what you are saying, however the offensive coordinator is doing nothing to help Levis or the line. How about call some designed rollouts to help the line out and to allow deeper patterns to be ran.

If you are going to do that go max protection and only send two receivers in the pattern.

How about a little RPO action with Levis/CROD/Brown?

We get none of it.

Instead, they keep Levis in the pocket darn near 99% of the time where he is a sitting duck on deep patterns or they throw the ball two yards from the line of scrimmage. It's insanity.

[ 11-04-2022, 07:33 PM: Message edited by: Trey Ball ]

Posted by catmandoo (Member # 1284) on 11-05-2022, 11:54 AM:

TB is right on.