Orlando Bull

Need points here. I will not feel comfortable with anything less than a scoring drive here.

At this rate, I think we're going to lose by 2 scores.

Agreed, at least if you're running a 3-man front, send a LB on a blitz 75% of the time, give them at least a 4th rusher to deal with.

Roughing the passer, but no OPI for that clear out?

I actually think the WR grabbed his hand and tried to bait him into it.

Are we actually trying to lose?

Team has to be smarter. They had 12 guys on the field there, need to get that snap off quicker for a free play. Still think the guy didn't make it off the field.

I don't mind running on the first play, but have 2 plays called and at least pretend to try. They will take the lead on the first drive if the second half.

Run another one back?

I don't think we're as bad as we're playing, but, BYU was faster than us too. That shouldn't happen. Definitely feel like we can be somewhat competitive with closer talent teams. Poor tackling is a HUGE problem. Coaching can help with that I think. Although, we're so thin on defense, it may be hard to run those drills and risk injury.

Bend-break-and take defense.

Offense needs to run the ball and win the time of possession battle, the defense has gotten 2 turnovers today which is huge, but they can't be relied on to stop anyone.

Run the GD ball!

On the wider angle shots, it really does look like their defense has good coverage. Our guys aren't getting very open. OL is a strength of this team, I'd like to see us establish the run game and then take some shots after we get them creeping up toward the line of scrimmage.

Option 1 - identify local studs... and then their buddies who are average from HS. It's a little bit of the long game. Recruit 5* Joe, but also 2* John who is his buddy. 5* Joe is going to go to Bama/UF/etc., we get 2* John, John stays in touch with Joe, tells him how he could be getting a ton of playing time here, try to get him back as a transfer down the line. Don't think coaches can maintain contact with guys once they have gone elsewhere, but their HS friends can. Option 2 - Leavitt didn't have anything better to recruit to when he brought in Jenks, Nate Allen, Selvie... His personality and the ability to play and build something won over Jenkins if I recall. Selvie didn't have any other offers, and was a HS Center. Allen was a HS QB... what Leavitt had was the ability to recognize athleticism and creativity for how to use it. How did Leavitt recruit a stead string of LBs that were amazing? It's an eye for talent that I don't think we have had on the defensive side of the ball since Leavitt left. I feel like that side of the ball is probably a little easier to recruit too if you connect with the players. Across college football, defense in general stinks. People are so infatuated with flashy offenses, the defense is neglected. Find a DC who can connect with defenders and I think we could pull in some pretty good recruits there. BJM was probably good at the recruiting side, bad at the coaching side. Strong should have been good, but didn't care enough to try. Non-Negotiable for me - get some Athletes! We used to laugh at teams not being prepared for "Florida Speed", now, BYU has people running away from our guys. There is no excuse not to have guys that are faster than pretty much all of our conference opponents. Speed can make up for some of the talent gap.

I agree as far as this game is concerned, but we have never successfully started a true freshman QB. He doesn't have a year of practice reps under his belt. Just seems odd to not give him that experience. In reality, Scott makes so many in-game blunders that it really doesn't matter. Did y'all see a USF fan waiting at the SMU tunnel to talk to Leavitt? Looked like it made Jim smile. God I miss that guy.

Didn't they just have him running on 3rd and long? Game was equally as over then? In no way would I call a run for him, but he's much less likely to get hurt throwing.

Why are you only handing off the ball? Why don't you pretend you're down by 6 and you need a TD in the final 4 minutes to win. That actually could be a scenario we face in the next 4 years with McClain, would be cool to give him reps.

Why would you take McClain out here? Jesus, give the kid reps.

Coaching needs to be a lot better. Team played better than a blowout loss today. Is it too late to get Tags back? Im not really ready to fire Scott yet, his team is progressing, but his game-day decisions are questionable at best.

The kid is a true frosh, I am beyond sold if he progresses at all. Right now, he's a better passer than Q was early. Q was unmatchable in my opinion as a runner, probably as good or better than Lamar Jackson. If you're expecting McClain or anyone to be that good, you'll continue to be disappointed.

Didn't seem like the right time to dial up the run game, but who am I to judge.

Not that it mattered, but maybe the worst holding call ever. I would have gone for it there after they declined. Defense can't hold this I don't think.

We're going to get points here. Can we get another stop?

That's on McClain, but, I saw Scott say "no sacks", gotta tell the kid it's "first read" or throw away.