Sunil Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 1,260 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/20/2006 Share Posted September 9, 2008 In this part of the country, other than diehards...we just don't watch too much Big 12. The Jayhawk offense is extremely potent and capable of putting up big numbers. Their version of the spread seems to key on high percentage passes with short quick routes. Their QB Todd Reesing is a 3rd year starter with some impressive stats. So far this year (vs. FIU and La Tech) he's thrown for 668 yards, 6TD's and completed 76% of his passes. Facing that type of offense, our pressure and coverage has to show up this week. I noticed that Verpaele and the safeties played alot of corner last week (our backup cb's were on the bench)...those younger guys better be prepared to see alot of playing time this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake_Ryan Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 919 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/29/2001 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The safeties play the nickel position. I noticed Q came in when Murph got hurt last week. Butler is banged up and might not play. Hope Theo is ready to go to add depth back there, because you are right, we will need it versus Kansas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozer Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,697 Reputation: 2,041 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/04/2006 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The defensive tackles need to move the inside of the pocket and force Reesing to move his feet so he won't be as effective on the short routes. I would also like to see some press coverage to throw off the timing of the offense. With the type of offense the KU runs timing is everything and we need to do as much as possible to throw that timing off or it could be a long night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Bull Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 5,900 Reputation: 628 Days Won: 5 Joined: 09/02/2007 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The defensive tackles need to move the inside of the pocket and force Reesing to move his feet so he won't be as effective on the short routes. I would also like to see some press coverage to throw off the timing of the offense. With the type of offense the KU runs timing is everything and we need to do as much as possible to throw that timing off or it could be a long night. I agree, our Murph and Roberts are going to need to be physical. We should probably end up with 2-3 pass interference calls if we are covering like we need to. Not that I want to see penalties, but like you said, they run quick timing routes, and I'd rather our guys mis-time the contact than not be there and let a quick slant turn into a big play.Still think Robinson needs to see some time in this one. Guy is a playmaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozer Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,697 Reputation: 2,041 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/04/2006 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The defensive tackles need to move the inside of the pocket and force Reesing to move his feet so he won't be as effective on the short routes. I would also like to see some press coverage to throw off the timing of the offense. With the type of offense the KU runs timing is everything and we need to do as much as possible to throw that timing off or it could be a long night. I agree, our Murph and Roberts are going to need to be physical. We should probably end up with 2-3 pass interference calls if we are covering like we need to. Not that I want to see penalties, but like you said, they run quick timing routes, and I'd rather our guys mis-time the contact than not be there and let a quick slant turn into a big play.Still think Robinson needs to see some time in this one. Guy is a playmaker.I agree. I would love to see Selvie and C-Rob on the ends in every 3rd and long or obvious passing situation. They keyword for our team this game should be pressure, pressure on the qb, pressure on the WRs, pressure on their LB's with alot of misdirection, and pressure that secondary with deep shots down the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Martin Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 8,044 Reputation: 228 Days Won: 9 Joined: 12/23/2005 Share Posted September 9, 2008 KU has two RS Freshman offensive tackles. From what I've seen Kansas fans say they could block trains. So, our best bet will be to confuse them with blitz packages. There have been few blitzes this year so Kansas wont have much film for the young guys to see. I think this could be what tips the scales for USF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Of course Kansas fans are going to say that. I don't think they've seen anything like our DEs from FIU or LaTech yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Dozer Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 13,697 Reputation: 2,041 Days Won: 45 Joined: 09/04/2006 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Of course Kansas fans are going to say that. I don't think they've seen anything like our DEs from FIU or LaTech yet.If they don't double Selvie he is going to be very disruptive. Mangino is good coach so im sure they are going to give the Freshman some help against George which means our DT's need to really move the inside of the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted September 9, 2008 To shut down Reesing, we need to contain. Our DEs can't take a straight line to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunil Posted September 9, 2008 Group: Member Topic Count: 0 Content Count: 1,260 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/20/2006 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Crowd noise could also make a huge difference in the game. With young tackles and multiple receivers split wide, we need to make it as hard as possible for Reesing to make adjustments at the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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