99bubble
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Here's what I think we need to keep it close and have a chance to win.
Chime in if you want to expand on something or add to it.
1) Our defense has to not only show up, but a score from them is a must I think. Preferably a pick 6 by the half.
2) Worley has to continue to complete 60% + of his passes. I am worried he might get back to the 50% range we have seen against good teams.
3) Special teams need to help out with field position, to the point that a good return somewhere leads to some points on the board.
4) Pressure their QB. I think he can be rattled with some pressure. Hit him early and often.
5) In that same vein, A.J. needs to hit beast mode and stop their run game from getting large chunks. They may well get 150-200 yards on the ground but I want to see them have to earn every bit of it. Less than 5 yards per carry would help out a lot.
6) And finally, we need another break somewhere along the way. Either a turnover by them when they are close to scoring, or some missed field goals for them along the way.
If we can get most of these in our favor then I think we are in it in the 4th and can pull out the major upset. Just watching the crowd get silent late in the second half would be huge for our young team.
Chime in if you want to expand on something or add to it.
1) Our defense has to not only show up, but a score from them is a must I think. Preferably a pick 6 by the half.
2) Worley has to continue to complete 60% + of his passes. I am worried he might get back to the 50% range we have seen against good teams.
3) Special teams need to help out with field position, to the point that a good return somewhere leads to some points on the board.
4) Pressure their QB. I think he can be rattled with some pressure. Hit him early and often.
5) In that same vein, A.J. needs to hit beast mode and stop their run game from getting large chunks. They may well get 150-200 yards on the ground but I want to see them have to earn every bit of it. Less than 5 yards per carry would help out a lot.
6) And finally, we need another break somewhere along the way. Either a turnover by them when they are close to scoring, or some missed field goals for them along the way.
If we can get most of these in our favor then I think we are in it in the 4th and can pull out the major upset. Just watching the crowd get silent late in the second half would be huge for our young team.
