Hidden Keys to Victory: Pitt

[aaronvol]

Every week I like to discuss what everyone believes are "Hidden Keys" to victory. These are things no one is really mentioning but that you have considered important for the victory against Pitt. So, everyone is talking Milton (that means it's off the list). So, what are yours? What are you seeing?

Mine: I think it will be Defense. Juwan Mitchell and Jeremy Banks in the passing game. Can they cover that mid-range/slant game that Pitt uses effectively.

 

[govols105]

Slant coverage will make or break us. Also sideline quick outs and crossing patterns can we stop them?

 

[bpalmer28]

Can Elijah crush the pocket?

 

[VAVol85]

Our tackles, Darnell and Cade, can they be effective against a pretty good DLine?

Should be an indicator of how our OL does against mid-level SEC teams.

 

[MiramarVol]

Pitt receivers aren't that fast. Our DB's will blanket them and if we get some good push upfront (which we will) I see some turnovers happening. I want to see some of the stunts and blitzes Banks, Jean-Mary, and Garner have come up with.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Same as last week, Rush'N'Attack..

 

[GreveHaller]

Hidden key: score more points that they do

shhhh. Don’t tell anyone…..

 

[Rootyvol1998]

Online protection. This defense has two reall good veteran tackles and LB’s. Protect the qb and create running lanes.

 

[WoodsmanVol]

DL is the key. Specifically, if they can impede the Panthers' 6' 6" TE as I believe he will be their key player. If we can't, he will kill our DBs over and over like that big WR BGSU had a few years back. We won that game because of overall talent alone. However, Panthers have plenty to prowl and stalk us alongside the big guy. But if our front 4 or 5 can stymie the TE's effectiveness at the LOS, I do believe Panthera species will be trapped and skinned. I think we will start out double-teaming him, thus increasing our chances of eating their QB as a hors de vours.

 

[savannahfan]

I well hope for a really good pass rush from our d-line. I think they can handle to run just wonder about the pass rush.

 

[Volunteer Boy]

Every week I like to discuss what everyone believes are "Hidden Keys" to victory. These are things no one is really mentioning but that you have considered important for the victory against Pitt. So, everyone is talking Milton (that means it's off the list). So, what are yours? What are you seeing?

Mine: I think it will be Defense. Juwan Mitchell and Jeremy Banks in the passing game. Can they cover that mid-range/slant game that Pitt uses effectively.

Hidden Keys to Victory: Availability of Tiyon Evans and Byron Young !

 

[Catbone]

Online protection. This defense has two reall good veteran tackles and LB’s. Protect the qb and create running lanes.

I'd recommend Malwarebytes

 

[Pacer92]

Every week I like to discuss what everyone believes are "Hidden Keys" to victory. These are things no one is really mentioning but that you have considered important for the victory against Pitt. So, everyone is talking Milton (that means it's off the list). So, what are yours? What are you seeing?

Mine: I think it will be Defense. Juwan Mitchell and Jeremy Banks in the passing game. Can they cover that mid-range/slant game that Pitt uses effectively.

I’d throw in the kicking game, as well. Always an important phase and even more important in basically a even matchup....it should play a major part in this game.

 

[Tin Man]

Execution. Offense. Defense. Every position, every play.

 

[BigDave]

Several have said it, our OL protecting the QB and opening running lanes, as well as our DL pressuring Pitt's QB and stopping the run. If our D front 7 can control the line of scrimmage, get penetration while plugging running lanes it will be a long day for the Panthers.

A great comment by @Pacer92 . . . special teams!!

GBO - beat Pitt!!

 

[JonGrudensAgent]

Penalties.

If they call it tight on coverage it will hurt an aggressive Pitt secondary.

 

[IndianaVol]

My hidden key is under a fake rock by the front door.

Seriously, though thanks to @aaronvol for starting this thread. It's a good place for sound, rationale fans to discuss and look for things that we don't typically look towards in games.

Mine would be like many others have said: O-Line needs to protect the QB and be bale to open running lanes early. One other thing I have is our transfer FG Kicker, McGrath...this game could very well come down to an extra point here or there or a FG made or missed. He needs to be spot on this week.

 

[aaronvol]

Guys...this is becoming a really good thread every week. Not because of me starting it, but because you are giving really good, reasonable insight which makes it incredibly fun. Thanks.

 

[Snakebrown13]

Covering wheel routes that hurt us against BG, and covering their TE. I think our DBs can cover their WRs, it's our Safeties and LBs I worry about in pass coverage with underneath routes.

 

[Dudleys87]

Biggest problem will be covering the TE.
They’re going to spread Tennessee out and hit the holes.
We can absolutely get pressure with 4
We’ll need to pick up the blitzer better

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

Our DL is going to get after it, I think they are underrated. Garner has them in shape and ready, we will continue to rotate 9-10 men with not much or any drop. Vols going into this one angry. Everybody talking Pitt, BIG ORANGE TRAIN is coming barreling down the tracks!!!! GBO!!!!!

 

[Rootyvol1998]

Biggest problem will be covering the TE.
They’re going to spread Tennessee out and hit the holes.
We can absolutely get pressure with 4
We’ll need to pick up the blitzer better

Theo will be covering the TE I would assume. I wanna see him knock the heck out of him every time.

 

[BVols20]

The strength of Pitt’s D is the line and secondary. We have to establish a good run game and get our line to the second level so we can keep them guessing run/pass. If they shut down the run, we’re screwed

 

[BigOrangeAl 1979]

I got Pitt winning 30-16. Milton will not be able to get it done and our defense will tire out and get gashed. All the players and depth we lost from last year will really show tomm. It’s gonna be a long year 4-8 or 3-9 season but Heupel needs 4 full seasons to try and get it turned around.

 

[Woodlawn VOL]

The strength of Pitt’s D is the line and secondary. We have to establish a good run game and get our line to the second level so we can keep them guessing run/pass. If they shut down the run, we’re screwed

From what I have heard from their people is it's the DL and LB and the secondary is not a strength. They play tight coverage and hold alot. They are worried about them losing battles downfield more than anything. We spread them out and still run on them quite a bit I think. Tennessee just needs to worry about Tennessee and we will be fine, Pitt is going down!!!!! GBO!!!!!