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#51
#51
It's just consistency.. Turnovers, penalties and dropped passes have killed what would have been decent first halves in a few of those games.
 
#52
#52
I think some of the struggles underscore the extent to which one person and one mistake can make in terms of the complete failure of a play.

Don't believe me? Watch whenever a QB drops back, can't find anyone open, and is able to scramble for 7+ yards. Nine times out of ten, the defensive end on his right either worked to the inside (losing outside contain in the process) or let himself get washed upfield (letting the QB step up into the gap).

Look at UGA's last TD from yesterday. Safety drops into a deep zone, then turns his shoulders to the middle of the field before the pass is thrown. Then when the ball is thrown, he's not physically able to get himself turned around and cover the zone that he's supposed to be locking down. Think about it: if not for a last-second miracle, the difference between a win or a loss may well have been a safety turning his shoulders.

It's possible for one person on offense to make that much of a difference as well. On a given play, a backside guard may have to cut off a DT on his inside shoulder. If he's a half-step too slow, that DT can blow up the play, whether by slashing into the backfield and making the tackle or by washing into the center and creating a logjam. Maybe after that happens a couple times, a minor adjustment is made to the splits, closing it by six inches and thus gaining that half-step and turning that play from a disaster into a big gain.

There's a lot more to adjustments than simply scrapping certain plays or opening up to others. It could be cutting down the splits, or changing the path of a receiver in blocking, or adjusting the mesh point between the QB and RB. And that could be all that it takes.
 
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#53
#53
armchair said:
Did we throw one pass to the TE yesterday? No. Who were our leading receivers yesterday? Answer: Hurd and Kamara with 3 catches each. Dobbs did not run the ball one time in the first quarter. Have we thrown the ball DOWN the field in the 1Q ONE TIME this year? I haven't analyzed it, but I doubt it. Jennings and Malone can make plays, so surely we try to get them the ball regularly, yes--if only to loosen up the defense. Excluding the last play, Jennings and Malone /together/ had four catches in the game for 50 yards.

So, yea, we're too conservative. And, yea, we're WAY too conservative on first down because we're always running on first. And we're most definitely very conservative to start games and when games are close. Do you think DeBord and this offense would have scored 35 straight points against florida if the score was, say, tied at the half? Please: DeBord would have been running the ball and punting. And Jones's habit of giving up the ball easily/conservatively on our last possession once again backfired as georgia scored.
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The play calling isn't that much different half to half. Especially in the FL game.

In yesterday's game, the FL game and VT.. Too many mistakes.

They do run Dobbs more in the 2nd but I think that's to keep him fresh.

They've called games pretty aggressive. If you want to criticize play calling only, I can get on board with 1st down play calling...
 
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#54
#54
Boston Vol said:
When we are down double digits in the second half it forces DeBord to open up the offense.
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Spot on. This x1000000. Every time DeBord calls a retarded conservative play the WRs drop the ball and a RB fumbles. It's mind blowing.
 
#55
#55
Ohio Vol said:
I think some of the struggles underscore the extent to which one person and one mistake can make in terms of the complete failure of a play.

Don't believe me? Watch whenever a QB drops back, can't find anyone open, and is able to scramble for 7+ yards. Nine times out of ten, the defensive end on his right either worked to the inside (losing outside contain in the process) or let himself get washed upfield (letting the QB step up into the gap).

Look at UGA's last TD from yesterday. Safety drops into a deep zone, then turns his shoulders to the middle of the field before the pass is thrown. Then when the ball is thrown, he's not physically able to get himself turned around and cover the zone that he's supposed to be locking down. Think about it: if not for a last-second miracle, the difference between a win or a loss may well have been a safety turning his shoulders.

It's possible for one person on offense to make that much of a difference as well. On a given play, a backside guard may have to cut off a DT on his inside shoulder. If he's a half-step too slow, that DT can blow up the play, whether by slashing into the backfield and making the tackle or by washing into the center and creating a logjam. Maybe after that happens a couple times, a minor adjustment is made to the splits, closing it by six inches and thus gaining that half-step and turning that play from a disaster into a big gain.

There's a lot more to adjustments than simply scrapping certain plays or opening up to others. It could be cutting down the splits, or changing the path of a receiver in blocking, or adjusting the mesh point between the QB and RB. And that could be all that it takes.
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Great post.
 
#56
#56
Boston Vol said:
When we are down double digits in the second half it forces DeBord to open up the offense.
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Disagree.

This doesn't explain why receivers drop balls at the start of the game and then make ridiculous catches at the end.

This doesn't explain why the O Like gets pushed around early by gels late.

Honestly, I think we are better conditioned. I think we've overcome adversity. And I think we believe. No more no less. The players play harder because they have to.
 
#57
#57
I think our coaching staff studies opponents in first half. 2nd half, we adjust and go for the kill. It reminds me of Florida state last year. But sooner or later it will bite us in the butt....(I hope not)
Every fan, including me, wants to see a dominant killer instinct from the get go.. pedal on the gas and don't let up. Example(Tennessee vs. Northwestern)
That's the team we want and need to see. We have hurt to long. We want dominance!!!

I will end with this.
Our coaches know these players better than any of us. They know their strong points as well as their weaknesses.

At 5-0, I will respect the coaches decisions and play calling until it bites us in the butt.
 
#58
#58
Check the play chart. Also all offenses tend to be more successful in the second half as the defense tires. Remember when our D-line was thin, last year.
 
#59
#59
It's probably just a number of things honestly. Defense wearing down in the second half. Opening up the play book more, players getting a rhythm, coaches making adjustments. With that said we can't continue to come out like we have. I hope to see a faster start Saturday. We don't have to go out and score 30 in the first half but we can't get down 3 scores.
 
#61
#61
Sounds stupid, but I think it falls on the players. Coaching staff makes the same mixture of headscratching gaffes and good calls all 4 quarters. Players just seem to stop dropping passes and correctly follow lead blocks/find holes.

I get really stoned and watch replays so I know what I'm talking about, guys.
 
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#62
#62
I wont even pretend to know. I will just reiterate what Butch said about it. I am baffled as you are.
 
#63
#63
CBJ reads volnation at halftime and the fire Butch crowd gets to him.




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#64
#64
Boston Vol said:
When we are down double digits in the second half it forces DeBord to open up the offense.
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Why do the same plays called in the first half (with drops/fumbles) work better afterwards? I don't buy the "forced to open up" narrative. I counter that the same players running the SAME PLAYS need a little scare to get going.
 
#65
#65
I wonder if the whole team players, coaches all are "counter punchers" by the offensive and defensive schemes they are disciplined to, but also to a man haven't we all seen that nice guy who has to be pushed into a fight, get hit in the mouth a few times before he's mad, in the mindset to fight then once he is he's pretty tough? It's as good an explanation of what I've seen on the field as any.
 
#66
#66
Bleed-Orange said:
Honest question. What is it about our team, specifically the offense, that improves so much late in the game? It seems like we build and build throughout the game before hitting full stride. I don't know enough to understand or analyze it. Curious to hear the thoughts of anyone that has more knowledge than me.
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1st half has been a "bend/don't break" situation. Very conservative is the rule. 2nd half has been with some coaching at halftime, correcting of mistakes and more aggressive play calling and letting number 11 have more freedom.
 
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