Here is my list of DONTS:
1. I don't want to see Us give up a big score early in the game. I have Flashbacks to that ridiculous kick off in Bloomington several years ago across field to try to pin Barclay in the Corner and watch Him, wave goodbye as He ran off and returned it for a touchdown. Don't out think yourself and try to be smarter by half. Kick the ball into or through the end zone and let them start at the 25.
2. Don't allow their Receivers to run unchallenged and free through our Secondary. Cover them all over and force Clifford to make decisions.
3. Don't allow Clifford to break contain and get on the Edge. Keep him inside and force him to throw between the Tackles. IMO, He isn't that good.
LIST OF DOS
1, Throw the ball more often on first down. Even if it is a flat or backfield pass serving as a long hand off. Be less predictable on first down.
2. Cut Freyfogle and Henderschott loose downfield. We have to get Freyfogle involved and making plays, Overall I can't complain about how we have used our Tight Ends. But I would like to see more passes in the 12-15 yard range.
3 . Penn State hasn't shown the ability to run effectively. Cut off their passing game and force them to run. I would consider using 6 DBs in passing situations. Use a 3- 2--2 -4 base and use Ball as a shadow on Clifford to limit his scrambling. Ball is big enough to play closer to the line of scrimmage to defend the run or pass, and quick enough to spy on Clifford and tackle Him effectively. You might also find situations and alignments to turn Mullen and Taylor loose on CB Blitzes that We haven't seen much this year. We have enough quality experienced DBs to make this work.
1. I don't want to see Us give up a big score early in the game. I have Flashbacks to that ridiculous kick off in Bloomington several years ago across field to try to pin Barclay in the Corner and watch Him, wave goodbye as He ran off and returned it for a touchdown. Don't out think yourself and try to be smarter by half. Kick the ball into or through the end zone and let them start at the 25.
2. Don't allow their Receivers to run unchallenged and free through our Secondary. Cover them all over and force Clifford to make decisions.
3. Don't allow Clifford to break contain and get on the Edge. Keep him inside and force him to throw between the Tackles. IMO, He isn't that good.
LIST OF DOS
1, Throw the ball more often on first down. Even if it is a flat or backfield pass serving as a long hand off. Be less predictable on first down.
2. Cut Freyfogle and Henderschott loose downfield. We have to get Freyfogle involved and making plays, Overall I can't complain about how we have used our Tight Ends. But I would like to see more passes in the 12-15 yard range.
3 . Penn State hasn't shown the ability to run effectively. Cut off their passing game and force them to run. I would consider using 6 DBs in passing situations. Use a 3- 2--2 -4 base and use Ball as a shadow on Clifford to limit his scrambling. Ball is big enough to play closer to the line of scrimmage to defend the run or pass, and quick enough to spy on Clifford and tackle Him effectively. You might also find situations and alignments to turn Mullen and Taylor loose on CB Blitzes that We haven't seen much this year. We have enough quality experienced DBs to make this work.
