I think we all underestimate how other teams react. Did we stop trying to get it to Feagin or did UCLA adjust to cover him better? The other team thinks and reacts too. Also I think the reason he hasn’t gotten it more before is they’d rather throw it to the better options of Dixon etc. When that wasn’t working they went to Feagin.I had just said to my son that I can not figure out why Feagin hasn't been a bigger part of the offense all year. Then they throw him the ball 3 times (including the TD) within about 5 plays over 2 possessions. And that was that. Nothing before, nothing after.
UCLA 22, Illinois 14 Postgame
But Michigan stinks. I’d be surprised if they lose to them.
Maybe I missed it but how many snaps did Renfro play?
Why do we run to the short side of the field on sweeps?
He’s also now officially my least favorite founding father.
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From Reddit:
- Shorter Blocking Distance: The offensive linemen and pullers (like guards) do not have to run as far or stretch out as wide to seal the edge.
- Defensive Overcompensation: Defenses often over-shift or concentrate more players toward the wide side (the field) to cover the greater amount of open space, leaving a lighter or unbalanced number of defenders on the short side.
- Eliminating Diagonal Pursuit: On a short-side sweep or toss, safeties and backside defenders have less room to run diagonally or take a proper angle to chase down the ball carrier from behind.
- Vertical/Downhill Path: It allows the running back to turn upfield and run north-to-south faster rather than drifting too far horizontally toward the sideline
over 45 of the 67
Michigan sucks. UCLA should win that. SC beats them by 10. B1G championship game is a toss up of former JMU coaches. Then they get bounced in the CFP.
That's good to know and makes sense. I've always wondered why, now I know.
This right here. The job of the defense this year was to give the offense a chance to win the game.
Dream on
Chesney is the real deal, at least according to Cignetti. He strikes me as one of the coaches who can win with less talent and get the most out of his guys. I wouldn't be surprised if he got better offers by the end of the season. Was reading his buyback to UCLA, currently $8 mil, drops to $5 mil after this season, and with the numbers we've seen thrown around for coaches, that doesn't seem like much for a guy like him. Probably will depend on whether UCLA comes up with a good enough extension offer to keep him. Hope he stays in the BIGTEN -- would prefer the best coaches were here, even if it means competing with them.
don't they teach receivers in football 101 that if they see a ball going to be intercepted that they should act like a defensive back and prevent the catch?.....did an illinois receiver contest any of the interceptions?
IIRC we were down 7-0 after the UCLA end zone interception and Clark’s end zone interception. Each was a turnover instead of a touchdown. Perfect symmetry, but not everyone picked up on it. One guy was too dense to notice.
A giddy Fox announcer (I forget which one) said “This would be a two-score game without that pick” or something to that effect.
Hey dude, there was another just like it in the other end zone! They offset one another, revealing the bias (or stupidity) behind your commentary.
A giddy Fox announcer (I forget which one) said “This would be a two-score game without that pick” or something to that effect.
Hey dude, there was another just like it in the other end zone! They offset one another, revealing the bias (or stupidity) behind your commentary.
Not sure if anyone mentioned this. Yeah the interceptions were a killer, but there was penalty that killed us. We were driving and around their forty. 3rd and 1 to keep driving, and the man illegal procedure. Didn’t make the 3.rd and 6, ,so had to punt. Huge mistake that we always make at critical times.
The thing is, UCLA made those errors as well, and in greater quantity.
That allowed us to stick around, despite getting dominated in many areas.
Their video board is lame.