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Post by dshawfan on Jul 8, 2010 14:01:28 GMT -8
Was watching the UNM replay the other night on CSTV and got to thinking about the possibilities for these two in our offense this year. If our OL makes it to average this year and if Brown and Sampson are both healthy all season, I've got to think that there is going to be lots of room for Sandifer & Umuolo to operate. It's sort of a pick your poison for secondaries trying to defense Brown and Sampson, so I'm thinking we could see some very nice numbers from these two while defenses focus on the big boys.
Looking forward to seeing how these two develop this year.
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Post by aztecalumn on Jul 8, 2010 14:07:56 GMT -8
Was watching the UNM replay the other night on CSTV and got to thinking about the possibilities for these two in our offense this year. If our OL makes it to average this year and if Brown and Sampson are both healthy all season, I've got to think that there is going to be lots of room for Sandifer & Umuolo to operate. It's sort of a pick your poison for secondaries trying to defense Brown and Sampson, so I'm thinking we could see some very nice numbers from these two while defenses focus on the big boys. Looking forward to seeing how these two develop this year. alston has added a good 20+ lbs of muscle over the offseason, as well as shed some fat. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2010 14:09:42 GMT -8
look for a big year from Umuolo
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Post by steveaztec on Jul 8, 2010 14:43:35 GMT -8
I know Brady really likes Sandifer.
I am sure he is going to get a decent amount of passes thrown his way....especially with teams doubling Vincent and DeMarco when they can.
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Post by dshawfan on Jul 8, 2010 14:56:05 GMT -8
Yeah I really liked what I was able to see of Sandifer against UNM. Just liked the way he ran his routes and the way he caught the ball with his hands and not his body. If defenses lose track of him, they could be in trouble. I think this kid can play.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2010 14:58:14 GMT -8
Umuolo was underutilized last year. I'm not sure about his blocking but the guy is very dangerous in the open field for a TE.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2010 15:11:00 GMT -8
Umuolo was underutilized last year. I'm not sure about his blocking but the guy is very dangerous in the open field for a TE. That guy could be a beast! |
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Post by sancarlosaztec on Jul 8, 2010 15:31:43 GMT -8
I'm very excited about the prospects for all of the receivers this season. They could have a monster year if the running game can be even decent.
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 8, 2010 15:34:42 GMT -8
If we spread Brown and Sampson wide on opposite sides of the field. Won't they both get double coverage? That leaves a lot of room for routes in the flats behind them and over the middle. I just hope the powers that be will take advantage of that instead of trying to run on every running down, allowing the defense to adjust accordingly. Passing on running downs and running on passing downs is the way big plays happen.
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Post by dshawfan on Jul 8, 2010 15:48:24 GMT -8
If we spread Brown and Sampson wide on opposite sides of the field. Won't they both get double coverage? That leaves a lot of room for routes in the flats behind them and over the middle. I just hope the powers that be will take advantage of that instead of trying to run on every running down, allowing the defense to adjust accordingly. Passing on running downs and running on passing downs is the way big plays happen. This becomes the quandary for the DCs. If they try and double both, then who is watching the deep middle. This means dropping a 5th DB into coverage which means now our running game is looking at 6 in the box instead of 7. Now if we start moving the ball on the ground, you have to eliminate at least one of your double coverages to get that 7th man in the box. So who do you want to single cover Brown or Sampson? Ahh the possibilities are endless. What happens when we go 2x2 or 3x1 with Sandifer say in the slot and Umuolo inside in the 3x1 configuration? Again, the defense will be focused on Brown and Sampson, and rightly so, I just think that there are some things that Borges will take advantage of if our OL can protect Lindley. And let's not even get started on what happens when you add Hillman to the package. ;D |
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Post by azteccannon on Jul 8, 2010 15:55:58 GMT -8
All I ask is for an average line. If that comes to pass, we may have an unexpected year unfold...in a way we're not accustomed to.
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Post by monty on Jul 8, 2010 16:17:58 GMT -8
Umuolo was underutilized last year. I'm not sure about his blocking but the guy is very dangerous in the open field for a TE. That is what happens when you have to max protect with a TE or two and a back or two all staying into block. Split backs pro set is made for an agile tight end and backs to exploit the field vertically and sideline to sideline. If the Oline improves (namely the Juco or returning tackles) and Hillman/Kazee can pass block then I think we'll se Umolo well utilized. |
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Post by Have Aztec Memories on Jul 8, 2010 16:19:43 GMT -8
The only difficult part is for you to learn to yell out his name quickly and with Aztec volumne. Try it. "U-mu-o-lo". See?
Tough teetie, ain't it?
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Post by k5james on Jul 8, 2010 16:51:38 GMT -8
Umuolo was underutilized last year. I'm not sure about his blocking but the guy is very dangerous in the open field for a TE. That is what happens when you have to max protect with a TE or two and a back or two all staying into block. Split backs pro set is made for an agile tight end and backs to exploit the field vertically and sideline to sideline. If the Oline improves (namely the Juco or returning tackles) and Hillman/Kazee can pass block then I think we'll se Umolo well utilized. Agreed, a TE like Umuolo is perfect for this offense, but he can't make plays if he has to stay in and help the turnstiles at tackle. |
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 8, 2010 16:56:37 GMT -8
Craft's offense set an all-time NCAA record for yards and completions for a set of WR. I wouldn't mind having him as our OC this year. If they don't double we need to force the issue early. If they single our wideouts on first down and only double on passing downs, we play into their hands by running on first down.
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Post by monty on Jul 8, 2010 17:02:51 GMT -8
Craft's offense set an all-time NCAA record for yards and completions for a set of WR. I wouldn't mind having him as our OC this year. If they don't double we need to force the issue early. If they single our wideouts on first down and only double on passing downs, we play into their hands by running on first down. It is always that give and take, because if you throw an incompletion on first down you've now greatly improved your odds of 3 and out and they know you're coming out passing and they are pinning their ears back. I would love to see some more throwing on first down, of course. The biggest thing is if we can activate the backs and tight ends into the routes, get the ball out quick and get a couple yards on 1st down We need to be able to run the ball pure and simple because we're not failing on 1st downs rushing the ball so much because teams are stuffing the box, we just can't run the ball. |
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 8, 2010 17:08:32 GMT -8
Craft's offense set an all-time NCAA record for yards and completions for a set of WR. I wouldn't mind having him as our OC this year. If they don't double we need to force the issue early. If they single our wideouts on first down and only double on passing downs, we play into their hands by running on first down. It is always that give and take, because if you throw an incompletion on first down you've now greatly improved your odds of 3 and out and they know you're coming out passing and they are pinning their ears back. I would love to see some more throwing on first down, of course. The biggest thing is if we can activate the backs and tight ends into the routes, get the ball out quick and get a couple yards on 1st down We need to be able to run the ball pure and simple because we're not failing on 1st downs rushing the ball so much because teams are stuffing the box, we just can't run the ball. I don't dread an incompletion on first down as much because then it is easier to run on second down. That often gives you a 3rd and 4 or 5. That is better than running on first down into the teeth of the defense and getting very little, then passing into "extra" coverage on 2nd down and getting a 3rd and 8. |
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Post by monty on Jul 8, 2010 17:17:23 GMT -8
It is always that give and take, because if you throw an incompletion on first down you've now greatly improved your odds of 3 and out and they know you're coming out passing and they are pinning their ears back. I would love to see some more throwing on first down, of course. The biggest thing is if we can activate the backs and tight ends into the routes, get the ball out quick and get a couple yards on 1st down We need to be able to run the ball pure and simple because we're not failing on 1st downs rushing the ball so much because teams are stuffing the box, we just can't run the ball. I don't dread an incompletion on first down as much because then it is easier to run on second down. That often gives you a 3rd and 4 or 5. That is better than running on first down into the teeth of the defense and getting very little, then passing into "extra" coverage on 2nd down and getting a 3rd and 8. I think you are assuming that it is a problem of too predictable, teams gearing for the run vs. just being incapable of running. When you average what we did per run last year you are running poorly on every down. The point is to get to 3 and 3 or less as often as possible. We weren't going to consistently get many 6 yard carries last year regardless of down and distance and defensive personnel (though we did have some good runs against WYO, but then couldn't get 1 and half yards on two carries to seal the game). Until we show we can run the ball, no team is going to overscheme us against the run on 1st down. |
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Post by AztecBill on Jul 8, 2010 17:19:05 GMT -8
I think you are assuming that it is a problem of too predictable, teams gearing for the run vs. just being incapable of running. When you average what we did per run last year you are running poorly on every down. The point is to get to 3 and 3 or less as often as possible. We weren't going to consistently get many 6 yard carries last year regardless of down and distance and defensive personnel (though we did have some good runs against WYO, but then couldn't get 1 and half yards on two carries to seal the game). Until we show we can run the ball, no team is going to overscheme us against the run on 1st down. I agree. I am only saying we have to force the defense to respect our passing by double covering our wide outs. If they don't, we need to pass until they do. |
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Post by k5james on Jul 8, 2010 17:24:39 GMT -8
I think you are assuming that it is a problem of too predictable, teams gearing for the run vs. just being incapable of running. When you average what we did per run last year you are running poorly on every down. The point is to get to 3 and 3 or less as often as possible. We weren't going to consistently get many 6 yard carries last year regardless of down and distance and defensive personnel (though we did have some good runs against WYO, but then couldn't get 1 and half yards on two carries to seal the game). Until we show we can run the ball, no team is going to overscheme us against the run on 1st down. I agree. I am only saying we have to force the defense to respect our passing by double covering our wide outs. If they don't, we need to pass until they do. He is only saying that they already respect our pass so on all downs they are playing for the pass. Teams had zero respect for our run game last year. |
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