Jeanty
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If he surpasses 250 yards, it's because the game is close.
We haven't faced any backs like Jeanty this year. But we have done a good job at limiting opposing teams running games. Syracuse had a pretty solid game with 33 carries for 137 yards and 3 TD's.
This past game against OSU, their QB broke one long run for 71 yards, and despite that, they only ran for a total of 137 yards, so only 66 yards aside from that one run.
I think we'll do fairly well against Jeanty, but us focusing on him will definitely open up the passing game and play action, so our secondary is going be critical for us this game.
This past game against OSU, their QB broke one long run for 71 yards, and despite that, they only ran for a total of 137 yards, so only 66 yards aside from that one run.
I think we'll do fairly well against Jeanty, but us focusing on him will definitely open up the passing game and play action, so our secondary is going be critical for us this game.
Oregon State came into the game in fourth place for running yards per game on offense! The game plan off Hawaii controlled Boise State until later in the second half.
Our defense has been pretty stout against the run when they try. Syracuse and Osu were in the race because we were getting cut apart on the short to mid field passes.
We’ve done well against the run, even last game. Short gains aside from 1 or 2.
And Jeanty didn’t pulverize a lesser defense last year … what he get, 150 yards against us? I think around 20 carries. So good YPC, but didn’t kill us. The quarterback did, though.
Watching him run, he’s a really good runner. I really like the way he hits the holes and can bounce from mediocre tackles.
But he still scares me a bit. He’s that good. And you can hold him for 35 yards on 10 carries, the next thing you know, he’s got 125 yards on 14 carries.
And Jeanty didn’t pulverize a lesser defense last year … what he get, 150 yards against us? I think around 20 carries. So good YPC, but didn’t kill us. The quarterback did, though.
Watching him run, he’s a really good runner. I really like the way he hits the holes and can bounce from mediocre tackles.
But he still scares me a bit. He’s that good. And you can hold him for 35 yards on 10 carries, the next thing you know, he’s got 125 yards on 14 carries.
My favorite thing about Jeanty is how he stands like Michael Myers in the backfield prior to the snap. No knee bend. Not leaning forward. Hands are just straight down.
The game will. Come down to this.
Jeanty will get his yards.
When UNLV has Boise in 3rd and +7 yards you have to get off the field. Can't give up the QB scramble for 8 yards. Can't let the TE find a soft spot in a zone at the sticks. Can't miss a tackle on a swing pass that goes for nine.
Absolutely have to get off the field in those situations.
Any turnovers must be 7s not 3s.
I'm still of the opinion player for player Boise is still better than us.
Saw somewhere on Twitter that o/u opened at 195 and is down to like 185 or something. So at least the books think he’ll get less than that, yardage wise anyway.
They may be, probably are, but we were better than Syracuse player for player and they rose to the challenge and took advantage of opportunities (our mistakes) and pulled out the win. We must play smart, no personal fouls for 15, no targeting calls, no roughing the passer when they throw an incomplete pass on 3rd and long, no false starts making a 3rd & 3 a 3rd & 8.
I think the talent is close. We actually may a bit more talent on the O line, but they are much better as a unit at run blocking for instance. I think we have the edge on defensive talent too. Jeanty is just one of those players that can single handedly. There may not be a such an impactful player in college at that position since Barry Sanders. Another guy that can practically beat you by himself.
I think we can do better than most teams have. Be sure that they will switch things up against us schematically. Syracuse changed the way they played, so did Oregon State really. We have been able to survive early punches in the mouth a bunch this season, but I don't think we can get 14 down early again and expect to win on Friday.
I think we can do better than most teams have. Be sure that they will switch things up against us schematically. Syracuse changed the way they played, so did Oregon State really. We have been able to survive early punches in the mouth a bunch this season, but I don't think we can get 14 down early again and expect to win on Friday.
Would it shock anyone if they came out and threw it 10 times to start the game just to throw our defensive game plan in the gutter... no absolutely not, honestly I would..
But if we do play closer to the line like we did vs OSU for most of the 2nd half of the game we will fair better against the pass and run. We're more able to keep short passes from easy 6-10 yard plays and closer to the line to close on Jeanty.
But if we do play closer to the line like we did vs OSU for most of the 2nd half of the game we will fair better against the pass and run. We're more able to keep short passes from easy 6-10 yard plays and closer to the line to close on Jeanty.
I don't feel complete with this sentence. Like you left me on a cliffhanger.
I. Need. More.
I will disagree there. You guys had some better units but Cuse also had some better units. STs buffoonery for Cuse was your best advantage. I think Cuse offense was better but UNLV had a better defense
I don't think you can stop Jeanty. What you have to do is make sure you're gang tackling him and not letting him get those huge gains where he bounces off a poor form flying shoulder tackle or breaks through a weak arm tackle and turns a 3 yard gain into an 80 yard gain. You have to punish him every time he totes the rock with physical tackling AND good tackling form/discipline. Normally our guys tackle and try to strip--I think that's a mistake with Jeanty--he hasn't fumbled in 3 years. (502 carries). Wrap up, rally to the ball, and lay as much legal wood as you can. I think if you can keep him to under 7 ypc, you'll be in a good spot to beat Boise.
Our 1’s are closer in talent than they were last year; but I believe ultimately that Boise is still better overall. I believe this game will come down to if our quality of depth is better.
Great point about the tackling/stripping the ball.
With this guy, absolutely everybody on any given play should be solely focused on the tackle. Nobody trying to strip the ball or punch it out.
I'm hoping that the game comes down to special teams. Ours has been very good. If we get block a punt and/or get some big returns, that will go a long ways towards UNLV getting a win.
Fresno tried that.... second play deep shot that we picked and it was all downhill from there...
from their terrible back up QB.... that was one of the worst play calls I've ever seen.
Yeah, I dont know why they decided to take the ball out of Keene's hand other than they thought they could beat us over the top...
