LGT FINAL G1: Louisiana 40, Grambling 10

[ragincajun97]

Running for slightly over 4 yards per carry isn’t terrible people

[Esqueleto]

Running for slightly over 4 yards per carry isn’t terrible people

Against Grambling? You sure about that?

[Cajunsmike]

Running for slightly over 4 yards per carry isn’t terrible people

It is not. However Coach Dez himself said the play by both the OL and backs on running plays was below our standards in the first half. That is not unusual. No one plays to their top ability 100 percent of the time.

[zephyr]

Running for slightly over 4 yards per carry isn’t terrible people

Again, most of the comments on the running game were focused on the first half and early results as that is what led to a lower run volume than we're used to. In the first half, we barely averaged 3 ypc.

[Jacob81]

Yes, but you are applying those EOG stats to strengthen your point made in the first half. If you look at post 115, the halftime stats showed us barely averaging 3 yards per carry. This showed that they were daring us to pass and why not? We had single man coverage all over the place with Harvey Broussard in particular. It won't always be like that and I don't see a ton of teams just leaving those guys on the outside single coverage which should allow us to run more effectively (hopefully). But I still contend, the days of us just pounding the ball all game long and putting up 40-50+ rushes are over with this particular team. That's not how this team is built so we shouldn't expect it.

That’s goes back to the theory that we averaged less per carry in the first half then we did the second half by almost half ypc. So the defense was tired(maybe)

I think we’re all on the same page here. If the defense made us adjust and only give our 3 headed monster 16 carries than I guess that’s what it is.

But if we have games where the opponent loads the box and we don’t try to establish the run, a competitive game usually won’t go the passing teams way. We will see how it goes as the season progresses.

I just can’t imagine at the g5 level having 327lb average OL and 3 backs that all put on 10lbs in the offseason to not run the ball 30-40 times a game.

[zephyr]

That’s goes back to the theory that we averaged less per carry in the first half then we did the second half by almost half ypc. So the defense was tired(maybe)

I think we’re all on the same page here. If the defense made us adjust and only give our 3 headed monster 16 carries than I guess that’s what it is.

But if we have games where the opponent loads the box and we don’t try to establish the run, a competitive game usually won’t go the passing teams way. We will see how it goes as the season progresses.

I just can’t imagine at the g5 level having 327lb average OL and 3 backs that all put on 10lbs in the offseason to not run the ball 30-40 times a game.

Well by your theory that was because we wore them down with the interior run. But, that wasn't the case. It was likely due more to us stretching their defense out and allowing the run game to take hold after. Or, they just started substituting guys when the game got out of hand.

Also, because a 180 pound back gained 10 pounds all of a sudden, they should run better? Today's game is a speed, read option game. Having huge hulking linemen is good if you aren't running spread run schemes which allow speedy defensive players to cut and get into running lanes. I'd rather average 295 on the line honestly like ND State. They tore up Colorado in the opener and their OL dominated.

[Jacob81]

Having to tackle a 235 lb back instead of a 225 lb back does take a toll. And having to deal with a 330 lb body instead of 295 also takes a toll over the course of the game.

Coach said in this game our pad level was better in the second half.

[zephyr]

Having to tackle a 235 lb back instead of a 225 lb back does take a toll. And having to deal with a 330 lb body instead of 295 also takes a toll over the course of the game.

Coach said in this game our pad level was better in the second half.

I would argue that the 225 vs 235 pound back, which we don't have, is a negligible difference in RB as to ability to wear down a defense. However, a slightly smaller but more agile OL gives you the ability to move and put a body on smaller faster defensive players.

[SlickRick]

I would argue that the 225 vs 235 pound back, which we don't have, is a negligible difference in RB as to ability to wear down a defense. However, a slightly smaller but more agile OL gives you the ability to move and put a body on smaller faster defensive players.

Bill Davis - 5'9" 235lbs

[Jacob81]

Bill Davis - 5'9" 235lbs

Davis 235
Washington 224
Perry 207