Foote: UL's Issues on Third Down may be more alarming than you think

[Scott Malkinson]

So our 6th year senior QB is missing the little plays according to Napier. Interesting article. Foote is the only reporter worth a damn around here.

This is probably why our defense is gassed going into the 4th. Offense rarely sustains long drives chewing up the clock.

[CajunT]

My guess is that we have a very high tendency on down and distance plays, and they have been scouted and prepared for by teams.

Yes, and when we needed it the running game was there. But we have had a change in staff at OL, injuries and a young stable of RBs that will improve as the season moves forward. They are very talented, but they lack game experience and that takes time.

[Scott Malkinson]

Yes, and when we needed it the running game was there. But we have had a change in staff at OL, injuries and a young stable of RBs that will improve as the season moves forward. They are very talented, but they lack game experience and that takes time.

I think a bigger issue we have not been winning the 4th quarter.
that was a staple of a Napier coached team and we have done it once in the last 6 games.

[Rainman66]

Yes, and when we needed it the running game was there. But we have had a change in staff at OL, injuries and a young stable of RBs that will improve as the season moves forward. They are very talented, but they lack game experience and that takes time.

Not as much last year. Ragas was stuffed on a few short yardage situations. 2019 was decent, and I think tendencies started being exploited quite a bit last season.

[CajunT]

Not as much last year. Ragas was stuffed on a few short yardage situations. 2019 was decent, and I think tendencies started being exploited quite a bit last season.

Agree, the difference is last season UL had no spring and limited summer workouts. There was plenty of time to fix it this past spring and during summer sessions.

[CrazyCajun]

Napier also said he could be a better play caller, sounds like he is saying everyone can do better..starting with him.

[JMV JustMyView]

Play calling also would be easier if he was more efficient on 1st and 2nd, IF he could complete the ummm easy throws.

[Hardcore]

Play calling also would be easier if he was more efficient on 1st and 2nd, IF he could complete the ummm easy throws.

It would also help if receivers would not drop easy passes and if the linemen would block better.

The point of this is everyone has to do better including BN.

[zephyr]

Well we are sitting at 33% right now. 18 for 53.

This is alarming. However, what is more alarming is our 3rd down percentage defense which ranks us near the very bottom in the country (ranking of 122) at 49%. What is also interesting is that South Alabama ranks tops in the country in 3rd down percentage defense which could make this a defensive contest.

[ULGrad@HOU]

Without a doubt, Napier calls out our QB. He says that we have guys open. That means we are not passing to them, who does the passing? The offense is struggling because we cannot pass the ball effectively. It wasn't great last year, but this year it's worse. A long pass here and there is great, but if you can't sustain drives, you won't win many games.