[Husker] more So Miss & coaching stuff

[Nick Chevance]

On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 9:50 AM, Andy Knipp <andy at knipp.com> wrote:

>
> Re: So Miss
>
> Looking over their D, which is a 4-2-5, if a 6 man front can stop our
> running game, then this will be a very long season. The DTs are decent size
> (about 300 pounds) but the DEs are smaller (about 240).  While they are
> quick, if our OTs can get pads on them, I expect a lot of success running
> off tackle.  Hopefully the coaches are taking some scout team LBs, lining
> them up at DE, and giving the OTs practice getting blocks on the smaller
> quick guys.
>
> Their defense is designed for a spread offense. It would work well against
> a
> B12 team.  I expect to see a third LB and maybe a S coming up close as
> well.
> That should open the passing.
>
> Not certain how much zone read or option we will see.  A good power team
> can
> often run a lot of option, but speed can stop the option.
>
> Andy
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>From what I've read, they're rather inexperienced at defensive line and
linebacker, but have a pretty good defensive backfield.  But as Andy
mentions, if we get the big uglies moving people off the line, they will
need to sacrifice those safeties to get tackles.  Look for Kyler Reed over
the middle at least a couple of times if that happens.

I'm just looking for consistency on our offensive line.  Keep holding
penalties to a minimum and maintain a crisp, quick pace to lining up and
running plays.  They all don't have to be home runs, but a quick pace
running style should reap huge benefits in the 4th quarter.

Finally, predictions?  I'm thinking that we hold them to a single TD, given
up in the waning minutes of the ball game.  On offense, I'm hoping to see
what I like, but for the first game, I'll be satisfied with a few well
executed drives.

Nebraska 27, Southern Miss 10

That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

Nick

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