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With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
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Jan 5, 2023, 1:30 PM
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to RUN the ball more during the course of the whole season. Not running enough this past year cost us two if not all three of our losses!!!! And lets create a number of new innovative plays in that running game to help insure its further success!!!!
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Heisman Winner [86008]
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While we gained a lot of yards running the ball this year,
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Jan 5, 2023, 1:37 PM
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we also FAILED to keep drives alive many times in crucial 3rd and manageable situations by NOT being able to pick up two or three yards running the ball. We even failed on 4th and INCHES several times. So, we did not have a truly successful, "smash mouth" running game. That, just like shaky at best pass protection, is on the O-Line.
Marked improvement in BOTH Offensive and Defensive line play is needed if Clemson wants to get back to Playoff relevance next year.
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CU Guru [1574]
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Re: While we gained a lot of yards running the ball this year,
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Jan 5, 2023, 2:49 PM
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I'm glad somebody said this.
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Paw Warrior [4755]
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Re: While we gained a lot of yards running the ball this year,
Jan 5, 2023, 3:35 PM
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I am not defending the o-line, but when defenses are not afraid of the long ball, it becomes pretty easy to load the box and stop the run.
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All-In [10846]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
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Jan 5, 2023, 1:39 PM
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Because I go back to the early days of our success in the 70's, I always think we should run the ball. The reality of the game is with the huge size and speed of defenses, running is easier said than done. We lost to Notre Dame because that night they were way better than we were. We lost to South Carolina by being unable to make a stop when we had to. We lost to Tennessee because our offense could not make a play when they had to. Every game is different but a good running game is constant. Always remember there are 3 things that can happen when you throw a pass and 2 of them are bad.
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Clemson Conqueror [11917]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
Jan 5, 2023, 2:44 PM
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One could say the same about running the ball. Loss of yardage, fumble, or positive gain.
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Paw Warrior [4755]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
Jan 5, 2023, 3:37 PM
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Back in the 70s our best athletes were on the o-line - and we ran behind them.
And people still complained that we weren't exciting enough on offense. Its always something.
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Ring of Honor [21098]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
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Jan 5, 2023, 1:39 PM
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Let me add let' make sure we have an OL that can open up some running lanes.
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Top TigerNet [29960]
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Power running vs. finesse running.
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Jan 5, 2023, 1:58 PM
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How about an OL where when the RB tries to hit a hole between the tackles he's not hit one or two yards in the backfield? When an OL can do that, make the initial contact be somewhere past the LOS, then the running game can be a real positive. When the running game consists too much of sweeps and misdirection, then the running game struggles.
The big uglies have to open holes.
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Dynasty Maker [3463]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
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It starts with the OL , weakest part of our offense .
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Standout [328]
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
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Jan 5, 2023, 3:11 PM
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We never use a snap count anymore.No advantage for the offensive line knowing when the ball will be snapped using a cadence count. The hand clap bs takes away any advantage the offensive line has in getting off the line.
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Re: With two dynamic running backs coming back next year we need
Jan 6, 2023, 1:13 AM
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Which incoming freshmen this year will be the surefire starters?
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