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Running the football
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Dec 10, 2024, 10:30 AM
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I've seen so many scenarios proposed lately that it looks like we want everyone except our RB's running the football. Here's the fax...
Mafah will start. We know he's not 100%, and one good shot to his shoulder could render him unable to even play, but he'll be the first guy out there.
EZE and Adams will both play. Adams is the guy most likely to get 3-4 yards, EZE is more versatile.
We likely will show some creativity. What that looks like is anyone's guess. I do expect certain packages for certain players. Could be Randall, Williams, Brown, Carter, Vizzina, anyone. Maybe one package per player. Maybe even a few option plays.
Cade will run it the most, hopefully not running for his life.
We just need to run it enough to keep them honest. Be able to get some positive yardage. If we could muster 100 yards on the ground, that would be enough.
Ultimately our offense will come down to Cade making plays. I'd expect us to try to spread them out. Line up Briningstool outside along with our WR. One back to help protect. Quick passes. Slants. Curls. Outs. Get positive yardage, then look for the big play. Don't turn it over.
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Re: Running the football
Dec 10, 2024, 10:40 AM
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Good thing we have 2 weeks to figure that out.
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Even with a healthy Mafah we likely aren't running for big yardage
Dec 10, 2024, 10:48 AM
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Texas D is very, very good. But we need them to respect the run so they don't just tee off on the pass rush. I do expect some things we have not seen. If a few work, it gets them at least thinking
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Re: Even with a healthy Mafah we likely aren't running for big yardage
Dec 10, 2024, 11:20 AM
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They haven’t looked very good against mobile QBs. I guess you can say that about almost any D though, especially us.
I do like the fact that neither one of their QBs is an elite runner.
UGA’s backup QB was able to pick up yards again and again with simple designed runs.
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Re: Even with a healthy Mafah we likely aren't running for big yardage
Dec 10, 2024, 11:27 AM
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Manning can run. Elite? No. Good to very good? Yes.
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Re: Running the football
Dec 10, 2024, 10:44 AM
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I've got faith in Eziomume, Dabo was trying Luke crazy to save the kids redshirt year. He's built like a legit D1 rb and has a burst. I worry about his pass blocking though.
I think most people are failing to realize Mafah will still be the primary rb, he might not be very effective while injured but Dabo will continue to feed him the ball.
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So why didn't we see EZ Saturday night after Haynes went down?***
Dec 10, 2024, 10:53 AM
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Because Phil and Haynes got the reps
Dec 10, 2024, 10:55 AM
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these next 2 weeks, EZE and Adams will both get a bunch
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Haynes got hurt in the game and phil was already banged up
Dec 10, 2024, 10:57 AM
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Again, why did we not see EZ in the second half after Haynes went down?
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Because 3rd teamers don't get reps***
Dec 10, 2024, 11:17 AM
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At that point he is not 3rd team.***
Dec 10, 2024, 11:18 AM
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He's been 4th team all year, behind Mafah, Haynes and Adams due to redshirting
Dec 10, 2024, 11:21 AM
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He didn't have any reps, because the plan was Phil and Haynes. That's why Phil finished the game after Haynes injury
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As much as we pass it probably was the back who offers the greatest
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Dec 10, 2024, 11:15 AM
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Pass protection. The crazier the blitz the better the pass blocking RB you want back there. Injured Mafah is likely better at that than running the ball. He’s come a long ways from giving up the hit on Cade against Florida State last year.
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He'll get some carries, but I'd be surprised if it's more
Jun 15, 2023, 1:29 PM
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than 8-10. He's just not able right now barring a remarkable healing. They moved to Haynes early Sat because of this. Then, the injury.
I doubt Mafah practices a ton, which means EZE and Adams will be getting alot of reps. They're very different in styles, and hardly any tape on either of them.
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If I'm Texas
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Dec 10, 2024, 11:25 AM
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striperfan I am pulling for an injured Mafah to run the ball as much as possible. Mafah is slow, cannot take hits, and does not have to be considered as a threat in any situation.
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He's just not physically able to carry it right now
Dec 10, 2024, 11:28 AM
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what we do to compensate is anyone's guess with Haynes out
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Dec 10, 2024, 2:23 PM
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Especially when the try to run him wide against a fast defense ..
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Re: Running the football
Dec 10, 2024, 11:32 AM
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I’m sure Mafah runs out there first. 2 weeks won’t heel a bad shoulder. I know, I’ve had 6 surgeries on mine.
However, it will give it a much needed break and might heel enough to play some meaningful snaps.
I’m not sure the injury but he was grimacing constantly and shaking his arm on Saturday night. I’m sure Dabo is planning not have him available for many plays.
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As long as we dont have any fumbles..
Dec 10, 2024, 2:58 PM
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Fumbles are of the devil. Avoid them, and I don’t care who plays… lolz
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