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if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 12:28 PM
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normally I say defer to 2nd half, but I think in this game it may be better to have 2 possessions to their 1 to start the game. Similar to last yr vs Bama, it gives our offense a series to get the jitters out so if LSU scores on their 1st possession we will have the next possession to match. What I wouldnt want is for them to get the ball 1st and score, then we get the ball and punt then them get the ball back with a chance to put us in a 14 point hole early.
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defer
Jan 13, 2020, 12:30 PM
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The game is all about their O. IF the defense comes out and gets a stop on the first drive that will set the tone early
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Oculus Spirit [97719]
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Saw Bourret on Packer this am. Said LSU is something like
Jan 13, 2020, 12:37 PM
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90-2 when they score on their first possession if they come out on offense. I say we come out receiving. I have no doubt that's what LSU will do.
We both will have scripted first drives anyway. Doesn't make much difference really.
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Re: Saw Bourret on Packer this am. Said LSU is something like
Jan 13, 2020, 12:40 PM
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That stat is very skewed because until this season LSU has relied on average ball control offense and great defenses.
With their previous gameplan, scoring first typically meant the defense was not equipped to stop them and they would be able to keep running over them.
This year they haven't lost a game, so obviously anytime they scored on their first drive it added to the stat.
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Re: defer
Jan 13, 2020, 1:02 PM
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Clemson D seems to get better as the game goes on typically
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 12:31 PM
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should always defer w the opportunity to "steal" in extra possession in the gm
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 1:18 PM
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Last I checked both halves were the same length, so I am not sure how you steal a possession. It's a momentum issue. If LSU has the momentum going into the half, we have a chance to flip it. If we have momentum, then we have a chance to build on it. As some people have said, adjustments could play a role in the decision as well, but both sides of the ball have made good adjustments in recent years.
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Orange Blooded [4139]
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 1:44 PM
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you "steal a possession" by ending the 1st half w the ball and starting the 2nd half w the ball, thus having 2 in a row. Length of half not relevant to this. But thx for the snarky misguided comment
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110%er [6592]
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I get what you are saying but you still wouldnt be getting
Jan 13, 2020, 3:31 PM
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an extra possession. If you get the ball 2nd to start the game, then if there were equal possessions it is natural that you would have the ball last in the half. In the second half, it would be opposite, you get it first but if equal poss. then LSU would get it last to close the game.
Only way you truly steal a possession is if you get it first and last in a particular half, thus you would have an extra poss. your opponent wouldnt get
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 12:32 PM
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defer. CBV probably wants to see their O as much as possible in the first half, so he can make his adjustments. The fat lady wants to sing.
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No chance
Jan 13, 2020, 12:33 PM
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either team will defer
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Orange Blooded [4365]
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Re: No chance
Jan 13, 2020, 2:21 PM
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wanna bet ??
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 12:36 PM
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I disagree.
In a game where many expect a back-and-forth between the offenses, getting to skip an LSU possession with a late first half score and getting the ball to start the second half could be a huge opportunity for our team.
Further, I think if at any point during the second half of the game we can take a 2 TD lead, it allows us to change the way LSU has to play on offense.
Obviously they like the throw more than run in general, but putting them in a spot where there is even less threat to run could really help our defense.
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 12:45 PM
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Nope. Defer as always. Last 2mins of the first half. Go down the field. SCORE.
2ND Half receive ko. Go down the field. SCORE!
This formula works. No need to change it up just for the sake of changing it up.
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I dunno. The bread and butter of our team for awhile now has
Jan 13, 2020, 1:07 PM
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been the "middle eight" which is the last 4 minutes of the 1st half and the first 4 of the 2ns half.. or thereabouts. We used the middle 8 to come back and take the lead against OSU, and we used it to put away both ND and Bama last year. That's just a few major examples but weve been great in those situations for awhile now.
So I would probably defer and take the ball to start the 3rd quarter hoping to steal some momentum at the end of the 1st half and parlay it into more points to open the 2nd half.
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I guess yov are aware of 2quick td's deferal...
Jan 13, 2020, 1:08 PM
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theory made popular by the NE Pats & success rate employing it; supposedly Dabo supports the same concept
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Take the ball and run with it.... ***
Jan 13, 2020, 1:19 PM
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Orange Blooded [4365]
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There are all kinds of questions to be answered in this game
Jan 13, 2020, 2:20 PM
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but there is ONE THING I am sure about - this game will NOT be won on the 1st possession
Defer (dance with who brung ya') - and win it in the 2nd half.
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Re: if we win the coin toss, I think we should take the ball 1st
Jan 13, 2020, 3:36 PM
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Jimmy green beans said same thing on espn radio.
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