LT is very beatable. Lafayette just didn’t make the plays to do it. Lafayette did drive the ball down the field multiple times but ultimately did themselves in with really poor execution, penalities, kicking game and turnovers. Obviously LT had something to do with the poor Lafayette execution.
Keys are:
1. Be able to consistently throw the ball. LT will give you the chance make plays in the passing game. Need to capitalize. When they are beat they will hold and PI your receivers. They’ll take the penalty rather than give up the play.
2. Be able to protect to get the ball off.
3. Be able to get to the edge in the run game. LT does a good job of taking away inside run.
4. Focus on limiting screen game to #3. Kid is a stud and will win all 1 on 1s.
5. Make #2 beat you throwing the ball downfield. He is an elusive runner and runs the option really well. Doesn’t like to pitch.
6. Pay attention to #1. Seems like he has the tools and could be dangerous but #3, 2 and 12 were more impactful on our game.
7. Must keep your kids focused and ignore the noise that’s coming. It was a smack talking circus during pre-game and I could hear it in the stands. LT players talk non-stop, coaches seem to encourage it or certainly don’t limit it.
Before the Churchland AD gets upset, I’m not taking anything away from how they beat Lafayette last week. As stated earlier, they deserved to win. Like anyone though, and as Norcom proved, they are beatable and very susceptible to the passing game.
Good luck to both sides and congrats on playing for a state title game opportunity!