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I agree Navy, Tucker has been double covered most of the time this year from my observation and Teams know he is the first option to look for. Both Close and Wade have been open several times and they still throw to Tucker hoping for him to make a play with 2 defenders in his face. I mean Close is what 6'5 ? Throw it up to him over the middle for crying out loud!I think Salem needs to pound Blacksburg with running game and short dump passes. When you watch the Salem running game you will notice Ramsey and Owen rarely lose yardage. There is really no need to stretch the defense until they can stop the run.
I disagree to a point about Tucker. Against Dinwiddie I think he was too much of a focal point. On numerous plays Tucker was the first and only option while other receivers were wide open. Tucker is great in space, so I would agree he would be a good mix in the running game.
Salem is a sound team and a loss surely wont deter them. Blacksburg's offense is similar to Dinwiddie's, so its not like the have not seen the spread. Beck will be a factor if Salem has not cleaned up its running game defense.
The key to this game is simple for the Spartans. Slow the game down, run, run, run, take points via fg when a drive stalls, and force the Bruins to beat the experienced Salem secondary by the pass.
I was not pointing out Salem specifically. I think all coaches are guilty of going for it inside of the red zone when they could take the points. I realize it takes a good snap, blocking, hold, and kick, but arent similar risk involved in a 4th and long pass play?If I remember right, Salem had an opportunity to try a 58 or 59 yard fg against Dinwiddie and decided to punt. Craft can make that.
I understand he has made a 63 yarder at a camp last summer and it is on film.. STRONG...If I remember right, Salem had an opportunity to try a 58 or 59 yard fg against Dinwiddie and decided to punt. Craft can make that.
I think the difference between Dinwiddie and Blacksburg will be the QB play. Dinwiddie's QB put together a fantastic game when he took the ball and ran with it. I'm not sure Blacksburg's QB will run as much. Either way, Salem's linebackers need to be on top of their game!I think Salem needs to pound Blacksburg with running game and short dump passes. When you watch the Salem running game you will notice Ramsey and Owen rarely lose yardage. There is really no need to stretch the defense until they can stop the run.
I disagree to a point about Tucker. Against Dinwiddie I think he was too much of a focal point. On numerous plays Tucker was the first and only option while other receivers were wide open. Tucker is great in space, so I would agree he would be a good mix in the running game.
Salem is a sound team and a loss surely wont deter them. Blacksburg's offense is similar to Dinwiddie's, so its not like the have not seen the spread. Beck will be a factor if Salem has not cleaned up its running game defense.
The key to this game is simple for the Spartans. Slow the game down, run, run, run, take points via fg when a drive stalls, and force the Bruins to beat the experienced Salem secondary by the pass.
Wouldn't expect anything less from 3putt....Classy post 3putt
Hits the nail on the head. These players (and coaches) do respect the other. Here's to hoping for a great, injury free game for both sides. Friday can't come soon enough!This Blacksburg team will take whatever Salem gives them. If Salem wants to sell out on stopping Beck, they will take advantage and throw it. Johnston is a really good QB, the biggest problem is going to be can we protect him. As for the D, I'm not sure some of you know or havent seen us play. The numbers are misleading in that a few of the scores given up are against the backups and JV kids in the 4th quarter. Salem is the bully on the block until proven otherwise. Nothing but RESPECT for they do year in and year out. I get a feeling this wont be the only meeting between these two this season.
I would like to, but I don't think I will unfortunately. I'll update you here if that changes. There are several Blacksburg faithful that I would like to meet, yourself included. I hope for a good ballgame with no injuries. I should be at the JV game on Thursday at Salem.Mike Salem, are u going to make it up to the game? If so, I'll find u to say hello.
Mike you are welcome to sit with us on the Bburg side. The handicapped seats are at the top and there is plenty of room for a wheelchair. You are on the top when you walk in on our side, its similar to PH.The last time I went to Blacksburg the handicap seating at the base of the stands line up with the players on the sidelines and didn't allow for a good view. (There will also be a lot of people along the fence surrounding the field) I could possibly arrange transportation, but I'd like to be able to have a good view. The weather, environment, and game, should all be ideal.
I hear you Mike. I'll hit you back here once I make some calls.The last time I went to Blacksburg the handicap seating at the base of the stands line up with the players on the sidelines and didn't allow for a good view. (There will also be a lot of people along the fence surrounding the field) I could possibly arrange transportation, but I'd like to be able to have a good view. The weather, environment, and game, should all be ideal.
I agree. If he makes it...3 more points on the scoreboard. If he misses, then you are no worse off than you were before. Hard to get inside a coach's head as to why they make those decisions.I wasn't being sarcastic, I would have liked to see him try it. It's a regular season game, not the end of the world if it didn't work. He makes em every week in warm ups.
It isn't that simple. If he misses the kick, the opposing team takes over from where he kicked... that is much different than getting pinned deep with a punt. Also, kicks from that distance are so easy to block because of how low of a trajectory the ball has to be kicked at. Yes, he makes them a decent amount of time when the ball is football holder but that is a far cry from getting an actual hold, not having a perfect angle, having a rush, etc.I agree. If he makes it...3 more points on the scoreboard. If he misses, then you are no worse off than you were before. Hard to get inside a coach's head as to why they make those decisions.
I hear ya, but the one that I had in mind was at the end of the half with very little time left on the clock. It was a long shot for sure, but the timing was perfect to try.It isn't that simple. If he misses the kick, the opposing team takes over from where he kicked... that is much different than getting pinned deep with a punt. Also, kicks from that distance are so easy to block because of how low of a trajectory the ball has to be kicked at. Yes, he makes them a decent amount of time when the ball is football holder but that is a far cry from getting an actual hold, not having a perfect angle, having a rush, etc.
He probably has one of the strongest legs in the country but he would have at best a 20% change of making a 59-yard FG in a game. To put that in perspective, the best kickers in the country in all of college football would probably at best have a 1/3 chance of making a kick from that distance.
Bburg weak on def
Forgive me for doubting thatIf I remember right, Salem had an opportunity to try a 58 or 59 yard fg against Dinwiddie and decided to punt. Craft can make that.
Beck is good, my vote for game changer is Terry.How good is Coleton Beck? Difference maker in this game?