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USC OL Play

So clearly its not great in pass protection.

But there is a clear decline even in the NFL.

Not sure what it is.

But back to USC. I have seen a few times in PASS PROTECTION where a OT has looked directly at a DE in front of him and slide over to double team the DT and the DE runs in untouched and hits the QB.

So frustrating. Thats not a talent issue. Its a coaching issue.

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13 Comments

Butkus51

Oct 16, 2024

Good one PT. Seen that happened a few times in the season too. But, that's on the player. Our OT have slow back peddling footwork. Weird, they pull and run block well, I guess going forward is not a problem for our OL.

Fact, pass protection is the hardest skill vs the two. The great C.Bill Walsh, SF 49's wanted 280-290 lbs OL that had great footwork and very strong hands. His OL were quick and held their blocks well, giving QB Montana and Young xlent pass protection...

MLK Blvd

Oct 15, 2024

Riley likes to let his undersized rbs taking on blocking des.given the rules restricting low blocks outside of thetackle box - stupid rule change btw - his rbs have no shot. Yet another point where Riley needs to wake up and smell the coffee.

BobLinMN-2

Oct 15, 2024

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Recruit fullbacks!

Butkus51

Oct 16, 2024

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In today's O, RPO, TE's become H Backs (blockers like a fullback). TE's have 3 roles: OL, Pass R's, H Backs. They are a key position for the RPO. The fullback position were used in Run plays, QB under the center. Michigan, UGA, Stanford, Bama still recruit fullbacks, these teams have power run game O's.

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BobLinMN-2

Oct 16, 2024

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Well, early on our QB had players flanking him on both sides giving him protection and enough time to be effective. We stopped doing that, and MM got rattled. I don't care what you call them. but utilize them that way.

piano

Oct 15, 2024

Disagree v. Penn St - Moss had time. Pocket was there. Receivers did not get separation early in their routes, which is required with Moss.

And, what happened to the TE? Seems like that part of the game plan has disappeared.

Pasadena Trojan

Oct 15, 2024

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The TE is staying to block? I think that is the reason.

BobLinMN-2

Oct 15, 2024

Early on in the game, there were two backs flanking the QB, who then had time to operate with his strengths. Why they stopped doing that is beyond me.

RWC

Oct 15, 2024

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I watched the game, and to address your question when Riley went from a split back formation to a single back it was to free up another player to run routes and open up more space for the other receivers.

It’s a trade off between run blocking support and pass catching options. Obviously he thought the O- line and a single back could provide enough pass protection.

Just my two cents but I thought Riley called a great game offensively running Screens, Double Screens and Slants. It gets the ball out of a QB hands quickly that can’t extend plays, and was the perfect answer against a over pursuing, aggressive defense like Penn St , they were forced to defend the entire field.

Pretty obvious it worked well just look how it opened up the running game. SC just had some breakdowns on defense or they win easy.

Pasadena Trojan

Oct 15, 2024

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That DIDNT happen in the 2nd half.

Which is doubly frustrating.

BigBallss

Oct 15, 2024

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You should do commentary for a living. Very good.