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Corey's column shows just how important to this team Jordan is. As for his playing abilities, put him behind a great OLine or for that matter just behind Wake's or BC's and this kid would scorch defenses. how does a QB make reads or progressions running for your life. tired of hearing anything but great things about this kid. in the right situation, jordan could be a real good college QB. he does and has left his heart and soul on the field. this alone demands respect from all Seminoles.

Norvell has emphasized from day one his commitment to special teams so he has to be disappointed in the way they’ve underachieved so far. Field position is critical for this vulnerable team and they’ve constantly found themselves deep on their own end of the field due to errors and poor performance by our special teams segment. Wish Corey, Ira and Gene would ask MN some pointed questions after practice about this issue of concern.

Listening to the announcers from yesterdays game and the knowledge they brought to the game I have to wonder do they know more then our staff? Is there any way possible someone can ask Norvell, with kid gloves of course, why they are rolling Travis out to the wrong side to have to make a difficult throw. We have all observed Travis is not the best thrower with the strongest arm and rolling him out to make a more difficult throw is not part of his game. Also, what's up with the bunch formation to the short side of the field? Does the coaching staff not realize the sideline acts as another defender? For a team whose wide receivers cant block, this type of pass call is a drive killer. It was made very clear listening to the announcers that they had a better grasp of what to do in various situations then our own coaches. I dont want you to be rude or be too direct when asking these questions. Cant afford sully that cozy relationship. Thanks is advance.

Ok before you trash me and them, let me explain in this mini book lol….

Played WR for an option team back in the day before we transitioned to more pass heavy options with a QB switch from run guy go pocket passer
As a receiver we are a bit more diva, and want the ball but you don’t go to schools that feature run heavy formations usually knowing that you want the ball, and you would also love being physical and blocking obviously for that scheme, but know big play is a potential there as well so they stick around for those opportunities.

Now it is partly our scheme I believe that the guys lost their confidence with as bubble screen blocking is hard as s&#t and also I think it is the fact that JT doesn’t keep his eyes downfield for an entire 2020 season so our receivers absolutely CAN create separation but I believe lack the ultimate desire too because when you have a QB throw 22/32 for around 100 yards avg 6.6 that is a ton of route running with no results and it does weigh on your mind as a WR and even though you love your team and want to win that position gets it’s energy from being involved and our WR are simply not involved enough.

Great example was Cam got that catch then another.. WR get streaky.. go watch NFL every WR who has 11 catches and a ton of yards got
Streaky early in game and then just had that “it” factor all game and an extra jump in his step..

Ive also posted that our WR are not elite and don’t have high ceilings but I just think if you get one cooking early you can get big games from these guys individually but you gotta scheme it up with a nice rub route or something sure fire… just keep watching and it will happen.. also they would then block better, momentum is huge in skill positions.. they aren’t lunch pale players out there they need good juju as they run around all game without the ball it’s just different.

PS : JT keep your eyes down field brother, remind the WR you are working to get them the ball to them to keep them engaged..

PSS : could we please run some window routes and drop down in between their zones, and you must look guys off for that to work, no locking WR because the entire back end is watching eyes.... if they run man then run the rb or te out of the backfield as they are running a route with all DBs turned away..best players on our team are the rbs anyways

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“It was nice to see them actually finish a game and find a way to finally win. That being said we will see if it’s improvement and if we are really heading in the right direction if they come out next week and play well. If they don’t play well next week and build off this win then that’ll say a lot!”

“This next game will tell us a lot….”

that’s been the damn mantra for 4 plus years now….

1. Is the only starting QB we have with wins (at FSU) on his resume. What do we take from that?

2. Can we use Travis actually under the center running the I formation or anything that has the RB running down hill.

(3:00) Winning beats the alternative, be glad but grounded

(14:00) So back on the Jordan Travis train?

(19:00) Teammates referrring to "outside noise" Travis has to deal with

(26:00) Defense will be addressed but this offense will be in tact and still does odd things...

(35:00) But back to that defense real quick

(50:00) Basking in a win as rivals falter and observations from other games across the country

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We don't need to forfeit any games because of a couple of players.

Win close, win big and maintain. Pretty much what Bowden said. Keep the formula simple run and play defense.

Do we win big today if Wilson doesn't muff that punt?

They have a bye this week then they go @UNC who has beat them the last 2 years and has an offense that the poor Miami defense isn't ready to face. Then they go back home to face an NC State team that is likely gonna run it down their throat with a QB whose solid enough to keep them balanced. Then they go back on the road to face a Pittsburgh team that has one of the ACCs better QBs in Kenny Pickett and while they don't run the ball all that well neither did UVA and they ran when they needed/wanted to against Miami. UM has some good individual players but their defense as a whole can't stop the run or the pass and their offense is good but without King won't put up the points needed to hang around if their D can't stop a certain teams offense from scoring in the 30s. Remember how Michigan State ran it down their throats and they threw passes and got a lot of yac, while Bama went deep on them and they couldn't stop either. The Miami safeties are overrated and the Corners are righted the right place which is not very high

Any one notice it is gone from the playbook?

Texas A&M, UF, Miami, ND, Arkansas, etc. when you think your team is about to compete for the playoffs only to realize that bubble has been burst for at least another season, it can be very disappointing and painful. I’ve accepted the fact that we’re in the rebuilding mode for the next 2-4 years assuming we have the right coaching staff. I’ve watched UGA have a recruiting bonanza for the last several years and they might just make the playoffs and finally compete for the NC again this year. My point is that this is going to be a marathon and not a sprint back to the top. There is no quick fix here, but it doesn’t have to be painful if you realize where our program is, reduce expectations, and enjoy the small victories as we try to climb back to prominence.

Our 2 running backs are #’s 1 & 2 in Yards per Carry in the conference.

link: https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/acc/2021-leaders.html

Stop screwing around and hire an elite DC. If we ever want to compete for championships, whether they be conference or national, we need to play good to great defense. There’s not 1 program out there that’s competing at a high level consistently without a great defensive coach on staff. I had hoped we would hire Dave Aranda back when Norvell was hired for that reason. Same amount of time to coach a team up and Baylor’s defense is ranked in the top 5 and they are 4-0 with an unexpected win over #14 ranked ISU. A lot more points are scored these days but the teams with the best defenses still tend to win close ball games.

Stop talking about whether or not Adam Fuller should be replaced. He was never qualified to be here in the first place. If this administration truly expects a return to competing at a high level, they need to open the purse and find a guy that has a record of producing high level defenses and doesn’t need the offensive minded head coach to step in at half time and tell them how to adjust their defense to prevent giving up 8-10 on 3rd downs in the first half. Until that happens, the rest of these debates about which QB should start and who’s calling plays are meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

I never liked the hire. He wasn't a good coach at Miam he's not a good coach here.
There's a reason Miami let him go.

Man, this dude is legit - not just his effort and physical play, but he has the mentality of a winner. He is happy we won, but immediately thinks of the problems and what needs to be fixed. Need more like him. Been happy with most of the transfers to be honest - but he stands out to me.

I have seen most of his interviews and I have to think his words are resonating with the defense.

Here’s a short rundown of the PFF grades from the FSU-Louisville game. PFF does not allow us us post grades for all the players, so we just cover the high and lowlights. But if you have a question about a specific player, just ask and I’ll be happy to provide that info.

Overall Team Grades:

Top Mark: Run defense and tackling were both very good. Both graded right at 79.2. That was the highest tackling grade of the season, and the highest against an FBS opponent since the 2019 game at UVA.

Low Mark: Run blocking again wasn't great (56.7) but for the fourth straight game it improved. On the other hand, pass rush has been on the decline finishing with the lowest mark of the season (64.8). The defense had one sack and per PFF had 13 pressures on 38 drop-backs. The receivers also struggled per PFF with a season-low mark of 61.3. There was only one drop so the low grade is more a function of receivers not getting separation and doing very little after the catch.

Odd: Not a PFF stat, but it's worth noting that FSU finished with a season-low four penalties for 30 yards.

Passing:

There was nothing special with McKenzie Milton's performance. He completed 24-of-39 for 248 yards, 1 TD, 1 int. He was also sacked six times. Passing grade - 68.6.

Rushing:

Jashaun Corbin rushed for 159 yards on 11 carries. He had 126 yards after contact and forced six missed tackles. Rush grade - 78.6.

Treshaun Ward rushed for 53 yards on 10 carries. 70.3 rush grade

D.J. Williams – 64.8 rush grade

Receiving:

Andrew Parchment finally stepped up with five catches for 86 yards and a touchdown. Per PFF, he was targeted 10 times, lined up in the slot six times, and out wide 23 times. Receiving grade - 76.5. This was his highest grade since the 2019 season.

Tight end Camren McDonald was the other player with a solid receiving grade of 75.4. He was targeted four times and had two catches.

Ontaria Wilson was efficient with five on six targets for 44 yards. But his receiving grade was surprisingly low at 58.2. He was the team's primary slot receiver lining up there 27 times.

Malik McClain was unremarkable with three catches for 23 yards. PFF receiving grade - 57.7.

Blocking:

After giving up six sacks and 15 pressures I'm a bit surprised the pass-blocking grade wasn't lower (67.4). The QB holding on the to ball too long may have contributed to the number.

Dillan Gibbons had his best outing as a Seminole with a team-high pass-blocking mark of 86.7. He gave up just one hurry on 49 drop-backs.

Devontay Love-Taylor also turned in a solid outing blocking for the pass (74.2) giving up three pressures on 49 drop-backs.

On the downside, Robert Scott Jr. really struggled giving up four of the six sacks (53.6). The other tackle Darius Washington also struggled giving up five pressures (57.3).

Run-blocking still wasn't great but was again slightly improved from the first three games (56.7). Oddly, while Robert Scott struggled blocking for the pass, he excelled blocking for the run with a team-high grade of 72.4. Baveon Johnson (64.2) and Dillan Gibbons (62.7) were both average vs. the run on Saturday. Nobody was awful but Darius Washington (52.4) finished last among the starting OL in run-blocking.

NOTE: The offensive line is doing a much better job reducing penalties. There was just one on Washington Saturday and none the week before. Compare one penalty in two games, to the OL being responsible for seven in the Jax State game.

Defense:

I really wish PFF would give us grades for both the first and second half. It would have been very interesting to see a comparison between the two halves. But statistically, Louisville racked up 316 total yards in the first half, were 8-of-10 on third down conversions and scored 31 points. In the second half, UL was shutout, had just 79 total yards, were just 1-of-8 on third down tries, and 0-1 on fourth down.

Robert Cooper had one of his best performances as a Seminole with a team-high defensive score of 83.4. That was the second-highest grade of his career (84.0 last year vs. Pitt). Other defenders with above-average grades were Keir Thomas (78.7), Jermaine Johnson (73.2), Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (72.8), Jammie Robinson (71.6) and Dennis Briggs Jr. (71.2).

Johnson led the way with four pressures followed by Thomas with three.

Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (71.3) and Meiko Dotson (70.0) were both improved in coverage but nothing special.

Players that tackled well: Jamie Robinson (87.0), R. Green (83.5), DJ Lundy (82.2), Travis Jay (82.0), B. Gant (81.7), M.Dotson (80.9), A. Gainer (80.8).

Starters and major contributors that struggled included Kalen DeLoach (53.6), Brendan Gant (52.0), Kevin Knowles II (49.8).

Official Defensive Stats:

Blow. Seriously must be wearing orange panties.

When are they going to realize the offense must run through Mr Cook....9 carries is embarrassing and he should be raising hell in the locker room