tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44739770222326324232024-03-13T17:31:09.936-05:00FSUncensoredNo-Holds-Barred Analysis of Florida State Athletics. You bleed Garnet & Gold. Your Nole analysis shouldn't run skin deep.
Home of "The Weatherford Report"Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-83492852463467707762008-09-07T17:24:00.004-05:002009-03-08T18:47:00.856-05:00Our New Home<span style="font-size:180%;">We are the new Managers of <a href="http://www.tomahawknation.com/">Tomahawknation</a></span><br /><br />http://www.TomahawkNation.com/ is a great site and allows FSUncensored to get a lot more exposure.Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-83066948626047805502008-09-06T10:12:00.002-05:002008-09-06T10:26:46.234-05:00Armwood v. Plant: Prospect ReviewWe are auditioning a new writer. Tell us what you think:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Armwood vs. Plant</span><br />Defense ruled the contest, as evidenced by the 9-2 final score in Armwood’s favor. Neither offensive line held up against the pressure the opposing defense brought. Plant had a tough time diagnosing Armwood’s 3-4 defense, leaving little time for Murray to throw and no lanes to run in. Armwood, won this one by scoring the only non safety score in the game.<br />I'll speak quickly about individual performances...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ryan Giddins</span><br />Kid is an absolute monster. He was all over the field and ensured that Aaron Murray had a long night. The only thing that stopped him all night was when his legs cramped towards the end of the game. That being said, it didn’t take long for him to get back in the swing of things, as he deflected an Aaron Murray throw that turned into the interception that killed Plant's last drive. I wish I believed that FSU has a chance, but I don't. It seems that UF has the inside track, with Armwood’s Gator head coach. USF is probably in a close second.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aaron Murray</span><br />The stats don't tell the story of how hard this kid fought tonight. He has a strong arm capable of making all the throws. He might need to clean up his delivery a bit, but in college football that doesn't matter all that much, as long as it doesn't affect accuracy. He was on the run pretty much every throw. It would have been easier to evaluate him if his line was able to block Armwood’s front seven. I think he is very much deserving of his lofty national ranking, and should put up his typical numbers (based on last year’s production), now that Ryan Giddins, Man Man, and Petey Smith aren’t chasing him around.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Orson Charles</span><br />I'm usually very skeptical about "big time" TE recruits. This is a very tough position to forecast. To me, a Tight End should block first, and catch second. There are hundreds of undersized high school tight ends who catch well. Most rankings, however, are based on pass catching ability, not blocking prowess. Orson seems to be used similarly to Antonio Gates, in that he was split wide for the most part, and didn’t do very much blocking. He does have great hands and caught most everything Murray threw his way. He would be a great get for the Noles, if for no other reason than to prevent him from becoming the next of the great Miami Tight Ends.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Petey Smith</span><br />This linebacker was all over the field and moves very well, considering his build (stocky). I would expect him to follow his brother to Auburn, though he could end up with Alabama. It’s a shame that we slow played Eric (Petey’s brother) last year, because both would be assets to the undersized ‘Nole linebacker corps.Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-65518510907642517312008-09-05T21:42:00.005-05:002008-09-05T22:05:39.221-05:00It's Gametime! Western carolina Preview!<span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >First, the guys at <a href="http://classicnoles.typepad.com/chantrant/2008/09/what-to-expect-from-western-carolina-from-the-catamounts-veteran-play-by-play-announcer.html"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Chantrant</span> did a great job previewing Western Carolina</a>. Read that before you read our goals for the game. I thought about previewing </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" >WCU</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >, but my preview wouldn't be anywhere near as good as the one they did.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >What am I looking for from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FSU</span> against <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">WCU</span>? </span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >70% passing</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > We will be running wide open throughout this game. Can the new '</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" >Noles</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > QB hit these guys?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >10 yards per pass</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > There is no excuse for posting a number below this. In a game where the '</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" >Noles</span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> are favored by 40, this is not a lot to ask.</span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No interceptions</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > I don't want to see the other team catching any of our passes. That is Jeff </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" >Bowden</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > style and we should not be seeing that right now.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >6 Yards Per Carry</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > Again, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" >WCU</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > is not a good team. This is a reachable goal.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >90% of carries gain 2 or more yards</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > This measures us not getting stuffed. I will </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" >hve</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > more on this at a later date.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No fumbles</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > Not fumbles lost, but rather, no fumbles.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No more than 1 Holding Penalty</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > As a unit, I will be happy if we hold this to one.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No more than 1 False Start Penalty</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > There shouldn't be any crowd noise to deal with. These guys have waited a long time to play, let's see that the focus and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" >concentration</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > is there.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No dumb timeouts</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > Again, this would go a long way towards putting Jeff </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" >Bowden</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > behind us.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No major injuries</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > This is the major goal.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No face mask penalties</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" >Facemask</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > penalties often indicate someone has lazy feet or is out of position. We should not be out of position against </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" >WCU</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No more than one pass interference penalty</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > Again, let's play the ball and use good footwork to get into position.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >7 Sacks</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > I want to see the defensive line get pressure and FINISH. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" >WCU</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > will throw the ball 50 times in this game. 7 sacks is a 14% sack rate, which is what we need against a team of this caliber. We also want to see a fumble forced due to a blindside QB hit.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >No dropped interceptions</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > There will be chances for picks in this game. Make them count.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >Cover for the Alumni (-40)<br /><br />Shutout<br /><br />50 points scored<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >I will evaluate our performance Sunday night. We will check how the '</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" >Noles</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > did and use these goals as a benchmark.</span><br /></span>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-37802918322384673112008-09-03T19:48:00.005-05:002008-09-04T12:20:09.071-05:00FSU Names Christian Ponder as Starting Quarterback (Updated 09/04)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX34zoSs0gjHuFe6qQX1mBDcKe-FRr7kQDfFZ4671FsalmoXaYsDY04gRzWBKFL_oX4pYQeLfxIPZWRszW8rQ2i0lnWTxE9l6fEWGWb3N2ZPZq2nOjreDPmvXViSF_ORL873Z6pj7X4qs/s1600-h/Ponder+for+blog.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 401px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGX34zoSs0gjHuFe6qQX1mBDcKe-FRr7kQDfFZ4671FsalmoXaYsDY04gRzWBKFL_oX4pYQeLfxIPZWRszW8rQ2i0lnWTxE9l6fEWGWb3N2ZPZq2nOjreDPmvXViSF_ORL873Z6pj7X4qs/s320/Ponder+for+blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242046674154204210" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FSU</span> announced that <a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2008/09/fsu-picks-its-q.html">Christian Ponder will make his 1st career start</a> for the Florida State Seminoles. Ponder gained national notoriety for graduating from college in just two years. He is a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">redshirt</span> sophomore and a native of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Colleyville</span>, TX. He was rated as a three star prospect by rivals.com. Ponder had a brief stint in last year's Virginia Tech game, a 40-21 Loss. Ponder played great in leading the '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Noles</span> back after <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Weatherford</span> was knocked out of the game, but also threw a crippling interception, and had another that was picked off by a defensive lineman who hurdled the Florida State offensive lineman who fell down on the play.<br /><br />Ponder has consistently wowed coaches with his grasp of the offense, his surprising mobility, and his very impressive strength (375+ LB Bench). He boasts a very good arm and was consistently mentioned as the team leader during spring and summer drills. There are very few, if any, throws that Ponder cannot make. His ability to understand defenses is excellent and his promotion is a welcome relief to those who believed that our playbook was limited by our quarterback's ability. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">FSU</span> is instantly tougher to defend and to plan for. Teams can no longer sit in two or three vanilla schemes and play the percentages. They will have to break down <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ponder's</span> tape and find out his weaknesses. They now have to worry about the quarterback running out of the pocket and making plays with his feet, and with his arm while on the run.<br /><br />This move probably would not have happened if not for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Weatherford's</span> knee injury in the spring. Ponder seized the opportunity to show his skills and did not disappoint. Fisher glowed when he spoke of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">CP</span>7 (Ponder wears #7).<br /><br />Ponder also suffered an injury that delayed this call. In a recent practice, he injured his shoulder after throwing some water-logged balls. I wondered if the guy who many speculated was <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Jimbo's</span> number one choice all along would be too injured to start for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">FSU</span>. It seems that the coaches wanted to allow as much time as possible for him to heal up (the injury was muscular only; not structural) before naming him the starter.<br /><br />This is undoubtedly the best decision for the program. It represents a step forward. It represents a realization that we aren't in contention for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">MNC</span>, but that with some breaks, continued excellent recruiting, and developing a capable quarterback, we could be sooner than people think (2010). I've often speculated that Bobby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Bowden</span> would step in and insist that the safe option start at quarterback, despite promises that head coach in waiting and offensive coordinator <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Jimbo</span> Fisher was in change of the offense. This move shows us that Bobby trusts <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Jimbo</span>. This is promising because it indicates that Bobby knows <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Jimbo</span> is in the best position to make the most informed choice. Fueled by comments this summer that seemed to forcefully remind fans that he was still in charge, many had worried that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Bowden</span> would try to trump <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Jimbo</span>. I think the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">winningest</span> coach in college football history will be rewarded for his acquiescence; <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">FSU</span> will win more games with Ponder than they would have with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Weatherford</span>. Penn State will likely win more games than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">FSU</span> this year. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Bowden</span> doesn't need 7-6, he needs 9-3. Ponder <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">isn</span>’t the familiar or safe choice, but he is the best choice; not only for the future of our program, but for this year as well.<br /><br />This decision also represents hope. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">FSU</span> fan's haven't had a lot to cheer about in the last three years. A losing record against Non-Duke <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">ACC</span> teams, Back to Back 7-6 seasons, and the looming cloud of possible NCAA sanctions stood to temper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">FSU's</span> expectations. Opposing fans openly rooted for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Weatherford</span> to remain at the helm. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Weatherford</span> is a class guy who has always worked his butt off. He rarely if ever blamed his teammates. I profiled his shortcomings in <a href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/weatherford-report.html">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Weatherford</span> Report</a> and won't say much about that now. Ponder does, however, represent a major upgrade in terms of talent, and a minor upgrade in terms of knowledge of the playbook. He is a diligent worker who has incredible attention to detail. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Jimbo</span> commented that he grasps concepts quicker than any quarterback he had ever worked with; high praise for someone who nurtured numerous NFL <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">qb's</span>.<br /><br />Ponder represents hope for the future as people see his present ability and can imagine what his future performance will be like. In addition to putting the best possible option on the field, we are now set up to have a talented, experienced quarterback playing in his 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">th</span> year in 2010, a year where <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">FSU</span> should have a lot of talent and a very manageable schedule. This decision also relieves some pressure from the shoulders of Future '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Nole</span> signal caller E. J. Manuel, the highly touted five-star prospect from Virginia Beach, VA. If Ponder progresses as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Jimbo</span> likely believes he will, Manuel won't be pressed into action until 2011 at the earliest, barring injury. Choosing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Weatherford</span> would likely have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">cuased</span> great uncertainty next <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">off-season</span>, as there would be three unknowns entering the season. A successful season from Ponder would put those fears to rest.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Weatherford</span> should still play an important role on this team. Expect him, and not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">D'Vontrey</span> Richardson to be the backup and for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">D'vo</span> to run several packages per game, comprising approximately 8-12 out of an average of 65-70 offensive plays. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Weatherford</span> makes sense as the backup here because he has a great grasp of the offense. His 33 starts make him the most experienced quarterback in the nation, and there isn't a situation he would be unprepared for. If Ponder were to go down Drew could likely step in and play at a somewhat similar level, especially early in the season since Christian wouldn't have had much game experience and probably wouldn't yet be playing at an elite level. There is no backup quarterback I would rather have than Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Weatherford</span>. I see him as a college Trent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Dilfer</span>, always at the ready and having enough ability to not cripple a team when <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">inserted</span> in the middle of a game. Inserting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">D'Vo</span> into the game when he has been prepping to run his specific packages (shotgun spread zone-read anybody??) at a high level and not to run the entire offense, wouldn't be as smart as using Drew. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Weatherford's</span> experience and knowledge of the game will continue to be a huge asset to the future '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Nole</span> quarterbacks. He can be the extra set of eyes on the sideline that some, including us here at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">FSUncensored</span>, have argued we lack. In fact, his presence on the sideline, in time, might even allow <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Jimbo</span> to move back to the press box.<br /><br />All hope is not lost for Richardson either. While the coaches have called him "the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">Lebron</span> James of football", a "great, not good, great passer", and "the most athletic quarterback I've ever had", he does have some baggage. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">D'Vontrey</span> struggled with academic eligibility issues last year and there rumblings about excessive off-the field celebrating. He is also an excellent baseball prospect and could stand to receive up to half a million dollars if he elects to enter next year's baseball draft. Combine the eligibility issues with the temptation of Major League Ba$<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">eball</span>, and it's easy to see why the coaches would be uneasy about committing to a guy who just now fully committed to football. I hope <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">D'vontrey</span> keeps his grades in order, forgets about baseball (for now), and continues to focus solely on football with the same intensity and determination he showed this spring. Few will question that his upside is higher than that of Christian, but it is easy to see how his uncertain future could be enough to sway the coaches to Ponder, a capable athlete with an incredible grasp of the offense. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">D'Vo</span> will be expected to run his 8-12 plays per game and present a difficult change of pace for the defense. I hate to make a comparisons to establishes superstars, but his playing style reminds me a lot of Donovan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_56">McNabb</span> when he was at Syracuse. If he continues to improve like he did this summer, keeps his grades high, and doesn't flirt with baseball, expect him to be right back in the mix of things in fall 2009.<br /><br />What to look for from Ponder this year? First, don't look for any drop off when it comes to on-field composure. Ponder gained his first real game experience in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_57">Blacksburg</span> at Virginia Tech and looked solid. Of the three quarterbacks, Ponder has the best grasp of the offense from a knowledge standpoint. I expect for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_58">Jimbo</span> to eventually give him more checks and on-field audible power than he did with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_59">Weatherford</span>, in part because of his ability to think on the fly, and in part because a greater number of options are now available for our offense as a result of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_60">Ponder's</span> ability. I am truly amazed that a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_61">redshirt</span> sophomore has a greater grasp of the offense than a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_62">redshirt</span> senior. This is not a knock on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_63">Weatherford</span>, but rather a testament to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_64">Ponder's</span> ability. Temper your enthusiasm a bit though; we don't have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65">Rainman</span> under center; both <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_66">QB's</span> have been in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_67">Jimbo's</span> offense for an equal amount of time.<br /><br />Look for more sprint-stretch plays, and boots off of those plays. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_68">CP</span>7 doesn't run 4.5 (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_69">D'Vo</span>), but he represents a huge upgrade in terms of mobility. Teams must now respect not only his scrambling ability when the play breaks down, but also must guard against the threat of designed runs. While the reports on our young offensive line are very encouraging when it comes to run-blocking, they are less than encouraging when it comes to pass protection. Certainly that factored into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_70">Jimbo's</span> decision as well. I would be shocked if we didn't see an immediate increase in the number of pass plays that involve a re-located pocket (sprint/ roll-outs); taking advantage of our offensive line's athleticism and minimizing their weaknesses (strength).<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_71">FSU</span> opponents are also on notice that the area outside the hash marks, 10-20 yards deep is now in play. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_72">Ponder's</span> cross-field throw over the short-set defender and in front of the jump-ball anticipating safety was a thing of beauty. The more options that a defense must consider, the less aggressive they can be. Ponder will make defenses defend the entire field. With our excellent receiving corps, easily the best in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_73">ACC</span>, and one of the best nationally, allowing them to run all areas of the field and having the defense reasonably believe that the ball will be delivered to them at any point is a very good thing for Seminole Nation and a very bad thing for opposing defenses. While some opposing fans mocked our quarterbacks via sarcastically rooting for them, I seriously doubt they will continue to do so.<br /><br />There will be some growing pains along the way. While Drew's 33 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_74">start's</span> were not enough to fend off the hard charging Ponder, experience is an asset that nobody can deny. Ponder does not yet have experience. Luckily, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_75">FSU</span> faces some very bad teams early this season. In their first 5 games, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_76">FSU</span> faces only 2-3 teams with a legitimate chance at a bowl. This should provide Ponder with game experience before facing the likes of Virginia Tech and Clemson.<br /><br />In terms of talent, experience, and attitude (and what else is there), <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_77">FSU's</span> quarterback situation is easily the best we've had in the past 5 years. Starting Christian Ponder, insuring him with Drew <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_78">Weatherford</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_79">Redshirting</span> E.J. Manuel, while threatening defense with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_80">D'Vontrey</span> Richardson as he continues to grow is the best possible move these coaches could have made; both for 2008 and the foreseeable future.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Other Writers React to the News:</span><br /></span><ul><li><a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/">Andrew Carter Reacted</a>. 5 times. This guy is a beast of a writer.</li></ul><ul><li>Scalp'Em <a href="http://www.scalpem.com/blog/2008/09/03/weatherford-out-ponder-in/">didn't love the decision</a>. That said, CC supports it and will always root for whoever is under center.<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Chantrant <a href="http://classicnoles.typepad.com/chantrant/2008/09/good-call-jimbo.html">praised the call</a> for its correctness. They also had high praise for Jimbo making the decision.</li></ul><ul><li>TomahawkNation <a href="http://www.tomahawknation.com/2008/9/4/607451/ponder-is-proof-that-times">liked the call a lot</a> but called it bittersweet.<br /></li></ul><ul><li>Brian Landman <a href="http://blogs.tampabay.com/seminoles/">praised Christian for his arm and his surpsiring speed</a>. I guess its surprising because he is white? I kidd, I kidd.<br /></li></ul>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-19133950273387203932008-09-03T11:44:00.001-05:002008-09-03T11:44:43.487-05:00Week 1 Poll<table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 552pt;" width="735" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><col style="width: 28pt;" width="37"> <col style="width: 80pt;" width="106"> <col style="width: 53pt;" width="71"> <col style="width: 391pt;" width="521"> <tbody><tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl65" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">Rank</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Team</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">Last Week</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Comment</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">1</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">USC</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">3</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">The team appears to be hitting on all cylinders.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">2</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Oklahoma</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">2</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Looked okay, not great.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 32.25pt;" height="43"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 32.25pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="43">3</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Florida</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">4</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">The offense finally turned it on.<span style=""> </span>This team has incredible speed.<span style=""> </span>Barring hurricane Hannah putting a damper on things, they should name their score against Miami.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 45pt;" height="60"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 45pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="60">4</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Ohio State<span style=""> </span></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">1</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Their defense is still loaded, the offensive line looks great, two wideouts on the biletnikof list, and an experienced senior be.<span style=""> </span>Oh yeah, the best running back in the country is injured.<span style=""> </span>Tressel is treating this with Saban gloves.<span style=""> </span>Be wary.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 60pt;" height="80"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 60pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="80">5</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Georgia<span style=""> </span></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">5</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Stafford looked erratic in their win over Georgia Southern.<span style=""> </span>They suffered another huge injury.<span style=""> </span>Jeff Owens (one of it not the top rated DT prospect in the NFL Draft) tore his cal.<span style=""> </span>By my count, Georgia lost its best offensive and defensive lineman in the past 2 weeks.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">6</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Missouri</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">6</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">This offense is ridiculous, but the pass defense is a cause for concern.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">7</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">LSU<span style=""> </span></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">12</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Sometimes I forget how dominant their lines are.<span style=""> </span>Les isn't afraid to pound teams.<span style=""> </span>I worry about their DB's and their QB's are still unproven.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">8</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">West Virginia</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">9</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Passing offense looked very good against FCS opponent.<span style=""> </span>They will have a minor test with ECU this weekend.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">9</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Texas</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">10</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Texas got the job done against FAU.<span style=""> </span>I didn't watch this game.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">10</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">South Florida</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">11</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Should pound UCF in a slight look ahead game (Kansas)</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">11</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Alabama</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">25</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Terrance Cody is an NFL player wearing a college uniform.<span style=""> </span>11 is probably too high, but they were very impressive and don't face a real test for a while.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">12</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Texas Tech</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">7</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">This offense should operate at an all-time great level.<span style=""> </span>Interesting test this weekend at Nevada.<span style=""> </span>Leach needs to avoid getting trapped in desert.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">13</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">South Carolina<span style=""> </span></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">15</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">The defense looked amazing.<span style=""> </span>They played NC State.<span style=""> </span>The offense was horrible.<span style=""> </span>They should crush Vanderbilt Thursday.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">14</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">BYU</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">16</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Veteran, experienced team of 22 year olds?<span style=""> </span>Yes please.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 33.75pt;" height="45"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 33.75pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="45">15</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Notre Dame</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">18</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">A lot of talent that should come together.<span style=""> </span>Questions about the secondary linger.<span style=""> </span>If they don't go 300 passing and 200 rushing against hapless SDSU, I'm dropping them</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">16</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Wisconsin</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">19</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">They did what they were supposed to do against Akron, the real text comes in two weeks.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">17</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">California</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">23</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Proved explosive in win over Michigan State.<span style=""> </span>I do have some concerns over their defense.<span style=""> </span>With Oregon's QB situation unsettled, this is my #2 Pac 10 team.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 75pt;" height="100"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 75pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="100">18</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Oregon</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">17</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">After losing their starter to a knee injury, their backup went down with a concussion.<span style=""> </span>Chip Kelley once again proved he is the best assistant coach in America as Oregon rolled up several hundred rushing yards while pounding Washington.<span style=""> </span>The Huskies knew what was coming and still couldn't stop it.<span style=""> </span>Oregon's secondary is outstanding</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">19</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Auburn</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">13</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">The passing offense was horrid.<span style=""> </span>The defense and running game were excellent.<span style=""> </span>By looking at the box score, you'd never know they have a new offense.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">20</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Penn State</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">20</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">They rolled Coastal Carolina and should probably do the same to Oregon State, who lost their entire front 7 from 2007.<span style=""> </span></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 45pt;" height="60"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 45pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="60">21</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Utah</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">22</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">See BYU.<span style=""> </span>Experienced QB.<span style=""> </span>Their upset of Michigan was ugly and disappointing to those who thought their offense would click more than it did.<span style=""> </span>A win in the big house, however, is still a road win in front of 100K+</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">22</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Arizona State</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">24</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">They are good everywhere except offensive line.<span style=""> </span>Their Oline is horrid.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20">23</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Fresno State</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">NR</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">They throttled Fresno State.<span style=""> </span>Well coached with good athletes.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40">24</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Tennessee</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">14</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">A disappointing effort at UCLA.<span style=""> </span>That said, it was a west coast road trip.<span style=""> </span>People will underrate them going forward, maybe justifiably so.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 60pt;" height="80"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 60pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="80">25</td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Oklahoma State</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">NR</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Oklahoma State went on the road to play a BCS team, albeit a horrible one in Washington State.<span style=""> </span>They throttled them.<span style=""> </span>I like to see offenses that click early.<span style=""> </span>Zach Robinson is a very good player and Oklahoma State has the look of the best 4th-place team the BXII South has ever seen</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20"><br /></td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106"><br /></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71"><br /></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15pt;" height="20"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 15pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="20"><br /></td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Dropped Out</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71"><br /></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40"><br /></td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Clemson</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">8</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Pathetic effort.<span style=""> </span>Their offensive linemen are horrible and make FSU's 2006 and 2007 lines look decent.</td> </tr> <tr style="height: 30pt;" height="40"> <td class="xl66" style="height: 30pt; width: 28pt;" width="37" height="40"><br /></td> <td class="xl65" style="width: 80pt;" width="106">Virginia Tech<span style=""> </span></td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 53pt;" width="71">21</td> <td class="xl66" style="width: 391pt;" width="521">Proving once again that special teams can put you over the top, but won't put you up the wall to get over the top.</td> </tr> </tbody></table>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-12597431433959807942008-08-29T12:54:00.003-05:002008-08-29T12:58:59.798-05:00Thoughts on Wake Forest @ Baylor:<span style="font-family: verdana;">Last night I watched the Wake Forest game with great interest. The Deac's have a 2-game winning streak over FSU. They won a close game in Winston-Salem last year, and helped to usher Jeff Bowden out the door by winning in Tallahassee in 2006, 30-0. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've been pretty vocal about not believing in Wake's offense. I do think their defense will be pretty good, considering they have a lot of senior starters and some NFL talent (for once). </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Last night, however, I was underwhelmed by Wake's offensive attack. Here are my observations.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:85%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" >1. Skinner is an accurate passer.<br /><br />2. Baylor seemed very concerned with the deep ball, and skinner picked them apart. He threw 36 times for 220 yards. That is not very impressive. Baylor needed to dare him to beat them deep. It was very evident that he would repeatedly take 5 yard completion after 5 yard completion if they gave it to him, which they did.<br /><br />3. The margin of victory wasn't really indicative of Wake's play, as it was Baylor's ineptness.<br /><br />3. Baylor committed 2 turnovers where Wake basically did nothing. First, Alphonso Smith picks off a ball that literally hits off the wideout's hands (first), and helmet (second), before Smith picked it. Wake didn't force that turnover. They didn't bait him into a bad throw or pressure him into a poor pass. The wideout just gave a pathetic effort on a very easy catch. This was in Baylor's zone, and led to a Wake score.<br /><br />Second, Baylor's qb took a snap inside his 15 yard line, rolled left, and DROPPED THE BALL, WITHOUT BEING TOUCHED! Again, the ball rolled to Wake. Please explain me how wake forced that turnover.<br /><br />5. Wake's running game really struggled. Adams and Pendergrass (their main running game), had 28 carries for 71 yards. That is bad. Wake's offensive line really struggled in rub blocking. Baylor's front 7 is Syracuse bad, and Wake struggled to block them, which is consistent with what we've been hearing out of Wake camp.<br /><br />Their overall running numbers were really inflated because Baylor couldn't tackle a speedster on a 55 yard run.<br /><br />6. Wake pass protected pretty well. Baylor has no threats off the edge, but nevertheless, give Wake's guys credit for keeping Skinner clean.<br /><br />7. I hate to keep harping on this, but Baylor's plan was to not get embarassed (didn't work because of their ridiculous turnovers in their own zone). They let Wake have almost everything short.<br /><br />8. Wake had ONE passing play of more than 15 yards. Now, as I noted above, Baylor sat back in cover three a lot, but these Wide Receivers are not impressive, even against Baylor.<br /><br />9. Wake can play some defense. They tackled well for the most part, even though Baylor's second half QB was very fast.<br /><br />10. This game is deceiving because it was extremely choppy. Baylor had FIVE turnovers (3 fumbles lost and 2 picks). Wake did force 2 of these, but the other three are stuff that top 50 teams don't do on a consistent basis.<br /><br />These play-by-play entries tell a good story:<br /><br /><i>4th-8, Bay22 14:16 D. Epperson punt to the Baylor 36, no return.</i><br /><br />COMMENT: Baylor's first went 14 yards.<br /><br /><i>Wake Forest - 11:23<br />1st-10, Wake38 11:23 J. Adams rushed to the left for 2 yard gain<br />2nd-8, Wake40 10:53 R. Skinner incomplete pass to the left<br />3rd-8, Wake40 10:44 R. Skinner passed to M. Williams to the right for 15 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay45 10:29 J. Adams rushed up the middle for 2 yard gain<br />2nd-8, Bay43 9:54 R. Skinner passed to M. Williams to the right for 9 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay34 9:41 D. Boldin rushed to the right for 8 yard gain<br />2nd-2, Bay26 9:14 J. Adams rushed up the middle for 3 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay23 8:59 R. Skinner passed to D. Boldin down the middle for 4 yard gain<br />2nd-6, Bay19 8:33 R. Skinner passed to D. Boldin to the left for 3 yard gain<br />3rd-3, Bay16 7:55 J. Adams rushed to the right for 3 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay13 7:37 J. Adams rushed up the middle for 1 yard gain<br />2nd-9, Bay12 7:05 R. Skinner passed to C. Brinkman down the middle for 12 yard touchdown. S. Swank made PAT</i><br /><br /><b>COMMENT: Wake's drive starts on Baylor's 36. Baylor plays soft, and Wake drives for a touchdown with 11 plays, only one of which went 10+ yards. No pressure applied. Soft zone heavy.</b><br /><br /><i>3rd-9, Bay41 4:11 A. Smith intercepted K. Freeman for 1 yard<br />Wake Forest - 4:06<br />1st-10, Bay48 4:06 B. Pendergrass rushed to the left for 1 yard loss<br />2nd-11, Bay49 3:35 R. Skinner rushed to the right for 4 yard gain<br />3rd-7, Bay45 2:52 R. Skinner passed to M. Williams to the right for 7 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay38 2:25 R. Skinner rushed up the middle for 7 yard loss. R. Skinner fumbled. B. Pendergrass recovered fumble<br />2nd-17, Bay45 1:50 R. Skinner rushed to the right for 9 yard gain<br />3rd-8, Bay36 1:17 R. Skinner passed to B. Wooster to the right for 7 yard gain<br />4th-1, Bay29 1:10 B. Pendergrass rushed up the middle for 4 yard gain<br />1st-10, Bay25 0:52 R. Skinner passed to D. Boldin to the left for 5 yard gain<br />2nd-5, Bay20 0:20 R. Skinner passed to B. Wooster down the middle for 14 yard gain<br />2nd Quarter<br />Wake Forest continued<br />1st-6, Bay6 15:00 B. Pendergrass rushed to the right for 3 yard gain<br />2nd-3, Bay3 14:27 B. Pendergrass rushed to the left for 3 yard touchdown. S. Swank made PAT</i><br /><br /><b>COMMENT: This interception is the one I commented about above. Wake didn't do shit to get the pick, the wideout literally let it hit him in both hands. Again, wake goes 11 plays, with only one being more than 10 yards. Baylor didn't even attempt to challenge Wake's wideouts.</b><br /><br /><i>Baylor - 8:50<br />1st-10, Bay4 8:50 J. Finley rushed up the middle for 7 yard gain<br />2nd-3, Bay11 8:14 R. Griffin rushed up the middle for no gain. R. Griffin fumbled. H. Haynes recovered fumble<br />Wake Forest - 8:08<br />1st-10, Bay11 8:08 B. Pendergrass rushed up the middle for 3 yard gain<br />2nd-7, Bay8 7:43 R. Skinner passed to C. Brinkman down the middle for 8 yard touchdown. S. Swank made PAT</i><br /><br /><b>COMMENT: Griffin was not touched on the fumble. He literally took the snap, took 2 steps left, and dropped the ball. Wake takes over at Baylor's 11. 14 points off of turnovers they had no hand in forcing. Pure Dominance ;</b>)<br /><br /><i>Wake Forest - 7:36<br />Wake kicked off, M. Baker returned kickoff for 9 yards. M. Baker fumbled. J. La Mar recovered fumble</i><br /><b>COMMENT: Baylor fumbles the kickoff. They look inept. Wake takes over on Baylor's 17.<br /><br />Guys, please watch this game for yourselves before passing judgment on Wake. I am not buying into this team yet. We can dominate their wideouts, and they will struggle to block us, even though we are extremely thin at DT. There is no way we sit in cover three all day and let Skinner filet us in 5 yard chunks.</b></span> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;font-size:100%;" > In the words of some TV Infomercials, "I'm still skeptical."</span>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-3162943644735803552008-08-28T22:46:00.005-05:002008-08-29T04:01:21.340-05:00How did Georgia deal with offensive line uncertainty heading into 2007?<div> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span>kk'Nole fans everywhere are scared stiff about the inexperienced offensive line. I've repeatedly said that the line will be better this year than last year, since these players give a lot more effort and fit his system better.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Then I remembered that Georgia had a very inexperienced offensive line going into last year. I read <a href="http://www.dawgsports.com/">Dawgsports.com</a> regularly. Dawgsports provides some of the best SEC and Georgia analysis. I emailed T. Kyle King, the creator of DawgSports, and asked him if he would answer some questions about UGA's offensive line prospects heading into last year. Even though I am down on Georgia this year, compared to most, T. Kyle agreed. Our conversation follows. A big thanks to T. Kyle and Dawgsports. Our conversation follows. I'll add my thoughts later.<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"></span></b></p></div><blockquote><div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Going into the 2007 season, was the offensive line the biggest concern on the mind of Georgia fans?</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Without question. Both veterans were trying out new positions, as guards Fernando Velasco and Chester Adams were moved to center and right tackle, respectively. Otherwise, it was a lot of new faces, with a new position coach leading them, to boot.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The one apparent positive to the situation was the fact that Stacy Searels, a successful and respected offensive line coach from LSU, didn’t have to break his charges of habits learned under his predecessor. Since Searels took over an inexperienced line, he was able to implement his system from the outset, which actually may have eased the coaching transition.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">What was the makeup of UGA’s line on opening day 2007, experience wise?<br /></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Going into the season, did you think they fit your system well?<br /></span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Were they highly touted coming out of high school?</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Due to the change in position coaches as well as personnel, Bulldog Nation was in “wait and see” mode regarding the players’ suitability for the system Searels brought with him from Baton Rouge, although his record with the Bayou Bengals (who finished first in the SEC in total offense and in scoring offense in 2006) gave fans cause for hope.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The Bulldogs’ opening day lineup against Oklahoma State consisted of true freshman Trinton Sturdivant at left tackle, redshirt freshman Chris Davis at left guard, senior Fernando Velasco at center, junior Scott Haverkamp at right guard, and senior Chester Adams at right tackle.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Both players on the left side of the line were making their first career starts, although both started all 13 games at their positions last year. Velasco came in with 13 consecutive starts at split guard under his belt and started 13 more at center. Adams, who finished with 23 total starts for his career, started all but one game at tackle last season; he was relieved for the Western Carolina game by true freshman Clint Boling, who took over at right guard for the remainder of the fall. Boling’s 11 straight starts also represent his entire career on the first team.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Sturdivant came out of high school as a USA Today All-USA Second Team selection and Scout.com’s No. 18 offensive tackle in the country. Davis was an <i>Atlanta Journal-Constitution</i> All-State Honorable Mention and a member of Rivals.com’s Georgia Top 50. Velasco was one of the <i>Journal-Constitution</i>’s Georgia Top 50. Haverkamp came out of Silver Lake, Kans., as a two-time All-Mideast League selection. Adams was rated as Rivals.com’s No. 32 offensive tackle nationally and Boling was among the <i>Journal-Constitution</i>’s Georgia Top 50. In short, all were solid players, but only Sturdivant and Adams were highly touted nationally.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">How did UGA end up so young along the offensive line to start the 2007 season?</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Fortunately, it was not a situation such as that which occurred in 2003, when too many consecutive recruiting classes which neglected to include an adequate number of offensive linemen caught up to the Bulldogs. The 2007 line lacked starting experience in part because the 2006 line had a great deal of it.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The 2006 Georgia line featured 13-game starters Ken Shackleford at split tackle and Nick Jones at center, as well as 11-game starter Daniel Inman at tight tackle and four-game starter Michael Turner at tight guard and tight tackle. All four were seniors.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Georgia lost depth due to a variety of circumstances which kept some players off the field or resulted in their departure from the team, but the Bulldogs signed seven offensive linemen in 2003, two in 2004, one in 2005, six in 2006, eight in 2007, and three in 2008. Obviously, in retrospect, it would have been nice to have signed a few more linemen in the 2004 and 2005 classes (who were in their fourth and third years with the program, respectively, in 2007), but the commitment to signing linemen shown in signing six or more of them in three of the last six recruiting classes is evident.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Many in the media claim that UGA had a very good offensive line last year. I’m sure those same pundits weren’t predicting that at the beginning of the season. What are your thoughts on the 2007 Bulldogs line? What does their performance say about the players who left from 2006?</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">With all due respect to former Georgia offensive coordinator Neil Callaway, the lesson of the 2007 Bulldog line is that coaching matters a great deal. Stacy Searels took a group of players who had considerable talent but scant experience and molded them into a functioning unit.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I in no way wish to bash Callaway, who, by all accounts, is a good man and a good coach, but I believe the Bulldogs traded up when he got the UAB head coaching job. What the performance of the 2007 line says about such 2006 stalwarts as Inman, Jones, Shackleford, and Turner is that last year’s offensive line was better coached.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><b>Georgia</b><b> started off the season hosting Oklahoma State and South Carolina (whose defense was loaded last year before being decimated by injuries). Did the offensive line struggle early on? Why or why not? How difficult was it for them to start off against two pretty decent teams?</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><b><br /></b></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The first two weeks of last season proved the axiom that things are never as good as they seem and things are never as bad as they seem. Against the Cowboys, Georgia held the ball for 36:29, converted seven of 15 third downs, and generated 376 yards of total offense. Although the Bulldogs managed to outgain the Gamecocks 341-314 the following week, the Red and Black were held to 3-of-18 on third down and the South Carolina defense was in the backfield all night, blowing up plays with regularity.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">While watching the Oklahoma State game, you never would have known that none of Georgia’s offensive linemen had previous starting experience at their respective positions, but the South Carolina game made their inexperience abundantly clear. Of course, the Cowboys’ strength was on offense and the Gamecocks’ strength was on defense, so it figured that the second game would have been the one that exposed the weaknesses on the Georgia offensive front. Accordingly, the Bulldogs’ struggles came early, but not immediately.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">When did they finally click? Can you tie this to an event, a game, or a series of games (possibly against inferior competition)? Do you think they put it all together earlier if they had, say, two I-AA opponents to open the season against?</span></b></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></b></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I don’t know that there was a single specific point in the season at which the offensive line put it together so much as there was a point in the season at which the offense as a whole put it all together. The Tennessee game <span style="font-style: italic;">(a 35-14 loss in Knoxville)</span>, which was by far the Bulldogs’ worst performance of the season and arguably their worst of the Mark Richt era, wasn’t so much a problem of inexperience as it was a lack of preparedness and intensity. The Volunteers simply were ready for everything Georgia had to offer, which was a triumph of game-planning and execution rather than a simple act of overwhelming underclassmen.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Senior leadership is a cliché, but the presence of an upperclassman in the middle of the line definitely provided stability and helped the line come together. However, the entire offense had to mature, which was not always a function of youth; the largest spark by far came from a redshirt freshman, Knowshon Moreno.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">If pressed to pinpoint an instant at which the entire offense gelled, I would point to the timeout during which the booth officials reviewed a play in the Ole Miss game. At that point, the team got into a rhythm . . . literally. The music (though not the lyrics) to Soulja Boy’s “Crank That” was played over the stadium loudspeakers, and, when the cameras caught Moreno and some of his teammates performing the accompanying dance on the sidelines---a dance which was being performed in the stands by the students and younger alumni, and which was taken up by some of the defensive players on the field awaiting the verdict from the booth---the energy in Sanford Stadium went to a new level and what had been a nip-and-tuck contest turned into a rout as Georgia scored the last 28 points on the way to a 45-17 blowout.</span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">The numbers bear that out: Georgia was held in the ballpark of 130 to 150 rushing yards in each of the Red and Black’s first four games before exploding for 328 against the Rebels. After that, aside from an uncharacteristically poor effort in Knoxville in every phase of the contest, the Bulldogs tended to be more in the range of 180 to 200 yards per game on the ground.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I definitely don’t believe that facing an easier early-season slate would have caused Georgia to put it together faster. The sense of urgency that accompanied the knowledge that the team would be facing a legitimate opening opponent in Oklahoma State caused the team to become a cohesive unit sooner rather than later. My son and I were fortunate enough to be given a tour of the Georgia weight room in May 2007 and some of the players I saw working out there were wearing “Georgia v. Oklahoma State September 1, 2007” T-shirts. I would be willing to wager that none of the players are wearing “Georgia v. Georgia Southern August 30, 2008” T-shirts today.</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Although there were growing pains in 2007, the low points were nothing like those experienced in 2006, in which the Bulldogs lost four games in five weeks at midseason after opening against Western Kentucky and playing UAB in the season’s second home game. Similarly rapid development was evident in the previous seasons of the Mark Richt era, in which the Red and Black went to three SEC championship games and two Sugar Bowls in 2002, 2003, and 2005 (when Georgia opened against Clemson twice and Boise State once).</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Look at it this way . . . if playing inferior competition truly helped a team to improve, then why did Georgia manage 20 points and 368 yards on 66 plays against Vanderbilt yet rack up 42 points and 413 yards on 62 snaps against Florida?</span></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family:Georgia;"> </span></p></div> <div><span style="font-family:Georgia;">T. Kyle King</span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><strong>Dawg Sports</strong></span></div> <div><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><a href="http://www.dawgsports.com/" target="_blank">http://www.dawgsports.com</a><br /><br /><blockquote></blockquote></span></div></blockquote><div><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><a href="http://www.dawgsports.com/" target="_blank"></a></span></div>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-24422648253271895492008-08-25T13:17:00.006-05:002008-08-26T16:54:18.910-05:00Update on the missing 5 and thoughts about the new NCAA rules.<span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >MIA</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mincey</span> (important DT), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Graham</span> (possible TE contributor), and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Dunham</span> (H-Back type) are still not enrolled at FSU. Their transcripts have not been approved at this point. Today was the first day of classes. I am about 99% sure that they will not participate in FSU football this year. Let's break down the impact:</li><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mincey</span> was projected to be a starter, he was very talented. I am very disappointed that he could not meet FSU's easy standards. I have known many people who don't attend class, don't have access to tutors, who party daily, and keep more than a 2.75 GPA. From a football fan angle, we need to have programs that can get these type kids into very easy classes. A few kids receiving watered down degrees every year doesn't damage my degree in my opinion.</li><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >UPDATE</span>: Mincey made the grades and is back! Retaining Mincey while losing Graham & Dunham (see below) is the best possible thing that could happen.<br /></li></ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Graham</span> was a trouble maker and a liability. I am glad he is no longer on the team. He had decent, but not spectacular talent. This will free up another scholarship. I will again restate my view on thinning our roster. If you are not poised to make a solid contribution by the time you are a junior because of your talent or work ethic, and not due to a position logjam, I want to cut you.<br /></li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dunham</span> was a total bust. A relic of the Nepotism Era, Dunham's progress consistently disappointed observers. This is a good loss.</li></ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jermaine Thomas</span> returned to practice today after an academic related scare. This was not related to cheating and was a qualifications issue. This is an important break for FSU.</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Rules</span><br /><ul><li>The play clock will now start immediately once the ball is blown dead as opposed to when the referee blew the play ready. The clock consists of 40 seconds, not 25. Also, except within 2 minutes, when the player runs out of bounds, the clock will start upon the reset of the ball and not the snap.<br /></li><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Impact</span>: Game play will be more consistent across the conferences. I expect there to be about 5 fewer plays per game. I've based this off of conversations with other college football guys. If we see 64 plays per game instead of 72, expect scoring to be down some. Totals players should take note. I really think this favors teams leading at the end of the game, since the clock will run immediately instead of waiting for the referee to spot the ball.<br /></li></ul></ul><ul><li>The NCAA clarified the rules on chop blocking in an attempt to protect players.</li><ul><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">Impact</span>: Good. This is absolutely a direct result of the ridiculous block that Auburn laid on Glen Dorsey of LSU.</li><li><span style="font-weight: bold;">FSU Impact</span>: this could hurt FSU and similarly Trickett- styled lines since they frequently employ the cut block. Cut blocks sometimes border on chop blocks.<br /></li></ul></ul>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-60898128370756076602008-08-20T08:41:00.009-05:002008-08-20T11:01:44.745-05:00Must FSU Release the NOA? A response to Bianchi.The Orlando Sentinel's Mike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bianchi</span></span> <a href="http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-bianchi2008aug20,0,1959131.column">slammed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FSU</span></span> for not releasing the Notice of Allegations</a>.<br /><br />Florida is governed by the <a href="http://myfloridalegal.com/sunshine">Government in the Sunshine Law</a>.<br /><br />Let's have a little Q & A.<br /><blockquote><br /><strong style="font-style: italic;">Q. What is a public record?<br />A.</strong><span style="font-style: italic;"> The Florida Supreme Court has determined that public records are all materials made or received by an agency in connection with official business which are used to perpetuate, communicate or formalize knowledge. They are not limited to traditional written documents. Tapes, photographs, films and sound recordings are also considered public records subject to inspection unless a statutory exemption exists.</span></blockquote><strong><blockquote><span style="font-style: italic;">Q. Does the Notice of Allegations from the NCAA to </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FSU</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;"> qualify as a public record?</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">A. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Well, the document is a material, which was received, by an agency (</span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">FSU</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">), in connection with official business, which was used to perpetuate, communicate, and formalize knowledge. </span></span><strong><span><strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">The Notice of Allegations does qualify as a public record</span></strong></span></strong>.<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></blockquote></strong><strong></strong><blockquote style="font-style: italic;"><strong>Q. When does a document sent to a public agency become a public document?<br />A.</strong> As soon as a document is received by a public agency, it becomes a public record, unless there is a legislatively created exemption which makes it confidential and not subject to disclosure.</blockquote>So the document is a public record upon receipt. It looks like Florida Law requires <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">FSU</span> to release the documents. At this point, they have denied those requests.<br /><strong></strong><blockquote><strong style="font-style: italic;">Q. Does an agency have to explain why it denies access to public records?<br />A.</strong><span style="font-style: italic;"> A custodian of a public record who contends that the record or part of a record is exempt from inspection must state the basis for that exemption, including the statutory citation. Additionally, when asked, the custodian must state in writing the reasons for concluding the record is exempt</span>.</blockquote><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">FSU</span> does have the right to refuse to release the documents if they have a good faith basis that the requested information falls under an exemption, whether statutorily or judicially created. They have to specify which exemption they believe the record falls under. They also have to disclose why they believe the record falls under the exemption<br /><br />What exemption is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">FSU</span> citing? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Bianchi's</span> story fails to disclose the specific exemption. This is poor journalism by him. He most likely knows what exemption <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">FSU</span> cited when they denied his request. They would have responded to the attorney that represents the Orlando Sentinel. By failing to include the citation to the authority cited by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">FSU</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Bianchi</span> appears to be hiding something as well. His article is riddled with assumptions that may or may not be true.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">UPDATE: </span><a href="http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_college_fsu/2008/08/what-does-flori.html">Andrew Carter provided the specific exemption</a>:<br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">“Because this matter remains an ongoing confidential investigation under Section 1012,91, Florida Statutes, no further comment or provision of records maintained for the purposes of the investigation is anticipated until the investigation is concluded. Further, many of the records involved, including the June 10 correspondence from the NCAA [the NOA] that has become a record maintained by the University, contains confidential and exempt personally identifiable student education records and reports information pursuant to Section 1002.22(3)(d), Florida Statutes, which gives students a right of privacy ‘in their records. The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g, also protects the privacy of student education records.”</blockquote>Thanks to Andrew for providing that. FSU is fully within its rights to claim this exception. If someone believes they have wrongly claimed the exception, they should challenge it in a court of law and the judge will decide whether the documents fall under the exception. To my knowledge, nobody has sued FSU over this matter yet. If this matter was really as cut and dry as many in the media make it out to be, someone would have sued months ago, the case would already have been decided, and this would be a non issue. Since the case has not been decided, it seems as if there is some uncertainty. FSU chose to employ this legal strategy, for whatever reason, and they will continue to maintain their stance until someone challenges them in a Florida court.<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Bianchi's</span> slant on the situation, however, isn't relevant to the issue of whether <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">FSU</span> is rightfully withholding the documents. While I don't have the specific citation they are claiming, the general idea is that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">FSU</span> is not releasing the documents because they believe the documents contain protected student information. Some student information is protected under privacy laws. Under Florida Law, agencies are not required to create new reports or information, however An agency that claims an exception based on student privacy, is probably under a duty to release the information in a non-intrusive form. The commonly accepted practice by universities is to release the information with student names and identifying information redacted. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">FSU</span> has promised to release the information once they file their revised response to the NCAA. The estimated date of release, then, is somewhere around September 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">th</span>. This battle could end up in court if the parties requesting the information want to press the issue. It is unlikely, however, that their issue would be decided by a court before September 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">th</span>, so their best strategy at this point is to wait 'till the 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">th</span>. Also, there is no guarantee that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">FSU</span> will be forced to turnover the documents. A judge could easily side with the '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Noles</span> and agree that the documents fall within the claimed exemption.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q. What are the possible downsides to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">FSU's</span> tactics?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A.</span> Plenty. Obviously, when you fight the media, you will lose the public relations battle. The "taxpayers deserve their information" argument is very powerful and everyone identifies as a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">taxpayer</span>. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">FSU's</span> public relations has been horrible in the past few years and the administration is increasingly adopting an anti-media stance. From closing practices, to vague injury reports (upper body injury), and now this. Whether <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">FSU</span> would win in court is debatable. That they are losing in the court of public opinion, is not.<br /><br />If someone does take <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">FSU</span> to court over this and win, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">FSU</span> could be in some trouble. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">FSU</span> could be ordered to produce the documents at their own expense (usually the requesting party must pay) and pay the requesting party's attorneys fees and court costs. If the withholding of the documents is found to be willful, the court could impose a civil penalty and possibly charge the presiding official with a crime.</blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">Q. Why doesn't the Sentinel make the NCAA produce the documents?</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A.</span> Despite how they are sometimes portrayed, the NCAA is not a governmental organization. They do not fall under the jurisdiction of Florida's Sunshine Laws. As a private organization, it would be almost impossible to make the NCAA turn over the documents. </blockquote>If you have any other questions about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">FSU's</span> sunshine laws, post them in the comments section and I will attempt to answer them.Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-63376223747091766082008-08-19T14:24:00.004-05:002008-08-19T17:18:57.676-05:00The 5 Missing guys...<div style="text-align: left;">As you may know, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">FSU</span> is missing 5 guys from practice for Non-Injury reasons. Thankfully there have been no serious injuries to date, in stark contrast to <a href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/nurse-nurse.html">the '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Noles</span> recent past</a>. That said, there are 5 guys who are not in camp. I'll quickly go over each of them to let everyone know what their status is.<br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot6Nlvc5nUQ"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Tavarres</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Pressley</span></a>, RB. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Pressley</span> was the #2 rated <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">JUCO</span> back this past year. He has had a lot of problems qualifying. While I usually don't like the chances of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">JUCO</span> kids getting in, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Pressley</span> did say that he got his qualifying grade from my summer course. The problem is that his transcript is apparently mixed up in the transcripts of all the other students. I''d really prefer there was some fast-tracking available for these kids. His transcript was help up for 2 weeks but now it appears Jeff Cameron is reporting that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Pressley</span> is in, which was confirmed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">FSU's</span> SI office. This is excellent news. He won't be able to wear pads for 5 days due to the NCAA acclimation process (helmet and shorts for 3 days, shells for 2).<br /><br />He is a good runner with solid hands and excellent vision. A little over 6 foot and 210-215<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">ish</span>. Remember that running back is a position that doesn't require much practice. I expect him to take some carries from Antone, offer <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">FSU</span> another option at TB, and improve <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">FSU's</span> depth. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Pressley</span> isn't a burner, but he does get good separation. He looks like he can be a productive back. This is especially important considering the lack of depth at the position and the Jermaine Thomas situation, discussed below.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Justin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Mincey</span></span> is an excellent defensive tackle prospect who was a music appreciator (will miss first 3 games) and had to take some classes this summer at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">TCC</span> to stay eligible. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">FSU</span> really needs him for the Wake Forest game. Some considered him to be the best interior defensive lineman on the team in the Spring. I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State and had to cheat on an Online Music History Appreciation exam to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Don't expect him back, but be pleasantly surprised if he is. With the disinformation approach that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">FSU</span> athletics now employs, their silence on the matter is disheartening. We really need Moses McCray to step it up and get fully healthy.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Matt <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Dunham</span></span>, H-Back/ TE/ RB. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Dunham</span> is a Junior hybrid H-Back/ TE, and at this point in his career, he has not shown much promise despite being very highly ranked. Once again, the same rule applies: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. Personally, I hope he doesn't make it back. He wouldn't contribute much this season, and it clears up a scholarship we can use on a player that the new administration actually wants.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charlie Graham</span>, TE, Jr. Graham is actually a promising TE who would be a junior this year. Graham has been in and out of trouble throughout his 2 year career at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">FSU</span>. He was involved in a gun discharge incident over the summer. He also has to take classes at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">TCC</span> this summer to get back on the team. Troubled kid, decent but not great talent, not expected to be a starter even if he had remained on the team. Let's apply the rule: I never expect a kid who couldn't hack it academically at Florida State to be able to go and make a good grade at community college in the summer and return to the roster. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">FSU</span> hasn't had an arrest in almost 4 months and personally I hope that he doesn't make it back. Like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Mincey</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Dunham</span>, his status is in limbo pending <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">TCC's</span> grades and registrar approval.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jermaine Thomas</span>, RB, fr. Thomas is a highly touted prospect. He practiced with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">FSU</span> for a week but is now not practicing with the team. What is up? Academics. Something from his academic resume was flagged or reviewed. Most expect him back on the team and I wouldn't worry about this kid yet. He has the best chance to make it back out of the 4 still out there.<br /></div>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-84183770003329015822008-08-17T15:49:00.004-05:002008-08-17T17:26:18.280-05:0008/17/08 E-MailBag<div face="verdana" style="text-align: left; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Well, I'd promised a mailbag for a while now and here it is.</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />User Chad wrote:</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" > Myron Rolle - liability in coverage or victim of scheme/teammates?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">I'd have to say that he is both. Rolle was burned last year and there are serious questions about the fluidity in his hips and his top-end speed. That said, he is </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=66285&draftyear=2010&genpos=SS">rated as the #1 overall strong safety prospect for the 2009 draft by NFL DraftScout</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"> and Mickey Andrew's defense has really slipped in the past few years. If NFl Scouts think he is the best safety prospect out there, but he isn't a superstar player for FSU, it's reasonable to conclude that they believe that he will either improve immensly at a later date, or that he is already good and misused by Mickey Andrews. In either case, they think that their coaches can make it happen. I think he can be a decent NFL safety, and a very good college safety. Mickey needs to use him more on Blitzes in my opinion, and put him in more robber positions so he can intimidate people and make some serious hits.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More from Chad: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Antone Smith - why has his YPC gone down? Will he pull a Washington/Booker and be better at the next level than now? If so, why? Is the line that bad or can he just not hit the holes?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">As is so often the case, health is so important. I don't think Antone was healthy for most of last year. He was clearly hobbled in some games by his shoulder injury and turf toe. If you haven't had turf toe, I seriously suggest reading </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://espn.go.com/trainingroom/s/1999/0901/13907.html">this excellent article from the ESPN.com Training Room</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">. Antone killed Kentucky last year in the Bowl game, and he has really shown a great burst to date in training camp. The offensive line hasn't been good, and there haven't always been holes to hit. As I already talked about, this offensive line will probably be better this year. When healthy, Antone has always produced and I fully expect him to have a big year. As for the NFL, he seems a little small for that level.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Commenter Arthronole Wrote: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Regarding your </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia; font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/return-of-sack-once-again.html">Return of the Sack article</a><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >, I was wondering what your thoughts were regarding the overall offensive scheme changes in college football in general and how has it impacted FSU's success with QB pressure & sacks? FSU has or will see many variations of the option offense(spread @ UF, Orbit @ WF, Wishbone @ Ga Tech, standard @ Va Tech</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Andrew's defense has clearly slipped in the past few years, specifically his pass defense. He had always recruited excellent defensive backs, but recently his recruits have been flops for the most part. I criticize him for his lack of creativity and his inflexibility. Some say that his defense is entirely predicated on getting serious pressure on the qb. Great. What if you don't get that pressure? We need to have more variety. We really don't disguise our coverages well. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">On a positive note, I do think that FSU will eventually defend the spread well. Teams that blitz frequently get shredded by the spread scheme which makes them come from a greater distance and presents real issues when they try to disguise who is coming and from where. FSU doesn't blitz excessively, and hopefully they can get back to getting pressure form the front four.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">FSU owns the triple option and with Miami, they were largely responsible for the disappearance of the triple option from the major college football scene. It's tougher now to prepare for the triple option because modern players aren't familiar with the attack and it's difficult to simulate the attack at full speed with the scout team. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">As for Wake Forest, FSU lived in the Deacon's backfield last year and I fully expect them to return to dominating Wake very soon. FSU's athletes are just better than Wake's and now that FSU knows they have to focus on Wake's unique scheme, I expect them to come strong. This year will be especially tough for Wake since FSU will dominate their wideouts (all new) and their offensive line has not impressed in camp to date.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">FSU will always be aggressive on defense, but they need to play smarter overall. Don't be aggressive for no reason. Read, then react.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anynymous wrote: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >I'm not a coach and haven't seen Jody Allen coaching the ends. But it wouldn't suprise me if your speculation is correct. Bobby Bowden has a history of taking yeoman coaches and letting them coach positions they never even played before, much less coached (Jimmy Heggins ring a bell?). How can a former under-talented offensive lineman like Allen who is a grad asst. one year suddenly become a DE coach the next, ready to teach the finer points of technique, balance, steps, etc? We simply do not have the talent and depth to paper over subpar coaching anymore. This program will never truly turn around until Bobby takes his naps somewhere else and Jimbo is finally able to clean house!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">We already said that Jody Allen needs to go. Obviously he is underqualified to coach defensive ends at the major college level. I agree that Bobby is a current net negative for the program. That said, we are in a better spot than we would have been had Jimbo left for West Virginia. I fully expect Jimbo to clean house and get rid of the last remnants of the Nepotism Era, but the key now is to continue to get this program ready for the 2010-2012 transition seasons.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anthronole wrote, in regard to the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/08/preliminary-returning-production-chart.html">They're Baaack... ACC OFFENSE EDITION</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">:</span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Does anyone else think the talk of the OL, while a concern, has been blown out of proportion? It's not like FSU is the only school in the ACC with only 2 returning starting OL. Clemson is as well but they get picked to win the ACC?</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Yes, it is being overblown, especially when you consider that FSU gets 2 warm up games and won't face a hostile crowd until October (Miami). Early reports on the line have been very encouraging. I'm not blind to the youth, and I do expect some struggles, but other teams will struggle as well. I cited Wake's offensive line as a primary factor for my belief that FSU will soundly beat them this year even with the suspensions.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anthronole wrote: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >Back in the JB era, the offensive was surprisingly high scoring compared to the rest of the ACC, but pass heavy. Even though scoring was way down last year, the offense was more balanced under JF.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Schedule, Schedule, Schedule! You always have to consider the schedule! FSU's 2007 schedule was very difficult, and their 2006 schedule was a cakewalk. Comparing those two years isn't really fair to Jimbo or Jeff. I saw a lot of improvement from the offense in 2007, and balance is just one factor that I could highlight.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Finally, Chili commented: </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;" >I added your site to our blogroll over at DFIG. Bill at Scalp Em introduced me to the site and I read it daily. Excellent analysis. Keep up the good work.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Thanks Chili. For our readers who don't know, DFIG is a great Clemson blog. It stands for Danny Ford is God, and </span><a style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.dannyfordisgod.blogspot.com/">you can find them here</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">, or in our blogroll (at right). I'm sure we will discuss the big conference showdown with them soon.</span><br /><o:p></o:p></div>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-47213595921527728002008-08-13T01:13:00.006-05:002008-08-17T15:31:39.440-05:00More on Weatherford Report, and a coming mailbag.08/05/08: I'm having a hard time writing quality stuff right now. I do expect to have 2 pieces up by the end of this weekend, in addition to the stuff I mentioned below. By the way, Florida won in the LLWS over South Dakota 10-0 in 4 innings.<br /><br />I finished the stuff I was working on for work. It's now time to get back to bringing you guys the '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Nole</span> Insight I know you come here for.<br /><br /><ul><li>I <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/08/big-project-due-monday-blog-will-be.html">added a bit about the Little League World Series</a><span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span> I know it's not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">FSU</span> related, but hopefully you will enjoy it.</li></ul><ul><li>Injuries are mounting in college football. I<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/nurse-nurse.html">added the most significant one</a> to the post I made earlier this year on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">FSU's</span> shocking injury record.</li></ul><ul><li>I updated <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/weatherford-report.html">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Weatherford</span> Report</a>. New Charts and Graphs! Also, why Drew beats up on Boston College!<br /></li></ul><ul><li>The <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/08/221-sw3d-531.html">Daniel Allyn Hood</a> research is coming along very well. I appreciate <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">every one's</span> help with that. Still though, I plan to sit on that story and unleash it during one of our first 2 game weeks.</li></ul><ul><li>I conducted an interview with an expert on the <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Georgia Bulldogs</span>. They started 3 freshmen on their offensive line last year. Expect that in the next few days.</li></ul><ul><li>I know I've promised a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Mailbag</span> for a while, and that is coming as well. I often work on several projects at once and I need to stop that. Do you like the idea of weaving user comments into the articles? Let me know.<br /></li></ul><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">FSUncensored</span> put their entry into <span style="font-weight: bold;">1270</span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">theteam's</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> J.C.S. Poll</span> (The official college football poll of the <a href="http://www.1270theteam.com/pages/jcameron.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeff Cameron Show</span></a>). I can tell you that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">UGA</span> and to a lesser extent <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">USC</span> will be dropping some after suffering some injuries.<br /></li><ul><li>I'm considering going on Jeff's show on a weekly basis to discuss the '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Noles</span>, still need to talk to Jeff about it though. Wouldn't it be a shock to hear Jeff be the more reserved guy in a Florida State interview? If you don't already listen to Jeff on a daily basis at work, you really should.<br /></li></ul></ul><ul><li>Hines and I run another Blog where we keep track of all the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.cfbinjuries.blogspot.com/">college football injuries</a>. He's in the middle of a move right now, but usually we update on Monday and Thursday.</li></ul><ul><li>Also in the works: An article profiling who the Noles can least afford to lose to injury, from worst to first. This isn't a "best player list", it's a "Most value over replacement player" list, or MVRP.<br /></li></ul><br /></div>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-38332107087209169172008-08-02T00:19:00.009-05:002008-08-09T10:10:02.885-05:00They're Baaaack.... ACC Offense Edition<table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border: medium none ; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Team<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >CLEM<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >FSU<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >WAKE<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >MD<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >BC<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >NCST<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >VT<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >UNC<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >MIA<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >GT<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >DUKE<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:black black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >UVA<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >QB Returning?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >NO<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >NO<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >NO*<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >YES<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >NO<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >ACC Rank: Points per Game<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >7<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >11<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >8<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >9<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >12<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >5<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >ACC Rank: Total Offense Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >8<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >7<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >9<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >5<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >11<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >12<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Total Yards Lost<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >136<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1126<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2705<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2287<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2981<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1420<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3395<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1356<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2640<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1230<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1178<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >% of Total Yards Returning<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >97%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >77%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >39%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >48%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >50%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >65%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >27%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >64%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >62%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >73%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >ACC Rank: Rush YPG<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >7<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >8<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >5<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >11<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >9<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >12<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >ACC Rank: Rush YPC<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<sup>nd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >10<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >7<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >9<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >11<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >8<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >6<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >12<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >5<sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Rushing Yards Lost<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >235<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >814<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1573<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1405<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1104<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >193<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1645<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >345<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >279<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >% of Total Rushing Yards Returning<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >90%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >56%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >12%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >41%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >89%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >55%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >84%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Receiving Yards Lost<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >136<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >955<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1891<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >714<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1576<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1420<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2291<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1166<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >995<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >885<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >899<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >% of Total Receiving Yards Returning<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >96%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >70%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >26%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >73%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >65%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >52%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >17%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >100%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >43%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >64%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >64%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >OLinemen Starters<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Returning<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Sacks Against<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >35<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >22<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >28<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >40<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >22<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >26<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >54<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >37<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >25<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >22<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >45<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >33<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >Combined OLine starts of projected Line<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >21<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >23<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >24<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >73<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >41<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >45<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >70<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >64<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >72<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >?<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >70<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;color:-moz-use-text-color black black -moz-use-text-color;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style=";font-family:";font-size:10;" >48<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table><br />Some Observations:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Clemson</span> will easily be the best offense in the ACC this year. They have offensive line issues, but their collection of skill position talent is amazing. Additionally, they have the only upperclassman QB prospect in Cullen Harper. It is interesting to note that despite the attention paid to FSU's inexperience on the OLIne, Clemson's projected starting 5 have fewer career starts than the Seminole's 5.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Florida State</span> has the best collection of receivers in the ACC. I also found it curious that the 2 teams who are likely to have the top offense in the league have the most inexperienced offensive lines.<br /><br />Keeping with the trend, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wake's</span> offensive line is questionable as well. The other issue that jumps out at me is the huge loss of offensive weapons. Wake lost 60% of their rushing and receiving yards. Losing Micah Andrews, Kenny Moore, and Kevin Marion hurts a lot more than people may realize. I have to think Wake will struggle early behind a new offensive line while their WR's get jammed into the turf. The loss of TE Tereshinski will also hamper the offense. Wake is more of a passing team than people know. Vegas expects them to struggle early as well, pinning them as a 6 point underdog for their early trip to Tallahassee, even though FSU will be without 5 starters due to Music Appreciatorgate.<br /><br />I look for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maryland</span> to improve this year. While they lost half of their skill position yards, they return what many consider the best offensive line in the conference. Freidgen is an excellent offensive play caller. I fully expect Maryland's offense to finish in the top 4 this year. Teams have to double team dangerous wide receiver Darius Heyward-Bay on every play and still have to contend with Freidgen's schemes. Combine that with the difficulty getting pressure on the QB due to the offensive line, and Maryland won't be an easy opponent to stop. I'm not worried about their prospects of finding a running back. Their defense, however, is another story which I'll address with a chart at a later date. FSU travels to Maryland in late November. This game worries me because of the weather, Friedgen, and because it is a huge lookahead game with UF being on deck.<br /><br />0%. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boston College</span> returns 0% of their rushing yards from last year. They lost their QB to the Atlanta Falcons with the 4th overall pick. They return as many starters on the OLine as FSU. To say that BC's offense should take a step back this year is an understatement. One positive, however, is they still have their below average wideout core intact.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">NC State</span> should be bad again this year. This team lacks offensive talent. While I do like their running back situation, their QB is unremarkable and their pass catcher's are plain bad.<br /><br />I'll do the Coastal section in a bit.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Reader Questions</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reader Anonymous asks:</span> <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">FSU was ranked 3rd in yard per carry and tied for 1st in sacks allowed. That seems contrary to the weak offensive line excuse constantly thrown about in forums the last few years. No?</blockquote>Not quite. While our running game did get better last season, we still don't face teams selling out against our rush attack. This is simply because we don't run all that often compared to some other teams. FSU is a pass first team, and it is easier to run when facing a defense geared to stop the pass.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Reader Anthronole asks:</span> <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">I'm not sure I understand how you're calculating Total Yards Lost, Rushing Yards Lost and Receiving Yards Lost and the corresponding percentiles. I'm assuming that is that based on player personnel returning. Maybe?</blockquote>That is correct. The contributions by players who left/ the total yards (rushing or receiving). If I had 2 running backs, and one rushed for 300, the other for 700, and the 700 graduated, then I'd lose 700 yards and only return 30% of last year's rushing yards. <br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">It seems FSU is right there with many of the other schools in returning starting linemen. I think it'll be interesting to see how FSU does over the season compared with Clemson and WF since we return a similar number of linemen and have a similar number of starts for projected linemen.</blockquote>This is very important. Clemson and Wake are both massively inexperienced up front, just as FSU is. <br /><blockquote style="font-style: italic;">Does anyone else think the talk of the OL, while a concern, has been blown out of proportion?</blockquote>Yes and no. The offensive line play was bad from '05-'07. But the "no" part of my answer is in regards to the amount of attention the line is garnering this year. I do not believe that there will be a dropoff in line play from last year to this year. This is because I don't believe the players FSU lost were very good, plain and simple.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">More from user Anonymous</span> (and I encourage you to register. We will interview various commenters throughout the year for their opinions on FSU and this site.) <blockquote style="font-style: italic;">Pass defense (ranked 85 in the nation) and scoring (ranked 90) are the two biggest concerns I saw.<br /><br />Surprisingly, on paper it looks like our defense has tanked the most over the last couple years. Last year we were third from last in total defense in the ACC. Rush defense was only average and pass defense was last in the ACC. We've also gone from giving up on average 14 (ranked 2 in the ACC)points in 2004 to giving up 22 (ranked 8 in the ACC) last year.<br /><br />Back in the JB era, the offensive was surprisingly high scoring compared to the rest of the ACC, but pass heavy. Even though scoring was way down last year, the offense was more balanced under JF.<br /><br />We have improvements to make on both sides. Offense looks like it should be improved this year, but defense remains questionable.</blockquote>I will do one of these reviews for ACC defenses soon, probably in the middle of next week. <br /><br />The error in comparing FSU's offense under Jimbo to the offense under Jeff is this: Jeff benefited for several years from Mark Richt's recruits. Jimbo now has to deal with the remnants of the "nepotism era." Let's wait to judge Jimbo for a bit at least. Also, last year's schedule was much more difficult than our '06 schedule. I'd look back to '05 for a better comparison, and I may do that soon.Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-33870911381616256392008-07-26T16:17:00.011-05:002008-07-31T22:58:07.005-05:00Return of the Sack (Once Again)<span style="font-size:100%;">**I know that this is rough, has multiple grammar mistakes, needs the note about the former Defensive Ends Coach JG and the note about DT's last year. It will come but I am out of town till tomorrow afternoon.**<br /><br />This off-season, FSU HC Bobby Bowden opined that the team did not generate enough pressure on the quarterback. FSUncensored decided to take another look. For the purposes of this study, I looked at ACC games (excluding Duke), and Non Conference games against BCS opponents. I limited the study in this way so the numbers won't be skewed by huge totals against extremely inferior opponents who were forced to pass on every down in the second half of games.<br /><br />'04: 7.8% 25 Sacks over 322 Dropbacks in 9 games. Teams Excluded: UAB, Syracuse, Duke.<br />'05: 9.0% 33 Sacks over 366 Dropbacks in 10 games. Teams Excluded: The Citadel, Duke. Syracuse.<br />'06: 6.8% 18 Sacks over 266 Dropbacks in 9 games. Teams Excluded: Troy, Rice, Duke, Western Michigan.<br />'07: 6.4% 27 Sacks over 424 Dropbacks in 11 games. A sack every 14.7 dropbacks. Teams Excluded: UAB, Duke.<br /><br />Sack rate is the most effective way to measure sacks because it takes out the naturally occurring variance that results from game to game. A good sack rate is 8.5%. The top teams in the country have sack rates of about 10.5%, but they probably average around 9% against their good competition. Since that is the filter I applied, that is the number we will shoot for. 6.4% for FSU is bad.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What are some possible reasons for this dropoff in sack rate?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Kevin Steele coming, and going. </span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Talent drop (defensive ends and linebackers)<br />Jody Allen<br />Playing in close games resulting in more uncertainty as to the play call<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Let's use this chart to help us find the answers:</span> <table class="MsoTableGrid" style="border: medium none ; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Year<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">DE Sacks<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Total Sacks<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">% of Total<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘00<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">30<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">45<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">66%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘01<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">No Data<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">No Data<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">No Data<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘02<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">27<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">34<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">79%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘03<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">20<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">36<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">55%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘04<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">18<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">39<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">46%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘05<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">13<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">44<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">30%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘06<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">27<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">26%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">‘07<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">12.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">29<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size:100%;">43%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-size:100%;"><br />I couldn't find reliable records for 2001, but the data clearly trends downward, yet there is a glimmer of hope in last season's numbers.<br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Idealism:</span> The more pressure your defensive line creates, the less need you have for blitzing, and the more men you can devote to coverage. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;">I do think that FSU blitzed more under <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kevin Steele</span>, who coached FSU's linebackers from 2003-2006. Steele was a known fan of the 3-4 defense, which features a lot of blitzing. In Steele's first year, FSU had 55% of sacks from the defensive ends, compared to 79% the year before. I think Steele's blitzing attitude did make Mickeyt want to send the guys more often, and as a result, our defensive ends picked up some 3-4 tendencies. Our LB's sack totals were consistently high under the Steele regime. The Overall sack totals were also down. The blitzing may not have been entirely because of Kevin Steele however, because the secondary has played very poorly over the past 3 years (#74 in 2005, #43 in 2006 and # 50 last year, in adjusted pass efficiency defense. Interestingly, </span><span style="font-size:100%;">In 2007, ChuckTheChest (Chuck Amato, you know him from <a href="http://fsuncensored.blogspot.com/2008/07/weatherford-report.html">The Weatherford Report</a></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> ), became the LB coach again, and the LB's stopped blitzing all of the time. FSU's defensive ends contributed 43% of the team's sacks. </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> Conclusion: Kevin Steele did not hurt the sack rate overall, but did somewhat change the way our defensive ends play. This hurt FSU's image as "D-End U"<br /><br />Sacks come primarily from 2 sources; linebackers and defensive linemen. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The linebackers have not decreased in talent. The defensive ends (and to a smaller extent the tackles) probably have</span>. In the typical pattern of the recruiting practices from 2001-2006, FSU recruited </span><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://classicnoles.typepad.com/chantrant/2008/07/is-brian-lyin-the-party-line-on-why-coulter-non-career-at-fsu.html">Brian Coulter</a> , an excellent defensive end prospect who could never get in. He is now at Missouri. FSU struggled to bring in talented edge rushers over the past few years, specifically during the Steele era. Here is a quick synopsis of the edge rushers</span><span style="font-size:100%;"> FSU brought in under the Steele Era (2004-2006, 2003 doesn't count because he didn't impact the 2003 recruiting class.) I scored them using Phil Steele's PS#, a measure of where they rank vs. all other defensive linemen. Obviously they would rank higher if rated only against defensive ends as opposed to linebackers.<br /><br />Justin Mincey, PS # 17-- Moved to defensive tackle @ 275+LBS. He didn't have the speed to be an edge rusher at that size.<br /><br />Neefy Moffet, 6-1, 260, Sr. PS # 10LB-- Decent member of the current defensive end rotation. He is a bigger defensive end however, and isn't really an edge rusher.<br /><br />Brian Coulter, PS #?-- super highly rated defensive end prospect, never could qualify.<br /><br />Kevin McNiel, 6-2, 255, Jr. PS #217-- good prospect. Involved in a car accident and missed '07 season.. 3 Sacks Freshmen year. Currently a Junior. Not the quickest guy, similar to Moffet (above).<br /><br /><br />Jamar Jackson, 6-4, 232, So. PS # 48LB-- blew out knee, now reportedly healthy. Light enough to get around the edge. Should be a solid member of the rotation this year.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/02dkaXX19W2V2/610x.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/02dkaXX19W2V2/610x.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:100%;">Everette Brown (at left), 6-4 250, Jr. PS # 23LB-- Stud. 6.5 sacks last year as the primary starter. He is rated a top 10 defensive end prospect and is a definite first day prospect (top 3 rounds) should he leave this year. At 6-4, 250 he is quick enough to get around the edge. The crown jewel of FSU's defensive end stable and really the only one who has a clear NF</span><span style="font-size:100%;">L future at this point. He should help the end on the opposite side because he demands a double team every time the qb drops back. FSU has not had a first round defensive end since Kamerion Wimbley in '06 (2005 senior season), and Everette clearly stands out as the next. Who will be the end on the opposite side?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Markus White, 6-4 250, Jr. PS#2 among Juco DE's. 24.5 sacks last year at Butler JUCO. Named national junior college defensive player of the year. 24.5 sacks at a high level junior college is impressive. Some guys have a nose for the ball and it appears that Markus (sic) has just that. His film seems to show someone with great explosion and anticipation. His outstanding attribute seems to be his first step quickness. White has clear NFL potential and it would not surprise me to see both White and Brown leave after their junior years.<br /><br />FSU should have it's best season from its defensive ends since 2002. Bolstered by the addition of White, the continued progress of Brown, the health and maturity of Jackson, Moffett, and McNiel, it is perfectly reasonable to expect the defensive end rotation to be the Acc's best and they should reach 24 sacks in '08 (8 each from Brown and White, with the other 5 in the rotation contributing about 1.5 each.)<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"> FSU has recruited a slough of talented defensive end prospects in the '08 and '09 (unsigned) recruiting classes. It appears that Chuck Amato's prowess in developing several NFL defensive ends at NC State (Mario Williams #1 Overall DraftPick, Manny Lawson) is helping, along with the prospect of early playing time.<br /></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Honesty and fairness are 2 central goals of this blog. I needed to say that because I am about to suggest that a current member of FSU's staff isn't a great coach. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jody Allen</span> became FSU's defensive ends coach at the end of the 2002 season. While defensive tackle coach Odell Haggins churns out NFL DT after NFL dt (Travis Johnson, Broderick Brunkley, Darnell Dockett), Jody Allen has struggled to produce NFL defensive ends of late (Kamerion Wimbley). More troubling, however, is the lack of development and progress of Alex Boston, Anthony Kelley (LB), Willie Jones, Darrell Burston, and Neefy Moffett. Until </span><span style="font-size:100%;">Amato came back(2007), FSU struggled mightily in recruiting and developing edge rushers. </span><span style="font-size:100%;">I am not there everyday in practice and I'm not able to see his coaching ability, but the stark contrast suggests that Odell is very good and that maybe Jody isn't. I do believe this unit will benefit from increased talent this year and he does have some excellent pieces to work with. The increase in sacks from defensive ends as a percentage of total sacks increased last year upon Amato's return and I feel that is a good sign of things to come. I fully expect a dominant group of defensive ends this year. If that does not happen then FSU may seriously need to consider jettisoning yet another "Nepotism Era" hire.<br /><br />Yet another explanation for the drop off in total sacks is FSU's overall performance. When teams are leading or trailing by a large margin, their play calls are predictable. FSU has been in much closer games due to the complete ineptness of Bobby Bowden hire Jeff Bowden and the deplorable decline of the offense in the nepotism era. FSU can't count on teams throwing all the time in the second half now, which makes it much more difficult as a defense to pin the ears back and go full gear at the quarterback. This is clearly a reason the sack % has worsened in recent years. If the offense improves, other teams will be more predictable and our defensive ends can once again tee off on the opposing quarterback. Hopefully the offense will improve and FSU defensive ends can forget about playing the run in the 4th quarter and pad their stats with ridiculous loops around the opposing team's poor left tackle.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Depth</span>: FSU hasn't had quality depth in a while. FSU lived off a multi-man rotation in the past and they always had fresh defensive ends in the 4th quarter. The depth seems to be improved and I look for fresh fourth quarter legs once again.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Screen Passes</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Draw Plays</span>, etc: Someone suggested that FSU faces more of these passes now than ever before. I am not able to research how many screen passes or draw plays FSU have seen in recent years and I certainly can't get data from the pre-youtube era. These are made to slow the defense down and discourage aggressive upfield rushing. I do think that our defensive scheme is vulnerable to misdirection, screen passes, draw plays, and the like. I just don't know if FSU really does see more of them now than they used to.<br /><br />I will be very surprised if FSU does not have its best sack season since 2000. With a greater contribution from the defensive ends allowing the linebackers to become more involved in the passing game, the secondary should improve as well.<br /><br /></span>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-72375986893283583962008-07-24T10:36:00.012-05:002008-08-17T15:04:54.468-05:00The Weatherford Report<p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">As reported yesterday on <a href="http://www.tomahawknation.com/">Tomahawknation</a>, Drew Weatherford is slated to start for FSU according to Bobby Bowden.<span style=""> </span>This is a cause for concern in Seminole Nation. Let's have a look at the career of the three-year starter.<span style=""> </span>NOTE: ACC Rankings are calculated out of QB’s who threw at least 190 passes in the cited year.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border: medium none ; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">YR<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">GAMES STARTED<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">ATTEMPTS<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">COMPLETIONS<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">%<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">YDS<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">YpA<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">ACC RANK<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">TD<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">INT<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">QB RATING<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">ACC RANK<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">‘07<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">10<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">318<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">181<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">56.9<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">2049<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">6.4<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">10<sup>th</sup> (of 12)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">9<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">3<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">118.5<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">9<sup>th</sup> (of 12)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">‘06<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">10<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">318<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">177<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">55.7<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">2154<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">6.8<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">6<sup>th</sup> (of 11)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">12<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">11<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">118.1<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">7<sup>TH</sup> (of 11)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">‘05<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">13<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">469<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">276<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">58.5<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">3220<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">6.8<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">8<sup>th</sup> (of 9)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">18<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">18<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">121.3<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">7<sup>TH</sup> (of 9)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><b>What Can we learn from this table?</b><span class="NormalWebChar"> First, realize that 32 starts is an enormous body of evidence for a college quarterback. I sometimes hesitate to analyze college players because of their inherently small sample sets.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford is the exception because of his extensive body of work. There are very few college quarterbacks with the track record that Drew has.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="NormalWebChar">Second, Weatherford has </span><i>never</i><span class="NormalWebChar"> been an above average quarterback in the ACC, despite having a significantly better supporting cast than the majority of ACC schools.<span style=""> </span>The highest he has ever rated as a passer in the ACC is 7</span><sup>th </sup><span class="NormalWebChar">(of 11).<span style=""> </span>Usually, one would expect to see improvement from a 4 year starting quarterback.<span style=""> </span>We don’t see improvement from Weatherford, but we do see consistency from the grizzled veteran: consistently below average quarterbacking.<span style=""> </span>Also present is a disturbing trend of beating up on bad teams and failing miserably against major conference teams, including the ACC.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford’s poor play also stifles the running game, in turn heaping more pressure on his incapable shoulders.<span style=""> </span>Since essentially winning the ACC freshman of the year award by default, he has shown little to no improvement.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Note, however, that I said he failed to improve and that he was consistently below average.<span style=""> </span>I did <i>not</i><span class="NormalWebChar"> say that he hasn’t changed.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford changed last season.<span style=""> </span>He stopped taking risks.<span style=""> </span>Not just large risks or unwise risks, but rather, any risks at all.<span style=""> </span>To apply the Drew Weatherford approach in real life, simply avoid driving through green lights and don’t venture outside under overcast skies on the off chance it might rain.<span style=""> </span>Notice how both of these analogies severely restrict movement.<span style=""> </span>The same can be said of Weatherford’s stewardship of the Seminole offense. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>How do we know that Weatherford changed his approach?</b> <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span class="NormalWebChar">First, I watched every snap Drew threw last year and noticed the change.<span style=""> </span>He stopped throwing intermediate and deep routes (except for jump balls, explained below).<span style=""> </span>The numbers back it up and I’ll prove it to you throughout this article.<span style=""> </span></span>Let’s go to his performance (aka the results).<span style=""> </span>Scroll up to the chart.<span style=""> </span>This is where the all important YPA (Yards per Attempt) comes in.<span style=""> </span>YPA is an extremely important indicator of quarterback success.<span style=""> </span>It is a measure of how many yards a team can expect to gain every time the quarterback passes the football.<span style=""> </span>It is much better than Yards per Completion because it factors in accuracy, where Yards per Completion does not.<span style=""> </span>Yards Per Attempt (or yards per pass) also relates to the running game: teams with high Yards per Attempt force defenses to respect the intermediate and deep pass and as a result those defenses play fewer men close to the line of scrimmage.<span style=""> </span>With fewer opposing defenders crowding the line of scrimmage, the offense enjoys more space for their running game.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Weatherford’s YpA was 6.8 in both ’05 and ’06, good for 6<sup>th</sup> (out of 11 qualifying quarterbacks), and 8<sup>th</sup> (out of 9), respectively.<span style=""> </span>Those numbers are pretty poor.<span style=""> </span>To give some perspective, his 6.8 mark was worse than studs such as:<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kyle Wright- Miami (7.8);<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Will Proctor- Clemson (7.7); <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sam Hollenbach- Maryland (8.1, and 7.2); and<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marques Hagans- Virginia (7.3).<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you do not know any of those guys, don’t worry.<span style=""> </span>The NFL doesn’t know them either, nor do awards banquets, championship caliber football teams, or anyone else for that matter.<o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">While his inability to push the ball down the field was always rather evident to most observers, last year he dropped to a ridiculous 6.4 yards per throw, good for 10<sup>th</sup> in the ACC, behind the likes of TJ Yates (UNC), Thaddeus Lewis (DUKE), Kyle Wright (MIA), and Chris Turner (MD).<span style=""> </span>All of those quarterbacks has less talent around them than Weatherford did, yet still achieved better seasons.<span style=""> </span>Yards per attempt measures the expected success a team will have when they drop back to throw.<span style=""> </span>Last year with Weatherford under center, FSU fans could expect to be in the bottom quarter of the ACC. <o:p></o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p style="font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i style="">How do we know that 6.4 yards per throw is really horrible?<span style=""> </span>Maybe the ACC just has an unusual affinity for gaining yards on pass plays? </i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let’s see where his performance would rank in the other 5 BCS conferences to make sure we don’t have an anomaly in the ACC..<o:p></o:p></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Conf<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Weatherford’s 6.4 Yards Per Attempt Rank<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">ACC<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">10<sup>th</sup> (Bottom quarter)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">SEC<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">10<sup>th</sup> (Bottom quarter)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Big 10<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">9<sup>th</sup> (Bottom 20%)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Big 12<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">9<sup>th</sup> (Bottom 1/3<sup>rd</sup>)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Pac 10<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">9<sup>th</sup> (Bottom 20%)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Big East<o:p></o:p></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;">Last. 8<sup>th</sup> of 8. (7<sup>th</sup> if P. Bostich included)<o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Well, okay, so the performance would be poor in any conference.<span style=""> </span>Certainly unacceptable for a 22 year old 3<sup>rd</sup> year starter at Florida State University.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Did Weatherford <i>choose</i> to throw less intermediate and deep routes and thus drop his YPA?</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Florida State did bring in National Champioship winning offensive coordinator Jimbo Fisher last year, mercifully ending the “Nepotism Era.” <span style=""> </span>Could it be that Jimbo hates the deep or intermediate route?<span style=""> </span>Uh, no. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The YPA’s of Jimbo’s QB’s for the last 3 years he was at LSU: <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9.2 (’06);<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style=""> </span>7.9 (’05); and<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">7.8 (’04). <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let’s go ahead and say that Jimbo didn’t decide to suddenly call all short stuff.<span style=""> </span>This is a guy that likes to keep the safeties honest and stretch the field.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"I'm gon' try to throw the ball down the doggone field," Fisher says. "I know we can throw the quick stuff. We got to be able to change field position. ... That's the part I'm worried about."<span style=""> </span>Jimbo Fisher, April 17, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=maisel_ivan&id=2840275<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I think that quote pretty much affirms that Jimbo wants to go down the field with the football.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Many fail to grasp the huge difference that a yard makes when measuring yards per pass.<span style=""> </span>Let me show you: Excluding 2006 when #1 overall Pick Jamarcus Russel threw for an incredible 9.2 yards per pass, Drew’s 6.4 yards per pass (YpA) is 23% less than the 7.85 YpA Jimbo’s QB’s threw for in ’04 and ’05 at LSU.<span style=""> </span>A one yard difference represents a 23% jump.<span style=""> </span>That is very significant.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We can definitively say that it wasn’t Jimbo.<span style=""> </span>If you want further proof, look at some YouTube videos of LSU from ’04-’06 and you will see that Jimbo lived off the 15 yard Out, square-in, and the seam route. In FSU’s offense these passes are not featured thrown because Weatherford can’t hit them consistently enough for them to be productive.<span style=""> </span>This still looks like #11’s choice. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Are the stats deflated because of high sack totals?</b> <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">NO.<span style=""> </span>First, in college sacks count against rushing yardage, not passing.<span style=""> </span>Second, FSU QB’s took the least sacks among ACC teams in ’07 (22 sacks). Compare that to Virginia Tech, whose QB’s were sacked 54 times yet still posted a 7.6 average. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>What could have caused this dramatic change in approach?</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Several theories work here.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>“He was tired of being hit due to a poor offensive line.” </i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Weatherford has a history of happy feet in the pocket and may have decided to take the easy way out to save his body. Intense competition from Xavier Lee put a premium on Weatherford’s health.<span style=""> </span>One tweak of the leg and he might have waived goodbye to his job. This theory has some merit, but Weatherford has always proven to be a tough kid.<span style=""> </span>He does lack talent, but he is totally willing to play hurt and has done so several times. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i><o:p> </o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><i>“He is from the Tampa area and wanted to play Dilfer (Ravens edition ) & Brad Johnson (Bucs Edition) football.”<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This theory has some merit.<span style=""> </span>Anyone who watches ESPN long enough to get through the Brett Farve will hear the experts extol the virtues of playing low-risk turnover free football.<span style=""> </span>Limiting turnovers at any level is important.<span style=""> </span>Unfortunately, turnovers are much more costly in the NFL due to the conservative nature of play and the drastic change in field position they cause. In college football, turnovers are less important due to the wide open nature of the game. Teams go up and down the field with greater ease in college than the pro’s.<span style=""> </span>A sudden change in field position isn’t worth as many expected points, when compared to a punt, as the NFL. While Weatherford may have seen two quarterbacks win super bowls playing "just don't mess it up ball" during his formative years (He would have been in his late teens when the Ravens and Bucs won), adopting this approach in college football is unwise. This is especially true given the players around Weatherford. He doesn't have a dominant running game and all world defense to rely on as the Raven's did (or like LSU did under Matt Flynn, even though their defense wasn’t as good as the media would lead many to believe). <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It is very difficult to sit back and have the defense win games in college football. An approach should not be overhauled with the primary goal being limiting turnovers if the result is to stifle the offense. While his interceptions did decrease from 11 to 3 in 2007, his touchdowns, yards per pass (YpA), and quarterback rating all saw significant declines as well.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Further troubling is the revelation that Weatherford’s 1% Interception rate (1 pick per 100 passes) is not sustainable. We have yet to find a passer who had consecutive seasons under 1.75% as a starting quarterback with at least 310 attempts.<span style=""> </span>Essentially, his approach was unwise and lucky. Employed in a similar fashion this year, one could expect a similar number of TD’s coupled with a significant uptick in interceptions.<span style=""> </span>That said, I don’t think this is the primary reason Drew failed to take advantage of what the defense gave him.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Drew was roundly criticized for his turnovers in 2006 and adopted the defensive style of play to shield himself from criticism. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First, I need to credit a friend of mine for suggesting this theory.<span style=""> </span>It is very plausible.<span style=""> </span>Let’s take a look at quotes from articles that followed the 2006 season:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 5pt; line-height: normal; font-family: verdana; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">"Just got done reading the Weatherford report, tremendous. I hope people take note of your examples of risk, or lack there of. He pulled a 180 in his approach, I think in part due to the criticism he took after his 18 interception campaign and also because he realized he can't complete that pass. Must suck to know that one of your means of lessoning pressure is obsolete because you have a serious physical deficiency; arm strength. Imagine being a QB and coming to the startling realization that you can't THROW for shit. Hmmm, I guess I'll do what I can underneath and maybe nobody will notice."<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">__ Noted FSU Football Expert and former college football player.<br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“...he has continued to be plagued by interceptions.”<span style=""> </span>Warchant.com Article, August 2007<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“...after throwing as many touchdowns (11) last season as <b>interceptions</b>. <b>...” Bradenton Herald, August 9<sup>th</sup>, 2007.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">“...</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">No ACC team threw more <b>interceptions</b> (18) last season...” Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, February 25<sup>th</sup>, 2007.<b> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Drew clearly took a lot of heat for a bad 2006 season.<span style=""> </span>In part, this was justified because he clearly didn’t improve on his 2005 rookie campaign.<span style=""> </span>On the other hand, he was working under the lame-duck Jeff Bowden, the lasting symbol of the “Nepotism Era.”<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">It’s easy to see why he wanted to duck criticism.<span style=""> </span>Unfortunately for Seminole Nation, he did so by putting the brakes on the Seminole offense to the tune of 76 punts, only two less than Duke.<span style=""> </span>Everyone wants to avoid criticism and Drew is not different.<span style=""> </span>Changing your style of play to deflect criticism at the expense of the unit you are responsible for, however, is not the right way to go about it.<span style=""> </span>It’s not like Drew had a lot of options though because...<span style=""> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">The main reason Weatherford stayed on 12 with the dealer showing 8 is <b>talent</b>. </span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Over 32 games, we have watched Weatherford throw the football 1105 times.<span style=""> </span>Scouts have as well.<span style=""> </span>Flaws really reveal themselves over that many tosses.<span style=""> </span>Every single coach in the ACC has now noticed #11’s weaknesses. What are his weaknesses? <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Drew Weatherford is one of the worst in terms of arm strength among non-option quarterbacks in the BCS. There are some thows most college quarterbacks cannot make. Then there are the throws Weatherford has been unable to complete over 1105 passes.<span style=""> </span>Oh sure, he can make them sometimes, but as we will see later on, those throws are usually against bad teams and typically aren’t made with his usual throwing motion.<span style=""> </span>Every QB can throw the ball downfield once in a while when they really wind up.<span style=""> </span>The ability to make the throws consistently enough within the time frame provided by average pass protection, with the normal throwing motion (not a windup of a crow-hop) separates the men from the boys at the quarterback position.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford is horribly inaccurate on those deep passes.<span style=""> </span>This is pretty obvious to anyone who watches multiple FSU games.<span style=""> </span>His passes flutter, sail, and dive.<span style=""> </span>Once in a while, he does step up and launch one.<span style=""> </span>Some observers see this and believe that he would be just fine if he had average pass protection.<span style=""> </span>This is incorrect<span style=""> </span>He would need exceptional pass protection to be even average on those more difficult throws.<span style=""> </span>I am not arguing that a college quarterback needs to be able to flick the ball 50 yards without stepping.<span style=""> </span>I am arguing that he needs to be able to hit a 15 yard out simply by making a normal stride and firing.<span style=""> </span>A good college quarterback doesn’t have to change his delivery and put everything he has into the throw just to get the ball to the target.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Weatherford also has average footwork at best, and does not read a defense exceptionally well.<span style=""> </span>I personally think that his struggles in diagnosing coverage has contributed to his increased reliance on the dink and dunk.<span style=""> </span>Further, given his preference for the short pass, he would need to have a much higher completion percentage to justify his approach.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford is not the “pinpoint, surgical type” who carves up defenses in small chunks.<span style=""> </span>His 56% completion percentage is not acceptable if he continues to throw predominantly short routes.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">If Weatherford wants to find the first coach to expose these glaring weaknesses, he can walk directly to the defensive coaches’ office and speak with none other than FSU linebackers coach <b>Chuck Amato</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Why coach Amato? Because as the defensive minded head coach of North Carolina state, he gave the book on Weatherford to the rest of the ACC. Up until the NC State game of 2005, #11 posted decent YpA’s for a freshman starter.<span style=""> </span>Fast forward to NC State in ’05 and watch FSU lose 15-20. Look closer though, at the way NC state played him and the resulting trends the game set off. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Opponent (2005)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Weatherford’s YPA<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU Yards per Carry<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">First 8 opponents<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7.6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">NC State<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Clemson<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ UF<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">VT<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Penn State<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Avg of Last 5 games<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">5.6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">After Amato<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">-2.0 YPA<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">-2.0 YPC.<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Once Amato laid down the plans on how to dominate Weatherford, every team with average or above average personnel followed. How did this work?<span style=""> </span>What was this magical game plan?<span style=""> </span>Why did it also hurt the running game?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">I’m not going to fully explain it in full detail here because it wouldn’t make sense to the majority of readers.<span style=""> </span>Essentially though, he played press man, with safeties very close to the line (“crowd the box”), and dared the quarterback with the cap-gun arm to throw an accurate pass of over 10 yards. Knowing that he is totally incapable of consistently executing those passes helped his plan.<span style=""> </span>Amato knew.<span style=""> </span>His plan worked on many levels. First, by having so many guys close to the line of scrimmage, he forced Weatherford read more players for a short pass route than he would normally need to do. Second, he let his secondary bait Weatherford into interceptions. Since Weatherford couldn’t zip the ball downfield, his corners and safeties had ample recovery time to make the interception. #11 saw that his wide receivers were open on their intermediate out routes and deep in-cuts, but he couldn’t deliver the ball to them on a consistent basis due to his considerable physical limitations. When Weatherford attempted to make the throws, he was intercepted 3 times. Third, with so many men close to the line of scrimmage, NC State’s players were able to tackle the receiver as soon as Weatherford delivered the short pass. On the same token, having so many men in the “box” completely shut down the running game (23 rushes for 43 yards.) By daring the QB to do something he could not do, Amato was able to dominate the FSU running game and effectively limit whatever semblance of a passing game remained.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">User Question & Feedback</span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">: User "AD" wrote <i>"I think you can further validate your argument by looking at the rushing yards per game when XL was in. Lee had his own pitfalls but rushing numbers were better and sacks were down with him in the game. Great Analysis."</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">AD, thank you for commenting on FSUncensored! I hadn't considered this angle, but I went back and researched it as you suggested. To the chart!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border: medium none ; border-collapse: collapse;" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid windowtext; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Player<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Rush<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU’s Yards Per Carry<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU rushing in Weatherford’s 21 games against BCS conference teams since “Amato Game” (18 starts)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">547<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1480<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU rushing in Lee's 5 Starts against BCS conference teams<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">167<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">621<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU rushing in Weatherford’s 21 games against BCS conference teams since “Amato Game”, with QB rushing REMOVED (18 starts)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">442<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1416<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU rushing in Lee’s 5 starts against BCS conference teams with QB Rushing removed<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">101<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">440<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"><br /></td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">As I suspected, teams had to respect Xavier's arm and his mobility. With Xavier Lee in the game Florida State rushed for 37% more yards per carry!<span style=""> </span>The average carry with Xavier in the game was a full yard greater!<span style=""> </span>Further, when you remove QB rushing yards, the difference between the rushing offenses under Weatherford versus Lee did not change.<span style=""> </span>That means that the rushing numbers are not skewed by Lee’s running ability at all.<span style=""> </span>This also casts some doubt on the idea that FSU was incapable of running because of their poor offensive line.<span style=""> </span>While that line has played poorly, the running game was much more effective under Lee.<span style=""> </span>Thank you AD for the suggestion.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">A quick historical aside: Some will claim that Randy Shannon, Miami’s current head coach who was Miami’s defensive coordinator in 2005, really laid the plan. That is true in part, but most other teams believed that they would be unable to duplicate Miami’s success.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Commenter Interaction: User "Chad" wrote <i>"Another thing - how do you know other teams felt they couldn't replicate Shannon's plan to beat DW? You seem very sure that the coaches didn't follow Shannon but did follow Amato. I'm just curious as to how you came to that conclusion."</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Chad, that's a good question. Thank you for writing in. You have to go keep the time period in perspective. Miami went 5-7 last year, but in 2005 they still had what many considered to be the best defense in the nation. That defense had Bryan Pata (deceased), Baraka Atkins (NFL), Orien Harris (NFL, I think), Calaias Campbell, (situational pass rusher, and again, NFL), Tavares Gooden and Rocky McIntosh (one or both are NFL), Kelly Jennings and Devin Hester (NFL), Jon Beason (NFL), Brandon Merriweather (NFL), and Kenny Phillips (NFL). As you can see, the talent level on defense was insane. In 2005, a lot of coaches assumed that they lacked the personnel to execute Miami's game plan. Amato's plan wasn't unique as much as it was brave. We know that other coaches didn't use this strategy because we watched the 7 games between Miami and NC State. That was our junior year. Amato believed he had the athletes to copy the plan (he didn't), but as it turns out, great athletes weren't required. Decent athletes could do the job. The only real change to Shannon's plan that Amato made was to blitz less. Once other teams saw lowly NC State (spare me the Phillip Rivers stuff) use this technique, it was all over for our Drew.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Amato took Miami’s plan, used it with decent but not great athletes (the team had excellent defensive linemen and little else), and proved that it could work.<br /><br />After the NC State game, the QB finished the season throwing by 4 Touchdowns and 8 interceptions, after throwing for 14 Touchdowns and 10 interceptions in the first 8 games. This strategy has been repeated against Weatherford in the 24 games since FSU lost to NC State in 2005 with varying levels of success. Generally, however, teams with average or better athletes have been able to duplicate the success using the Amato plan and teams with below average personnel have not been able to produce the same level of success. This is troubling and reveals a greater trend: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Weatherford beats up on bad teams and struggles mightily against everyone else. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Since the NC State game of 2005, Weatherford started 26 games for FSU. 6 of those games were against Non-BCS conference teams and Duke. He was pulled from the Alabama Game and knocked out of the last Va Tech game. As such, I didn't include those in the Win-Loss Record (1 win and 1 loss.) The remaining 18 show a record of ineptitude. Let’s go to the Chart:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="border: 1pt solid black; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Game (Amato game - Present)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">W/L<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Completions<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Attempts<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Yards<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Yards-Per-Attempt<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">TD<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">INT<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: solid solid solid none; border-color: windowtext windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Passer Rating<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">NC State<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">19<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">38<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">50%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">181<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">82.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Clemson<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">12<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">27<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">44%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">117<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">66.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">24<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">41<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">57%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">285<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">112.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Va Tech (ACC-CG)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">21<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">35<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">60%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">225<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">123.4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Penn State (Bowl)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">24<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">43<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">56%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">258<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">109.2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Miami<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">16<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">32<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">50<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">175<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">5.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">89.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Clemson<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">11<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">19<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">58%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">102<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">8.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">103.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ NC State<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">16<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">29<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">55%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">249<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">8.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">141.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Boston College<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">32<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">48<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">67%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">326<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">122.30<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Mop-up (not starter)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">33%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">41<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">90.12<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Wake Forest<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">15<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">27%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">52<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">29.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">UF<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">16<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">37<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">43%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">181<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">76.3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">UCLA (Bowl)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">43<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">21<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">49%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">325<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7.6<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">115.3<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Clemson<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">17<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">35<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">49%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">142<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">4.2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">94.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Colorado<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">18<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">44%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">126<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7.0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">95.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Alabama<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">PULLED<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">11<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">63%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">42<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">95.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Boston College<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">29<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">45<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">64%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">354<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7.9<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">145.2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Va Tech<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">KNOCKED OUT (LOSS)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">15<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">33%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">46<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">59.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Maryland<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">WIN<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">16<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">26<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">61%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">204<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">7.8<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">140.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">@ Florida<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">20<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">37<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">54%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">188<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">5.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">96.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Kentucky (Bowl)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">LOSS<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">22<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">50<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">44%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">276<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">5.5<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">92.7<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Vs. 18 BCS Opponents<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6-12<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">364<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">628<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">58%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">3895<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6.2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">15<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">20<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">111.6 (NFL 70.9)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="border-style: none solid solid; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Vs. 6 Non-BCS & Duke<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">6-0<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">116<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">171<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">68%<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">1374<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">8.1<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">11<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">2<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="border-style: none solid solid none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color windowtext windowtext -moz-use-text-color; border-width: medium 1pt 1pt medium; padding: 0in 5.4pt;" valign="top"> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">154.2 (NFL 108.7)<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">That is horrific.<span style=""> </span>He had a poor game in 16 of the 21 games listed above (defining bad game as having a QB Rating of less than 120.)<span style=""> </span>The record above is pretty clear, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Last season</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);"><a href="http://web1.ncaa.org/d1mfb/natlRank.jsp?year=2007&div=4&rpt=IA_playerpasseff&site=org"><span style="color: black;"> one hundred quarterbacks had a better rating than Weatherford's 111.6 </span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">career mark against the ACC since the "Amato game."<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">While some (including # 11) are quick to cite the below average offensive line, this excuse fails to account for the above failures. The offensive line has only allowed 26 sacks on average, per year, under Weatherford’s tenure. This is a very good number. Quarterbacks deal with shaky line play in different ways. Some are able to make quick and intelligent reads and deliver the ball. Others are able to actually exploit the massive holes the defense gives them. Finally, others escape the pocket and run. Since he doesn’t read defenses exceptionally well, is unable to make throws that require an above average difficulty level, and is essentially immobile (182 career rushes for -61 yards), Weatherford does none of these things but rather has elected to deliver the ball prematurely.<span style=""> </span>Note that he is not selecting the high percentage pass, but rather the first available option. We find further evidence of this by looking at his consistently average completion percentage (see first chart). If he elected to be smarter with the ball and take only the high percentage passes, as some suggested was the case, then that fact would be evidenced in his performance. As the first chart shows, upon electing to stop taking any risk, Weatherford did not achieve a spike in completion percentage. Rather, he “achieved” a miniscule 1.25% bump. The bottom line is that FSU can expect poor performance no matter the approach. As sad as it is for a major college program to have to pick their poison, that is the reality. Version 1 will bring more risk with slightly more reward and an improved running game, and version 2 will bring a lot of boredom, frustration, a record number of punts and very few turnovers. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">FSU punted 76 times last year. No matter how you slice it, that is pathetic. No BCS championship team has ever had more than 60 punts in a season. A punt represents a failed drive, and really represents his career at FSU.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Where is the "Leadership"? Surely is would show up somewhere! Oh wait, Leadership is important, but when that's the first term used to describe an athlete, it is often code for "lacking talent", or "not very good." 6-12 against BCS teams since Amato laid down the gameplan on how to completely shut down Drew's game? That doesn't cut it at FSU. Or it won't under Jimbo, if he can actually make the call!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">As a potential 4-year starter at Florida State, it is sad that Drew Weatherford isn’t even an average starter in his own below average conference. His potential for improvement at this point is negligible. Every snap he takes for this team which is not in contention for a National Title is a snap that is not helping to develop a more talented future FSU QB.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><b style=""><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">But what about the great win in Boston College?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">When the Seminoles marched into Chestnut Hill and knocked off then #2 Boston College, people proclaimed that Weatherford finally was turning into the superstar that they expected him to be.<span style=""> </span>He did play a good game.<span style=""> </span>Several readers wondered why he plays well against Boston College.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Boston college’s defense is very conservative and vanilla.<span style=""> </span>They play bend but don’t break (concede small chunks of yards and don’t allow big plays.) Their defensive line is usually big, strong, but slow and plodding.<span style=""> </span>Their linebackers can usually hit, but they also lack speed.<span style=""> </span>They play to keep everything in front of them.<span style=""> </span>Despite Jamie Silva’s big performance last year, their secondary also suffers from a similar lack of speed.<span style=""> </span>They play very little press, often opting for the a lot of cover 2 and 3. <span style=""> </span>They try to force opponents to chip away and move down the field with long, methodical drives, with the expectation that the offense to get impatient and make mistakes rather than force them into mistakes with pressure.<span style=""> </span>Boston College’s defensive scheme could not be designed to play FSU any worse.<span style=""> </span>It is predicated on forcing an offense to do exactly what Weatherford is most comfortable doing, throwing short passes and attempting to lead long drives.<span style=""> </span>This works against some teams, but Florida State’s wideouts have consistently beaten their defenders after the catch.<span style=""> </span>Weatherford’s strengths align perfectly with Boston College’s plan and that is the primary reason that he has played well against them.<span style=""> </span>Unfortunately for Weatherford, he can’t play against Boston College and Duke every week.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">Despite his play against BC, he finished the year with terrible efforts against Virginia Tech (played poorly before being knocked out on a scramble), Florida, and Kentucky (see big chart above).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;">If a potential 4-year starter on a team that isn’t in contention for the National Championship isn’t head and shoulders above a redshirt sophomore (Christian Ponder), it’s pretty sad.<span style=""> </span>It’s irrelevant whether he could be a good player on an absolutely loaded team that asked him to simply manage the game (possibly could).<span style=""> </span>FSU isn’t that loaded at this point, and his skill set isn’t suited to lead this team to it’s maximum potential.<span style=""> </span>Let’s move forward and allow Weatherford to provide his leadership from the sideline.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><br /><b>User Comments & Questions</b><br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Commenter "Mastergator Wrote <i>"it would seem best to run more bunch formations and rub routes (because Drew is not suddenly going to be blessed with arm-strength). This is easier said than done though, because with so many people around the line of scrimmage bad throws will turn into interceptions more often. So, without a quarterback that can throw deep, or hit consistent timing routes or an offensive line that can take over in the running game, why stick with Drew?"</i><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle"><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">If you use Drew, the rub routes clearly are the answer. Coordinator's know this and thus play a bunched zone to counteract the strategy. You are also correct that interceptions are likely to result from rub routes and bunch formations simply due to the sheer amount of defenders around the ball. This is especially true on tipped or batted passes.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="color: black; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";">Drew doesn't need to be starting. He has fired the cap gun 1100 times in his FSU career with no evidence of success, development, or promise. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></ul> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; color: black;"><br /><b>Addressing</b> the concerns of those who feel that deep lobs to Greg Carr count as deep passes for the purposes of this evaluation. They do not and asserting that they do or should reveals the lack of football understanding this site hopes to cure. Many people can throw the jump ball, a lofted, slow moving pass that doesn't require arm strength.<br /> <!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /> <!--[endif]--></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></p>Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4473977022232632423.post-4657316393551258532008-07-16T22:07:00.004-05:002008-08-12T16:04:18.812-05:00Nurse? Nurse!<span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > We have missed an incredible 86 Starts due to injury over the past 2 years! That is the 2</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" >nd</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > most in the nation. Only Stanford (120!) had more. Utah State (The </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" >aggies</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >) are the only other team to accrue 70 starts missed due to injury in the L2Y. In comparison, Illinois missed only 5 starts due to injury over the past 2 years. In 2006 and 2007, 15 teams had a season in which their starters missed less than 6 total games due to injury. Put another way, </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" >FSU's</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > injury luck over the past 2 years has been 1700% worse than that of Illinois.<br /><br />According to Phil Steele of </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" >Philsteele</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >.com, teams that suffered more than 36 starts in any given year due to injury improved their record 81% of the time! That stat increases if you take out teams who suffered similar or worse injury numbers in the subsequent year (what happened to </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" >FSU</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > last year).<br /><br />I think this startling number and the resulting poor play of our beloved </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" >Noles</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > over the past several years reflects the true importance of substituting fresh players (NOT on the </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" >OLINE</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" >, they should play the whole game for continuity purposes.) </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" >FSU</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > consistently beat opponents based on depth. In the Glory Days, especially the late '90's, we would substitute fresh defensive players at a rabid pace. </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" >FSU</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > was a trendsetter with this approach and was successful with their </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" >substitution''s</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" > because their bench player at 90% was better than their starter at 80%. Having little or no drop-off between starter and backup is essential when trying to use frequent defensive substitutions. As a team loses players to injury, the talent level on their bench shrinks. Without talented backups at the ready to spell the starters, the defense suffers from increased fatigue and increased incidence of injury often occurs from extreme fatigue.<br /><br />The poor play also highlights the importance of units working together. When we say that this team looked lost at times, it is because they were. When we said that they lacked trust in each other, they did, because they hadn't played with the guy next to them for very long (if ever). I'll assume that most of you degenerates work. If you are constantly having to train new employees and team members, the potential of your group is stunted.<br /><br />I personally believe that both bad luck and bad conditioning are to blame for this trend. We addressed the issue of conditioning coaching with the new hires and I have to believe that "luck" will improve as well. Some of the guys on the team in this decade have been visibly morbidly obese.<br /><br />The formula for improving is simple: Average injury luck (say, 18 missed starts or 3 every 2 games) + improved work ethic and attitude of the team (done) + a much easier schedule compared to 2007 + another year under </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" >Jimbo's</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: verdana;font-family:verdana;font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> system= 10+ win season (including the bowl game.)<br /><br />08/12/08 Update: </span></span></span>UGA lost stud LT Trendon Studivant to a knee injury (ACL, MCL, & PCL). This is the type of injury FSU has endured in the past. People don't pay attention to line injuries, but the left tackle is pretty much the second most important player on the team. Georgia is done this year. I think they might finish 3rd in the east.Scalperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12560080347501298678noreply@blogger.com0