Reply to thread

Message

[QUOTE="RMH44, post: 2028491, member: 313"]
HCDB, for one, would vehemently disagree and has stated as much on more than one occasion.

Possessing the ability to run the ball and, conversely, to stop the run has absolutely nothing to do with an offense's designation as "high powered".

Baylor is always used as the gold standard for our offense.  BU actually runs (628 x 3371 yds...5.0 yds/rush) the ball more than they pass (480 x 3652 yds) while averaging 34.6 points/game.

Meanwhile SU ran the ball 449 x 1786 yds (3.2yds/rush) and passed the ball 522 x 3855 yds yet only 25.7 points/game.  This total includes the outlier against Pitt.

Until we develop the ability to consistently run the ball we'll continue to struggle against good defenses.  Moving the sticks is imperative when playing an uptempo offense.  Otherwise, you wear down your own defense.

Imo, we need major upgrades along the OL and the RB position. we have to find a way to keep opposing LB's honest.  As HCDB says elephants and hippos are King of the jungle.

Another quick thought...having a high powered offense and a very good defense aren't mutually exclusive.  There absolutely no reason we can't develop a top 20-40 defense on a consistent basis here.  It's been done in the recent past.
[/QUOTE]

Verification

What is a Syracuse fan's favorite color?