Rickie Collins

[OttoinGrotto]

But if you get the ball first and score a touchdown then do an onside kick and kick a field goal you’re up 10-0 right away and end up kicking Clemson right in the dick.

fify

 

[Jake]

I actually feel really confident that Nixon will call plays to maximize Collins ability. I expect to see some easy throws early to settle him down and eventually some play action deep shots. I also expect to see the return of the RB screen game.

Obviously, We need to establish the run with Willis and (I can’t believe I’m going to type this) if the OL can dominate the LOS like we did against Clemson, we’ll be fine.

I think Fran is going to lean on his receivers to make plays and have Collins throw some “go get em” balls.

Defensively we need to get pressure and not allow their QB to get time to throw. Our DBs really need to step up.

 

[23Zone]

But if you get the ball first and score a touchdown then do an onside kick and kick a field goal you’re up 10-0 right away and end up whooping Clemson’s butt.

There's that too lol

 

[baggerbob]

Statistical analysis can be boring you are right about that. Personally I think getting the ball twice in a row is exciting but that's just me.

I would rather take the ball run 5 minutes of the clock score . Then kickoff, get a 3 and out get the ball run another 5 minutes off the clock and score again . As long as both are Touchdowns you are up 14pts in the 1st quarter.

 

[Sudano]

I will support our starting qb whether it is Rickie, Carney or Jakhari.
Give Rickie a chance and give Fran and Nixon time to game plan for him.

This isn’t grade school. We all support Ricky Collins. By mentioning some of our concerns and observations doesn’t negate our support for him or Syracuse football

 

[FloridaCuse]

 

[CbusCuse]

I actually feel really confident that Nixon will call plays to maximize Collins ability. I expect to see some easy throws early to settle him down and eventually some play action deep shots. I also expect to see the return of the RB screen game.

Obviously, We need to establish the run with Willis and (I can’t believe I’m going to type this) if the OL can dominate the LOS like we did against Clemson, we’ll be fine.

I think Fran is going to lean on his receivers to make plays and have Collins throw some “go get em” balls.

Defensively we need to get pressure and not allow their QB to get time to throw. Our DBs really need to step up.

Agree. Duke has been susceptible to getting beat in the passing game so we need to take advantage of that.

I also want to add that our pass rushers that do get in for a hurry on Mensah, also need to be able to make a tackle. They need to come in under control, break down a bit and not let every QB side step the sack and get away. We have 4 sacks total in 4 games which is unacceptable. I feel like we have had at least 2 other times a game where we were there for a sack but couldn't finish the play and make the tackle.

 

[RF2044]

Why is SU96?

SOURCE?!?!?!?

 

[Offthedome]

But if you get the ball first and score a touchdown then do an onside kick and kick a field goal you’re up 10-0 right away and end up whooping Clemson’s butt.

No lie. Before the game I was standing in my kitchen hoping we'd get the ball first in order to score and put the pressure on a reeling Clemson team. I willed that sucker into being.

 

[ToddNTexas5]

I actually feel really confident that Nixon will call plays to maximize Collins ability. I expect to see some easy throws early to settle him down and eventually some play action deep shots. I also expect to see the return of the RB screen game.

Obviously, We need to establish the run with Willis and (I can’t believe I’m going to type this) if the OL can dominate the LOS like we did against Clemson, we’ll be fine.

I think Fran is going to lean on his receivers to make plays and have Collins throw some “go get em” balls.

Defensively we need to get pressure and not allow their QB to get time to throw. Our DBs really need to step up.

I actually feel really confident that Nixon will call plays to maximize Collins ability. I expect to see some easy throws early to settle him down and eventually some play action deep shots. I also expect to see the return of the RB screen game.

Obviously, We need to establish the run with Willis and (I can’t believe I’m going to type this) if the OL can dominate the LOS like we did against Clemson, we’ll be fine.

I think Fran is going to lean on his receivers to make plays and have Collins throw some “go get em” balls.

Defensively we need to get pressure and not allow their QB to get time to throw. Our DBs really need to step up.

We know Rickie isn't afraid the throw that "go get em" ball either! That throw to JRS in the end zone was some major "aura" as my kids say!

 

[baggerbob]

Agree. Duke has been susceptible to getting beat in the passing game so we need to take advantage of that.

I also want to add that our pass rushers that do get in for a hurry on Mensah, also need to be able to make a tackle. They need to come in under control, break down a bit and not let every QB side step the sack and get away. We have 4 sacks total in 4 games which is unacceptable. I feel like we have had at least 2 other times a game where we were there for a sack but couldn't finish the play and make the tackle.

A few delayed blitzes by our freshman LB will have Mensah hearing footsteps every time he goes back to pass.

 

[Atlcuse44]

A few delayed blitzes by our freshman LB will have Mensah hearing footsteps every time he goes back to pass.

We know Duke will also do everything they can to get Ricky rattled. I expect them to blitz a lot. As already mentioned by others, Ricky will need some quick short passes to get comfortable.

 

[Strathless]

Stats are great. But I admit I don’t understand how deferring has a greater chance of getting an extra possession.

It stems from the fact that no one has the ball to start the game. There is a slight advantage gained by potentially having back to back possessions before and after halftime. Mathematically, it always makes sense to defer. But players aren’t robots, especially at this level, and coaches must weigh that advantage against other considerations (such as scoring first).

 

[Ozone!]