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[QUOTE="blizz, post: 2780019, member: 4252"]
On O, I would say biggest threat is the vertical passing game. If the ball is getting out quickly and we're completing shots down field for big chunks you're pretty much toast. Biggest liability (aside from QB consistency in the passing game) is the play of the receivers. Lots of young guys in the mix and older key players (Custis) have been wildly inconsistent. They haven't handled tough physical corners very well at all this year and of they dont come to play and win contested catches we're in trouble.

On D the line has been the clear strength this year although they've underperformed against the run, imo. Liabilities are a mixed bag. Earlier in the year I would not hesitate to say our linebackers. But they have steadily improved throughout the year and Guthrie, starting mike, has really stepped up the last few games and is playing at a very high level. We've had some injuries in the secondary that have hurt, and coupled with some youth (true frosh starting FS Cisco and CB/Star Williams) they have been less than stellar, especially in run support. Some of the zone coverages have been pretty leaky too and it's clear they are struggling with the speed and anticipation needed to make it really work.
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