YOU HAVE A DAMN BULL THAT RUNS NORTH AND SOUTH AND YOU DONT GIVE HIM A TOUCH AT THE GOAL LINE
— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) September 4, 2015
These simple words in all capital letters stem from the overwhelming sense of how Carolina Football continuously shoots themselves in the foot. Over and over again we watch Carolina put themselves in a position to break through, to get that program jump starting win, only through a combination of shitty play calling a poor decision burn it all to the ground. This shit is getting old.Ok, now that I'm gotten my initial vent session out of the way, let's focus on the five main Takeaways from last nights game.
- The Defensive Line has improved substantially - Besides the production of Elijah Hood, what impressed me the most last night was the the improvement shown at defensive line. Yes, the D Line is young and thin, but it's clear as day how talented and how much of a force this group can be. Between Jeremiah Clarke, Nazair Jones and Tyler Powell in the interior, Carolina has 3 defensive tackles that can control the interior LOS. DE play must get better in contain. Contain breakdowns lead to Sakerlina converting some 2nd/3rd and longs they had no business getting. I'm excited to watch the development of this new look at defensive line with the next true test coming against the Rambling Wreck in 30 days.
- Tackling in the back seven of the defense still shaky at best and must improve now. The only members of the back seven I'm not worried about when he breaks down to make a tackle is Donnie Miles and Jeff Schoettmer. Miles was every where last night and put his body in the action time and time again. Schoettmer continues to show the world how hard work, high football IQ and an ability to lead can rally a group. His stop on 4th and short led this guy to bust out one of these:As for the other members of the Back Seven of the defense, alot needs to happen these next 3 games before conference play begins. Focus on shedding blocks and learning how to full body tackle should the main focus in practice. Chizik's new scheme put players in position, now they have to go out and make plays.
- Elijah Hood is a unstoppable force at Running Back and should get a minimum of 20 touches a game Coming out of high school, the college football world knew Elijah Hood for a couple of reasons. First, he was the infamous high school recruit who flushed a Nick Saban offer letter claiming "Roll Toilet." Secondly, and more importantly, he was the high school running back who every major program in the country wanted. Luckily for Tar Heel Nation, he's in our backfield. Elijah Hood is the best running back the Tar Heels have had in many, many years. His combination of size, speed, instincts, and power is what we often see at the Alabamas, Georgias, Southern Californias and Notre Dames of the world. His punishing running style went on full display last night and I cannot wait to watch him carve through defenses the next two years. Offensive Line, you have a very special player in the backfield. Give him a crease and he'll make y'all look very, very good.
- There should not be a quarterback controversy in Chapel Hill, Marquise Williams is the starter. I haven't even peaked at the Carolina "Experts" on the blogosphere and Scout Forums this morning because I know the area is a disaster. Folks going after a player who single handedly won several games for the team the last two season is downright foolish. Going into last night Marquise Williams had been stellar in the Red Zone as evidenced by his 20 to 0 touchdown to interception ratio. The kid had the worst game he's every had in a Tar Heel uniform. Fear not, Quise Williams is still a very vital player to this season's success.
- WE HAVE A KICKER Who can make a field goal longer than 30 yards! Kudos to Nick Weiler stepping up with the big boot last night. We're gonna need it to win a couple of games this year.
- Red Zone Play Calling and Situation Coaching was a complete failure last night For as well as Elijah Hood played last night, the offensive coaching and play calling was as bad. Last night was as disappointing of a coaching job as I've watched since Butch give us the 16-3 stinker to a three win UVA squad. I will flash this up once again:
YOU HAVE A DAMN BULL THAT RUNS NORTH AND SOUTH AND YOU DONT GIVE HIM A TOUCH AT THE GOAL LINE
— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) September 4, 2015
LARRY, SETH, GUNTER, CHRIS, AND KEITH:You have an elite, I repeat, an ELITE running back that comes to a program like Carolina's once every 15-20 years. Common Sense Coaching, as I like to call it, would tell you that it'd be in your best interest to give your best player more than ONE touch inside of the Opponent's 25 yard line.
Elijah Hood's deepest touch was from Saklerina's 24. Unreal.
— Frattisimo (@FootbawFrat) September 4, 2015
Or how about a HB Dive playcall in Goal Line Set when you're 2nd and Goal from the effin' three yard line?Since we're not in the system of Common Sense Coaching, let's put it into terms your crew should understand a tad better
SMART - When in 4 down territory as your team was on the last offensive drive, a smart coaching and play call decision would be to put the ball in the player's hands who's been unstoppable. Exhibit A: Elijah Hood
FAST - The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Often times in football the shortest distance is the fastest route towards gaining yards, hence the term "north and south running." I'd be willing to bet the fastest way to convert 6 points from the three yard line would be a HB Gut call.
PHYSICAL - You pride tourself that your teams will be one of the most physical in the country..... What better way for your offensive to prove their dominance and physicality over an opponent than punching one in with the game on the line.
As for now, my weekend on the couch is about to begin. I plan on watching loads of 'ball (Viewer's Guide Plug), spitting out a film review or two and taking in the last few bits of summer.
Have a great weekend y'all.
Go Heels.
WFP
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