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Interesting article over on VictoryBell Rings site regarding offense

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The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
 
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DaytonRickster said:
The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
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I wonder if the WR Sowell wasn't fully recovered from what looked like an ankle injury he got in the first half.
 
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DaytonRickster said:
The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
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Haven't seen enough of Sexton or Aliciene - but unless one or both of them are the second coming of Anthony Munoz, that ain't gonna' help much.

That said - shouldn't and wouldn't blame them for trying ANYTHING at this point. Couldn't hurt (much).
 
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DaytonRickster said:
The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
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Maybe you should sign up for lions den, they said the same thing. 🤣
 
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DaytonRickster said:
The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
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If you wish to evaluate coaching one criteria I suggest is points scored in the second half. You know, after the new superior coaching minds have made adjustments. 15 points in 3 conference games.
 
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razpsu said:
I’ve been on Lions den board for 30 years and getting the info from these guys is much better than other sites. Just my two cents . Also, many people in the lions den do not come over here.
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I expect it is much better. I'm just not interested in paying for info. I can wait until free sites publish news.
 
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Marshall2323 said:
If you wish to evaluate coaching one criteria I suggest is points scored in the second half. You know, after the new superior coaching minds have made adjustments. 15 points in 3 conference games.
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I believe the point is PSU's run game couldn't counter the adjustment Patterson made and his switch to a different pass coverage scheme also thwarted PSU.
 
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DaytonRickster said:
The writer credits Mouser with solid game plan for first half (agree). In 2nd half USC DC Pattetson adjusted to take away pass game and challenged PSU to run. PSU couldn't do it. Writer said it's an OL issue predominantly at Center (Riker) and Buhr (LG) who unfortunately are both playing injured.
Writer proposes OL change up during bye week as follows:
-LT (Goodman remains)
-LG (move Cousins from RG - Buhr sits)
-Center (Insert Ikakoula -Riker sits). I wonder if Rulli, if healthy could fill that position?
-RG (Donkoh moves here)
-RT (Either Sexton or Aliciene)

I agree OL shake up should be tried. Have to get the running game going.
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That looks like a much better plan. Buhr in particular just does not have it.
 
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One old Bear Bryant-ism that I always remember (and this is from a LONG time ago, so it isn't verbatim)

"If the other team has a lousy OC (offensive center) I've beat them before we ever play the game."

I have always found that to be a very true statement. If your C can't stand up to the opposing DL, at least a little bit, everything you try to do on offense (even in this MUCH more wide open era of football) is basically f-ed.

PSU has run a couple centers out there, and good Lord they have been awful (I know there is sometimes some chirping that Riker may be a bit banged up - but it is what it is).

Certainly gets worse and worse when one of your guards is consistently not touching an opposing defender on many plays, your OTs are "meh", and at least one of your TEs is "kinda' allergic" to blocking.
It's a mess.
It is not like there is some big mystery as to why they can't run the ball. And, honestly, PSU has yet to face an "average", let alone "good" defense this year.
 
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I'm open to any changes on the O-Line that will shake things up and provide a spark to the run game. All of our RBs are just average. I can't believe QM can't see the field and be better than he has shown but maybe it is his practice habits as has been rumored.

I am not sold on Mouser. Our red zone is horrific. I think we are close to the bottom in all of CFB in scoring TDs in the red zone.
 
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