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</div><div>1. Relf's first pick was the infamous 3rd and 1 play. This one is pretty much on Relf. There wasn't pressure and he simply didn't lead the receiver. On top of that, Peterson is awesome. Why are we throwing his direction at all?</div><div>
</div><div>2. Relf's second might be the worst of the night. Yes, #11 came untouched, but you absolutely cannot just throw it up for grabs there. It was almost quintuple coverage! Classic Relf panic decision.</div><div>
</div><div>3. Russell's first interception was really just a horribly run screen play. I thought it was a good play call in that situation but clearly our line didn't execute, hence the 5 Tigers in the backfield before he could even finish his drop. Screens are notoriously hard for linemen to run because they've got to have that internal clock that tells them how long to block before letting their man go and clearly they needed to block a second longer before releasing. </div><div>
</div><div>4. Russell's second pick was mostly his fault. He had time to throw and kudos to him for not just throwing it to his first read regardless of the coverage (i.e., Relf) but his arm got hit on the delivery. He had Berry open for a first down and had his arm not been hit and Berry didn't drop it, then that might have been a great play. Of course, it was hit and it got picked.</div><div>
</div><div>5. Russell's final interception was the result of another blitz. He threw to his hot receiver but overthrew the ball and it ended up in Peterson's hands again. Bad throw, but not a bad decision.</div><div>
</div><div>I think it's clear from the last two games that if we intend to throw the ball at all then we've got to keep a back or tight end in to help with blitz pick ups. Overtime, I think Russell could develop into the kind of QB who can see those things developing and adjust the protection pre-snap, but for now we have to give him as much time as possible and live witht he freshman mistakes. Relf should NEVER pass the ball. EVER. NEVER EVER. He is a great runner and our option game is solid with him (which makes that 3rd and 1 play even more curious), but every time he drops back it's a disaster waiting to happen.</div><div>
</div><div>I've heard it said by more than a few fans that we need to stick with the option. I agree that it's our most consistent offensive weapon, but we are seriously going to get Relf killed if he keeps taking those hits. We've got to develop a modicum of a passing game with Russell, if for no other reason than for the simple fact that Relf can't run it every play and stay on the field. </div><div>
</div><div>I'd also agree with everyone about our special teams. What has happened? The return guys are the same so my guess is that we've lost some blockers from last year. I'll agree that Bumphis and Co. need to "quit dancing" as everyone has said, but at the same time, it's hard not to dance when you've got guys coming unblocked straight at you.</div><div>
</div><div>Overall I was disappointed with our effort but didn't expect us to win at LSU in a night game. This UGA game is the make-or-break game for this season (i.e., LSU game last year). We need to make some plays and win that one if we want to have a winning record because other than the two non-conference games, the schedule is about to get pretty hairy. </div><div>
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</div><div>1. Relf's first pick was the infamous 3rd and 1 play. This one is pretty much on Relf. There wasn't pressure and he simply didn't lead the receiver. On top of that, Peterson is awesome. Why are we throwing his direction at all?</div><div>
</div><div>2. Relf's second might be the worst of the night. Yes, #11 came untouched, but you absolutely cannot just throw it up for grabs there. It was almost quintuple coverage! Classic Relf panic decision.</div><div>
</div><div>3. Russell's first interception was really just a horribly run screen play. I thought it was a good play call in that situation but clearly our line didn't execute, hence the 5 Tigers in the backfield before he could even finish his drop. Screens are notoriously hard for linemen to run because they've got to have that internal clock that tells them how long to block before letting their man go and clearly they needed to block a second longer before releasing. </div><div>
</div><div>4. Russell's second pick was mostly his fault. He had time to throw and kudos to him for not just throwing it to his first read regardless of the coverage (i.e., Relf) but his arm got hit on the delivery. He had Berry open for a first down and had his arm not been hit and Berry didn't drop it, then that might have been a great play. Of course, it was hit and it got picked.</div><div>
</div><div>5. Russell's final interception was the result of another blitz. He threw to his hot receiver but overthrew the ball and it ended up in Peterson's hands again. Bad throw, but not a bad decision.</div><div>
</div><div>I think it's clear from the last two games that if we intend to throw the ball at all then we've got to keep a back or tight end in to help with blitz pick ups. Overtime, I think Russell could develop into the kind of QB who can see those things developing and adjust the protection pre-snap, but for now we have to give him as much time as possible and live witht he freshman mistakes. Relf should NEVER pass the ball. EVER. NEVER EVER. He is a great runner and our option game is solid with him (which makes that 3rd and 1 play even more curious), but every time he drops back it's a disaster waiting to happen.</div><div>
</div><div>I've heard it said by more than a few fans that we need to stick with the option. I agree that it's our most consistent offensive weapon, but we are seriously going to get Relf killed if he keeps taking those hits. We've got to develop a modicum of a passing game with Russell, if for no other reason than for the simple fact that Relf can't run it every play and stay on the field. </div><div>
</div><div>I'd also agree with everyone about our special teams. What has happened? The return guys are the same so my guess is that we've lost some blockers from last year. I'll agree that Bumphis and Co. need to "quit dancing" as everyone has said, but at the same time, it's hard not to dance when you've got guys coming unblocked straight at you.</div><div>
</div><div>Overall I was disappointed with our effort but didn't expect us to win at LSU in a night game. This UGA game is the make-or-break game for this season (i.e., LSU game last year). We need to make some plays and win that one if we want to have a winning record because other than the two non-conference games, the schedule is about to get pretty hairy. </div><div>
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