I believe it was a post game interview that Jimbo did when he talked about playing ahead versus playing behind...
I think it's fair to say we've been playing behind in the big games we've played.... Clemson, Auburn, Alabama (our 3 losses). When you are playing from behind, you have to pass and play hurry up more, which we all know puts a lot of pressure on the defense.
Of the three losses, we were competitive in each... but sloppy with execution in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
It's clear to me we have some growing pains, are young, make mental mistakes, but overall a pretty talented bunch and I think that shows up every game. We make some great defensive stops, and we have some breakdowns.
We are in the midst of what feels like the sophomore slump.... bottom of the SEC is rushing right now, but we now approach the easy part of the schedule. Near the top in passing, but have been playing behind. Near the bottom in protecting the QB, but facing elite pass rushers.
When we look at the early schedule, I think most of us picked the Ags to be 5-2 right now, not 4-3... it was hard to know Auburn would look so good with a freshman QB, but kudos to them. We knew we had OL challenges, developing at LB, Mond's legs to work behind, and a new runner to replace a stellar RB of our past. We knew these things.
Despite some injuries, we went on the road and beat an Ole Miss team that could have easily won the game, and we gutted out some improvements that are overdue... running the ball, getting key stops, and working new players into the fold.
Sure I would love 5 wins, but I do think we are exactly where Jimbo's sophomore team should be; talented, but young.
I'm tired of the posts that talk about money, contracts, what other teams have.... I wanna talk about our program, the development of our team, and how that is happening. We've got stellar coaching by all measurement so let's let them build and support them through this process. It's the support during the 7-5 seasons that helps get to the 12-0 season. Our players are amazing and working hard... it will come together soon. Hold the line Ags!
I think it's fair to say we've been playing behind in the big games we've played.... Clemson, Auburn, Alabama (our 3 losses). When you are playing from behind, you have to pass and play hurry up more, which we all know puts a lot of pressure on the defense.
Of the three losses, we were competitive in each... but sloppy with execution in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.
It's clear to me we have some growing pains, are young, make mental mistakes, but overall a pretty talented bunch and I think that shows up every game. We make some great defensive stops, and we have some breakdowns.
We are in the midst of what feels like the sophomore slump.... bottom of the SEC is rushing right now, but we now approach the easy part of the schedule. Near the top in passing, but have been playing behind. Near the bottom in protecting the QB, but facing elite pass rushers.
When we look at the early schedule, I think most of us picked the Ags to be 5-2 right now, not 4-3... it was hard to know Auburn would look so good with a freshman QB, but kudos to them. We knew we had OL challenges, developing at LB, Mond's legs to work behind, and a new runner to replace a stellar RB of our past. We knew these things.
Despite some injuries, we went on the road and beat an Ole Miss team that could have easily won the game, and we gutted out some improvements that are overdue... running the ball, getting key stops, and working new players into the fold.
Sure I would love 5 wins, but I do think we are exactly where Jimbo's sophomore team should be; talented, but young.
I'm tired of the posts that talk about money, contracts, what other teams have.... I wanna talk about our program, the development of our team, and how that is happening. We've got stellar coaching by all measurement so let's let them build and support them through this process. It's the support during the 7-5 seasons that helps get to the 12-0 season. Our players are amazing and working hard... it will come together soon. Hold the line Ags!