Did we see a preview of next year's offense today?

1801Green · 01-01-2013, 09:35 PM

It looked like the HBC abandoned the running game almost entirely today. I know that there was no Lattimore, that Miles was a little gimpy, Carson was not ready, and Davis can't pass block, but I get the feeling that with Shaw or Thompson, we might see a very wide open offense next year, and I think that we saw a preview today.

I always felt that Spurrier relied too heavily on Lattimore and that it caused him to go away from his natural offensive instincts. I'm a Thompson fan, but either QB seems able to execute the offensive schemes that we have been waiting on for 8 years.

It's all in place for a lot of big plays next year. I think we will be electrifying in 2013 and our days of grinding out wins with our running backs is over.

BuCockyfan · 01-01-2013, 10:03 PM

The lack of a running game is exactly the reason we WON'T win the SEC next year.

We went against Michigans defense today...not Bama's, UF's or LSU's...you win in the SEC by running the ball and playing stout defense.

Mikeyk1337 · 01-01-2013, 10:06 PM

I agree and hope!!

1801Green · 01-01-2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuCockyfan

The lack of a running game is exactly the reason we WON'T win the SEC next year.

We went against Michigans defense today...not Bama's, UF's or LSU's...you win in the SEC by running the ball and playing stout defense.

The formula worked for Spurrier at Florida. I don't want our running game to tank, but we can pass our way to an SEC championship.

Garnet 4 Life 81 · 01-01-2013, 10:18 PM

think we will see the running game get better. first we need a better oline

AstroCock · 01-01-2013, 10:23 PM

I just really wish that Carson didn't play those few snaps.

PageUSC · 01-01-2013, 10:41 PM

I hope so! They really keyed on our running game and we made them pay big time. I think we surpassed the most yards they have allowed through the air all year by a lot of yards.

PageUSC · 01-01-2013, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AstroCock

I just really wish that Carson didn't play those few snaps.

Yea that really was the biggest waste ever. I mean I realize he must not want to be here for 6 years but damn he touched the ball what 1 time...

Spurz · 01-01-2013, 10:44 PM

I think we just took what the defense was giving us and capitalized on it, which IMO is even better news. The latter part of our season has shown that our offense is becoming versatile enough to change depending on the opponent and situation.

JaxcockFL · 01-01-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1801Green

The formula worked for Spurrier at Florida. I don't want our running game to tank, but we can pass our way to an SEC championship.

No, it didn't.

Look at stats from his best years from UF. Appx 50/50 run pass.

CoverTwo · 01-01-2013, 11:03 PM

They'll always strive for balance but the ball is definitely going into the air next year and thank goodness it will be with a Sr and RS Jr QB. The WRs and TEs will be the strength of the offense.

Lalli25 · 01-01-2013, 11:04 PM

We need a better style of run. We need to go under center and run more traditional runs at times. Also QB can't miss wide open WRs if going to be a passing team. Lastly, think when we use read options would like more with pulling OL and variety of gives.

Acockolypse Now · 01-01-2013, 11:06 PM

To answer the original question:

God I hope not.

We have GOT to find a running game next year. Hats off to Michigan, their D is no joke, but we should have moved the ball better than that.

cockthehammer · 01-01-2013, 11:12 PM

With Wilds, Carson & Davis, only one of which we know is really healthy, I do not see why anyone would think that this is what our offence will look like next year with an anemic running attack. I think we will be fine at tailback.

Flameout12 · 01-01-2013, 11:23 PM

Missing that big body that can pound the rock inside...and teams are now blitz-jamming the zone plays...which leaves the play action stuff open. UM looked like they watched the Vandy film...we better find ways to overcome that in the off-season...we are going to need to run the ball better.

Nolesfan076 · 01-01-2013, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoverTwo

They'll always strive for balance but the ball is definitely going into the air next year and thank goodness it will be with a Sr and RS Jr QB. The WRs and TEs will be the strength of the offense.

Yall think Ace is gonna declare?

b381l · 01-01-2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BuCockyfan

The lack of a running game is exactly the reason we WON'T win the SEC next year.

We went against Michigans defense today...not Bama's, UF's or LSU's...you win in the SEC by running the ball and playing stout defense.

+ 100

b381l · 01-01-2013, 11:35 PM

I just hope the OL will come together and play much better next year.

CoverTwo · 01-01-2013, 11:36 PM

Even if Ace does declare, Bruce returns. Jones returns. Shaq will be in his 2nd year, Byrd in his 3rd, Brent in his 3rd, Jeffery in his 3rd, Fuller will be in the rotation, K. Smith will be in the rotation. Anderson and Adams are back. Owens enters the rotation. There is a BRIGHT future with this group of pass catchers.

Next Year · 01-01-2013, 11:38 PM

South Carolina is the first team this season to throw for more than 200 yards against Michigan's defense.

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01-01-2013, 09:35 PM	#1
1801Green Blue Chip Male Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charleston Posts: 614 CockyCash: 500	Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? It looked like the HBC abandoned the running game almost entirely today. I know that there was no Lattimore, that Miles was a little gimpy, Carson was not ready, and Davis can't pass block, but I get the feeling that with Shaw or Thompson, we might see a very wide open offense next year, and I think that we saw a preview today. I always felt that Spurrier relied too heavily on Lattimore and that it caused him to go away from his natural offensive instincts. I'm a Thompson fan, but either QB seems able to execute the offensive schemes that we have been waiting on for 8 years. It's all in place for a lot of big plays next year. I think we will be electrifying in 2013 and our days of grinding out wins with our running backs is over.

01-01-2013, 10:03 PM	#2
BuCockyfan Blue Chip Male Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenville Posts: 994 CockyCash: 500	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? The lack of a running game is exactly the reason we WON'T win the SEC next year. We went against Michigans defense today...not Bama's, UF's or LSU's...you win in the SEC by running the ball and playing stout defense.

01-01-2013, 10:06 PM	#3
Mikeyk1337 Cocky in Georgia Male Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga Posts: 89 CockyCash: 200	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? I agree and hope!! __________________

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Garnet 4 Life 81 4-Star Male Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boiling Springs Posts: 353 CockyCash: 500	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? think we will see the running game get better. first we need a better oline

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PageUSC Recruiting60%-Coaching40% Male Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 3,796 CockyCash: 987375	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? I hope so! They really keyed on our running game and we made them pay big time. I think we surpassed the most yards they have allowed through the air all year by a lot of yards. __________________ "Yeah, Clemson can beat Virginia Tech as many times as they want, but ask them if they want another piece of South Carolina." - Colin Cowherd

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Spurz Class of 2009 Male Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,399 CockyCash: 500	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? I think we just took what the defense was giving us and capitalized on it, which IMO is even better news. The latter part of our season has shown that our offense is becoming versatile enough to change depending on the opponent and situation. __________________

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CoverTwo CockyTalk's Recruitnik Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 31,142 CockyCash: 101200	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? They'll always strive for balance but the ball is definitely going into the air next year and thank goodness it will be with a Sr and RS Jr QB. The WRs and TEs will be the strength of the offense. __________________ Follow @CTProvingGround on Twitter! Drink Cocktane! For the latest in USC coverage, check out: TheBigSpur GamecockCentral GamecockAnthem

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Lalli25 Household Name Male Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Centreville, Va Posts: 6,206 CockyCash: 380	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? We need a better style of run. We need to go under center and run more traditional runs at times. Also QB can't miss wide open WRs if going to be a passing team. Lastly, think when we use read options would like more with pulling OL and variety of gives. __________________

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Acockolypse Now L-I-V-I-N Male Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 10,763 CockyCash: 45000175	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? To answer the original question: God I hope not. We have GOT to find a running game next year. Hats off to Michigan, their D is no joke, but we should have moved the ball better than that. __________________ Always remember... stay Feisty.

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cockthehammer 4-Star Male Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Macon GA Posts: 428 CockyCash: 500	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? With Wilds, Carson & Davis, only one of which we know is really healthy, I do not see why anyone would think that this is what our offence will look like next year with an anemic running attack. I think we will be fine at tailback.

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Flameout12 2nd Team All-American Male Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chas-Ladson Posts: 7,963 CockyCash: 100500	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? Missing that big body that can pound the rock inside...and teams are now blitz-jamming the zone plays...which leaves the play action stuff open. UM looked like they watched the Vandy film...we better find ways to overcome that in the off-season...we are going to need to run the ball better.

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b381l 1st Team All-American Male Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 13,219 CockyCash: 30205	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? I just hope the OL will come together and play much better next year.

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CoverTwo CockyTalk's Recruitnik Male Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 31,142 CockyCash: 101200	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? Even if Ace does declare, Bruce returns. Jones returns. Shaq will be in his 2nd year, Byrd in his 3rd, Brent in his 3rd, Jeffery in his 3rd, Fuller will be in the rotation, K. Smith will be in the rotation. Anderson and Adams are back. Owens enters the rotation. There is a BRIGHT future with this group of pass catchers. __________________ Follow @CTProvingGround on Twitter! Drink Cocktane! For the latest in USC coverage, check out: TheBigSpur GamecockCentral GamecockAnthem

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Next Year Synthetica Male Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gamecock Nation Posts: 2,455 CockyCash: 977700	Re: Did we see a preview of next year's offense today? South Carolina is the first team this season to throw for more than 200 yards against Michigan's defense. __________________ Hang in there!

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