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[ZenUSC]

Sr Quarterback.
SR RB
JRs and SRs on the OL
A dangerous wideout.
Our D better be improved vs ECU.
They seem to have experience everywhere. Moreso than many teams.

ECU always plays us tough.

[garnet_black215]

Originally Posted by ZenUSC

Sr Quarterback.
SR RB
JRs and SRs on the OL
A dangerous wideout.
Our D better be improved vs ECU.
They seem to have experience everywhere. Moreso than many teams.

ECU always plays us tough.

Scary game.

[Cockyteg]

what about me treasure arrrrrrrrrrrhhhhhhhh

[Kyle76]

In addition to Hardy, we have 4-5 other very capable receivers. Hardy wasn't even the leading receiver in game 1. That was Isaiah Jones. I look for us to utilize our tight ends more against USC, both as receivers and run blockers. As for YAC, you guys better tackle better than what I saw last week.

[fridayserv]

For the record there is a difference between looking lost and being out of place. Our coaches like Spurrier stated "Got Outcoached". After looking at the film I assure you we wil not be rushing 3 DL while the corners are 10 yards off the EC wideouts. Also, I assure you that game no way reflects the talent level we have. East Carolina is one of the best offenses in the country under the former Texas Tech coach. We were off our game last week. For example coming out of halftime and having to call a timeout on the 1st play. The defensive plays were coming in late all game. This is still Steve Spurrier. East Carolina like last 2012 will start the first quarter strong then its over. Dillion had a bad game. Over threw 6 players, 4 balls were droped including a touchdown. Ran out of bounds 5 yards deep instead of throwing the ball away. All signs of the coach in his head. I assure you it will not be that way this week. Gamecocks 42, EC 21

[FanofCarolina1]

WR Bryce Williams 6'6 250

Damn.

[HeadCockFan]

Originally Posted by FanofCarolina1

WR Bryce Williams 6'6 250

Damn.

Al Harris has him covered, I see no potential problem.

[Roosterboy]

Originally Posted by ConwayGamecock

ECU runs an offense where they they snap the ball and get it out of the QB's hands in quick fashion.....so quick that Coach Ward - and Coach Johnson before him - has stated that it's pointless to try and rush at him because it's just be a waste of energy and effort on the DE's part. The ECU QB gets it out quick to the flats or to the sidelines, and then lets the receiver gain YAC.

In the past we've chosen to not rely on TFL or QB sacks, getting only 4 TFL and 1 sack vs ECU in our 2011 and 2012 games combined. So I would expect that any of those type stats we get against them this Saturday to be bonus stats. But we've been able to disrupt their passing lanes and get a number of INTs, and while we allowed them to rack up some yardage between the 20s, we've been able to mostly keep them out of the endzone, not counting the 1st half of the 2011 game where we handed them 4 fumbles on our side of the field which helped them to score a bunch of early points.

But those '11 and '12 teams had fairly experienced LB and DB units, and we looked so lost against TAMU that they were pretty much popping big gains and 1st down gains with snap of the FB. Our guys need to grow up a ton and very quickly, or it won't be fun at all this weekend....

Then hopefully our coaches see playing a 10-yard cushion will not work at all next week. It is setting up our corners to fail. I really want to see our guys on the line, and maybe just a 5-yard cushion...at least close the space so they can actually have a chance to react to the ball.

OUr CBs have got to get on the WRs, bump them and try to throw off the timing.

[Kyle76]

Originally Posted by Roosterboy

OUr CBs have got to get on the WRs, bump them and try to throw off the timing.

This is the way teams like Virginia Tech have slowed down this offense. If you can play physical man coverage, you could give us problems.

[ecugrad]

If teams try to play zone and bracket coverage we usually pick it apart. Kyle is right thats what marshall did too last year. There is always going to be someone open in this offense. Our goal is to spread the ball around to give multiple playmakers touches in the running and passing game. You will see a lot of screens, slants, crossing routes. We rely on yac too so if you keep us in front of you and make the tackle then we might be in trouble. Expect 4-5 rbs to play. We just have to be turnover free in order to give us a chance to win.

[bwpirate]

Some video fron the ECU vs NC Central game .....

Defense .....

http://vimeo.com/104877856

Offense .....

http://vimeo.com/104854452

[ZenUSC]

Originally Posted by Kyle76

This is the way teams like Virginia Tech have slowed down this offense. If you can play physical man coverage, you could give us problems.

I don't see Al Harris bumping anybody.

[bwpirate]

Last video ..... we spread the ball around 9 receivers caught balls against NC Central ...

http://vimeo.com/104881397

[yazoo]

Originally Posted by bwpirate

Last video ..... we spread the ball around 9 receivers caught balls against NC Central ...

http://vimeo.com/104881397

Where were the referees from? At the 50 second mark, there is a blatant hold that sprang the ECU back.