The TIDAL WAVE - Ole Miss Edition
The Tidal Wave - Ole Miss Edition
1. This was probably Kiffin’s best shot to date against the Tide, but his best wasn’t nearly enough. For all those hoping Lane will come back after CNS hangs it up, this is why we should take a hard pass.
2. The Rebs defense is better but not good. Pete Golding is who we thought he was…only now he has less talent.
The O-line looked better but they didn’t exactly do it against the steel curtain.
3. Mental mistakes & overall sloppiness still plague the Tide: botched snap, red zone interception, giving up sacks by holding the ball too long, etc. Better competition will expose these offensive mistakes.
4. A tale of two halves: Things clicked after the intermission with the defense clamping down & the offensive running to set up the pass. This team will have to put together 4 quarters to survive LSU.
5. Milroe’s strength is the deep ball. He throws it downfield as well as anyone. Play action shots downfield are crucial to continued success. He also is finally having weapons emerge to take advantage of it.
6. Milroe can’t read a defense or move through his progression. He’s running whatever play is sent & throwing it to his first option & that’s not going to change this season. We just have to deal with it.
7. Our defense is very, very good. Good enough to carry this offense as-is. They have to avoid busts in the secondary leading to big plays but the D line is getting pressure & the LBs are incredible.
8. There was no drop going from Lawson to Campbell in play or play calling. When Lawson is back Steele should try them together.
9. The specialists are worth a TD a game (if not more) & that’s with McKinstry yet to really get it going in the return game. I wish Reichard & Burnip never had to leave.
10. I don’t like calling out college players, but something has to give with Seth McLaughlin. He’s obviously good in practice. Send him to a sports psychologist. The bad snaps are unacceptable & must be corrected.
