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I don't think I've ever seen a hole at any level of football as big as the one Akeel Lynch ran through for that long TD before the half. I don't know if I'll ever be able to reconcile what happened there. He basically had a ten yard gap on a straight line directly to the goal line. Just hope we learned from it in some way, shape or form. This is the only thing I could think of when watching the replays...

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When your d-line and line backers outside of Lewis can't get off blocks this is the result. Longa and Gause have really regressed in the last 2 years. Both seem to be playing scared and afraid of contact. Gause could have set the corner and forced the play back inside on the first td instead he half heartedly accepted the block and skipped with the PSU blocker into the end zone. Really disappointed in the schemes and general lack of toughness
 
not an excuse but I believe there were only 10 men on the field
 
That was very disheartening just before the half......
 
kupuna133 said:
When your d-line and line backers outside of Lewis can't get off blocks this is the result. Longa and Gause have really regressed in the last 2 years. Both seem to be playing scared and afraid of contact. Gause could have set the corner and forced the play back inside on the first td instead he half heartedly accepted the block and skipped with the PSU blocker into the end zone. Really disappointed in the schemes and general lack of toughness
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That had nothing to do with getting off blocks. They were lined up that left a gaping hole for him to run clear to the end zone. The Super Bowl Ravens D couldn't have stopped that run if they lined up like that. It was a Rossi special.
 
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kupuna133 said:
When your d-line and line backers outside of Lewis can't get off blocks this is the result. Longa and Gause have really regressed in the last 2 years. Both seem to be playing scared and afraid of contact. Gause could have set the corner and forced the play back inside on the first td instead he half heartedly accepted the block and skipped with the PSU blocker into the end zone. Really disappointed in the schemes and general lack of toughness
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Longa has definitely regressed. He was a budding star two years ago and now he is a forgotten man. But Gause has been one of the few bright spots this year; he has been all around playing really, really well from what I can tell.
 
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kupuna133 said:
When your d-line and line backers outside of Lewis can't get off blocks this is the result. Longa and Gause have really regressed in the last 2 years. Both seem to be playing scared and afraid of contact. Gause could have set the corner and forced the play back inside on the first td instead he half heartedly accepted the block and skipped with the PSU blocker into the end zone. Really disappointed in the schemes and general lack of toughness
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Longa and Gause are getting exploited more often in B1G games, hence, "2 years."

Unfortunately things are going to get uglier, before they get better again, as we have major quality depth issues at LB and with several other position groups. This is what three years of subpar recruiting classes, filled with "hidden gems," "under the radar" types, and "but Flood has a great eye for talent" guys, will get you.
 
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Rutgers Man 22 said:
Longa has definitely regressed. He was a budding star two years ago and now he is a forgotten man. But Gause has been one of the few bright spots this year; he has been all around playing really, really well from what I can tell.
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Gause played well the first game but has been absent the last two. Very soft from what I have seen. Getting beat at point of contact and in space when he is in coverage Lewis on the other hand is all over the place. Solid on the run and covers ground well. Would have loved to have him more than one year
 
"Longa and Gause are getting exploited more often in B1G games, hence, "2 years.""

Is it the move to the Big Ten or the change in defensive coordinator?
 
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"Longa and Gause are getting exploited more often in B1G games, hence, "2 years.""

Is it the move to the Big Ten or the change in defensive coordinator?
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To me they never seem prepared or comfortable when called on to make a play. Longa used to play with reckless abandon now he is tentative. Gause was one of my favorite players now he just seems lost.
 
To much read and react instead of react and attack by both...sitting back on your heels ain't gonna cut it.
 
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The DL is getting pushed back and not giving the LBs space to move. Ideally the DLs should get a push on the OL so the LBs can come up and make the plays but filling by in the gaps. The LBs are getting caught in the wash and can't move move freely side to side.
 
RU205 said:
The DL is getting pushed back and not giving the LBs space to move. Ideally the DLs should get a push on the OL so the LBs can come up and make the plays but filling by in the gaps. The LBs are getting caught in the wash and can't move move freely side to side.
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I would rather the dline fire off and fall to the ground than getting velcroed to the oline and being pushed 5 yards off the line of scrimage. At least that way they take some oline with them an allow the backers to maneuver in space.
 
When the entire team plays that bad I think you have to blame it on the coaches. Although you can also blame it on the hundreds of distractions previous two weeks
 
AreYouNUTS said:
Longa and Gause are getting exploited more often in B1G games, hence, "2 years."

Unfortunately things are going to get uglier, before they get better again, as we have major quality depth issues at LB and with several other position groups. This is what three years of subpar recruiting classes, filled with "hidden gems," "under the radar" types, and "but Flood has a great eye for talent" guys, will get you.
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If they don't get arrested or academically disqualified first.
 
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not an excuse but I believe there were only 10 men on the field
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Not sure about the 10 men on the field problem (seemed like only 5 or 6...), but seriously Millen said the D wasn't set, running all over the place before the snap, and Coach Wilson took responsibility for that play in his post-game presser. Game was over after that TD wind sprint, and that breakdown is squarely on the coaching staff--Rossi first & foremost for not recognizing his players weren't set and calling a timeout to get organized--just terrible.
 
From the Flood era--

That run and the entire Houston homecoming debacle. Not sure if I've seen more unprepared power 5 teams than that situation and game.

It's becoming ever more clear that we have a subdivision coaching staff at a Power 5 level.
 
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The notion that this play was the result of poor play by Longa and Gause is ridiculous! Watch the play again. It was 100 % a result of the defensive alignment. Penn State took possession with a little more than a minute left in the half. RU tookout Lewis and replaced him with Kiy Hester in case Penn State attempted a pass oriented hurry up. Penn State had a tight end to the right, 2 wideouts and a slot to the left, and Hackenberg in the shotgun with Lynch. RU countered with a four man front, Gause in front of the tight end flanked by Austin in the flat, Cioffi deep in front of the tight end, Wharton pressing the 2 wideouts with Jacobs supported deep, with no safety in the middle. For some ridiculous reason, Longa came out to cover the slot and Hester stayed in the middle essentially as the middle linebacker!!!

I'm almost sure at this point Hackenberg audibled into the run to Lynch based on the ridiculous defensive alignment! Longa chased the slot receiver downfield, the center easily blocked Hester, Turay rushed wide, JPO slanted hard to the inside and was easily pushed further inside, creating the gaping hole for Lynch to run through!

Why does Rossi consistently have Linebackers attempting to guard slot receivers? Didn't he learn anything from the WSU game? Why do you have tackles slanting with no linebacker behind them? Why were the safeties so focused on the pass that they could not support the run? And the biggest head scratcher...why would you replace your middle linebacker defensive back then have another linebacker cover the receiver and the defensive back play middle linebacker? Common sense should have cause Longa and Hester to say let switch assignments! This is all on the defensive coordinator and the head coach if he does not demand the defensive coordinator fixed these things immediately.
 
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kupuna133 said:
When your d-line and line backers outside of Lewis can't get off blocks this is the result. Longa and Gause have really regressed in the last 2 years. Both seem to be playing scared and afraid of contact. Gause could have set the corner and forced the play back inside on the first td instead he half heartedly accepted the block and skipped with the PSU blocker into the end zone. Really disappointed in the schemes and general lack of toughness
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Longa and Gause were both aligned outside with receivers and had no chance to make a play. That's on the coordinator!
 
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realhoops2 said:
The notion that this play was the result of poor play by Longa and Gause is ridiculous! Watch the play again. It was 100 % a result of the defensive alignment. Penn State took possession with a little more than a minute left in the half. RU tookout Lewis and replaced him with Kiy Hester in case Penn State attempted a pass oriented hurry up. Penn State had a tight end to the right, 2 wideouts and a slot to the left, and Hackenberg in the shotgun with Lynch. RU countered with a four man front, Gause in front of the tight end flanked by Austin in the flat, Cioffi deep in front of the tight end, Wharton pressing the 2 wideouts with Jacobs supported deep, with no safety in the middle. For some ridiculous reason, Longa came out to cover the slot and Hester stayed in the middle essentially as the middle linebacker!!!

I'm almost sure at this point Hackenberg audibled into the run to Lynch based on the ridiculous defensive alignment! Longa chased the slot receiver downfield, the center easily blocked Hester, Turay rushed wide, JPO slanted hard to the inside and was easily pushed further inside, creating the gaping hole for Lynch to run through!

Why does Rossi consistently have Linebackers attempting to guard slot receivers? Didn't he learn anything from the WSU game? Why do you have tackles slanting with no linebacker behind them? Why were the safeties so focused on the pass that they could not support the run? And the biggest head scratcher...why would you replace your middle linebacker defensive back then have another linebacker cover the receiver and the defensive back play middle linebacker? Common sense should have cause Longa and Hester to say let switch assignments! This is all on the defensive coordinator and the head coach if he does not demand the defensive coordinator fixed these things immediately.
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Can we make that a fireable offense!!!!?
 
realhoops2 said:
The notion that this play was the result of poor play by Longa and Gause is ridiculous! Watch the play again. It was 100 % a result of the defensive alignment. Penn State took possession with a little more than a minute left in the half. RU tookout Lewis and replaced him with Kiy Hester in case Penn State attempted a pass oriented hurry up. Penn State had a tight end to the right, 2 wideouts and a slot to the left, and Hackenberg in the shotgun with Lynch. RU countered with a four man front, Gause in front of the tight end flanked by Austin in the flat, Cioffi deep in front of the tight end, Wharton pressing the 2 wideouts with Jacobs supported deep, with no safety in the middle. For some ridiculous reason, Longa came out to cover the slot and Hester stayed in the middle essentially as the middle linebacker!!!

I'm almost sure at this point Hackenberg audibled into the run to Lynch based on the ridiculous defensive alignment! Longa chased the slot receiver downfield, the center easily blocked Hester, Turay rushed wide, JPO slanted hard to the inside and was easily pushed further inside, creating the gaping hole for Lynch to run through!

Why does Rossi consistently have Linebackers attempting to guard slot receivers? Didn't he learn anything from the WSU game? Why do you have tackles slanting with no linebacker behind them? Why were the safeties so focused on the pass that they could not support the run? And the biggest head scratcher...why would you replace your middle linebacker defensive back then have another linebacker cover the receiver and the defensive back play middle linebacker? Common sense should have cause Longa and Hester to say let switch assignments! This is all on the defensive coordinator and the head coach if he does not demand the defensive coordinator fixed these things immediately.
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You may need to reread my post. Never blamed Longa or Gause on that particular play. Was merely speaking of their body of work for the season. I want them to succeed and believe with the proper schemes and alignment they can be successful. They just seem to be playing tentative.
 
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ru-baby said:
From the Flood era--

That run and the entire Houston homecoming debacle. Not sure if I've seen more unprepared power 5 teams than that situation and game.

It's becoming ever more clear that we have a subdivision coaching staff at a Power 5 level.
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Houston? How about: Houston, Kent State, Cinci, VTech, Pitt, Louisville...the list goes on....3 straight embarrassments on Homecoming...okay I'm done for now.
 
realhoops2 said:
The notion that this play was the result of poor play by Longa and Gause is ridiculous! Watch the play again. It was 100 % a result of the defensive alignment. Penn State took possession with a little more than a minute left in the half. RU tookout Lewis and replaced him with Kiy Hester in case Penn State attempted a pass oriented hurry up. Penn State had a tight end to the right, 2 wideouts and a slot to the left, and Hackenberg in the shotgun with Lynch. RU countered with a four man front, Gause in front of the tight end flanked by Austin in the flat, Cioffi deep in front of the tight end, Wharton pressing the 2 wideouts with Jacobs supported deep, with no safety in the middle. For some ridiculous reason, Longa came out to cover the slot and Hester stayed in the middle essentially as the middle linebacker!!!

I'm almost sure at this point Hackenberg audibled into the run to Lynch based on the ridiculous defensive alignment! Longa chased the slot receiver downfield, the center easily blocked Hester, Turay rushed wide, JPO slanted hard to the inside and was easily pushed further inside, creating the gaping hole for Lynch to run through!

Why does Rossi consistently have Linebackers attempting to guard slot receivers? Didn't he learn anything from the WSU game? Why do you have tackles slanting with no linebacker behind them? Why were the safeties so focused on the pass that they could not support the run? And the biggest head scratcher...why would you replace your middle linebacker defensive back then have another linebacker cover the receiver and the defensive back play middle linebacker? Common sense should have cause Longa and Hester to say let switch assignments! This is all on the defensive coordinator and the head coach if he does not demand the defensive coordinator fixed these things immediately.
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Do we know if Hack did audible to the run on that play? Just curious.
 
kupuna133 said:
You may need to reread my post. Never blamed Longa or Gause on that particular play. Was merely speaking of their body of work for the season. I want them to succeed and believe with the proper schemes and alignment they can be successful. They just seem to be playing tentative.
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kupuna133 said:
You may need to reread my post. Never blamed Longa or Gause on that particular play. Was merely speaking of their body of work for the season. I want them to succeed and believe with the proper schemes and alignment they can be successful. They just seem to be playing tentative.
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My post was not directed specifically at you but you and others have taken a thread about the big Lynch touchdown run and turned it into a discussion on Longa's and Gause's performance, prompting my post. I do agree that Longa and Gause have not been a productive as expected but I would argue that too is a function of the schemes and ridiculous pass defense responsibilities they have been given.
 
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