I'm Starting To Really Worry About This Team

Smart · 11-19-2011, 07:25 PM

This team is suddenly looking really vulnerable. Our D-Line was even more awful than normal today. I couldn't count the number of times they missed tackles point blank. That puts a lot of pressure on our linebackers, so when they miss occasional tackles (like they did today), we're fucked. This basically means that any team with an O-Line can give us problems.

The more surprising troubles are on the offensive line. It's tough to lose a player like Konz and follow it up with losing Wagner, but the way they played for three quarters was simply unacceptable. Montee was breaking 2-3 tackles and winding up losing yards. On the rare occassion we threw, Russell barely had any time. Oglesby has to handle pass protection better, and the left side needs to handle the run better.

Our lines were manhandled for 3 quarters, and we were lucky to have a chance to win. Outside of the lines, neither WR is 100% and our special teams are horrible. With all of these issues, i'm really wondering if we can beat Penn State and Michigan State to get to Pasadena. It's going to take tremendous efforts from our stars (Montee, Russell, Zeitler, Taylor, Borland, Fenelus, and Henry). Today, they were up to the task. Hopefully, they can keep it up against two better teams.

Also, Chryst needs to adjust his plans. When Groy and Frederick are having trouble, you don't keep running it to them. His experimentation almost eliminate us from the B1G Title Race today. He needs to start passing the ball before third and using Montee in the passing game as much as he did at the start of the year.

ForkEmBucky · 11-19-2011, 07:57 PM

Chryst is a setup artist, though. Sometimes I don't really understand what the hell he's doing, but overall I trust him.

On the other hand, I too think that this team...assuming they can handle Penn State @ home....is in serious danger of getting rocked by MSU for a second time.

drun.K · 11-19-2011, 10:52 PM

I put more of the blame on Chryst than the O-line...it's kind of tough to run the ball when you have 8 guys in the box with the other safety with a running start on the snap of the ball.

We forget that Illinois has probably the best dline in the conference as well. Multiple future NFL players there.

Coming into this game they gave up 2.88 ypc...Montee was well over 5.5 ypc.

Regarding the defense...this D is what I thought it was, good linebackers and a pretty good secondary with a below average d-line. They don't eat up blocks well and get virtually zero pass rush.

ForkEmBucky · 11-19-2011, 11:09 PM

One positive to that is that Taylor and Borland are really showcasing themselves.

But ya...

BigAppleBadger · 11-21-2011, 06:03 PM

I'd rather lose to State Penn at home than lose to MSU again.

ForkEmBucky · 11-22-2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigAppleBadger

I'd rather lose to State Penn at home than lose to MSU again.

Yea. Isn't that an awkward feeling? I badly want revenge, but at the same time....

johnnytata · 11-22-2011, 02:08 PM

i want the badgers to fuckin eradicate msu,

fuckin rip-their-helmet-off-shove-their-naked-head-into-a-hole-filled-with-donkey-shit disrespect them,

fuckin send-letters-to-their-mothers-about-their-indiscretions-with-farm-animals ruin them,

fuckin sandpaper-their-gonads pulverize them,

fuckin crush them,

mario supersmash them,

hurt their feelings,

break them like ivan drago breaks apollo creed,

i want them to be so fuckin embarrassed that they fuckin fold the fuckin program.

FUCK MSU

GO BADGERS

U RAH RAH WISCONSIN

ForkEmBucky · 11-30-2011, 02:07 PM

ON WISCONSIN!!!

11-19-2011, 07:25 PM	#1
Smart UW-Madison, Class of 2012 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,410 Rep Power: 15959	I'm Starting To Really Worry About This Team This team is suddenly looking really vulnerable. Our D-Line was even more awful than normal today. I couldn't count the number of times they missed tackles point blank. That puts a lot of pressure on our linebackers, so when they miss occasional tackles (like they did today), we're fucked. This basically means that any team with an O-Line can give us problems. The more surprising troubles are on the offensive line. It's tough to lose a player like Konz and follow it up with losing Wagner, but the way they played for three quarters was simply unacceptable. Montee was breaking 2-3 tackles and winding up losing yards. On the rare occassion we threw, Russell barely had any time. Oglesby has to handle pass protection better, and the left side needs to handle the run better. Our lines were manhandled for 3 quarters, and we were lucky to have a chance to win. Outside of the lines, neither WR is 100% and our special teams are horrible. With all of these issues, i'm really wondering if we can beat Penn State and Michigan State to get to Pasadena. It's going to take tremendous efforts from our stars (Montee, Russell, Zeitler, Taylor, Borland, Fenelus, and Henry). Today, they were up to the task. Hopefully, they can keep it up against two better teams. Also, Chryst needs to adjust his plans. When Groy and Frederick are having trouble, you don't keep running it to them. His experimentation almost eliminate us from the B1G Title Race today. He needs to start passing the ball before third and using Montee in the passing game as much as he did at the start of the year.

11-19-2011, 07:57 PM	#2
ForkEmBucky King Nothing Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 21,309 Rep Power: 133160	Chryst is a setup artist, though. Sometimes I don't really understand what the hell he's doing, but overall I trust him. On the other hand, I too think that this team...assuming they can handle Penn State @ home....is in serious danger of getting rocked by MSU for a second time. __________________ Born on third, thinks he got a triple.

11-19-2011, 11:09 PM	#4
ForkEmBucky King Nothing Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 21,309 Rep Power: 133160	One positive to that is that Taylor and Borland are really showcasing themselves. But ya... __________________ Born on third, thinks he got a triple.

11-22-2011, 02:08 PM	#7
johnnytata Ecky-ecky-ecky-ptang-zoop Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: that space between happiness and rage Posts: 4,306 Rep Power: 19479	i want the badgers to fuckin eradicate msu, fuckin rip-their-helmet-off-shove-their-naked-head-into-a-hole-filled-with-donkey-shit disrespect them, fuckin send-letters-to-their-mothers-about-their-indiscretions-with-farm-animals ruin them, fuckin sandpaper-their-gonads pulverize them, fuckin crush them, mario supersmash them, hurt their feelings, break them like ivan drago breaks apollo creed, i want them to be so fuckin embarrassed that they fuckin fold the fuckin program. FUCK MSU GO BADGERS U RAH RAH WISCONSIN __________________ Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. Vince Lombardi

11-30-2011, 02:07 PM	#8
ForkEmBucky King Nothing Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 21,309 Rep Power: 133160	ON WISCONSIN!!! __________________ Born on third, thinks he got a triple.

11-19-2011, 10:52 PM	#3
drun.K Member? Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 578 Rep Power: 7388	I put more of the blame on Chryst than the O-line...it's kind of tough to run the ball when you have 8 guys in the box with the other safety with a running start on the snap of the ball. We forget that Illinois has probably the best dline in the conference as well. Multiple future NFL players there. Coming into this game they gave up 2.88 ypc...Montee was well over 5.5 ypc. Regarding the defense...this D is what I thought it was, good linebackers and a pretty good secondary with a below average d-line. They don't eat up blocks well and get virtually zero pass rush.

11-21-2011, 06:03 PM	#5
BigAppleBadger On Wisconsin Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Manhattan Posts: 653 Rep Power: 650	I'd rather lose to State Penn at home than lose to MSU again.