As is customary, Thursday’s practice was about fine tuning things and confirming the players completely understand the gameplan. The defense continued to work on fumble recovery drills, understanding gap/lane assignments, etc… The linebackers have been challenged as a group to do a much better job of getting off blocks, something they obviously struggled mightily with against Arkansas. The outside linebackers have to be very active this week. The secondary worked on not getting sucked in on the play action Florida employs, as that will be key tomorrow night.
It has been a good week of practice overall for the offense. It all starts with the offensive line play improving and it has fed down to the rest of the offensive players. As an overall group they are reportedly much more confident than they were not that long ago. I would look for a balanced attack on offense tomorrow night, provided Carolina doesn’t dig themselves an early hole where they’re forced to pass to catch up. I also expect some new formations and plays that you haven’t seen so far this year.
Brandon James is one of the best return men in the conference, and has been a huge key to Florida’s success this year. This puts a premium on the Gamecock coverage teams showing significant improvement. The coaches have been in the players’ ears all week about how dangerous Florida’s return game is and how important it is to stay in lanes and go full speed.
It’s been several weeks since Carolina put a good game together on offense, defense and special teams. This could be the week it happens if things fall into place.
It has been a good week of practice overall for the offense. It all starts with the offensive line play improving and it has fed down to the rest of the offensive players. As an overall group they are reportedly much more confident than they were not that long ago. I would look for a balanced attack on offense tomorrow night, provided Carolina doesn’t dig themselves an early hole where they’re forced to pass to catch up. I also expect some new formations and plays that you haven’t seen so far this year.
Brandon James is one of the best return men in the conference, and has been a huge key to Florida’s success this year. This puts a premium on the Gamecock coverage teams showing significant improvement. The coaches have been in the players’ ears all week about how dangerous Florida’s return game is and how important it is to stay in lanes and go full speed.
It’s been several weeks since Carolina put a good game together on offense, defense and special teams. This could be the week it happens if things fall into place.
