TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) The teams have 4 common opponents this year-W&M, SB, Elon & Nova. We went 4-0, JMU went 3-1 (losing to Elon). In the games vs common opponents, we out scored our opponents 167-86, for an average score of 42-21 (average margin of victory 21 points). JMU’s composite score against the same 4 teams was 125-37, for an average score of 31-9 (average margin of victory 22 points). For the entire season, we average 38 ppg, & give up 27. JMU averages 36ppg & gives up 14. We average 460 yards per game & give up 367. JMU averages 400 ypg & gives up 272. What is the takeaway? At the risk of stating the obvious, our offense is going to have to be stellar, as the numbers suggest JMU is going to score around 30. We scored 28 on a very good Maine D, & that wasn’t enough. I would think JMU’s D is comparable to Maine’s. Edited November 12, 2018 by TSU88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sr16 161 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 Our D will be tested ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 As will our O. Maine, which held us to 28, gives up on average 21ppg, while JMU gives up on average only 14ppg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TuTigers2012 1,071 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 JMU lost to a full Elon team, we beat an injury decimated one. A close to perfect game will be needed to win on Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted November 12, 2018 On a side note, Maine’s QB injured his shoulder Saturday & left the game in the 2nd Q. I’d feel much better if plays Saturday vs Elon. Fortunately, the game is in Maine, & Maine’s D vs an Elon O that struggles in the passing game should be a favorable matchup for Maine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU86 16 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 I hope we have a good plan to cover their stud WR. If a certain CB of ours is left vulnerable ---- we're toast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSU88 1,074 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 I say we tie his shoestrings together. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mat1992 2,237 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 We're playing four corners lately- Vincent, Shuman, Gillette and McCants. Not really sure who the best is right now to cover Riley Stapleton (6-5, 230) but a great way to slow down a good passing offense is to get pressure. That is the key to the defense. Stapleton is huge, I wonder if you go with Vincent, who is more physical at 5-10, 205 or McCants. Shuman and Gillette are smallish corners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RundaPower 153 Report post Posted November 13, 2018 On the flip side, how are they going to cover our 6’5 260+ TE Clark. Clark is by far a bigger,faster and stronger target. He is uncoverable in the slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
