StatTiger 964 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 All three phases had a passing grade, making Auburn's win a true "team" victory. The defense was very solid tonight but the continued big plays allowed must be addressed. Auburn has now allowed 11 plays of 30-yards or more through 4 games, compared to the 15 allowed all season last year. Over 35% of LSU's total offense came on three plays as Auburn allowed only 3.89 yards per play of the remaining 56 snaps defended. Sean White's passer rating of 148.7 was the 6th best performance against an LSU team during the last 33 meetings and the 3rd best performance against a ranked LSU team. Kerryon Johnson played like a man possessed after being thwarted on the 4th & 1 play during the first half. He finished with 161-yards in total offense from 26 touches. The missed red zone opportunities nearly cost Auburn their first SEC win at home since 2014, but poor execution had more to do with it than play-calling. Tony Stevens dropped two passes, one which would have been a red zone TD and a second pass that would have set Auburn up on the LSU 1-yard line, first & goal. Auburn's offensive line also missed a blocking assignment down at the LSU 1-yard line, leaving a middle linebacker unblocked. Eight of LSU's possessions were held to 26-yards or less as the defense played an excellent game. The defense won the tackle for loss battle with eight stops behind the line and Auburn allowing only four on the night. LSU came into the contest at No.5 in the SEC for tackles for loss, and the Auburn defense was No. 12. Tray Matthews and Rudy Ford made up for their non-physical performance from last year as they were the top-2 leading tacklers tonight. Auburn's defensive line had their best game of the season, accounting for 5.5 of Auburn's eight tackles for loss. They recorded three sacks and seven additional QB hurries against LSU. Auburn's offense produced six possessions that netted at least 50-yards, and LSU was held to only three such possessions. Auburn's defense held LSU to only 1 TD after four trips to the Auburn red zone. One of those key stops came after Auburn fumbled the football at their own 16-yard line. LSU was held to a field goal after going "3 & out", keeping Auburn a field goal away from retaking the lead. Daniel Carlson played like an All-American tonight, tying Al Del-Greco's school record of 6 field goals during a game. He was also 6 of 6, kicking every kick-off for a touchback. LSU scored only one time from Carlson's six "touchbacks" on kick-offs. The 18 points won't win many remaining conference games, but the offense looked more efficient than the Clemson and Texas A&M games. Sean White took another step forward to earning the respect of his players and coaches as he took some vicious hits but still had a game-winning performance. LSU came into the game with the No. 3 run-defense in the conference regarding yards allowed (2.87). LSU had allowed 103.3 yards rushing per game, and Auburn finished with 154-yards rushing. It was more than enough to permit Sean White to make some passes downfield. It was nowhere close to being a beautiful performance, but it was a winning performance. The players have played their hearts out, and this win will only inspire and motivate them to continue to play hard. The players needed this win for so many reasons, and they battled to the end to obtain the victory. War Eagle! Game #4 Statistical Evaluation (LSU Game)Offensive Report Card01) Avg 6-yards per play on 1st down: [3.72] fail02) Convert at least 40% of 3rd downs: [42.1%] pass03) Avg at least 4.5 yards per rush: [3.14] fail04) Score on at least 1/3 of possessions: [54.5%] pass05) Keep 3 and out series under 33%: [36.4%] fail 06) Average 8.0 yards per pass attempt: [9.00 yds] pass07) Score at least 75% inside red zone: [80.0%] pass08) TD red zone above 60%: [00.0%] fail 09) Avg at least 30-yards per possession: [35.3 yds] pass10) 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives: [72.0%] pass11) TD / Turnover ratio above 1.6: [0/1] fail12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 17 snaps: [0 from 75 snaps] fail13) At least 8 impact plays: [5] fail14) At least 2 big plays: [2] pass15) Pass rating of at least 126.3: [148.7] pass Score: 8 of 15 (53.3%) Pass Defensive Report Card:01) Avg under 6-yards per play on 1st down: [7.65] fail02) Convert below 35% of 3rd downs: [30.8%] pass03) Avg at least 4.0 yards per rush or less: [6.87] fail04) Score 1/3 of possessions or below: [25.0%] pass 05) Keep 3 and out series above 33%: [33.3%] pass 06) Average below 7.5 yards per pass attempt: [4.37 yds] pass07) Score below 75% inside red zone: [75.0%] fail08) TD red zone below 60%: [25.0%] pass09) Avg under 30-yards per possession: [28.2 yds] pass10) Less than 40% of offensive snaps part of scoring drives: [27.1%] pass11) TD / Turnover ratio below 1.6: [1/1] pass12) TD ratio of at least 1 every 30 snaps: [59.0] pass13) Less than 8 impact plays: [6] pass14) No more than 2 big plays allowed: [3] fail15) Pass rating below 125.0: [92.3] pass Score: 11 of 15 (73.3%) Pass Special Teams Report Card:1) Punt Average (Above 41.3): [40.0] fail2) Punt Return Defense (Below 7.8 YPR): [0.0] pass3) Punt Return Offense (Above 9.8 YPR): [0.0] fail4) Kick-Return Defense (Below 21.2 YPR): [0.0] pass5) Kick-Return Offense (Above 22.3 YPR): [23.0] pass6) PAT’s (100%): [0 of 0] N/A7) FG Pct (75% or above): [100.0%] pass * Bonus point for record tying 6 field goals* Score: 5 of 6 (83.3%) Pass * 50% is a passing score. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weagl1 430 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Yes they did. Great effort by the defense. Poor execution in the red zone almost cost us the game, which would have been an easy win if we had closed the deal down on the goal line a couple of times. But a win is a win and this was a big one for this team. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shabby 379 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 I never go to sleep until I get to read your game report. Thanks for all you do! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Auctoritas 610 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 War Damn Stat! Wasnt beautiful, but it was a very AU/LSU game. Aside from the winning part, I am most glad to hear of redemption for Matthews and Ford. In fact, I would take holding Fournette to "only" 100 any day, particularly considering last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Randman5000 1,076 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Didn't we have four sacks? Carl twice, Andrew Williams and Marlon? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoALtiger 856 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 I can't help but notice we were lacking in the #8 category for the offense. You sure that's right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AU64 4,310 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Thanks for the analysis.....and looks like LSU had the red zone blues too....expect they are moaning over the times they got down there and did not get anything from it. Not much comment on failed 3rd and 4th at the goal.....which I favor....AU needed a shot in the arm and a TD at the half could have been huge....and who would expect someone to totally miss a block on a play they run about 15 times a game? I liked both calls and with the blockers making their assignments either play was a TD....and coaches have to expect /assume that the players will execute on big plays like those. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleFlight34 98 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 The only issue I have on the 3rd and 4th down goal line plays before half is the order of play selection. I think it would have been better to use the wildcat with KJ on 3rd down if you knew you were going on 4th down. Switch the two plays and I think you may score there. Still, I agree, there was no way the coaches could know that someone would blow a block on a middle linebacker. At the goal line, no less.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EagleFlight34 98 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Also, Pettway gets the Houdini Award for the second week in a row. He disappeared, again, in the second half. I can't really figure out why they haven't called his number more (or at all) in the second half. You really wouldn't think he would be wore out......it is just confusing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CleCoTiger 594 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 28 minutes ago, EagleFlight34 said: Also, Pettway gets the Houdini Award for the second week in a row. He disappeared, again, in the second half. I can't really figure out why they haven't called his number more (or at all) in the second half. You really wouldn't think he would be wore out......it is just confusing. Do a little more reading on the board or listen to the post-game coaches interviews. Pettaway sustained some sort of thigh bruise that limited him in the second half last night. That's why he wasn't in the game, But ya know. KJ did a heckuva job in that second half. In fact, KJ ran determined and...well...like he really, really wanted it after LSWho stuffed us on the goal line earlier in the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AURocketman 29 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Came down to one Les second. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olewarthog 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 What the O is lacking is a player like C Grant or OMac that forces them to defend sideline to sideline. Why not use JF3 in that role? Keep SW at QB. Put JF3 in motion for jet sweep. SW has the option to give on the sweep, inside to JJ or KP, or hit a quick throw to the EZ. JMHO. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbird 10,182 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, olewarthog said: What the O is lacking is a player like C Grant or OMac that forces them to defend sideline to sideline. Why not use JF3 in that role? Keep SW at QB. Put JF3 in motion for jet sweep. SW has the option to give on the sweep, inside to JJ or KP, or hit a quick throw to the EZ. JMHO. Like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredst 1,332 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 14 minutes ago, olewarthog said: What the O is lacking is a player like C Grant or OMac that forces them to defend sideline to sideline. Why not use JF3 in that role? Keep SW at QB. Put JF3 in motion for jet sweep. SW has the option to give on the sweep, inside to JJ or KP, or hit a quick throw to the EZ. JMHO. Seems like Kam Martin would fit that bill also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oracle79 823 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 55 minutes ago, fredst said: Seems like Kam Martin would fit that bill also. And, another plus is he's an actual running back and not our #2 backup QB. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AU64 4,310 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 1 hour ago, bigbird said: Like! me too...but I used up all my likes it seems.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kd4au 739 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 Kerryon Johnson played like a man possessed after being thwarted on the 4th & 1 play during the first half. Yes he did,if they could get a little more good weight on KJ and him run like he did last night it would be great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StatTiger 964 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 2 hours ago, olewarthog said: What the O is lacking is a player like C Grant or OMac that forces them to defend sideline to sideline. Why not use JF3 in that role? Keep SW at QB. Put JF3 in motion for jet sweep. SW has the option to give on the sweep, inside to JJ or KP, or hit a quick throw to the EZ. JMHO. The problem with that is JF3 is not a regular in the offense the way McCalebb and Grant were. The moment JF3 checks into the lineup as a WR for a jet-sweep or end-around play, everyone in the stadium will know it is coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olewarthog 3 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, StatTiger said: The problem with that is JF3 is not a regular in the offense the way McCalebb and Grant were. The moment JF3 checks into the lineup as a WR for a jet-sweep or end-around play, everyone in the stadium will know it is coming. Exactly. So depending on how the defense reacts, you give SW 2 other options. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CleCoTiger 594 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 9 minutes ago, StatTiger said: The problem with that is JF3 is not a regular in the offense the way McCalebb and Grant were. The moment JF3 checks into the lineup as a WR for a jet-sweep or end-around play, everyone in the stadium will know it is coming. How about as a decoy? The one thing I did note in an earlier game was how the defense reacted to JFIII's mere presence which caused enough hesitation to help open up the running lanes for others. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbird 10,182 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 You definitely would freeze the backers with his motion. You would also tempt the Safeties to crash which could open the deep pass 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homersapien 1,993 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 (edited) Averaging 6 yds on first down seems an impossible goal with our offense. I'm surprised we averaged as much as 3.7. Edited September 25, 2016 by homersapien Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarEagleSteve 139 Report post Posted September 25, 2016 It seems like we run a lot less "eye candy" with this offense than in previous years. I seem to recall there being someone in orbit motion or some other kind of deceptive motion on half the running plays we called in 2013/2014. Doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sully to Beasley 91 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 Bird, I have been wondering all year why they don't let JFIII be the McCaleb/Grant playmaker on the jet sweep. Lashelee who called the plays last night, has got to do more to jet JFIII involved. He is too fast to sit the whole game except for 1 snap. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigbird 10,182 Report post Posted September 26, 2016 I agree he is a weapon. As far as the "eye candy" goes, we haven't had it since Grant left. Also, if you run the "eye candy" you have to actually give it every now and then in order for it to be effective 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
