Zimas4Ziemba 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Loeffler is taking a lot of heat for his offense, however, his offense is built around a strong offensive line. That is the cornerstone. Without it, his offense is nothing. You know what I'm concerned with- a group of players that played so bad that I can not pinpoint which one played the worst. Meet our offensive line. Besides his once a game false start, Greg Robinson played fairly well. One player who loves the Auburn nightlife has regressed since last year. I don't know where his head was at in the offseason, but it is apparent it was not on becoming a bigger, more physical player. He got shoved back repeatedly yesterday and missed some important blitz calls. Miller's struggles were on display for everyone to see, and our most experienced part of our OL, our guards, played terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxford tiger12 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I thought the OL had been a bright spot before Arkansas considering their age, but they were absolutely horrible against them . Just didnt show up at all and probably the biggest reason we lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWALTIGER 1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully to Beasley 643 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I agree about the lack of production on the OL. Both Frazier and Moseley struggled to have time to throw due to the Arky defense blowing out one of our linemen and our run blocking was horrible. Offensive problems usually start on the OL and that is what has to be fixed in a hurry. While our QB and WR play has been sub-par as well, the OL problems are worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greejo 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Whatever happened to tossing the ball out of bounds when there is nothing open. Time and time again I become so frustrated with our QB's taking the sack instead of getting rid of it. I can't recall a single time this year that we've thrown one away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle10 77 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Our OL played a horrible game yesterday. Worst game of the season IMO. Our RT spent more time on his back than he did just plain getting beat. Our RB's had very few times where they could get going. Our QB's took a beating. Just a very bad performance all the way around by our O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imaolgatiger 476 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Loeffler is taking a lot of heat for his offense, however, his offense is built around a strong offensive line. That is the cornerstone. Without it, his offense is nothing. You know what I'm concerned with- a group of players that played so bad that I can not pinpoint which one played the worst. Meet our offensive line. Besides his once a game false start, Greg Robinson played fairly well. One player who loves the Auburn nightlife has regressed since last year. I don't know where his head was at in the offseason, but it is apparent it was not on becoming a bigger, more physical player. He got shoved back repeatedly yesterday and missed some important blitz calls. Miller's struggles were on display for everyone to see, and our most experienced part of our OL, our guards, played terrible. It was the problem last year and unfortunately is most of the problem this year. Sure the QB held the ball too long a few times, but most of the sacks were due to getting their jocks handed to them and missing blitzes etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just curious: So who is the OL coach? And why have I not seen any calls for his head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 16,304 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Everybody is too busy calling for Troopers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHeal 4 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 And what an .... offensive ....line it has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vatz22au 134 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. You must've been watching a different game than myself. The QB's absolutely had no time to throw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWALTIGER 1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. You must've been watching a different game than myself. The QB's absolutely had no time to throw. \Okay I'll rewatch the game maybe I'm wrong but it seemed to me the QBs just stood frozen in place. Frazier can run why not roll him out, cut the field down to one of two options if no there take off. It couldn't be any worse than what we're seeing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareaglexx 34 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just curious: So who is the OL coach? And why have I not seen any calls for his head? Jeff Grimes, FIRE HIM NOW and hire ME... I'll light some fire under those boy's arses and turn em into MEN... Cound definately use they pay raise... looks like he only coached a wimpy schools before he came to Auburn, not an impressive hire CGC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightup 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. You must've been watching a different game than myself. The QB's absolutely had no time to throw. 1st half they didn't play that bad only 1 sack in Frazier that I can remember was the oline fault. Like this guy said you can't stand there all day something in your head has to tell you too take off after about 4 seconds. But 2nd half that's a different story seems like they quit whoever was supposed to be blocking the flowers guy from Huntsville should be benched because I don't think he was blocked at all yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vatz22au 134 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. You must've been watching a different game than myself. The QB's absolutely had no time to throw. \Okay I'll rewatch the game maybe I'm wrong but it seemed to me the QBs just stood frozen in place. Frazier can run why not roll him out, cut the field down to one of two options if no there take off. It couldn't be any worse than what we're seeing. Well wouldn't that be asking a spread QB to perform a spread QB offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole256 16,304 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 They weren't great by any stretch but a lot of the sacks were due to the QB standing there like a statue while looking for Emory Blake b/c apparently we have no other receivers. Hell lets just get in the I formation and go. You must've been watching a different game than myself. The QB's absolutely had no time to throw. \Okay I'll rewatch the game maybe I'm wrong but it seemed to me the QBs just stood frozen in place. Frazier can run why not roll him out, cut the field down to one of two options if no there take off. It couldn't be any worse than what we're seeing. No doubt about it there were some times he should have ran or through the ball away. I think that only happened twice personally. May have been 3 though. But alot of those sacks were the o line getting man handled and there wasn't that much time. Also o mac staying to help block is admirable but pointless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zimas4Ziemba 0 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 Everyone wants to bring up pass protection, but watch the run blocking by this OL. The best OL's reestablish the line of scrimmage a couple of yards in the defensive backfield after the ball is snapped. Ours gets stood up at the line and shucked time and time again by the defensive front. We were so overwhelmed yesterday trying to block their front 4 that their linebackers were free to roam. What kept us even somewhat competitive on offense was the lack of ability of the Arkansas linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoALtiger 3,656 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 O-line got whipped yesterday in all facets. Run block, pass block- take your pick, they looked soft and non-aggressive. Their play had been pretty good this season I thought, all things considered and I was definitely surprised with the ease at which Arky had their way with our line. Very dissapointing seeing them take such a large step backwards. Grimes will have to really pull them back in and get back to the grindstone to salvage anything this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kd4au 1,145 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 The OL is terrible! Grimes has not had a good line since he has been here.It's time for him to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danno 2 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 This is also after having two weeks to prepare. QB is not good having a horrible Oline makes it worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU64 10,122 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just an observation but seemed that KF had time to throw when he rolled out...and also time to see his receivers. Seems to me that he just could not find his receivers while he was in the pocket...too many tall OL guys in his line of sight or what? The problem with the O was that the DL and linebackers knew exactly where to find KF..and that he would step up into the pocket when pressured.....like the NFL I guess. The just bull rushed and never considered that he would break out of the pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,271 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 OK guys, we had 8 sacks and you can blame the QBs all you want but I counted 4 on the QBs and the other 4 are all on the OL. That doesn't even count the QB hurries that were almost sacks as well as some of the run blocking. I just watched Chad Slade on his post game video and he said " that was the worst game we played as a unit all year." I am going to agree with Chad Slade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMan70 3,271 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just an observation but seemed that KF had time to throw when he rolled out...and also time to see his receivers. Seems to me that he just could not find his receivers while he was in the pocket...too many tall OL guys in his line of sight or what? The problem with the O was that the DL and linebackers knew exactly where to find KF..and that he would step up into the pocket when pressured.....like the NFL I guess. The just bull rushed and never considered that he would break out of the pocket. Yes he did and why more roll out passes weren't called to move the pocket away from their pass rush is a mystery to me. It would have also loosened up their rush as they tried to counter and opened up the run. KF was very comfortable in the roll out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarEagle10 77 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just an observation but seemed that KF had time to throw when he rolled out...and also time to see his receivers. Seems to me that he just could not find his receivers while he was in the pocket...too many tall OL guys in his line of sight or what? The problem with the O was that the DL and linebackers knew exactly where to find KF..and that he would step up into the pocket when pressured.....like the NFL I guess. The just bull rushed and never considered that he would break out of the pocket. I have a theory on that. I was reading an article last week where Kiehl stated he thought he was doing better at not watching the rush. That struck me. I think his problem is when he gets pressure he takes his eyes off of downfield and starts watching the rush. When he looks back up he can't find his receivers and panicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUbritt 606 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 Just an observation but seemed that KF had time to throw when he rolled out...and also time to see his receivers. Seems to me that he just could not find his receivers while he was in the pocket...too many tall OL guys in his line of sight or what? The problem with the O was that the DL and linebackers knew exactly where to find KF..and that he would step up into the pocket when pressured.....like the NFL I guess. The just bull rushed and never considered that he would break out of the pocket. I have a theory on that. I was reading an article last week where Kiehl stated he thought he was doing better at not watching the rush. That struck me. I think his problem is when he gets pressure he takes his eyes off of downfield and starts watching the rush. When he looks back up he can't find his receivers and panicks. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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