I agree with your assessment that the D-line isn't providing enough of a pass rush, but I think the run defense has to improve also. We really are missing Amir Bloom. Each of the guys in the box must step their game up.tsuball10 said:i believe the problem is more with the D line not getting enough pressure on the QB and alabama state will pretty much do the same as a&m they want to run the ball and limit the amount of passing they do.
As for our opponent's game-plan, I think ASU's scheme will be to keep our offense off the field by running the rock,....and working that clock. On defense they don't have to stop us on every drive because if we can't stop the run we want get too many opportunities on offense.
I tink our game-plan will be to keep our defense off the field, win the special teams game and play turn-over free ball. If we do this our offense will put up enough points to win.
IMO, The key match-up team wise is definitely our defensive guys up front versus their O-line because of how much they like to run. The key individual match-up is ASU RB Malcolm Cyrus vs. TSU LB Darian Claiborne.
I don't pick against my alma mater, so my prediction is TSU 28 - ASU 24. ASU's running attack will keep the game from being a shoot-out unless turn-overs rule the day.
By the way, welcome aboard tsudad!