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Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 2:09 pm
by McLeansvilleAppFan

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:02 pm
by AppAlum1
Cool article!

The author described App's offense as "old-timey".

While I appreciate his compliments, I disagree with his analysis. To me, "old-timey" is the Power-I; 3 yds & a cloud of dust.

I think what is not "old-timey" is App's zone blocking schemes; used with parts of the triple option running game.

I also think he misses some of the option schemes too.

But, we will see soon enough. Cannot WAIT to play Penn State. Based on what I have seen & heard thus far, Penn State fans are top notch. Looking forward to getting to meet some at the game.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 3:48 pm
by getmyjive11
Run defense is the biggest concern for PSU this season, IMO. We have a bunch of unproven DTs and LBs, and we are not going to have the same level of run support help from the safety position as we did last year. App State will be a real test and could foreshadow how well we handle teams like Michigan and Wisconsin in conference play.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:06 pm
by HighPointApp
Old timey = punch you in the mouth and come stop us. Hopefully we run the ball well. If not it may be a long game.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 4:33 pm
by mike87
interesting reference to the offense run while Joe Gibbs was ringmaster. He was one heck of a coach. Probably still is.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:15 pm
by MtnDevil95
Interesting analysis and I don't find much fault from looking at the bowl game. For that matter many of App's games throughout Taylor Lamb's career, but App has a new QB with a bigger arm. As with many of these "money" games, I'll be curious to see if either team throws some different looks with different personnel.

Of course I'd rather watch App punch the apparently questionable PSU run defense right in the mouth and make that game really interesting! Interesting, like Flory forces a McSorely fumble at the goal line in overtime and this time App recovers the loose ball for the win, interesting.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:58 pm
by BTK2000
That was probably the most fun and informative opposition authored article I’ve ever seen. That author knows more about last years run scheme than most app fans.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 12:59 am
by AtlAppMan
The dude did some good film analysis. Problem is, he won't have much to review from the Zac attack so that will be a big unknown for their defense.

They will load up the box to stop the run and try to put heavy pressure on Zac to get him to make a mistake. This will force him to either beat them with the pass or force our run game to drive into a stacked box.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 7:24 am
by sixtoes9134
Even with a Sr. Jalin Moore and some other darn good RB's, I'd be surprised if our offense looks the same in 2018 as it did against Toledo. We have too many weapons at WR and a QB with a very different passing capability. I do agree with AtlAppMan though that Penn State will load the box and put pressure on Zac. We will see if his mental maturity equals his physical skills.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:03 pm
by AtlAppMan
We know we have a very good running game, however, by everyone’s opinion including our coaches, we have the most talented WR corps as a whole unit in our programs history. If we do not substantially incorporate that into our offensive game planning day one we will be missing out on a big opportunity. If that happens I personally would be greatly disappointed because we would not be utilizing all our weapons. It would only make our running game that more effective.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:11 pm
by sixtoes9134
AtlAppMan wrote:
Sun Aug 19, 2018 1:03 pm
We know we have a very good running game, however, by everyone’s opinion including our coaches, we have the most talented WR corps as a whole unit in our programs history. If we do not substantially incorporate that into our offensive game planning day one we will be missing out on a big opportunity. If that happens I personally would be greatly disappointed because we would not be utilizing all our weapons. It would only make our running game that more effective.
Yep. I agree.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:09 am
by nomadb
That was a good read. I love the use of gifs in these types of articles.

Also, can we avoid trying to make the "Zac Attack" a thing we say? We can do better than that.... ;)

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 7:18 am
by smokeybandit

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:15 am
by AtlAppMan
nomadb wrote:
Mon Aug 20, 2018 7:09 am
That was a good read. I love the use of gifs in these types of articles.

Also, can we avoid trying to make the "Zac Attack" a thing we say? We can do better than that.... ;)
I am all ears and open to anything cute you have. I was making a joke but since you said you can do better, definitely willing to go with anything you have that is better. Wha'chu got? :)

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:22 am
by NO.2
Solid quote from the defensive breakdown :lol:

BSD wrote: Sure, maybe you can find a Georgia State to come in, hand you their blunt instrument of choice, and then lay down on the natural grass, awaiting death via bludgeoning. But they’re rare.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:23 am
by NattyBumppo'sRevenge
The Zack Vac, because he's cleaning up shop!

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2018 9:24 am
by bigCasu
High quality work done here.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 11:07 am
by Yosef84
NattyBumppo'sRevenge wrote:
Wed Aug 22, 2018 8:23 am
The Zack Vac, because he's cleaning up shop!
I don't think anything implying "sucking" would be a good option here. If you have to explain it, choose something different.

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 5:50 pm
by NoLongerLurking
Daiquiri Zachary's Touchdown Factory

Re: Penn St write you about App

Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:57 pm
by nomadb
Woof. On second thought, let’s just stick with Zack Attack