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<\/a><\/p>\nAbove- SJ Alofaituli had a much better game and it\u2019s not just the level of competition. I\u2019m looking at his tactical and technical side not the end result. Instead of looking down and shoulder shivering he kept his chest square and eyes up. He comes off of his combo blocks to the 2nd level much more effectively.<\/p>\n
Above- As your TE gets ran over your WR springs this huge run with his downfield blocking. Toney\u2019s blocking and Fletcher showing a little spark create this TD on wide zone.<\/p>\n Above- FAMU\u2019s defense is a solid FCS squad but they\u2019re no match for Miami\u2019s offense. Beautiful, clean pocket for Mensah on the Josh Moore deep ball TD.<\/p>\n Above- McCoy got OUT THERE running wide zone blocking and the TE Gavin Mueller got his hands on a little DB and didn\u2019t let up. I like seeing Buchanan looking back for something to pick up as well.<\/p>\n Above- SJ with another chest forward, eyes up combo to 2nd level. This one isn\u2019t on him. Elija Lofton never closes the gap and his only job is to seal off that gap and keep the overhang from making the play on Duo. He actually shoves the defender into the play.<\/p>\n Above- Mensah is about to get destroyed and Brown comes in with a full head of steam throwing his body in there for his QB. This is why someone that\u2019s less athletic than say Lyle or Pringle will always get on the field for Cristobal- HE CAN BLOCK IN PASS PRO.<\/p>\n Above- I like some of the wrinkles Dawson flashed on Thursday night. A counter run with a slide RPO off of it. Look at the FAMU defender\u2019s posture, he\u2019s DONE FOR. This is to Pringle who I liked seeing get involved in different ways. Dude\u2019s a ballerina out there.<\/p>\n The defense faced the FAMU backup QB and center and while Nickel and Woodrow would\u2019ve pulled off a win vs. the Rattlers, the Rattlers weren\u2019t going to power through vs. the \u2018Canes. FAMU QB\u2019s averaged only 2.7 yards per attempt, but did not commit a turnover- a weird sign for Miami\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n The FAMU run game (including sacks) averaged only 1.8 yards per carry. Miami\u2019s defense logged two sacks, four TFL\u2019s and four PBU\u2019s on the night.<\/p>\n FAMU connected with only five receivers for 6.4 yards per catch and a 16 yard long. It was a dismal night for the Rattlers offense.<\/p>\n The Miami defense\u2019s two sacks came from Marquis Lightfoot and Herbert Scroggins III. The four TFL\u2019s came from Lightfoot, Scroggins, Ezekiel Marcelin Jr. and Jaelen Waters. <\/p>\n Above- I liked what I saw from Marcelin (17). Blount plays the Q perfectly on speed option and Marcelin cuts under the block for a sure tackle. He was one of the better tacklers vs. FAMU for Miami.<\/p>\n Above- The \u2018square button\u2019 diving has come back for Miami. Guys are diving around all over the ground versus staying on their feet and running to a play.<\/p>\n Above- If you saw this and I told you this isn\u2019t a tackle you\u2019d never believe me. 17 is the one who makes the tackle in the end (although a smidge high on the shoulder pads vs. thighs). Hetherman needs to get the boys to do some real tackling work this week before Wake Forest.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n