Somebody wanted a take on Willamette and oxy. I saw both games so here is an old lineman's view.
Offense:
I have no idea how well Willamette will hold onto the ball in a monsoon so comparing offenses is a toss up. If I remember right Willamette ground it out and took up a lot of time while CLU did the run and gun that game.
The Willamette o line is big. They owned the line of scrimmage and wore down the 3-4 d line of CLU. They will give the front seven of oxy a run for their money. Maybe play more a 4-3 and rotate your front d line to give them some air.
Oxy o line is strong as a unit, but not as big as Willamette (got away with a few uncalled holding penalties in last weeks game with clu but the refs did a good job of letting them play, which is why there were no penalties called on clu for hitting the QB late, I think, but who knows the reasoning of a ref?) They did not let mistakes affect them they flat out owned the CLU front seven. They had a nice line surge and drove the ball and took advantage of field position provided by the oxy punter. I am in retrospect, impressed with oxy's resilience
CLU could drive the ball on Willamette. If that's because it's easier to run and gun without a wet ball, so be it.
CLU could not drive the ball on oxy and gave up six sacks. I have never seen such clean pants on offensive lineman in rainy day game (all freshman line?) So, mmm lots of technique and desire to hit someone on the second level (anyone) to work on boys! Too much standing around a pile or watching your man make a tackle. IMO
It's hard to make a call on the defenses as the weather played a factor. I am going to say Willamette by a bit just because they beat CLU without weather hindering either team
Special teams is were Oxy shines over Willamette. Punting is excellent, KO coverage excellent.
So in short, It's a toss up except for oxy's special teams.
I really enjoyed the Oxy CLU game. I have never seen two safety's in one game. I got to watch the game with my dad who is a tiger from the 64 team, Dave Milam if any of you older tigers know him; he played DE and half back for Jim Mora. We sat in the rain and elbowed each other all game long as both teams chased a wet ball. I thought the field goal kick was good, I really wanted it to be good cause after the game I had to pay up.
I got to buy pops a big fat victory steak at Bandits . . . a tri tip, wine and a smile.
It's ok, he bought me a victory steak last year.
Offense:
I have no idea how well Willamette will hold onto the ball in a monsoon so comparing offenses is a toss up. If I remember right Willamette ground it out and took up a lot of time while CLU did the run and gun that game.
The Willamette o line is big. They owned the line of scrimmage and wore down the 3-4 d line of CLU. They will give the front seven of oxy a run for their money. Maybe play more a 4-3 and rotate your front d line to give them some air.
Oxy o line is strong as a unit, but not as big as Willamette (got away with a few uncalled holding penalties in last weeks game with clu but the refs did a good job of letting them play, which is why there were no penalties called on clu for hitting the QB late, I think, but who knows the reasoning of a ref?) They did not let mistakes affect them they flat out owned the CLU front seven. They had a nice line surge and drove the ball and took advantage of field position provided by the oxy punter. I am in retrospect, impressed with oxy's resilience
CLU could drive the ball on Willamette. If that's because it's easier to run and gun without a wet ball, so be it.
CLU could not drive the ball on oxy and gave up six sacks. I have never seen such clean pants on offensive lineman in rainy day game (all freshman line?) So, mmm lots of technique and desire to hit someone on the second level (anyone) to work on boys! Too much standing around a pile or watching your man make a tackle. IMO
It's hard to make a call on the defenses as the weather played a factor. I am going to say Willamette by a bit just because they beat CLU without weather hindering either team
Special teams is were Oxy shines over Willamette. Punting is excellent, KO coverage excellent.
So in short, It's a toss up except for oxy's special teams.
I really enjoyed the Oxy CLU game. I have never seen two safety's in one game. I got to watch the game with my dad who is a tiger from the 64 team, Dave Milam if any of you older tigers know him; he played DE and half back for Jim Mora. We sat in the rain and elbowed each other all game long as both teams chased a wet ball. I thought the field goal kick was good, I really wanted it to be good cause after the game I had to pay up.
I got to buy pops a big fat victory steak at Bandits . . . a tri tip, wine and a smile.
It's ok, he bought me a victory steak last year.