We did look improved especially on defense. Better tackling, better pressure. Run D gave up too much though for the size we have and did have some communication issues. New defense, 1st game I can live with those problems. I would like to see that tightened up and I suspect we will.
Offense looked good but like last year the big play is about all we have. Still not satisfied with the run game although I think if Lane gets most of the carries it will fix some of that. Our big uglies still got whipped too much it looked like to me. They will have to get tougher if we are going to run any in SEC play. I know that Neal has big play ability but he won't hit the hole regularly. He did on the TD but only after Dooley chewed his butt and that should not have to happen at this stage of his career. He will just never be a guy who likes to stick his nose in the pile IMHO.
Play calling was disappointing in spots. We got too cute instead of just lining up and trying to pound it. Should have did that on 2 occasions. It cost us points at least once. Bray's sneak should have been a handoff IMHO. Of course we did have an ACC ref in the booth
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I think just some cleaning up of these issues and we will have a pretty good ball team. We did play in the second half this time and that was good to see.