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Before I get started, Uconn's defense is the core of this team. You hold an opponent to 10, you should win.
But, I just don't see that NC State's offense was a huge test for the D.
TOB and Dana Bible have run the same offense for 15+ years. The only wrinkle they used to have was Russel Wilson. Glennon is just another in the mold of TOB QB's from his days at BC: St. Pierre, Porter, the Hasslebacks. Decent mechanics, largely immobile, but someone that will manage the game and limit turnovers. He did that Saturday.
NC State's offensive game plan - same as always, ball control, win time of possession, grind away, limit the turnovers and run more than you pass. Selectively take a shot downfield to keep the DB's honest. Their game plan worked: TOP: 32:55; 41 rushing attempts. In the second quarter, they had a 6:52 yard drive. 15 plays, 61 yards and ended up with a field goal. In the 4th quarter, they manged to keep the ball for 3:43 and a 9 play drive. Both of those drives were based around a simple scheme and game plan.
The point I guess I am trying to make is that NC State is not an offensive juggernaut. The D's play was very good, but against that scheme, it should have been. It has not changed in 15 years. What happens when the D faces some of the more explosive offensive teams that actually have speed at the skill positions.
Again, not selling the D short, but not 100% confident that they are as strong as current stats suggest.
But, I just don't see that NC State's offense was a huge test for the D.
TOB and Dana Bible have run the same offense for 15+ years. The only wrinkle they used to have was Russel Wilson. Glennon is just another in the mold of TOB QB's from his days at BC: St. Pierre, Porter, the Hasslebacks. Decent mechanics, largely immobile, but someone that will manage the game and limit turnovers. He did that Saturday.
NC State's offensive game plan - same as always, ball control, win time of possession, grind away, limit the turnovers and run more than you pass. Selectively take a shot downfield to keep the DB's honest. Their game plan worked: TOP: 32:55; 41 rushing attempts. In the second quarter, they had a 6:52 yard drive. 15 plays, 61 yards and ended up with a field goal. In the 4th quarter, they manged to keep the ball for 3:43 and a 9 play drive. Both of those drives were based around a simple scheme and game plan.
The point I guess I am trying to make is that NC State is not an offensive juggernaut. The D's play was very good, but against that scheme, it should have been. It has not changed in 15 years. What happens when the D faces some of the more explosive offensive teams that actually have speed at the skill positions.
Again, not selling the D short, but not 100% confident that they are as strong as current stats suggest.
