'We’ve Got to Block Better': Rhule Addresses O-Line Struggles as Raiola Takes 12 Sacks in 2 Games

Hilltop said:
I would be interesting to see what the number would be if we remove HCU and Akron.
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Again, it's not like most other teams haven't play an overmatched opponent or two.

I'm not sure if this is exactly the data they're using. But according to PFF, Raiola's Time to Throw when Under Pressure has been:
  • Cincinnati - 3.81 (9 dropbacks, 5 attempts)
  • Akron - 4.83 (4 dropbacks, 3 attempts)
  • Houston Christian - 4.65 (4 dropbacks, 3 attempts)
  • Michigan - 3.70 (22 dropbacks, 15 attempts)
  • Michigan State - 4.05 (10 dropbacks, 4 attempts)
I get 3.96 when I put all that together, which is what PFF shows for the season (using total dropbacks). So I'm not sure what is adjusted to get 4.12. But removing Akron and HC, I get 3.80. So not much of a change, mainly because of the few amount of attempts in those games.
 
That seems like plenty of time... which is likely why we have such strong passing numbers. I think as fans we are mentally focusing on some of the bad plays against Michigan where the Oline looked terrible. I know I am guilty of it.
 
That kind of pressure from the coach can have more than one effect. It could cause talented players to play to their potential every play throughout the game. Or, it could cause us more penalties as we see desperation set in as the game wears on. A mix of those two things is kind of always there, but the O-Line overall either have that level of playing in them or they do not, and from what we've been seeing it's in question and this game is against the number one sacking D in this conference.
 
Everyone we face will gain in the national Sack Leader race. 12 sacks in 2 games? That’s insane.
Raiola holds onto the ball when he could throw it away. And he gets pressured super fast often times, but doesn’t throw it away. When he does have time and there is no pass rush he goes thru his progression (which is great).
He is either under pressure and makes a pretty good play, is under super fast pressure and gets sacked, or has plenty of time and finds someone exactly like he should.
But one thing is for sure, he never throws the ball away.
So he’s 3 out of 4 on his pass attempt possibilities. The one he doesn’t do, is throw it away. Like, nearly never. He’s a competitor and one of our best even as a Soph.

But I do think he likes his stats and national rankings in % and whatnots. Which is fine, but it does hurt the team a little when he doesn’t just throw the ball away.

Edit: and yes it would help a crap ton if the line blocked better. A whole lotta crap ton
 
I went back and watched the tape. The amount of time he had was plenty to throw. I am in no way defending the offensive line, they need to get better. But there were times when receivers were running free. He holds onto the ball way to long. That's a problem with a lot of college QB's. They wait until the receiver is open then throw, instead of throwing them open. Last week, he held the ball way to long.

At times, Sparty had 8 in the box. If we start hitting those quick hitting throws, that will loosen up that front line and then we can get the run game going.

My two cents.

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