HERE'S SOME STUFF I FOUND IN BOBBY BLUE CHIP'S THREAD ( LOOKING AROUND MJ'ERS POSTS TO BACK UP MY PLAYS)
AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl - Scout Inc's take
Air Force offense vs. Georgia Tech defense
? Falcons RB Asher Clark has the burst to turn the corner and can make the first defender miss when he gets into space. He benefits from QB Tim Jefferson and FB Nathan Walker freezing and/or drawing defenders away from him in Air Force's option-heavy attack. The hope for Georgia Tech is that the extra time spent practicing against its own similar option game will help the Yellow Jackets slow the Falcons' attack, but offensive coordinator Clay Hendrix won't make it easy. Hendrix helps spring Clark by getting blockers outside and/or putting him in motion. Instead of running triple-option with Walker he can be used as a lead blocker when Air Force wants to attack the perimeter. Hendrix will also line up two backs in front of Clark and run triple options from those sets. Finally, Clark will also line up behind the tackle or tight end and motion into the backfield to give Clark a running start when the Falcons pitch him the ball. The key for Georgia Tech will be keeping Clark contained and forcing him inside where there is help because he doesn't have the power to consistently pick up yards after contact.
? The Yellow Jackets' run defense has been one of the worst in the country and its size advantage up front won't be much help in this game. Air Force averages just 261 pounds along the offensive line but the linemen are quick enough to get into position against Tech's base 3-4 front. The Falcons aren't strong enough to generate great push but are athletic enough to sustain blocks, and they won't have to use a lot of double-teams because they excel at sliding down and attacking the legs of bigger defenders. These blocks are the riskiest and arguably hardest aspect of Air Force's attack to duplicate in practice. And keep an eye on Walker. Because Jared Tew is doubtful to return from a broken fibula, Walker should continue to get the bulk of the work at fullback. Walker may not be as explosive a runner as Tew but he's a willing blocker.
? Jefferson is an inconsistent passer and will face a talented Georgia Tech secondary that's capable of holding its own against his receivers, and Jefferson can't afford to force the ball downfield with playmaking Georgia Tech S Jerrard Tennant roaming the middle of the field. However, there are reasons to believe Jefferson could make plays with his arm. First, he has the arm strength to get the ball over the top when the Yellow Jackets bite on play-action. Second, Georgia Tech doesn't have a dominant pass rusher up front and Jefferson has the quick feet to escape pressure and exploit coverage breakdowns when he does. Finally, the Falcons could have 6-foot-5 WR Kevin Fogler (knee) back in the lineup, and Fogler tracks the deep ball well and has good speed for his size.
Georgia Tech offense vs. Air Force defense
? Yellow Jackets QB Josh Nesbitt (broken forearm) is questionable, but if he plays he can be a weapon. Nesbitt shows above-average vision and gets behind his blockers when he tucks the ball and runs inside, and his willingness to pitch the ball at the last possible moment and take the big hit on the perimeter creates space for RBs Orwin Smith and Roddy Jones. However, timing is critical to the success of this attack and Nesbitt could be rusty after not playing at game speed for over a month. Backup QB Tevin Washington has stepped in for Nesbitt and shown good burst as a runner, but the redshirt sophomore hasn't mastered this offense and can be too methodical in his reads. Washington will often pitch the ball when the defense is in position and that will result in his backs taking big hits and, possibly, the ball ending up on the ground. Air Force runs an aggressive 3-4 front that will get upfield and try to confuse the quarterback's reads regardless of who is in the game.
? It takes sound assignment football from all 11 defenders to slow Georgia Tech's speed option. Air Force showed the ability to handle a similar attack when it faced Navy this season, practicing sound discipline, swarming to the ball and tackling well, especially in the red zone. However, players are more apt to make mistakes when they get tired and there are concerns about the Falcons' depth up front. DE Zach Payne and DT Bradley Connor will miss this game with knee injuries, and Tech RB Anthony Allen is a bruising, 230-pound runner who gets downhill and fights for yards after contact. Allen can wear down a defense and is quick enough to break a long run when he catches the defense out of position or breaks a tackle.
? Falcons CB Reggie Rembert (5-8) is substantially shorter than Tech WRs Stephen Hill (6-5) and Tyler Melton (6-0) but throwing in his direction is still risky for the Yellow Jackets. Rembert makes up for his lack of size with instincts, footwork and speed. He will contest every pass and test the ability of the receivers to make tough catches against tight coverage. In addition, Nesbitt and Washington are far more effective running than throwing downfield. Their lack of touch could give Rembert an opportunity to make a play, and he has the ball skills to make the most of any chances. The biggest challenge Georgia Tech's play-action package poses to Air Force's pass defense isn't the receivers getting over the top of the coverage, it's making sure Jones and/or Smith aren't allowed to slip out of the backfield and get behind the linebackers.
Scouts' Edge
Georgia Tech is the deeper and more talented team but its run defense will have a difficult time slowing the Falcons' ground game despite the extra time to prepare. Air Force, on the other hand, has the discipline to slow Georgia Tech's speed-option attack, especially in the red zone, and neither Yellow Jackets quarterback has shown the ability to consistently make plays through the air. Motivation will also play a key role, because Georgia Tech lost four of its last five games and backed into a lower-tier bowl a year after winning the ACC and going to a BCS game. Expect Air Force to win the effort battle in this one.
Prediction: Falcons 28, Yellow Jackets 24
not that everything you read is true , but i already had played AF and the UNDER before i read this
whatever , BOL to you:toast:
