Eagle Bank Bowl - Scout Inc's take
- Thread starter BobbyBlueChip
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Their last game against Ohio, which they lost, was telling. They trailed for most of the game, and were even down by two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but still continued to run the ball.
I feel the OVER is a stronger play than UNDER here but if Temple can't pass... It makes it an easy game for UCLA.
I feel the OVER is a stronger play than UNDER here but if Temple can't pass... It makes it an easy game for UCLA.
Three things UCLA must do
1. Play as if it really want to be here, which isn't always the case in these spots. Especially for teams traveling long distances and going from warm to cold. A little motivation never hurts.
2. Take Temple out of its running game and force Owls to throw the ball, which hasn't necessarily been a strength.
3. Generate some offense, which will keep Temple's offense on the sidline. If possible, try to do whatever it was that Ohio did so successfully.
Three things Temple must do
1. Don't play tentatively. Act as if it has been bowling recently. It can make a difference.
2. Get Pierce and Brown going early. The Owls offensive line was the team's MVP for a reason. It can wear the other guys down.
3. Play from ahead. The Owls are not at their best when they're playing catch-up. But if they can dictate the terms of engagement, that field will start looking downhill.
1. Play as if it really want to be here, which isn't always the case in these spots. Especially for teams traveling long distances and going from warm to cold. A little motivation never hurts.
2. Take Temple out of its running game and force Owls to throw the ball, which hasn't necessarily been a strength.
3. Generate some offense, which will keep Temple's offense on the sidline. If possible, try to do whatever it was that Ohio did so successfully.
Three things Temple must do
1. Don't play tentatively. Act as if it has been bowling recently. It can make a difference.
2. Get Pierce and Brown going early. The Owls offensive line was the team's MVP for a reason. It can wear the other guys down.
3. Play from ahead. The Owls are not at their best when they're playing catch-up. But if they can dictate the terms of engagement, that field will start looking downhill.
