Wednesday, December 31, 2008

5 keys to a Gamecock Win vs Iowa


Let's consider this the Outback special...here are the 5 keys to a gamecock win vs Iowa in Tampa -

1. Stop the Run and do not allow Iowa to establish a ground game --- We have to put the game in Iowa's qb, let him beat us. I hate E Cook is out so D Stewart and the LB core has to step up today.

2. Carolina D - along with stopping the run they have to play close to perfect today. If it is up to the Iowa qb then our corners and safeties have to be ready. USC needs to create TOs and limit the big gains.

3. 3rd downs - On D, Carolina has to not allow them to convert. On offense, Garcia and squad has to convert and remain in control of the game. Keeping Iowa's offense off the field is not a bad thing.

4. USC Ground Game --- SC has to be able to run the ball vs Iowa whether it is Garcia (which I hope not as I envision plenty of time to throw the ball) or Davis/Baker/Maddox/Wallace. Somebody, anybody be effective. O-Line man up and create running lanes!

5. Carolina has to play with fire --- I want to see a pumped up Carolina team that is loving life. Play football kids, shut up and hit somebody. Play with passion and fire. I want to see it vs Iowa. Show the speed and control their power and win!

Most people think SC will lose...not I....going with a 24-20 USC win!

2 comments:

Flounder said...

one glimmer of hope is the fanbase here and team seem really excited and pumped to be here. The team seems like a breath of fresh air has hit their lungs and they found out that football can be fun again.

i like the feeling going into the game....but again the main thing is containing greene.

Moose said...

Ritch,

you are the lucky one, JR is also down there so hopefully we can get some good reports from the bowl game.

the other key is to stop Mitch King. Our offensive line needs to have a great game to give Garcia time.

Enjoy the great weather and Go Cocks