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William Baim's avatar

Need to have more running attack in balance with passing attack next year.

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BostonBear's avatar

We need a lethal back. And I think we can expect improved line play next year. Maybe just a semi-lethal back? Could we seduce Jackson Harris (Berkeley High School -- Go Yellow Jackets) to come back home in the receiver department?

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William Baim's avatar

Yes, we need a power RB like Marshawn Lynch from our backyard.

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Archon79's avatar

Negative rushing plays is an indictment of the offensive line. Not having ONE single run over 35 yards is an indictment of the running back

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Steve Asche's avatar

I think the line play, or lack thereof, defined the offensive stats. I think with better blocking, you'll see a more balanced offense. I'm sure you've posted a legend to describe your graphics in previous posts, but it would be helpful to include a link. I couldn't figure out what the dots represented.

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The Ghost of Joe Roth's avatar

Footnote 1: I agree! Go Bears.

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KetamineCal's avatar

Learning how to survive and think quickly behind a sieve of a line may have served Nando well when he got behind a competent one. But, uh, I do not recommend testing that theory in Berkeley ever, EVER again. JKS should feel like he has he tools to win a Heisman in Berkeley.

We have a fantastic QB during a very critical period for Cal Athletics. We are bringing in a coaching staff with a history of strong recruiting with many offensive starting roles up for grabs *gestures at graphs*. Hoping for a monster transfer class.

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Go Eat A Taco's avatar

I suspect that your last graph, "Team Yards per Catch by Game" needs to be changed to display the "Run". The current graph is a repeat of a previous graph (by the same title) up above.

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Blondiesandtopdog's avatar

I’m not sure about our OC pick but will reserve judgment

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Brian Brown's avatar

I would like to see more quantitative analysis about the types and directions of passes and runs, if that data is available! Would be nice to see how the team is choosing plays versus the efficiency of each type of play.

At the eye level, seems like JKS thrives along the sidelines middle/deep, and along the seams, and when he has to create from the pocket/getting outside, or when he has to throw in the middle, things can get a little muddier. Perhaps that was due to the lack of big consistent passing targets, but would love to see numbers back up those impressions!

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