Three things BYU football needs to fix to beat Utah
By Ron Jensen
The run game
BYU football’s run game was terrible against LSU. Was it because they were taking on a physically superior group? Maybe, but there’s more than just that.
If you take a closer peak at what took place Saturday, you’ll see some interesting things.
First off, what group deserves the blame? The o-line, the running backs, the offensive coaches? Well, yes, all of them.
Blocking schemes call for precise execution. That precision is not present at this point.
In some cases, a defensive player in the gap of the play side constitutes a double team. In others, a running back or motioning receiver must assist the o-line by picking up a defender in the box.
Too many times, these blockers were two on one, when they should have been one on one, or vice versa.
Running backs have a tiny margin of error, when it comes to hitting holes and reading blocks. Their tracks must be run with exactness and correct timing. This isn’t happening.
The o-line and running backs lack a connection. This comes with assignment sound coaching and repetition.
Can these be fixed? Absolutely. But the fact that an experienced o-line is still having issues with chemistry and timing, is something to be extremely concerned about.