When La Tech runs--The strength of this team. Dixon is a stud. Would start for the majority of Big 12 teams IMO. Good strength and speed with great evasive skills. Would be much more effective except the La Tech O line very erratic. He likes to bounce out on the flat to maximize his skills. This will be a HUGE test for the KSU LB corps. KSU interior line should be able to control the point of attack within the tackle regions. Imperative that the DE maintain leverage and contain or Dixon good enough to make KSU pay. Feel at this time that KSU should be able to control the LOS for the most part but La Tech (and Dixon) will make some positive plays and score some points. ADVANTAGE--SLIGHT LA TECH
When La Tech passes--Driscoll looks better than he did a Florida (but that isn't saying a lot). Like to throw to Dixon in the flat--and he is a lode to tackle in the open field. Does throw a nice ball but still has the tendency to put it up for grabs when in pressure. Consistently throws into coverage when going downfield. Would not be surprised if KSU doesn't get at least 1 int this game. With KSU coverage schemes La Tech will make some plays but expect them to be of the short/intermediate variety. Once again they may string a few first downs together but I don't expect many long drives through the air.. ADVANTAGE--KSU
When KSU runs--Got a feeling that this game may be the game when KSU starts to dominate the LOS. Disagreeing with the brain trust on GP on this and will state that I thought for the most part the O line did a good job at UTSA. KSU will be able to run easily on La Tech ADVANTAGE--KSU
When KSU passes--As long as KSU does not make huge mistakes (sacks or ints) all KSU needs to do is maintain the threat of a passing game to keep La Tech from stacking the box. I think KSU can do this. EDGE--SLIGHT KSU
SPECIAL TEAMS--This is the one area KSU has a massive advantage. La Tech special teams were pitiful against Western Kentucky. KSU should have great field position throughout the game just because of the poor kick and punt teams for La Tech. This will set the table for KSU.
PREDICTION--KSU 30 La Tech 17
When La Tech passes--Driscoll looks better than he did a Florida (but that isn't saying a lot). Like to throw to Dixon in the flat--and he is a lode to tackle in the open field. Does throw a nice ball but still has the tendency to put it up for grabs when in pressure. Consistently throws into coverage when going downfield. Would not be surprised if KSU doesn't get at least 1 int this game. With KSU coverage schemes La Tech will make some plays but expect them to be of the short/intermediate variety. Once again they may string a few first downs together but I don't expect many long drives through the air.. ADVANTAGE--KSU
When KSU runs--Got a feeling that this game may be the game when KSU starts to dominate the LOS. Disagreeing with the brain trust on GP on this and will state that I thought for the most part the O line did a good job at UTSA. KSU will be able to run easily on La Tech ADVANTAGE--KSU
When KSU passes--As long as KSU does not make huge mistakes (sacks or ints) all KSU needs to do is maintain the threat of a passing game to keep La Tech from stacking the box. I think KSU can do this. EDGE--SLIGHT KSU
SPECIAL TEAMS--This is the one area KSU has a massive advantage. La Tech special teams were pitiful against Western Kentucky. KSU should have great field position throughout the game just because of the poor kick and punt teams for La Tech. This will set the table for KSU.
PREDICTION--KSU 30 La Tech 17
