GEORGIA
#29 LB Jarvis Jones*
-Standing up at DE/OLB.
-Quick off the ball, cut down, but still gets pressure on QB.
-Tries inside move, RT sticks with him.
-Sheds weak block attempt by TE and makes his way into backfield.
-Can’t get around Fonoti on the right side of the o-line.
-Able to dip his shoulder and bend around the edge.
-Jarring chuck at the line, catches receiver off guard.
-Lightning quick around the corner, QB steps up to avoid him.
-Dips in and swims outside, just took too long.
-Unblocked, blows up QB as he pitches ball.
-Loses contain on bootleg.
-So quick off the ball, all RT can do is to put a hand on him.
-Nearly gets to the QB on blitz, then lays huge block after interception.
-Attempts inside swim move, stoned by Fonoti.
-Called for offside penalty, jumped early.
-Blitzes A-gap, big hit and QB pressure.
-Phenomenal first step, beats LT off the ball, forces throw away and delivers big hit.
-Late getting out to the flat, RB catches ball for big first down.
Overview: Didn’t actually make a ton of plays (just one tackle), but pressured the quarterback and made the Spartans account for him at all times. Teams will need to gameplan for Jones each week.
#83 LB Cornelius Washington
-Standing up at DE/OLB.
-Fights off cut block by FB, strings play out and makes tackle at the sideline.
-Slow off the ball, content to be blocked and get his hand in passing lane.
-Hand down, explodes off the ball. Gains edge on LT and turns corner well.
-Sets the edge, forces play back in to his help.
-Great punch, keeps outside arm clean. Pressures QB on bull rush.
-Another powerful bull rush, takes the LT and RB for a ride.
-Gains edge on the RT, QB steps up to evade him.
-Drops into coverage on fire zone.
-Got the edge again on RT, but can’t get to the QB.
-Quick off the ball this time, rips underneath outside shoulder and pressures QB.
#18 S Baccari Rambo
-Playing deep safety and on some coverage units.
-Good timing, hits WR as he is catching ball.
-Awful tackle attempt, weak shoulder.
-Not a lot of hustle, some pretty lazy plays in pursuit.
-Another awful play, didn’t help on tackle, watched as RB plowed for a first down.
-Smith and Rambo blow coverage, let TE run free for 2pt conversion.
-Takes glancing blow during play and holds his hand… play is still going and he is worried about a boo-boo.
-Really looks like he doesn’t want to get hurt.
-Shoe-string tackle on WR to save touchdown.
-Feeble diving attempt on WR, misses tackle – tying touchdown scores.
-Huge interception, jumps post route from cover three and makes the catch. Questionable contact before catch.
Overview: Rambo didn’t look tough, strong, or anything else that I want to see out of an NFL safety. He made one big play in overtime, but other than that, I have nothing positive to say.
Overview: Had a very similar game to Jones. Not much of a direct impact (1 tackle), but you could feel his presence on a lot of plays. Not quite as explosive as Jones, but they share some similar traits.
#6 DL Jonathan Jenkins
-Lined up as a 1-tech DT.
-Looks very tough to move off the ball.
-Doubled by RT/RG angle block, moved off his spot.
-Doubled, hustles down the field chasing QB.
-Anchoring well, impossible to move without double team.
-Showing an average bull-rush, no other pass-rush threat being shown.
-Nice hands picking off tipped ball, doesn’t quit on plays.
-Injured, off the field for overtimes.
Overview: Again, not much production (zero tackles), but Jenkins size forced the Spartans to spend two blockers on him. He will be a top DT/NT prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft. Had a good motor and made a wonderful interception.
#99 DL Kwame Geathers*
-Lined up as DT/NT – didn’t see him in first half.
-Blown off ball by double team.
-Fights off single block, assists on tackle inside.
-Pad level too high off the snap, pushed back by center.
-No push in pass-rush, dropping off and trying to clog passing lanes.
-Hasn’t loafed on a play that I’ve seen, pursuing to the sideline.
-Sheds block but can’t make arm tackle on RB.
Overview: Took over for Jenkins when he was injured. Showed good effort and hustled to the ball on each play. Didn’t do much in the passing game, but he and Jenkins will be very tough to run against in 2012.
MICHIGAN STATE
#2 DE William Gholston
-Playing RDE and LDE.
-Chopped down to the ground by RB cut block.
-Walled off by Orson Charles.
-Offsides penalty.
-Fumble recovery and return for a few yards.
-Big sack on third down, power move followed by spin.
-Pad level is way too high, blown off the ball by Charles.
-Too far out in front of himself, falls down as Charles pulls the chair.
-Doubled, held his own and kept an arm free to try and influence pass.
-Tries outside speed rush on Glenn, no chance as Glenn stays on his line.
-Handled by Charles on edge again, can’t set the edge.
-Leaps over cut-block attempt by RB.
-End/tackle stunt, lays out Murray as he throws – big, clean hit.
-Getting way too high at times, letting TE and RT get under his pads.
-End/tackle stunt again, tackled by OL, could have been a holding penalty.
-Nice club move, forces help to come his way.
-Drops into coverage in zone blitz.
-Power move outside to gain the edge, closes on QB and makes the sack.
Overview: Gholston got better as the game went on, finishing with his best play of the night. Showed some great athleticism and power, but was sloppy with his pad-level. Reminds me a bit of Quinton Coples at times. Seven tackles and two sacks is a pretty good bowl game.
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