mizzou scouting report

8/13/2019 Mizzou Scouting Report

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Season Scouting Report

Mizzou (11/30/2013)

Last Year

5-7 (2-6 SEC) Had a very rough first season in the SEC Didnt qualify for a bowl game for the first time since 2004

This Year

10-1 (6-1 SEC) Loss

o To South Carolinao Should not have losto Missed an easy field goal in overtime

Notable winso Georgia (41-26)o Ole Miss (24-10)o Vandy (51-28)

Opponent recordo 57-51 (ours is 65-42

Offense

Typeo Spreado North/south run gameo 17thin the nation for offense (by yards)o 14thin the nation for scoring offenseo 18thin the nation for rushingo 44thin the nation for passing

Quarterbacko James Franklin

Was injured earlier in the season. Back last week Rumor is that he was injured yesterday in a bicycle accidentwhile on his way to Churchs Chicken (not making this up) 67% completions Can also run (almost 50 yards each game)

o Maty Mauk Backup QB Has done a pretty good job while Franklin was injured

Rushing


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o Lead the SEC in rushingo Good news is, all three running-backs are pretty similar in running

style

o All weigh between 190-195 pounds (Ben Malena size)o Henry Josey

855 yards this season (78 per game) Scores 21% of the Tigers touchdownso Russell Hansbrough

576 yards this seasono Marcus Murphy

552 yards this season Wide Receiver

o Shortest wide receiver is 62o This is a tall, athletic group who can also jumpo LDamian Washington

727 yards this season 19/1 yards per catch 15% of touchdowns

o Dorial Green-Beckham 595 yards 15% of touchdowns

o Marcus Lucas 590 yards

Offensive Lineo Very talentedo Have been the main reason for such a successful run game

Strengthso Veteran QBo Lead the SEC in rushingo Tall receivers and good completion percentage (with Franklin)

Weaknesseso Slightly undersized running-backso QB that has not played consistently due to injuryo Not very many weaknesses

Defense

Typeo 4-3o Leads the SEC in sackso Leads the SEC in interceptionso 51stin the nation (by yards)o 14thin the nation (by scoring)o 13thin the nation for rush defenseo 112thin the nation for pass defense


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o #2 scoring defense in the SECo Last in the SEC for pass defense

Defensive Lineo Excellent defensive lineo Defensive ends create havoc through great pass rushingo Michael Sam

Leads the SEC for sacks (10) and tackles for a loss (17) Finalist for the Lombardi and Nagurkski awards

Linebackero Andrew Wilson

Leads the team in tackleso Donovan Bonner

Cornerbacko E.J. Gaines

4 interceptionso Randy Pondero Others are fairly inexperienced

Defensive Backo Matt Whiteo Not very good at defending the pass

Strengthso This will be the quickest defense we have faced (fast and agile)o Leads the SEC in sacks and interceptions (that is incredible)

Weaknesseso Do not have the size that other SEC defenses have (but neither do

we)

o Are 112thin the nation for pass defense

Special Teams

Kicker makes 70% of field goals Second to last in the SEC for punting Average or a little less than average special teams

Key Players

QBJames Franklin (injured?) WRLDamian Washington RBHenry Josey DEMicahel Sam

Key Matchups

Our offensive line vs their pass rush (mainly defensive ends)


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o Our offensive line has proven to be one of our most overratedpositions this season. It will need to perform well against the

Missouri pass rush if we are going to have a good passing game.

Johnny Manziel vs Mizzou secondaryo This is definitely a secondary that Johnny can do well against.

However, this is a secondary that also is good at forcing interceptions. Tiger rushing vs ourentire defense

o Our defense probably will not get as banged up this game since we arefacing a smaller team with smaller running-backs. However, this

running-backs are faster and more agile. We will need to have solid

tackling

What to Watch For

Running the footballo Last game we ran the ball a TOTAL of 6 TIMES (3 to Malena and 3 to

T-Will)o This had a lot to do with getting down by two touchdowns early on

and never having close yardage attempts

o Will we run the ball more this game (especially since Mizzou has sucha pass rush and a lot of interceptions)?

Turnoverso Mizzou has only had 12 turnovers the entire season so far (6 fumbles

and 6 interceptions).

o Mizzou has forced 6 turnovers and 18 interceptionso #1 in the SEC for turnover margin

Penaltieso Mizzou does not get very many penalties (only 38 yards per game

worth).

Former Big 12 Matchupo This game might look a bit different from the other SEC games. Both

teams are still playing mostly with recruits that were recruited for Big

12 play and with styles that resemble the Big 12 for this reason.

Johnny Manziels injured thumbo There is no much news to what is wrong with his hand. Some

speculate that it is a nerve problem from his shoulder injury earlier

this season against Auburn. Some say he fractured his hand against

Mississippi State. Others say he jammed his finger badly againstMississippi State and re-jammed it against LSU. Will it affect his

throwing this game?

If people arent laughing at your goals, your goals are not big enougho Watch for Johnny to overcome adversity and have a stellar game

despite everything in his way

Breaking out a new look


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o Aggie FB Life has been posting tons of strange pictures and saying towait till 11/30 to see what the uniform surprise is.

o My guess is new shoes, helmets, andundershirts OR new pants

What Else You Should Know

This game means everything for Mizzourio A win for Missouri means they win

the SEC East and will play in the SEC

Championship

o A win also makes a strong case for aBCS bowl

Weather for the gameo Low to mid 40so 5 mph wind

Prediction:

41-38 Texas Aggies

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