Post by Trojan Warrior on Nov 15, 2013 5:48:00 GMT -6
If they did not get used to facing a speed back last week in Louisiana-Lafayette’s Elijah McGuire, the Troy Trojans’ defense might get a dose of two of them Saturday.
That is because the Ole Miss multi-pronged rushing attack features at least two speed backs in Jeff Scott and Jaylen Walton.
Scott, with his 8.2 yards per carry average, has missed the last few games with an injury but may be nearing a return. In a Monday press conference, Ole Miss assistant coach Matt Luke said Scott could practice this week.
That gives the Rebels another dynamic weapon, with Walton, to counter Troy’s No. 36 rushing defense, Trojans defensive coordinator Wayne Bolt said.
“Scott has been a good player for a long time,” he said. “They’re both little backs who can scoot. You have to be able to handle them.”
Last week, the Trojans yielded 192 yards of rushing to ULL, led by speedster McGuire’s 82 yards on just seven carries. Meanwhile, Troy limited power back Alonzo Harris to 64 yards on 21 carries.
To stop the Rebels’ rushing attack, which averages 180 yards per game, Troy must play a complete game defensively.
“It’s not really a guessing game because you have to be sound in what you’re doing and make a big play when it’s time to make one,” Bolt said “We didn’t do that the first half last week and (then we) made some plays the second half.”
Of course, the Trojans will also have to counter a big Rebels offensive front. Laremy Tunsil (6-foot-5, 315 pounds) is the reigning SEC Offensive Lineman of the
Week, and Ole Miss lists Justin Bell (6-3, 345) and Jared Duke (6-7, 377) as starters on its depth chart.
And Scott and Walton’s speed may be a force elsewhere. Scott has a punt return for a touchdown, and Walton averages 22 yards per kick return. (Full Article)
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That is because the Ole Miss multi-pronged rushing attack features at least two speed backs in Jeff Scott and Jaylen Walton.
Scott, with his 8.2 yards per carry average, has missed the last few games with an injury but may be nearing a return. In a Monday press conference, Ole Miss assistant coach Matt Luke said Scott could practice this week.
That gives the Rebels another dynamic weapon, with Walton, to counter Troy’s No. 36 rushing defense, Trojans defensive coordinator Wayne Bolt said.
“Scott has been a good player for a long time,” he said. “They’re both little backs who can scoot. You have to be able to handle them.”
Last week, the Trojans yielded 192 yards of rushing to ULL, led by speedster McGuire’s 82 yards on just seven carries. Meanwhile, Troy limited power back Alonzo Harris to 64 yards on 21 carries.
To stop the Rebels’ rushing attack, which averages 180 yards per game, Troy must play a complete game defensively.
“It’s not really a guessing game because you have to be sound in what you’re doing and make a big play when it’s time to make one,” Bolt said “We didn’t do that the first half last week and (then we) made some plays the second half.”
Of course, the Trojans will also have to counter a big Rebels offensive front. Laremy Tunsil (6-foot-5, 315 pounds) is the reigning SEC Offensive Lineman of the
Week, and Ole Miss lists Justin Bell (6-3, 345) and Jared Duke (6-7, 377) as starters on its depth chart.
And Scott and Walton’s speed may be a force elsewhere. Scott has a punt return for a touchdown, and Walton averages 22 yards per kick return. (Full Article)
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