Got this from TOS. Pretty good analysis IMO.
GRADING SYSTEM (Per play): Each play is given a grade between 0-3 and breaks down as followed:
0- missed assignment/completely dominated
1- defender wins but doesn't necessarily make the actual play
2- OL did his job at an acceptable level--this is the goal for every OL on every play.
3- OL dominated his man
GRADING SYSTEM OVERALL (your combined scores from each play total): Break down as followed:
FAILING: Less than 1.49 (getting dominated)
ADEQUATE/SERVICEABLE:- 1.5 to 1.74 (can win with this, but room for improvement)
PASSING: 1.75 to 1.89 (solid and steady but not spectacular)
EXCELLENT: 1.90 or Better (complete dominance)
LT- Brenden Mahon
RUN: 2.05
PASS: 1.81
TOTAL: 1.93 (EXCELLENT)
COMMENT: Mahon was much, much better this week with the speed rushers coming off the end and was able to neutralize it with much better technique. There were a few times when the defender started to get some leverage, but instead of panicking like he had done the first two games, he kept his poise and used the defenders momentum to funnel him up field allowing McSorley to step up in the pocket and deliver the throw. In the run game, he consistently made his assignments and was able to neutralize his guy. There were a couple of times when he had his guy blocked, and Gesicki would end up either getting pushed into Mahon, or would unsolicited bump into him which would cause Mahon to lose his balance and therefore his man. Punch and kick step were good, and there was definite improvement in his footwork and technique. He has steadily gotten a little better each and every week. Overall, he did his job, and he did it at a pretty high level. And worth noting, zero sacks allowed from his LT position, which after last year...
LG- Ryan Bates
RUN: 1.74
PASS: 1.81
TOTAL: 1.78 (PASSING)
COMMENT: He did a really nice job making strides this week. It still wasn't perfect, and he got beat a time or two in the run game, but there was improvement, and he has proven to be a quick study. He got beat early on a pass that led to a throw away, but other than that, he was pretty consistent. Still a little sloppy at times, but again, definite improvement this week, and he was better in deciding when to sustain the combination blocks, and when to kick up to the second level. As I noted in the previous breakdown of the OL, really have to love his combination of quickness and strength, and he's gonna be a tremendous player. It's easy to be excited about the future OL with him, McGovern and by all indications Menet, anchoring them!
C- Brian Gaia
RUN: 1.72
PASS: 1.88
TOTAL: 1.80 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Catching some grieve still, and this wasn't his best game, but he was still more than serviceable. Was again good with his line calls, and with the exception of 1, continued to be extremely good with his snaps. He's had 1 bad snap in almost 200 snaps, and I would be willing to venture that 98% of the other snaps are pretty much between the belly button to the numbers, so he's done quite well in that regard. But as was the case his entire career, we see times when he is able to use his quickness and strength and push people around, and we see other times when a defender gets a jump and is able to push him around in reverse. Did a decent job of getting up to the second level, and on Barkley's long TD run, him and Bates wiped their men right out of the play. There were a couple times where again, Gaia had his guy and was in pretty decent position, and Gesicki either gets knocked into, or bumps into Gaia causing him to lose his man. This happened notably on I think the screen pass very early in the game. As a whole, Gaia was serviceable and did okay, but he left some plays out there as well that he hasn't left out there the previous two weeks.
RG- Derek Dowrey
RUN: 1.70
PASS: 2.05
TOTAL: 1.88 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Dowrey was once again pretty consistent, and while maybe not flashy, there were improvements. Actually, Dowrey's grade might have been negatively impacted by the fact that McGovern got more snaps this week, so Dowrey's sample size is a little bit smaller. He still has his up and down moments where he fires off low and can do some things, but also has moments where he losses his power coming up to quickly and has to rely on sheer strength and that's a bad combination once you lose the leverage. Did a nice job a couple times swinging around on some pulls, and he drove his man right out of the play on the Barkley TD run. Actually the middle of the line did a pretty nice job on both the Robinson and Barkley runs. It's only 3 games, but there's been enough progress being made, that I wish Dowrey had another year of eligibility. If he can sustain this kind of play, Dowrey (and even Gaia) are guys that LimeG can show on tape and say to a recruit, "look what I was able to do with these 2, imagine what I can do with a player like you"
RG: Connor McGovern
RUN: 1.77
PASS: 1.83
TOTAL: 1.79 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Something we've been waiting awhile to see, a healthy dose of McGovern at RG. It should be noted that I only noticed that Laurent played 1 snap (and that was at LG), so McGovern must be the clear 3rd guard now. He showed good strength and quickness off the ball and seemed to make the correct assignment. Again, like Bates, there is a learning curve, and there were a couple plays where the communication on the combo block should have been better, but again, that's to be expected. As I noted in the analysis of Bates, the future is awfully bright with them 2 and Menet manning it. At this point in time, Dowrey should still be the main guy at RG, as he's played well enough to earn that, but, I think this is a case where both guys are pushing each other and we are seeing the rewards. McGovern's size and athleticism are a major plus, and even though Gaia has been solid, McGovern next year might be able to take that to an entirely different level, and if so, look out, this offense will really take off!
RT: Andrew Nelson
RUN: 1.87
PASS: 1.84
TOTAL: 1.86 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Nelson showed much better movement for a longer sustained period than he has in the previous games. He was exceptional pulling around on the ZR, especially early, and like Mahon, did a nice job of containing the speed rush and forcing defenders momentum up field to allow McSorley to step up. Still a bit inconsistent at times with his movement, and still occasionally looked tentative and slow, but much improved. Gesicki, really made it difficult at times on him by either not blocking his man, or again getting bumped into him. Still needs to work on his foot speed and quickness, and will need to be a bit more consistent on his kick step against Michigan, but this is a positive step in the right direction.
AS A TEAM:
RUN: 1.81
PASS: 1.87
TOTAL: 1.84 (PASSING)
GENERAL ASSESSMENTS: The offensive line was again better than people realize on Saturday. The run blocking wasn't spectacular today, although it did have it's moments. Robinson really did a nice job of just getting north and south and going. Sanders showed good patience and a tremendous burst on the few runs he had, although the fumble is a shame. Pass protection continues to be solid and there are strides each and every week. They really did a nice job of allowing McSorley time to read the defense, and the few times that Temple got a good rush, the OL was able to communicate okay and give McSorley a lane to step up. I know what you're wondering, the stats to match the scores. Well this is true, but if you read the comments, there is a common theme. Gesicki was absolutely brutal with his run blocking on Saturday, and it really cost us some opportunities. Now here's the dilemma, he's been very productive and valuable as a receiver, so you can't just take him out of the game because then it tips the defense to what we are doing. If we continue to keep him in tight as an HBack, then we should expect to keep seeing him struggle with the blocking. When he is in position to make a block, he either lunges, or just isn't physical enough and tries to front the defender like a box out in basketball. Barkley's TD run, Gesicki has an opportunity to just rock the defender and completely blow him up and get himself on the highlight tapes for a pancake block, but instead, he lunges or pulls up (with the camera angle it was hard to tell which) and barely brushes the guy who if it was Mark Allen as the ball carrier, would have made the tackle. Gesicki far to often either didn't block anyone, gets shoved into one of our OL and as a result they lose their guy, or doesn't get around quick enough and bumps into our guy unsolicited and has the same effect. Now, if I am JoMo, then my solution to this is to run more 10 personnel, even if it means that Gesicki is split wide and essentially is lined up as the 4th receiver because 1) It allows you to keep him on the field and doesn't necessarily tip your hand to a run or pass and 2) By splitting him out there, yeah, he probably won't block worth a lick still, but at least it takes a defender with him. Gesicki has been a much improved player, and he deserves to play, he's a valuable weapon for us now that he's catching the ball, but losing Bowers really does hurt.
Again, as last week, I tried to be fair and I tried to be consistent with the grading. I know some will disagree, but I hope you guys find this informative and fun! If there are any follow up questions, I will gladly answer them, but it won't be until after work tonight, so my apologies in advance!
http://www.scout.com/college/penn-state/forums/1395-audibles-board/14978324-ol-grades-vs-temple
GRADING SYSTEM (Per play): Each play is given a grade between 0-3 and breaks down as followed:
0- missed assignment/completely dominated
1- defender wins but doesn't necessarily make the actual play
2- OL did his job at an acceptable level--this is the goal for every OL on every play.
3- OL dominated his man
GRADING SYSTEM OVERALL (your combined scores from each play total): Break down as followed:
FAILING: Less than 1.49 (getting dominated)
ADEQUATE/SERVICEABLE:- 1.5 to 1.74 (can win with this, but room for improvement)
PASSING: 1.75 to 1.89 (solid and steady but not spectacular)
EXCELLENT: 1.90 or Better (complete dominance)
LT- Brenden Mahon
RUN: 2.05
PASS: 1.81
TOTAL: 1.93 (EXCELLENT)
COMMENT: Mahon was much, much better this week with the speed rushers coming off the end and was able to neutralize it with much better technique. There were a few times when the defender started to get some leverage, but instead of panicking like he had done the first two games, he kept his poise and used the defenders momentum to funnel him up field allowing McSorley to step up in the pocket and deliver the throw. In the run game, he consistently made his assignments and was able to neutralize his guy. There were a couple of times when he had his guy blocked, and Gesicki would end up either getting pushed into Mahon, or would unsolicited bump into him which would cause Mahon to lose his balance and therefore his man. Punch and kick step were good, and there was definite improvement in his footwork and technique. He has steadily gotten a little better each and every week. Overall, he did his job, and he did it at a pretty high level. And worth noting, zero sacks allowed from his LT position, which after last year...
LG- Ryan Bates
RUN: 1.74
PASS: 1.81
TOTAL: 1.78 (PASSING)
COMMENT: He did a really nice job making strides this week. It still wasn't perfect, and he got beat a time or two in the run game, but there was improvement, and he has proven to be a quick study. He got beat early on a pass that led to a throw away, but other than that, he was pretty consistent. Still a little sloppy at times, but again, definite improvement this week, and he was better in deciding when to sustain the combination blocks, and when to kick up to the second level. As I noted in the previous breakdown of the OL, really have to love his combination of quickness and strength, and he's gonna be a tremendous player. It's easy to be excited about the future OL with him, McGovern and by all indications Menet, anchoring them!
C- Brian Gaia
RUN: 1.72
PASS: 1.88
TOTAL: 1.80 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Catching some grieve still, and this wasn't his best game, but he was still more than serviceable. Was again good with his line calls, and with the exception of 1, continued to be extremely good with his snaps. He's had 1 bad snap in almost 200 snaps, and I would be willing to venture that 98% of the other snaps are pretty much between the belly button to the numbers, so he's done quite well in that regard. But as was the case his entire career, we see times when he is able to use his quickness and strength and push people around, and we see other times when a defender gets a jump and is able to push him around in reverse. Did a decent job of getting up to the second level, and on Barkley's long TD run, him and Bates wiped their men right out of the play. There were a couple times where again, Gaia had his guy and was in pretty decent position, and Gesicki either gets knocked into, or bumps into Gaia causing him to lose his man. This happened notably on I think the screen pass very early in the game. As a whole, Gaia was serviceable and did okay, but he left some plays out there as well that he hasn't left out there the previous two weeks.
RG- Derek Dowrey
RUN: 1.70
PASS: 2.05
TOTAL: 1.88 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Dowrey was once again pretty consistent, and while maybe not flashy, there were improvements. Actually, Dowrey's grade might have been negatively impacted by the fact that McGovern got more snaps this week, so Dowrey's sample size is a little bit smaller. He still has his up and down moments where he fires off low and can do some things, but also has moments where he losses his power coming up to quickly and has to rely on sheer strength and that's a bad combination once you lose the leverage. Did a nice job a couple times swinging around on some pulls, and he drove his man right out of the play on the Barkley TD run. Actually the middle of the line did a pretty nice job on both the Robinson and Barkley runs. It's only 3 games, but there's been enough progress being made, that I wish Dowrey had another year of eligibility. If he can sustain this kind of play, Dowrey (and even Gaia) are guys that LimeG can show on tape and say to a recruit, "look what I was able to do with these 2, imagine what I can do with a player like you"
RG: Connor McGovern
RUN: 1.77
PASS: 1.83
TOTAL: 1.79 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Something we've been waiting awhile to see, a healthy dose of McGovern at RG. It should be noted that I only noticed that Laurent played 1 snap (and that was at LG), so McGovern must be the clear 3rd guard now. He showed good strength and quickness off the ball and seemed to make the correct assignment. Again, like Bates, there is a learning curve, and there were a couple plays where the communication on the combo block should have been better, but again, that's to be expected. As I noted in the analysis of Bates, the future is awfully bright with them 2 and Menet manning it. At this point in time, Dowrey should still be the main guy at RG, as he's played well enough to earn that, but, I think this is a case where both guys are pushing each other and we are seeing the rewards. McGovern's size and athleticism are a major plus, and even though Gaia has been solid, McGovern next year might be able to take that to an entirely different level, and if so, look out, this offense will really take off!
RT: Andrew Nelson
RUN: 1.87
PASS: 1.84
TOTAL: 1.86 (PASSING)
COMMENT: Nelson showed much better movement for a longer sustained period than he has in the previous games. He was exceptional pulling around on the ZR, especially early, and like Mahon, did a nice job of containing the speed rush and forcing defenders momentum up field to allow McSorley to step up. Still a bit inconsistent at times with his movement, and still occasionally looked tentative and slow, but much improved. Gesicki, really made it difficult at times on him by either not blocking his man, or again getting bumped into him. Still needs to work on his foot speed and quickness, and will need to be a bit more consistent on his kick step against Michigan, but this is a positive step in the right direction.
AS A TEAM:
RUN: 1.81
PASS: 1.87
TOTAL: 1.84 (PASSING)
GENERAL ASSESSMENTS: The offensive line was again better than people realize on Saturday. The run blocking wasn't spectacular today, although it did have it's moments. Robinson really did a nice job of just getting north and south and going. Sanders showed good patience and a tremendous burst on the few runs he had, although the fumble is a shame. Pass protection continues to be solid and there are strides each and every week. They really did a nice job of allowing McSorley time to read the defense, and the few times that Temple got a good rush, the OL was able to communicate okay and give McSorley a lane to step up. I know what you're wondering, the stats to match the scores. Well this is true, but if you read the comments, there is a common theme. Gesicki was absolutely brutal with his run blocking on Saturday, and it really cost us some opportunities. Now here's the dilemma, he's been very productive and valuable as a receiver, so you can't just take him out of the game because then it tips the defense to what we are doing. If we continue to keep him in tight as an HBack, then we should expect to keep seeing him struggle with the blocking. When he is in position to make a block, he either lunges, or just isn't physical enough and tries to front the defender like a box out in basketball. Barkley's TD run, Gesicki has an opportunity to just rock the defender and completely blow him up and get himself on the highlight tapes for a pancake block, but instead, he lunges or pulls up (with the camera angle it was hard to tell which) and barely brushes the guy who if it was Mark Allen as the ball carrier, would have made the tackle. Gesicki far to often either didn't block anyone, gets shoved into one of our OL and as a result they lose their guy, or doesn't get around quick enough and bumps into our guy unsolicited and has the same effect. Now, if I am JoMo, then my solution to this is to run more 10 personnel, even if it means that Gesicki is split wide and essentially is lined up as the 4th receiver because 1) It allows you to keep him on the field and doesn't necessarily tip your hand to a run or pass and 2) By splitting him out there, yeah, he probably won't block worth a lick still, but at least it takes a defender with him. Gesicki has been a much improved player, and he deserves to play, he's a valuable weapon for us now that he's catching the ball, but losing Bowers really does hurt.
Again, as last week, I tried to be fair and I tried to be consistent with the grading. I know some will disagree, but I hope you guys find this informative and fun! If there are any follow up questions, I will gladly answer them, but it won't be until after work tonight, so my apologies in advance!
http://www.scout.com/college/penn-state/forums/1395-audibles-board/14978324-ol-grades-vs-temple
