If Coach Darin was on the staff at UK, it would go something like this.
Last year UL held us to less than 50 yds rushing. I think the box is stacked again, daring us to throw the ball and they will bring edge pressure. If I'm Sanders, I play 4 receiver sets with trips opposite Larod King to get some one on one. I sneak a screen behind King a few times and run the stretch handoff behind our goons to keep them off balance.
On defense, Bridgewater will kill us if let him be comfortable. We have to close the edges, force them to run in the between the tackles. We have an advantage there in my opinion. Play a spy of occasional zone blitz to keep him out of rhythm. We are exposed on the corners. If Bridgewater has the time, it will be a long game for UK.
Special teams may well decide it. I'm not buying the opening line on this game, talent levels are similar...
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