tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389023377262691195.post6231104205642525312..comments2023-04-06T05:56:30.090-04:00Comments on Jim Tressel's Head: Break It Down, PoePoe McNoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15450226946808058014noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389023377262691195.post-6771998980020504132008-04-10T23:40:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:40:00.000-04:00I've seen Laurinaitis in person at a bar. Sure, I...I've seen Laurinaitis in person at a bar. Sure, I was drunk. But he sure looked like he could throw a lot of people out of the way.Poe McNoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15450226946808058014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8389023377262691195.post-51263263892511565772008-04-10T23:36:00.000-04:002008-04-10T23:36:00.000-04:00Great, great post. I think you are DEAD ON about ...Great, great post. I think you are DEAD ON about Laurinaitis. He is an extremely opportunistic defender, as you already highlighted. He does, however, have issues with shedding blocks at the point of attack (Illinois, LSU). <BR/><BR/>Last year, this could have been attributed to our mediocre play at DT, but with a more experienced interior D-line there should be no more excuses. <BR/><BR/>I also think that Heacock was not aggressive enough with the defensive play calling: he often preferred to have JL operate in space and react to plays. JL is a cerebral linebacker who obviously prides himself on film study and football acumen, evident from his ability to capitalize on turnovers. <BR/>He has been exceptional, but he has the chance to become an icon in the history of this program. Hopefully, with the talent in our defensive backfield, Heacock decides to let the reins loose and allow Laurinaitis and Freeman to attack the line of scrimmage and disrupt running lanes and create pressure on the QB. I am sure that Laurinaitis will figure out, at some point, how to shed those blocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com