How did the OL look?

I wouldn’t say they dominated the LOS. Still not much run game. But I think overall they got the better of Carolinas DL

But I still saw a lot of unblocked attackers that blew shit up.

Eli took a bunch of hits earlier in the game which led to him being a bit erratic before settling down again later. They opened very few holes for Barkley. He basically had to make everything happen on his own.

It's confounding how they've pieced together a semblance of continuity in pass pro, but cannot run block at all.

caused Barkley to have 15 carries for 48 yards. One of those was a 30 yarder that would have been a tackle for a loss, and another was a 20 yarder (but I don't remember how he came by that 20 yard run).

The run-blocking was as bad as humanly possible.

In comment 14112151 PaulBlakeTSU said:

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caused Barkley to have 15 carries for 48 yards. One of those was a 30 yarder that would have been a tackle for a loss, and another was a 20 yarder (but I don't remember how he came by that 20 yard run). The run-blocking was as bad as humanly possible.

Those stats are simply astounding.

You can always count on at least one of our lineman to completely blow an assignment on every single play.

We have one of the most talented rb's I've ever seen and he rarely gets a hole to run through. Everything he gets, he gets on his own.

Our oline is dreadful.

And why we insist on trying to run right, behind #70 and #63 is beyond me.

meets him in the backfield. The line is an atrocity.

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In comment 14112167 I'mRonBurgandy? said:

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You can always count on at least one of our lineman to completely blow an assignment on every single play.

This is what I see too.

Which amazes me because DG placed an emphasis on getting guys that could block for the running game. Hog Mollies!!! Pass blocking was much better and seems to be the only thing this line is doing ok at.

Maybe they need to change up blocking schemes. When was the last time the pulled the Guard or used a Fullback? Barkley's getting hit consistently before he can get through the line!

this year, but boy have they been surprisingly bad at run blocking this year. Figured that would be their "strength."

In comment 14112151 PaulBlakeTSU said:

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caused Barkley to have 15 carries for 48 yards. One of those was a 30 yarder that would have been a tackle for a loss, and another was a 20 yarder (but I don't remember how he came by that 20 yard run). The run-blocking was as bad as humanly possible.

Agreed.

Carolina’s game plan was to load the edges and keep Barkley going up the middle. They often had either the OLB/S/Nickel lined up right outside the DE. Everytime Barkley got hit in the backfield it was a free edge rusher (Some simply off well timed run blitz calls that the offense just didn’t have the blockers for.) and it made sense since they have Short and Poe lines up in the middle.

Some of you really need to look more critically at what the defense is doing than just saying “the oline cant run block” 🙄. Besides. I think they did a good job sticking with the run game throughout and, as we saw, if you keep with it Barkley will make his fair share of plays regardless.

run blocking F

I Think the run scheme is awful, and has been for YEARS.

Don't get me wrong, this OL, especially the RG/RT/C SUCK, but its hard to get a good push in the run game when you are constantly running out of the shotgun, and it 2pt stances.

Put Barkley in a deep Single back, or I formation, and let him come downhill. Tell the OL you are going to run it up their backs until they get a push.

Was loaded to stop the run and dare Eli to beat them. It really didn't work that well for them. The Panthers should have lost.

Poor run blocking and a lot of pressure given up off the edges.

I've seen way worse. But still a lot of mistakes and breakdowns.