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he actually ran the ball UP THE FIELD and between the tackles. Neal was bouncing everything outside.

I was there and Neal never seemed to have a hole. Once Lane got in there,, our line was opening some holes, which, to me, reflects that NC State was getting tired.

Stats don't tell the whole story.

I just reviewed the game on DVR. A lot of Neal's play calls were DEFINITELY outside the tackle as well. I would assume that Chaney was trying to take advantage of Neal's speed, but I believe you first have to assert between the tackles before you can exploit outside the tackles.

Just more proof to me that Chaney is in a bit over his head.

I completely agree with you on this . Granted some of the play calling had Rajon running the edges - but several plays were inside the tackle runs had kept trying to go outside - losing time and leverage. I saw CDD with some frustration over this. Marlin showed trust in what he was coached and he gained some valuable experience from his opportunities. Will be interesting to watch Rajon and his leanings from this game.

Doesn't matter who is back there, if the OL doesn't open up some holes.