1. A well established run game. I know they wanted to do it last week and the game didn’t really allow it from the start. South Carolina has a better run defense than Vandy (IMO), so if they can do it this week, I’ll feel better about that going forward.
2. Goes along with #1 some, but get that play action game rolling. Milroe is comfortable in that area and also highly effective (23/24 on the season via PA pass).
3. Keep feeding the TE’s. There’s a couple of weapons there and with so much attention on guys like Williams and Milroe (having to spy him), it really opens up some easy yards in the passing game.
4. Obviously, better play and execution from the defense. Hope to see them get a little bit of their mojo back by creating negative plays and at least 2 turnovers.
5. I want to see a defense that appears be much better prepared... As if they actually held some meetings, did some film study, etc. Last Saturday appeared to be a lazy and/or stubborn (possibly overly confident) plan, which put them in a hole they never escaped.
6. I want to see the team more mentally sharp. And the staff for that matter. No dumb penalties that kill drives on offense like procedure calls. No dumb penalties that extend drives for the Gamecocks like too many players on the field. It's mideason, time for a lof that stuff to dry up. And if there's duplicate numbers on the field again... well... I hope you guys at least think enough of me to raise my bail money.
