Kansas vs. South Florida
Monday, November 23, 2009
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Kansas offense vs. South Florida defense Kansas QB Todd Reesing has been nothing short of outstanding thus far, completing 76.7 percent of his passes for 668 yards and six touchdowns while throwing just one interception. In the process, he's spread the ball around to a deep and versatile receiving corps that features Kerry Meier, Dezmon Briscoe and Daymond Patterson. Meier has developed into a reliable possession receiver with excellent size, and he is a nice complement to playmakers Briscoe and Patterson. None of this bodes well for a South Florida secondary that has two first-year starting corners in Tyler Roberts and Jerome Murphy and lacks ideal depth. Needless to say, the Bulls' pass rush needs to keep Reesing off-balance. On one hand, there's reason to be optimistic about South Florida's ability to get to Reesing. After all, DEs George Selvie, who is one of the most explosive defensive linemen in the nation, and Jarriett Buie will work against redshirt freshmen OTs Jeff Spikes and Jeremiah Hatch. The noise level at Raymond James Stadium will make that even more of an issue, as Reesing could find it difficult to change his cadence, and the offensive line could have problems communicating. On the other hand, Reesing's ability to read defenses and locate favorable matchups allows him to get the ball out of his hands quickly. In addition, as talented as the South Florida defensive line is, it has struggled to mount a consistent pass rush so far this season. That said, it's imperative that the Bulls' back seven wrap up and limit the production after the catch, which is easier said than done against players like Briscoe and Patterson. |
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