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FSU football: 3 takeaways from ‘Noles loss against Virginia

By Kelvin Hunt

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 02: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up prior to their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 02: Cam Akers #3 of the Florida State Seminoles warms up prior to their game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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Kendal Briles

FSU football played decently offensively, but left a lot to be desired due to some of the decisions of Kendal Briles.

The Noles only averaged 4.98 per play for the game, but averaged 5.84 ypp in the first half. Willie Taggart stated earlier in the week he wanted Cam Akers to get at least 25 carries per game.

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However, Cam Akers had eight carries in the first half and 10 in the second half and wasn’t on the field in some crucial moments of the game.

What’s the deal with that? FSU seemed to be able to run the ball when they wanted for the most part, but Briles got pass happy again just as he did against Boise State in the opener.

There were only 21 run plays between Akers and Khalan Laborn which isn’t enough for an offense that wants to establish the run.

I’m aware Virginia was stacking the box at times, but Briles going to screen passes knowing the wide receivers can’t block worth two cents was mind-blowing.

Of course those screen plays got blown up and those play calls left a lot to be desired. The offense converted seven of 16 third downs which is way better than usual, but they had the most success going north and south and got away from it in the second half.

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