Tyler Van Dyke, Miami passing game is being held back by ‘little things’ against GT, and hopefully rebound against UNC coming up
Miami had numerous problems on Saturday. The Hurricanes were embarrassing themselves against Georgia Tech at home in a 23-20 showdown. There is a long list of problems that head coach Mario Cristobal must fix before North Carolina brings a top-10 passing offense on Saturday night. However, the biggest problem currently facing this football team is on offense.
Through one ACC game, Tyler Van Dyke is completing only 72.6 percent of his 135 attempts this season. Tyler Van Dyke has touchdowns more than interceptions Miami is getting winning football from the quarterback position. But, the Hurricanes need Van Dyke to play better, but he could also use some help, by the wide receiver’s. Cause based on what I saw last Saturday that was a whole different team taking the field, they did not look ready to play at all against Georgia tech and did not look the same as they did against Texas A&M, and the first four games.
During the review of the film from the last game, Van Dyke acknowledged some key mistakes that hurt their chances. “There were a few miscommunications and missed throws, especially during critical moments,” he admitted. Despite gaining 450 yards on offense, the team struggled at pivotal junctures, notably with a missed third down and an interception which could have potentially changed the outcome.
However, Tyler’s focus is now firmly set on the upcoming game. “We’ve got to move on. We have a tough matchup this week, and we need to be ready for it,” he asserted. When asked about the previous loss’s possible silver lining, he expressed a desire to have learned lessons while winning but recognized the team’s dedication. “We have a great group of guys who are willing to work no matter what happens,” he remarked.
Regarding the challenges posed by Georgia Tech, Van Dyke noted their changing defensive strategies. “They did a good job of mixing up coverages… every play was different,” he said, also pointing out the importance of better execution from the Hurricanes’ side.
Addressing concerns about the team’s morale and faith in the coaching staff, Van Dyke revealed a leadership meeting was held. “We know who we are as a team. We have the utmost faith in our coaches,” he said, emphasizing their commitment to pushing forward and focusing on the next challenge.
In the same vein, he was full of praise for North Carolina’s quarterback, Drake Maye. “He’s an unbelievable player, very accurate and a true leader,” Tyler commented, mentioning their past interactions and shared experiences at football camps.
On the topic of targeting strategies, Tyler shed light on why some receivers, like Xavier Restrepo, get more passes. He explained that the type of play dictates the target, but lauded Restrepo’s skills in getting open and making the necessary plays.
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