RR runs a damn Spread Offense
I am getting tired of fans/reporters/so-called experts saying that RR should revert back to a pro-style offense or lessen the amount of spread offense they run because the players they have are more familiar with that type of offense. How in the hell do you expect him and McGee to teach an offense they know nothing about. RR has run this offense for years and has had success with it. You can't just make up a pro-style offense when you have never ran one before. Not to mention the players have been running a spread since last spring and would take a huge step back if presented witha pro-style gameplan.
Play calling is not the problem. They are getting guys open, examples = koger seam route in the 1Q / Moundros PA Wheel route, both routes were set up perfectly with previous plays but both passes were overthrown. It is all about exectution and players performing.
Coaches are required to put their players in postions to suceed but it's the players responsibilty to perform. That has been the major issue this year. Making plays when the team needs them. The Team made plays in the Wisconsin game when given the chance and they won.
I know it is not a big revelation but it just comes down to players playing better.
October 13th, 2008 at 8:41 AM ^
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October 13th, 2008 at 9:05 AM ^
"If Rod was a good coach, he'd adapt to what this team does well and use it in the games."
You honestly believe that rod has virtually any impact on how poor Threet and Sheridan's accuracy is? You are sorely mistaken. How is he supposed to execute his "stupid system" if his QBs can't make a simple screen pass or a 5 yard throw downfield. Any system would fail under those circumstances.
Feagin will not play and is getting red-shirted because he has not picked up the offense as fast as he should. You really think it's a good idea to put in a freshman in there that has very little idea how to run this offense. Not a chance and don't think it would be any better than what we have now.
I haven't heard anything about how Cone is doing in practices, so I have no read on how he would do in a game situation.
Everyone knew that this year was going to be rough, but you. I hate fair weather fans that think they know better and second guess everything after the fact. Rich Rod is a good coach, he has good coaches around him and it is going to take a few years to put everything together. Relax and take the good with the bad or don't come back at all.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:53 PM ^
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October 13th, 2008 at 10:30 AM ^
Was it quitting when Threet got up off the turf and nearly chased the guy down after the interception?
Was it quitting when McGuffie held onto the ball despite getting rocked?
Was it quitting when the defense held them to 2 field goals despite the turnovers and lack of production by the offense?
They're disheartened, for sure. I don't think they've quit, though.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:06 AM ^
I saw a defense that kept them almost entirely off the scoreboard the entire day.
I saw an offense that kept trying and managed a solid drive in the closing minute of play to tie/win the game.
That's quitting? Wait I think I see your definition of quitting...not throwing 50 yard interceptions to the other team?
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