McGuffie vs. Shaw

Submitted by IBleedMaizeNBlue on

The consensus is that McGuffie wowed in the Notre Dame game, showing himself to be the "real deal". Certainly a very impressive game from a very talented and impressive back.

However, what we saw from the brief flashes of Mike Shaw is some devestating speed to get to the outside, and some great vision. Granted Shaw has seen limited time because of the groin injury, but when he's healthy do you think we'll be seeing a lot more of him? I doubt he'll all out split carries with McGuffie, but I'd like to see a healthy dose of what Shaw can do at running back. Perhaps RR will split him out to the slot? I think we need to get this guy some touches; he seemed electric in very few carries.

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PattyMax64

September 18th, 2008 at 2:52 PM ^

I think with the offense we run, we can potentially put two backs next to Treet at the same time.  It could send the defense into a tizzy if they cant tell who has the ball.  That would also open the option to motion Shaw or Sam to the slot, creating a potential mismatch.

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PattyMax64

September 18th, 2008 at 4:45 PM ^

Can we PLEASE call them Ebony and Ivory? I would love to call them that and actually have them know who I am talking about.  Hearing Musberger call them that would be amazing.  The preview for the BCS Championship game with an Ebony and Ivory intro would be something of my dreams!

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CincyBlue

September 18th, 2008 at 3:29 PM ^

We also need to find away to get Odoms the ball more.  The two touches a game are not getting it done.  Let's home Shaw can find the handle on the kick off returns against Wisconsin. 

Shaw is a homerun hitter if he gets some more touches. 

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chitownblue (not verified)

September 18th, 2008 at 3:50 PM ^

"The two touches a game are not getting it done."

Odoms has 14 catches in 3 games. Or, more than 4 per game.

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jamiemac

September 18th, 2008 at 4:32 PM ^

....salt and pepper!?!?!

And, Odoms is a boom or bust right now. For every great play, he has several of those bubble screens that get sniffed out for minimal gain, or even a loss.

Thats not really his fault.......but I'd like to see the coaches find a way to get him downfield and in space.....otherwise, I love what i see from his so far as well.

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HillStreetBLUE

September 18th, 2008 at 5:02 PM ^

Where is darryl stonum in all of this?  I hear that he is our best play maker as a deep threat as outside WR.  He is on the field with Mcguffie and Shaw and building him up will only make our offense have another dimension, why does his name not get brought up more often?  He has only 5 receptions for 48 yards for the season.  I know we are relatively deep at WR, I would just like to see what the kid has.

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Magnus

September 18th, 2008 at 7:51 PM ^

Shaw isn't really a punt return type.  He doesn't have a ton of elusiveness.  Punt returners usually have to make one or two guys miss before hitting a seam.  Odoms was actually supposed to alternate punt returns with Warren in the Notre Dame game, but Rodriguez decided that he wanted a more experienced guy back there in the rain.  But Odoms will probably be the next guy to get a chance at returning punts.

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chitownblue (not verified)

September 19th, 2008 at 1:09 AM ^

Yardage is a sticky measure right now. We've been able to throw the ball downfield effectively for a single game. Stonum has been repeatedly targeted - just not hit. The reason why Odoms is the top receiver is because his routes are the easiest to complete.

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