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Stop complaining about the OL and give them some love

What's ironic and funny about the 4th down trick pitch option throw play people are mad about is that if Wortham just follows the right side blockers on the power sneak, he would've picked up the first down because both blockers drove their defenders way back.
This is true...I noticed this and my wife said..."he should've just followed the blockers there". Obviously that wasn't the call, but we do know going forward it may be an option. I do think a lot of what is getting put on film is just that...putting things on film. Then when it comes down to it...FUN stuff off of that is what wins games. I would like to see more jet sweep stuff, as we certainly have players that can run it. There are a boatload of things to run off of jet sweep as well.
 
Our offense rushed for 161 yards on 33 carries and avg 4.87 ypc. We gave up only 1 sack threw for 196 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT while also rushing for 4 TDs. We scored 49 points against a defense that held South Dakota St. to only 1 offensive TD. And yet you're on here complaining about the O line play like they aren't doing a pretty good job. Its pretty obvious that anyone who knows football knows the O line is doing a pretty good job.
Now imagine if they were doing their job right more often than 7 out of 10 plays
 
This is true...I noticed this and my wife said..."he should've just followed the blockers there". Obviously that wasn't the call, but we do know going forward it may be an option. I do think a lot of what is getting put on film is just that...putting things on film. Then when it comes down to it...FUN stuff off of that is what wins games. I would like to see more jet sweep stuff, as we certainly have players that can run it. There are a boatload of things to run off of jet sweep as well.
I mean, I'm definitely with Kyle Sample on hating that playcall, and I think it does say something about the confidence the coaches have in those types of plays.

But also if we accept the premise that the line is not good at getting a push, I kind of don't blame them.

Maybe we should have more confidence, though?
 
This is true...I noticed this and my wife said..."he should've just followed the blockers there". Obviously that wasn't the call, but we do know going forward it may be an option. I do think a lot of what is getting put on film is just that...putting things on film. Then when it comes down to it...FUN stuff off of that is what wins games. I would like to see more jet sweep stuff, as we certainly have players that can run it. There are a boatload of things to run off of jet sweep as well.
I'd recommend checking out the Utah highlights vs Colorado and ASU in particular. It's awesome how much of the offense is setup through it.
 
I mean, I'm definitely with Kyle Sample on hating that playcall, and I think it does say something about the confidence the coaches have in those types of plays.

But also if we accept the premise that the line is not good at getting a push, I kind of don't blame them.

Maybe we should have more confidence, though?
I don't like the play call, or design really. Id like to see Schaeffer used more up the middle lead blocking on short yardage. If you watch on short yardage, it's second level guys getting stops. O line is getting push. If you've got Schaeffer kicking that first backer to fill out, you're making those short yardage to gain plays i think. I've noticed this a few times. Hes usually coming back across formation instead of up the gap.

O line is playing well. Watch the cut ups. Coach shows missed assignments or poor play often at club, and he hasnt shown much in that regard of the o line. Of course there are plays they miss. But my overall point is, and we can quit beating this dead horse, is why hate on the oline when are playing reasonably well. Could they be better? Of course. Are they playing at a pretty damn high level? Yes,they are. Do they do the dirty work EVERY SINGLE PLAY? yes, its an absolute bar brawl in the trenches every gawdang snap. Do they get much glory for it ?? Not hardly at all. Except for some clown fans dogging on them in pods and message boards. I'm hear to defend the HOGS!!! It is not a glamorous life in the trenches boys and girls.
 
RPOs are not typically called on roll out plays. You can't change a play on the fly without adjusting the blocking scheme to match. If our QB is changing out of running plays on 3rd and short that needs to be corrected by the coaches. RPOS are hybrid plays that allow the QB to make a decision after the play has started. How would the OL know, hey our QB is going to roll out lets change our blocking scheme on the fly. When rolling out the OL has to execute pass blocking to protect the edge of the pocket as the QB moves

The coaching staff knows our OL isn't adept at run blocking so they are calling plays away from that on short yardage is my guess. The players look lost with the zone schemes they are supposed to be executing

COME ON MAN! Everyone knows this.
The coaches don’t agree with your assessment by the way. My info is directly from the coaches twice in the past week.
 
Our offense rushed for 161 yards on 33 carries and avg 4.87 ypc. We gave up only 1 sack through for 196 yards, 3 TDs and 1 INT while also rushing for 4 TDs. We scored 49 points against a defense that held South Dakota St. to only 1 offensive TD. And yet you're on here complaining about the O line play like they aren't doing a pretty good job. It’s pretty obvious that anyone who knows football knows the O line is doing a pretty good job.
Good post. Someone who pays attention and knows the game.
 
You two can try and bully the rest of the board it won't work with me.

Neither of you know that much but you sure like to tell everyone about it. I don't value either of your opinions either they are usually off base and in bad taste
 
You two can try and bully the rest of the board it won't work with me.

Neither of you know that much but you sure like to tell everyone about it. I don't value either of your opinions either they are usually off base and in bad taste
No one is trying to bully you. You are just making yourself look more and more stupid. Most of the board knows that the 2 of us, and many more, know what's going on with the Griz and understand football, and enjoy seeing what we have to say. You won't last long.
 
RPOs are not typically called on roll out plays. You can't change a play on the fly without adjusting the blocking scheme to match. If our QB is changing out of running plays on 3rd and short that needs to be corrected by the coaches. RPOS are hybrid plays that allow the QB to make a decision after the play has started.
I hope you are being sarcastic. We have already run roll outs off of RPOs this season. In addition, if the OC gives the QB the ability to check out of run plays on 3rd and short depending on numbers or defensive formations, then I fully expect the QB to execute on the pre-snap reads and check out of the run. Why should we run into 7 or 8 in the box when we can check out to a pass and pick up the first down. Ultimately, the best play available against what the defense is showing needs to be run and then executed by the 11.
 
No one is trying to bully you. You are just making yourself look more and more stupid. Most of the board knows that the 2 of us, and many more, know what's going on with the Griz and understand football, and enjoy seeing what we have to say. You won't last long.
Look at what you idiots do to people that don't goosestep with your ignorant opinions? Don't post about me
 

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