Wilson hasn't thrown a TD either. Kimble was brought in to run an offense we thought would be more successful than we have been there. His first play in, he ran it for 4 yards. I have no doubt Kimble coming in in the red zone was game planned this week.
I'm with you, no doubt it was a planned package. My problem with it is that at that point Kimble had thrown 0 collegiate passes. Wilson was getting into a rhythm and had moved us down the field, converting multiple third downs in the process. There's something to be said for flow, momentum and confidence. All of which that had been gained during that drive, were somewhat diminished by the switch in the Red Zone. We went from having a QB who felt good about what he was doing to one that was most likely a little nervous and definitely had no time to find a rhythm.
Furthermore, whether he lets on or not, that has to bother Wilson in some manner. Kimble probably ran that package great in practice. And, the defense had yet to see it. It's the Pistol Inverted Wishbone. There's a ton of play fakes and power run you can do out of it. Moreover, yes you most likely want a dual threat guy running it. And, Kimble did well with it later in the game on the scoring drive.
I will just never agree with switching QB's at the end of a drive like that. And I know Tebow did it, along with a plethora of others including Duke last year. Let Wilson finish what he started. That's my main point. If Kimble had started the drive and they'd put Wilson in when we got to the Red Zone, I'd feel the same way.
As an aside, Duke's defense was definitely designed for Wilson, they saw no threat of a scramble. Probably had no idea Kimble could run either, that's why you saw him have success with his feet on the scoring drive. I think we have infinitely more success with Hunt yesterday, and, to a lesser extent AJ.
