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Message: [QUOTE="JoeSU, post: 4117, member: 309"] I think last season's strategy was to rely on our stout defense to keep us in games, protect the ball on offense and and not beat ourselves trying to do more than we were capable of. Also, our WR corps was decimated and we were apparently incapable of snapping the ball from the shotgun, which significantly limited our passing game. In the bowl game, I think the coaches anticipated the KSU offense being able to put points on the board (which they did) and it forced us to open-up our offense. When you think about it, going 8-5 (and winning all 4 close games) was a remarkable accomplishment under the circumstances, and IMO vindicates the conservative play calling on offense. I'm guessing Marrone & Hackett will play it conservatively tomorrow night until they can assess just how good our defense is this year. But part of me wants to see us use the Pinstripe Bowl flea-flicker on our first play. [/QUOTE]