Lets talk about our O plan

[kcsu]

Im confused. It seems that our O is attempting to run for the most part the UCLA O. If that is the case this has to be a major departure from the plan our first year as Drew sure as heck wasnt given the starting job because of his running ability. So what are we? Do we really need a dual threat QB and if so is it more imporant in this UCLA O to have a QB who can throw the ball or run? Hunt in my opinion is a RB who has a strong Arm. If we are to improve he is going to have to make huge strides as a passer. For my part i want to see more of a vertical game. One that takes advantage of the hash marks vs the sidelines. In watching yesterdays game it was evident that they were keeping Hunt in the pocket. By playing a horizontal passing game it allowed them to keep the backers home. The few times we used the seams with the TE's it opened them up, forced them to commit to the TE's which in turn gave Hunt a lane. Going forward we have to engage the LB's. I like the UCLA O but without a true dual threat QB it is flawed as it becomes extremely one dimentional. Lets hope that Hunt continues to improve his passing

 

[Chris02M]

they have been taking more shots down the field the past 2 games just haven't connected really. It's obvious defenses are stacking the LOS to stop the run and horizontal passes we have to burn teams deep forcing them to adjust

 

[kcsu]

they have been taking more shots down the field the past 2 games just haven't connected really. It's obvious defenses are stacking the LOS to stop the run and horizontal passes we have to burn teams deep forcing them to adjust

agreed but we also have to use the middle of the field about 10 to 15 yards at the seams as it will force the backers to engage. The horizontal game does nothing for us as Hunt cant throw it with accuracy or timing and we dont have the play makers required to make guys miss with Estime and Ashton out. Our strength at this point is our TE's and possesion routs. Avent and Ben and Ish are all great possesion guys. Use what we have as the horizontal game is dead without Ash and Bris and even with them we dont have the ability to make it work against superior talent such as FS and Clemson. We have to negate their speed by going directly at them.

 

[Chris02M]

agreed but we also have to use the middle of the field about 10 to 15 yards at the seams as it will force the backers to engage. The horizontal game does nothing for us as Hunt cant throw it with accuracy or timing and we dont have the play makers required to make guys miss with Estime and Ashton out. Our strength at this point is our TE's and possesion routs. Avent and Ben and Ish are all great possesion guys. Use what we have as the horizontal game is dead without Ash and Bris and even with them we dont have the ability to make it work against superior talent such as FS and Clemson. We have to negate their speed by going directly at them.

to have any chance of not getting steamrolled our offense will need to keep fsu's off the field so running will be paramount and first downs and not punting from inside the 40