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[QUOTE="Archbold44, post: 5603210, member: 10528"]
The failure of the offense to modify its tendencies during the midst of a GROB-level offensive collapse remains mind boggling.  I do get that the middle runs have value when the passing game is clicking.  We saw that on the one Clemson drive where we gashed them for nearly a whole series.  At the very least, running that play set frequently... the D probably has to have 2-3 defenders keeping an eye on that part of the field.  With good OTs, then it is a matter of 2 edge guys vs 2 OTs.  The 3 WRs and TE are likely keeping 4-6 other defenders occupied somehow.  A good blocking back to handle one blitzer.  I can see where runs up the middle support the passing game.

Once we dropped down to Collins, that was it for that.  And once we dropped down even further to Filardi and lost the deep pass threat, then it was all the worse.  If you cannot pass against a basic defensive set (i.e. not prevent, second/third string time), then the D can focus on the run whether it is up the middle or anywhere else.  I don't think running wide from our offense would have accomplished much different results.  I would have liked to see more trickery just to see if it could spark some confidence in the offense... but that really was not attempted (other than the Cook pass and one WR run).  At least runs up the middle meant less fumbles and keep the play clock running to get the game over with. Or something.  Cannot have a dumpster fire without ending up with a bunch of ashes.
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