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Execution matters more than scheme. Getting players to execute means using schemes the can be successful with. If a player previously (in High School) has run the shotgun/zone read - that is what they want to play in college.
Pros have largely gone to a mix of under center and shotgun - because they can force defenses to prepare for more looks.
If you have Alabama's recruiting class you could run the Os-bone and win - but still going to be tough to score enough against elite defenses (Clemson for example) when they have Deshaun Watson at QB and spread the ball all over the field. That is why bama runs a mix of shotgun and under center now - you have to maximize points scoring by being multifaceted on offense.
Saban realized he can't build a defense good enough to stop an elite QB in the spread/zone read/RPO type offense.
Pros have largely gone to a mix of under center and shotgun - because they can force defenses to prepare for more looks.
If you have Alabama's recruiting class you could run the Os-bone and win - but still going to be tough to score enough against elite defenses (Clemson for example) when they have Deshaun Watson at QB and spread the ball all over the field. That is why bama runs a mix of shotgun and under center now - you have to maximize points scoring by being multifaceted on offense.
Saban realized he can't build a defense good enough to stop an elite QB in the spread/zone read/RPO type offense.
The blue highlighted part...
Excuse me? Go back and read my posts (if BHF goes back that far) on this matter.
I was keenly aware how pathetic Cosgrove was and how most Wisconsin fans despised him and his defense and posted multiple posts stating that it was a really bad hire, before he even set foot on campus. So please amend your, "Nobody knew..." claim because I definitely knew.
Not sure about injury ( it's a possibility ) but I think it's more he wants to let his little buddy Robinson who is not little at all step up....but Ben has a great projection spot in the NFL as does Jo Jo so after all they have done for Nebraska who could fault them for focusing on getting ready for the draft....I have heard from some guys in the NFL that there are SEVERAL NEBRASKA DEFENSIVE GUYS THAT THE SCOUTS ARE VERY HIGH ON ....Cam Taylor-Britt comes up in conversations frequently. We just guided such a NFL Scout to his first ever Bull Elk with his Bow and the 3 I have mentioned and 2 others are very highly sought after.
The Client (NFL Scout) told us at camp one night while we were eating that in Big Ben's case his best football is ahead of him yet then he added Doman to that.
I haven't heard of anymore other than Jo-Jo and Ben yet....but even with both of them out if our Defense shows up and the offense can protect Martinez against Wisconsin's Defense we have a real shot of setting things up for next year. Just saying a pair of wins against 2 front runners in our division and it sets alot better all off season than to loose one or both of them.
DOC HOLIDAY.
We are in the minority now days...I don't think a modernized version of Osborne's Triple Option and Frost's Run n Gun Offense would work ....I know it would.
The problem with option offenses is you have got to rehearse all those plays over and over and over and over to first be positive you get a hat on a hat but next you have to have elite level running backs who can take the pounding but still be able to catch the ball with the skill of a good receiver. You have to have Full Back type guys to bull their way for that 3 yards for a first down. Running this type offense takes a very particular set of players...some of what we have now fit very nice... but we haven't recruited a fullback since Frost came home and we have all these highly regarded Offensive linemen why haven't they developed like we hope they would?
Hopefully that problem will fix itself now with the new hirings but it's still an unknown yet....people are gonna yank your chain saying there gonna hire this guy or that guy but untill it's a done deal only Frost knows who he is going to hire....one thing that's not being made enough of was Frost said in his bye week presser that the right guy will be someone with experience that HE TRUSTS.....and to me that says it's somebody he knows from college or the NFL.....and speaking of the NFL don't rule out a big name guy from the Show who Frost trusts and knows.....there are several guys out there who want to run the ball to set up the pass WHICH IS WHAT FROST SAID IN THE PRESS CONFERENCE, HE WANTS TO DO....mostly because in the Big 10 if you can't run the ball your dead meat for the grinder....but you have to be able to throw it also
You combine the precision PASSING with a dominant run game and that is recipe for Big 10 success !
DOC HOLIDAY.
BC wasn't a bad guy but culturally, he was a fish out of water.
The offseason before 'the end of the BC era,' Cosgrove was offered the LB coaching position on the Vikings staff. Callahan talked Kevin into staying so I suspect he felt bad about how much KC got crucified (justifiably) by Husker fans.
Excuse me for being old and dumb but what does "POTY" mean ? My age and obvious lack of being up to speed with the real world is showing I know and I'm not at all sorry.
There is a lot of stuff that goes around these days that I could have remained blissfully un-aware of
DOC HOLIDAY
Post Of The YearExcuse me for being old and dumb but what does "POTY" mean ? My age and obvious lack of being up to speed with the real world is showing I know and I'm not at all sorry.
There is a lot of stuff that goes around these days that I could have remained blissfully un-aware of
DOC HOLIDAY
Hey, I like Doc's posts but post of the year??? He asked a simple question.
I'm curious to hear the answer too.
Someday I will tell you about my confrontation with the now infamous "Cosgrove" in the football offices. It was the first of a couple of times I had to be forced out of the building by campus cops....and NO I am not one bit ashamed of it.
If I could have got my hands on him I would have spent the night in the hoosegow for sure.....
I went in there to try and talk with him but he was the most arrogant sawed off little _ _ _ ck I had met to that point and he asked for everything he got deservedly so by the way. He started it and I finished it is why I didn't wind up in trouble.
But it got me banned from the facilities while he was there.
DOC HOLIDAY.
It's a shame you didn't have a camera crew with you for those Cosgrove 'meetings.' Those tapes would have been instant best-sellers at the Husker gift shops.
Sorry DrF. I just had this vivid imagery of Doc Holiday saying his post in a droll, matter of fact voice. That, coupled with the truthiness of his remark, was just fabulous.Hey, I like Doc's posts but post of the year??? He asked a simple question.
I'm curious to hear the answer too.
Not to fear, next week, next month, whatever, another post will knock my socks off.
While I wont argue that Ben has been a great player, leader and overall person for the team, if he isnt hurt he should be playing. Dont opt out your last two games as a senior because you arent going bowling. Thats BS. You play.
Until innmc responded, I honestly didn't know what POTY meant either.
Back in the day....100% agree. Now yeah I get why if they aren't going bowling they opt out. They stand a good chance of getting hurt and potentially affect whether they play in the NFL. I don't agree with it but I understand it.
