One Thing I DON'T Want To See This Season

Of course, there are a LOT of things I don't want to see this year. But the following item frustrated the heck out of me during the Riley era.

I don't want to see a 3rd and 1 where we hurl the ball down the field 50 yards. Run the darn thing!

I guess I could add to that...

I don't want to see a 3rd and 10 where we again hurl the ball 40-50 yards. Just get the 10 yards so we can get a new set of downs.

You'll see it. Multiple times.
 
You'll see it. Multiple times.

You are absolutely correct, Cdog, if Scott's play calling tendencies at UCF on third and short are any indication.

We had a chart here in some thread that showed Scott's was very careful about 'giving away' any run/pass play calling tendencies on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down in long, medium, and short-yardage situations. While he was more likely to "do what you'd expect him to do" on third and short, he did just enough passing to keep defenses from assuming they could 'sell out' on a run blitz.

The other thing to note is that 'passing' in a Scott Frost offense is very different from passing in a pro-style or Osborne offense
 
You are absolutely correct, Cdog, if Scott's play calling tendencies at UCF on third and short are any indication.

We had a chart here in some thread that showed Scott's was very careful about 'giving away' any run/pass play calling tendencies on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd down in long, medium, and short-yardage situations. While he was more likely to "do what you'd expect him to do" on third and short, he did just enough passing to keep defenses from assuming they could 'sell out' on a run blitz.

The other thing to note is that 'passing' in a Scott Frost offense is very different from passing in a pro-style or Osborne offense
And, I can get behind a passing Offense, even one that passes frequently on 3rd and short, but I do ask that the pass be COMPLETED TO THE CORRECT COLORED JERSEY! No more pick 6 to the house when we are in the red zone! :mad0054: (Have I mentioned that I'm a little bitter about throwing pick sixes when we are in scoring position?) :mad0003:
 
And, I can get behind a passing Offense, even one that passes frequently on 3rd and short, but I do ask that the pass be COMPLETED TO THE CORRECT COLORED JERSEY!

I watched UCF get stuffed a few times up-the-gut last season on 3rd and short so there's no guarantees just because our line coach is Greg Austin.

From what I've seen from watching last year's UCF games on youtube is that a pass on 3rd and short could be many things, but all of them will be designed to be safe and effective. Once in a blue moon, Frosty might go deep but more often, pass plays in that situation will be short outs to Stanley or a swing pass to J.D or a quick hitter to Miles Jones on the wing. Given that, if the QB sees the defense start to over adjustment to those guys, BOOM!, it's Ziggy or Bell off-tackle.

:CORN:
 
Wait!....just receiving word that Melvin Gordon has scored again.

I don't want to see the Ohio State punter taking another night off when playing Nebraska. I want to see him in the game in the first half, preferably the first quarter.
 
Wait!....just receiving word that Melvin Gordon has scored again.

I don't want to see the Ohio State punter taking another night off when playing Nebraska. I want to see him in the game in the first half, preferably the first quarter.
During their first offensive series. Quick kick. :)
 
I don't want to see our left guard fall over backwards before the snap... embarrassing

 
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