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One thing Questioning our Offense....The toss up the middle
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:56 am
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:56 am
It doesn't give LSU any advantage besides risking the running back doesn't handle the toss cleanly.
Can someone give me a good reason why a the toss up the middle is better than the traditional handoff?
What type of benefits does it offer?
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Can someone give me a good reason why a the toss up the middle is better than the traditional handoff?
What type of benefits does it offer?
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This post was edited on 9/12/11 at 2:54 pm
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Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:57 am to ItsThatDude12
Funny I ponder this myself
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:58 am to ItsThatDude12
Holy shite.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:58 am to ItsThatDude12
This is an excellent question!
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:59 am to ItsThatDude12
acceleration maybe
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:59 am to ItsThatDude12
Gets it to the runningback faster so he can hit the hole quicker.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 11:59 am to ItsThatDude12
RB gets the ball quicker and has longer to make the decision on which hole to hit and they can hit it harder. Not that hard to figure out really.
This post was edited on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm to ItsThatDude12
It gives them more time to read the gaps.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm to USLttarP
quote:
RB gets the ball quicker and has longer to make the decision on which hole to hit.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm to ItsThatDude12
I dont understand how our fan base can consistently be this stupid. It gets the ball in his hand quickly.... which gives him a chance to pick a running lane that doesnt have a LB waiting on him. We are running the ball down teams throats!!...what are you bitching about. ITS A GREAT PLAY!. Have you seen some of the cut backs out RB have made in the back field????.... Its because they got the ball quickly and were able to look up and see the defenders.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm to ItsThatDude12
The toss up the middle has worked pretty well from what I've seen. Why are you bitching about it? Oh, I forgot...I accidentally ventured back over to the Rant.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:00 pm to AlxTgr
I think that too, but then I remember that I'm not a coach, and we seem pretty well off that way. Just enjoy the gained yards, frick.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:01 pm to GeauxTgrs316
the only thing i can figure is that maybe the coaches feel it will give the running back a split second longer to read the blocks and find the hole before reaching the line. idk??
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:01 pm to USLttarP
The thing is, it WORKS!! It is a short yardage play, its not meant to break out big runs. It gives the RB longer to find a seam, and it has never been fumbled by our rbs, to my knowledge. You people 
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:01 pm to USLttarP
It's not simply the toss up the middle, it's the hurry-up-no-huddle toss up the middle.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:01 pm to ItsThatDude12
You dare question our offense?!?
But seriously, good question.
Maybe the QB and RB don't have to be in perfect sync to make it an effective play. It might actually be a smoother transition for our guys than a traditional hand-off.
But seriously, good question.
Maybe the QB and RB don't have to be in perfect sync to make it an effective play. It might actually be a smoother transition for our guys than a traditional hand-off.
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:01 pm to Abikaasa_Posti_Teel
double post
This post was edited on 9/12/11 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:02 pm to Abikaasa_Posti_Teel
If this is such a no-brainer why don't any NFL teams do it?
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:02 pm to ItsThatDude12
idk , but over the years it has worked. That play got us in the end zone against Tenn to win the game.
I think it sets up the play action well for us also.
I think it sets up the play action well for us also.
This post was edited on 9/12/11 at 12:03 pm
Posted on 9/12/11 at 12:03 pm to ItsThatDude12
It would actually be interesting if someone did an analysis of the yards/play average by play call.
It seems like the direct handoffs have been a little more successful than the straight pitches, but I'm not really sure.
It seems like the direct handoffs have been a little more successful than the straight pitches, but I'm not really sure.
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