The problem with the second half play calling

Where do you people get this shite at? We took very few passes beyond 15 yards in the second half. Almost nothing vertical. We worked every receiver and tight end we had on out routes, crossing patterns, and screens from running backs.

If we would have continued to not fumble the ball twice and have a holding penalty on a 20 yard pass from our own goal line, we would have sustained drives.

I swear you people don't watch the games.

...was the actual execution of aid plays.

Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

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Guess we'll just have to agree to disagree.

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It's not agreeing to disagree. The statement you posted, about us throwing too many low percentage deep balls, is complete bullshite. You have no factual evidence.

First Possession of 2nd Half Starts at 1:09:02

Here. Find me those plays you're talking about. Come back with some substance to back up your claim, then we'll agree to disagree. Until then, you are full of shite.

Again that's your opinion. I'll have to rewatch it. That was my take away last night.

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We ran to much out of the I with 2 Tight ends and one receiver in second half.. In first half we were running 3 wide sets, single backfield and were opening up whole field.

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If I remember correctly, the majority of plays in that formation were when we were backed up deep in our own territory. That's normal for any offense, and totally acceptable- you have to at least hint at the run, or your QB may get hit for a safety.

Formations opened up once we were between the 20's, until it was a short yardage play. And then again, you have Fournette, the #1 back in college football out there. The more run-oriented it looks, the more the defense has to focus on him. Actually opens up the pass more, especially if the TEs are targeted.

How many plays did we run out if the I formation in the second half compared to the first? We had terrible field position for much of the second half, so obviously that factors into play selection.

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We ran to much out of the I with 2 Tight ends and one receiver in second half.

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Okay...let's look at that then. LSU ran plays out of that formation six times before the last possession on the game and twice more on that possession, when the game was finally sealed for the Tigers. That makes for a total of eight plays in two TEs one WR out of 41 total offensive plays in the second half (not counting punt formation). That comes to just under 20% of the time.

But then let's look at what happened as a result of and the cause of those formations. All but one of those formations, except for the two used in the final possession, were run when LSU was DEEP in their own territory. With three of those being used from LSU's own 1 yard line. LSU managed two long runs for first downs out of those formations. Would have had another first down had Fournette not fumbled on his spin to get free on that 4th and 1, and likely would have scored a touchdown as he had nothing but green grass in front of him after he spun free.

So...what is too much on a formation that proved to be pretty darned successful last night? And let's not forget that we are actually starting to use the TE in the passing game the last two weeks.

To the OP, I only counted one long throw that was a low percentage type of play. The receiver was open, the ball was just slightly overthrown. So...you're full of shite. Still utilized shorter routes and the middle of the field throughout the second half. LSU's uncharacteristic second half passing is what helped keep MSU in the game, we kept stopping the clock for them during the half leaving them ample time to nearly complete the comeback.

Both you (Graham Kracka) and the OP need to open your eyes and stopping seeing what you want to see.

Edit: my play count does include downs that had to be replayed due to penalty, so that 41 is probably high for plays that officially "counted" to the number of plays in the game by the team. But we were discussing formations, so I used them. Also, could have easily miscounted.

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(Don't feel like watching and counting again.

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Here, I watched and counted the second half just for guys like the OP.

Here.