I agree with this (or at least the proposition that using the intermediate-length pass is necessary to keep the defense honest, as well as to succeed overall--not sure it's "the" problem). However, I'm of the view that the coaching staff hasn't suddenly forgotten everything they know about winning on offense. Perhaps they see issues with the passing game (not the least of which is pass blocking) that they'd rather work out over a 4-game "preseason". It seems quite reasonable that they looked at the schedule and determined a timeline for getting the offense going that takes advantage of having four relatively weak, but not total cupcake--ULALA aside, opponents in a row. If they're still in the current mode by the end of the MSU game, then the conversation will have some legs.

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Posted by wahoocs

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Posted on 9/16/09 at 10:52 am to nycajun

You're giving the staff way too much credit.

It would be nice if there existed an ulterior motive, but it is more likely the result of inabilities.

If our offensive production consists of completing passes within 5-7 of the line of scrimmage (if that), Russell Shepard should be taking the snaps, period.

The play action to open the game was a vertical pass to a WIDE open Lafell. Incomplete. That set the tone for future coordination of the offense. We will struggle mightily against our better competition without a vertical passing game.

As others have pointed out, ball control is necessary for defensive purposes (i.e. Florida '07) and red zone scoring, which was a problem Saturday. I am damn sure the staff is aware of our problems. I'm just wondering if we possess the ability to overcome them with the present personnel.

Addressing your original post, I would say you are guilty of the same over-exaggeration of those you wish to condemn.

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