re: Throwing the ball over the middle of the field

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Do we avoid it because LBs are lurking in the middle sometimes and it makes a more difficult read for the qb? Do we avoid it because throwing over or through the defensive line makes it more difficult?

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Winner, winner.

The "Golden Zone" is in between the hash marks and the numbers. It is beneficial for all involved, easy throw for the qb and wr usually has space or only one man to beat. Throwing over the middle of the field means the ball has to pass the defensive line and enter center field where LBs, SSs, FSs, and DB,s lurk and if a WR tips the ball it is almost certainly an interception.

If you pay attention to the passes made in the last 4 games you will notice a majority go to the sideline or over the top behind safeties. This is done to minimize turnover. However, LSU WRs do run across the middle and some even get open, but the ball seems to always go to the perimeter which means two things; 1) Etling doesn't have the confidence/accuracy to make the throw, or 2) The coaches tell him not to throw across the middle. I think #2 is the most likely, because of Etling's weak arm and conservative play calling style of Canada (so for this season). The way this offense plays, an interception(s) would absolutely kill us so we play scared and limit what we can do.