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re: We have hope boys, we just have to figure out what LSU did to transform
Posted on 12/28/19 at 8:58 pm to AA7
Posted on 12/28/19 at 8:58 pm to AA7
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A lot of plays are just option routes for him on a LB where he can go any direction.
I mentioned this awhile back but I have some good friends that are connected via coaching with Chip Lindsey. Supposedly Gus doesn't believe in option routes
When they explained it to me, there is some logic to the argument. So first, there are 3 basic posits that seem reasoanble
#1 Every defensive playcall / coverage has weaknesses
#2 If you know the defensive play call & coverage, the offensive play caller can call a play to exploit the weakness
#3 Off Playcallers can identify D playcalls through extensive game preparation, film study and analysis of opponent tendencies
Based on the above 3 assumptions, there is no reason to call an 'option route.' If you know the defense, you know the 'correct option' so why not just call that route?
This thinking isn't uncommon amongst many good offensive coaches. Baylor WR under Art Briles used to acknowledge they took plays off as a fatigue strategy as they knew their route wasn't being thrown
This post was edited on 12/28/19 at 9:03 pm
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Posted on 12/28/19 at 9:16 pm to GenesChin
That strategy would still require a dominant offensive line, no? The offensive line would be involved in each of those lines of thinking, regardless of the defensive setup.
Posted on 12/28/19 at 11:08 pm to GenesChin
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Based on the above 3 assumptions, there is no reason to call an 'option route.' If you know the defense, you know the 'correct option' so why not just call that route?
But you have to know the defenses. DCs also study offensive tendencies and mask the defense. Hence option routes
Posted on 12/28/19 at 11:23 pm to GenesChin
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Based on the above 3 assumptions, there is no reason to call an 'option route.' If you know the defense, you know the 'correct option' so why not just call that route?
I get the general premise of the three points, especially for WRs. I just know how difficult it is for a LB to have a RB in man coverage out of the backfield. You can very easily get caught leaning one way or flat footed.
Obviously you can’t do this on every play with a releasing RB, otherwise you’d have multiple receivers in the same areas and potentially bring a defender into a passing lane.
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