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Gus Play-calling and Notable Changes

Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:37 pm
Posted by Bow to Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
1830 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:37 pm
While the overall consistent success for 4 quarters isn’t there, he is doing things differently than previous seasons:
-Not settling when in FG range
-Lot of passing against an inferior team to practice and get Nix game reps
-Tried to settle on a RB before the 3rd or 4th game
-QB was settled before game 1
-Actually admitted play calling mistakes (i.e. not giving Nix easier plays to start the Oregon game)

What say you haters?
This post was edited on 9/9/19 at 9:08 pm
Posted by awestruck
Member since Jan 2015
10944 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:41 pm to
Whensday
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15877 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:41 pm to
Inside zone after a first down is his go to.

Joiner runs only wheel routes.

Gus is predictable.

I hope he is just putting very few plays on tape and will surprise the tougher competition with some more diverse calls.

Gus called a good screen pass last week. Bo missed an open Hastings streaking down the sideline.

I hope we win every game, but thus far play calling has been vanillla.
Posted by TheJones
Member since Nov 2009
33346 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:45 pm to
We’ve thrown to TEs some. I guess that’s been new
Posted by jvilletiger25
jacksonville, fl
Member since Jan 2014
17028 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 8:58 pm to
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Tried to settle on a RB before the 3rd or 4th game
-QB was settled before game 1


Both of those were mistakes. Put them on the field. Let their actually game film decide who should start, instead of limited live action in practice.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15877 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:11 pm to
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We’ve thrown to TEs some


Canella is mostly split out.

I have not seen him truly line up as a TE.

Nigh and Shenker have been targeted.

When is JayJay Wilson getting a target?
Posted by Bow to Auburn
Member since Aug 2010
1830 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:11 pm to
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Both of those were mistakes.


You might be one of the only ones but the board flips their shite when multiple QBs are played. “Doesn’t he have enough info with practices, scrimmages, etc.?”
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
105414 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:21 pm to
I’m not panicky like many of the others. I am concerned about OL, RB, Injuries.
Posted by ShredSquatch
Parts Unkownn
Member since Jan 2015
1085 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:21 pm to
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Inside zone after a first down is his go to

This doesn't work 98% of the time and he continues to call it. And what's so maddening about it is when he goes against this tendency it usually results in another huge play instead of a drive killer.

Every team knows this play it's beyond me why it's still in the playbook.
Posted by AU_RX
City of St George
Member since May 2005
4250 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:24 pm to
The OL will be the Achilles heel of this season. No matter how much moxie Bo has, I fear he’ll be running for his life most of the season.
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
36553 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:25 pm to
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When is JayJay Wilson getting a target?

This has to be gamesmanship or else ALL the beat reporters and insiders have lied to us throughout the preseason and fall camp.
This post was edited on 9/9/19 at 9:28 pm
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
15877 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:28 pm to
quote:

This doesn't work 98% of the time and he continues to call it. And what's so maddening about it is when he goes against this tendency it usually results in another huge play instead of a drive killer. Every team knows this play it's beyond me why it's still in the playbook.


^should be part of a AU football drinking game.

1. If Gus runs inside zone quickly after a big first down, drink a shot.

2. If Joiner runs a wheel route, drink.

3. If a long pass is thrown to a WR with a huge cast on his hand, drink.

4, others?
Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
25039 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:29 pm to
quote:

jvilletiger25
muh gatewood
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
36553 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:40 pm to
Congrats Chex. Your qb and his 47% completion percentage has really showed Jville.
Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
25039 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 9:42 pm to
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Congrats Chex. Your qb and his 47% completion percentage has really showed Jville.
I know you are still bitter i was right. it will be OK
Posted by AUstar
Member since Dec 2012
17040 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 10:06 pm to
quote:

I hope he is just putting very few plays on tape and will surprise the tougher competition with some more diverse calls.



Gus definitely is the type who holds stuff back. We all know how paranoid he is. This is why I am willing to wait until after TAMU before I panic.

Personally I think it's dumb. Gus has been around long enough that people know what he does. Just do it. Stop trying to "hide it" for future opponents.
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
36553 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 10:35 pm to
quote:

I know you are still bitter i was right. it will be OK

Your opinion is irrelevant. Maybe he works out better than your other boy, Sean White. He really worked out great.
Posted by WillyB99
Member since Sep 2017
255 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 11:20 pm to
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^should be part of a AU football drinking game.

1. If Gus runs inside zone quickly after a big first down, drink a shot.

2. If Joiner runs a wheel route, drink.

3. If a long pass is thrown to a WR with a huge cast on his hand, drink.


You're going to give the entire fanbase alcohol poisoning!
This post was edited on 9/9/19 at 11:21 pm
Posted by ChexMix
Taste the Deliciousness
Member since Apr 2014
25039 posts
Posted on 9/9/19 at 11:37 pm to
quote:

Your opinion is irrelevant. Maybe he works out better than your other boy, Sean White. He really worked out great.
Dont be pissy bc i have a better eye for talent than you.
Posted by AU1960
ALABAMA
Member since Oct 2008
3632 posts
Posted on 9/10/19 at 4:44 am to
How long would Gus last at the Poker table?
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