Started By
Message

Will drink open the play book against La Tech?

Posted on 8/24/22 at 4:34 pm
Posted by Tiger_Claw
Little Rock, AR
Member since Nov 2013
6996 posts
Posted on 8/24/22 at 4:34 pm
Or will he play it more conservative and wait until we face K-state?
Posted by deputyfife
Member since Dec 2013
1414 posts
Posted on 8/24/22 at 6:41 pm to
One of the markers of our talent and cohesion on offense will be if Cook can move the offense and score points without resorting to special plays.
Line up, run behind the blocks.
Line up, run the routes better than the defenders.
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68474 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 6:37 am to
I think he'll open it as much as he can and that maybe all of it.

ETA: if we're up by a lot he won't show all of it
This post was edited on 8/25/22 at 12:40 pm
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
21373 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 9:04 am to
I think he only opens it up if he has to.
Posted by blueprint_one
Columbia, MO
Member since Oct 2015
1307 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 11:30 am to
Tyler Badie is not on the team and Luther Burden is.

Yes, we open it up.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
21373 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 12:40 pm to
quote:

Tyler Badie is not on the team and Luther Burden is.

Yes, we open it up.


How are we defining "open it up?" I thought that meant break out all of the eccentric/trick plays to keep the opponent guessing. Are you interpreting it to just mean "pass the ball?"
Posted by blueprint_one
Columbia, MO
Member since Oct 2015
1307 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 12:47 pm to
quote:

Are you interpreting it to just mean "pass the ball?"


Yeah, I should have clarified, I do think we will pass more.

As far as creativity, no, even if Drink has the plays ready, why would he use them on LA Tech?
Posted by Tiger_Claw
Little Rock, AR
Member since Nov 2013
6996 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 4:10 pm to
quote:

How are we defining "open it up?"


I guess I should clarify. I mean, we insert more interesting plays than just running it down the middle. We'll go for it on 4th and 1 if we're across the 50, etc.

Remember when Pinkel would try to be more reserve with the offense when we had Chase, J-Mac, etc? Especially in the non-con. Curious, if Drink goes that same route or if he pulls out all stops and just unleashes hell on La-Tech.
Posted by notsince98
KC, MO
Member since Oct 2012
21373 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 4:16 pm to
I think he does whatever it takes to get the W and move on. he wont show anything he doesn't have to other than the ability to pass on passing downs.
Posted by MizzouTrue
Member since Jun 2016
4900 posts
Posted on 8/25/22 at 6:10 pm to
He needs to do whatever it takes to win the game

Posted by Tiger_Claw
Little Rock, AR
Member since Nov 2013
6996 posts
Posted on 8/26/22 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

He needs to do whatever it takes to win the game


Hell yea. Let's just go freaking win the whole thing.
Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
125510 posts
Posted on 8/26/22 at 4:00 pm to
I like this strategy. Winning games.

Let’s go.
Posted by everytrueson
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Mar 2012
7630 posts
Posted on 8/26/22 at 9:01 pm to
Not every play needs to come out, but Cook needs to establish cohesion with the WR group. So I’d like to see the ball go down the field in larger than 10 yard chunks.
Posted by TrueLefty
St. Louis County
Member since Oct 2017
18380 posts
Posted on 8/28/22 at 12:07 am to
quote:

How are we defining "open it up?"


I guess I should clarify. I mean, we insert more interesting plays than just running it down the middle. We'll go for it on 4th and 1 if we're across the 50, etc.

Remember when Pinkel would try to be more reserve with the offense when we had Chase, J-Mac, etc? Especially in the non-con. Curious, if Drink goes that same route or if he pulls out all stops and just unleashes hell on La-Tech.


Pinkel was the HC for a long time. Drinkwitz just started and that COVID-19 did mess up with the regular process. Give him more time to get his players all on the field at the same time. It will be next year that should be more likely the year to start expecting more on opening the playbook and to get the feel for the SEC in general.
Posted by CelticTiger
Saint Louis
Member since Feb 2019
1532 posts
Posted on 8/29/22 at 9:49 am to
I realize this is probably a standard response to any reporter's question like this but in yesterday's presser when asked something to the effect of OP's question, Drink said 100% of the playbook would be used as needed.

What the hell else was he going to say though?
Posted by Trumansfangs
Town & Country
Member since Sep 2018
7884 posts
Posted on 8/29/22 at 1:12 pm to
I'll probably open the liquor cabinet, and Drink !
Posted by Mizz-SEC
Inbred Huntin' In The SEC
Member since Jun 2013
22285 posts
Posted on 8/29/22 at 4:49 pm to
quote:

Tyler Badie is not on the team and Luther Burden is.

Yes, we open it up.

I wonder at what point in the season teams start kicking away from Burden as a punt/kick returner?

It's going to happen for sure.
Posted by JesusQuintana
St Louis
Member since Oct 2013
33369 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 7:41 am to
The answer here was no
Posted by Drydock
Osage County
Member since Oct 2013
8522 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 8:17 am to
Burden in the Wildcat was different.
Posted by mouse_cop
The South
Member since Aug 2019
3515 posts
Posted on 9/2/22 at 9:29 am to
Burden with the ball in his hands is a game changer. Just need the QB to get it to him through the air
first pageprev pagePage 1 of 2Next pagelast page

Back to top
logoFollow SECRant for SEC Football News
Follow us on X and Facebook to get the latest updates on SEC Football and Recruiting.

FacebookTwitter