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re: Let's talk realistic scenarios...
Posted on 11/23/15 at 10:49 am to runningdog
Posted on 11/23/15 at 10:49 am to runningdog
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I played defense as a kid so I admit I'm not well versed on the level of complexity of Richt's offense. From what I've read it appears to take QB's several years to master the offense.
The passing game is what I am more familiar with, so I will address it. In high school (Typically) a play is called and that play dictates the route the receivers run. They pretty much stick with the assigned route, but, obviously can break the route off if it is covered. The receiver should be aware of what the other receivers are running, so as not to poach on their assigned routes territory.
When you get to college everything changes. A play might be called, but the receivers (and the QB) is now reading the defensive backs. Depending on how a DB lines up....or breaks at the sanp of the ball (Showing he has either short or long coverage..inside or outside) the receiver will adjust his route. It is up to the QB to make the same read, so he throws the ball to the spot the receiver breaks to. (it's been quite awhile since I played, so things may have changed, particularly on the high school level) It can be pretty in depth and get complicated...but that is one reason you might see a QB throw the ball to a spot and there isn't a receiver anywhere near the spot. They both read the defense differently.
I don't think there is any problem with the offensive scheme Georgia runs. I know a lot of people want a wide open spread type of offense, but that is just the flavor of the day. It was the wishbone, for awhile, veer, etc.
Shoot, when I was in high school, I even played against a team that ran the Notre dame box. Talk about funky looking!
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Posted on 11/24/15 at 12:08 am to DawgsLife
That type of philosophy is overly complicated and is seen more in the NFL where QBs and WRs are more knowledgeable about coverages. It is far less common at the college level and virtually non-existent at HS level.
College and HS coaches OCs typically employ pass plays against zone coverage that will have a high likelihood of the primary receiver moving into the blind spot of a zone at the right time. The progression to a secondary receiver is typically an easy read as that receiver will be in the same zone or one adjacent to the primary receivers zone. The 3rd receiver is usually a decoy to run a corner or a safety away from the targeted zone but can become a primary target when/ if a play breaks down. Unless designed to be the primary (as in a screen) the 4th receiver (usually a RB) is a check down option.
Of course, this all changes when a defense is using press/man coverage as you try to exploit match ups and rely on your players to athletically beat their man to a spot or throwing quick passes to " where they ain't."
But the whole QB/WR adjusting routes synchronization is rare at the college level. That takes a few years of a QB and receivers working together to be effective. Usually, when you see a throw that looks to be way off it is due to the QB or WR screwing up the play call. He ran a 12 yard in when it was supposed to be a 10 yard out or he threw a deep out when he was supposed to throw a 12 yard comeback.
College and HS coaches OCs typically employ pass plays against zone coverage that will have a high likelihood of the primary receiver moving into the blind spot of a zone at the right time. The progression to a secondary receiver is typically an easy read as that receiver will be in the same zone or one adjacent to the primary receivers zone. The 3rd receiver is usually a decoy to run a corner or a safety away from the targeted zone but can become a primary target when/ if a play breaks down. Unless designed to be the primary (as in a screen) the 4th receiver (usually a RB) is a check down option.
Of course, this all changes when a defense is using press/man coverage as you try to exploit match ups and rely on your players to athletically beat their man to a spot or throwing quick passes to " where they ain't."
But the whole QB/WR adjusting routes synchronization is rare at the college level. That takes a few years of a QB and receivers working together to be effective. Usually, when you see a throw that looks to be way off it is due to the QB or WR screwing up the play call. He ran a 12 yard in when it was supposed to be a 10 yard out or he threw a deep out when he was supposed to throw a 12 yard comeback.
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