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Game Changer [1851]
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DW will have to run effectively and by design
Sep 28, 2016, 2:54 PM
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Many wonder why he hasn't thus far. Seems there are two likely explanations:
1. We've been holding back for this game like last year vs. ND. 2. He's trying to prove he's more of a passer than a runner. To me, being labeled a dual threat would be a compliment, and I truly hope he understands that and embraces his God-given talent.
For the sake of our season, DW and the offensive coaches will have to take what is there, without hesitation.
Go Tigers!
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Paw Warrior [5041]
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Re: DW will have to run effectively and by design
Sep 28, 2016, 2:57 PM
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Do people really questions that we haven't been running him on purpose?
I think this also applies to the playbook. If it isn't obvious just look at the 2 halves of the GT game.
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Re: DW will have to run effectively and by design
Sep 28, 2016, 3:08 PM
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We've been in control of every game, start to finish, aside from the last minute against Auburn (fluke run out of bounds via Gallman). I also feel like we've been playing down to our opponents this year.
With all the lofty expectations, has it been tough for our team to stay motivated?
I think the boys will be ready to play.
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I've heard Watson say that coaches didn't want him running a
Sep 28, 2016, 3:11 PM
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lot in games that he didn't have to so I'd expect him to run more by design against top competition.
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Paw Warrior [4697]
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Re: DW will have to run effectively and by design
Sep 28, 2016, 3:25 PM
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Can I be honest? I've grown to hate the predictable Deshaun-designed-run on 3rd & short. All night long in GTech, you could literally predict a QB draw every time on 3rd and less than 4 and be right 90% of the time. I'm all for designed run plays but either the line has to do a better job opening the hole, Deshaun has to do a better job of choosing which hole to take, or we have to get more creative. When drunk Tech fans are predicting plays with almost absolute certainty, I'd imagine Louisville'a DC has a paragraph of notes about how and when we do it.
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Re: DW will have to run effectively and by design
Sep 28, 2016, 3:31 PM
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DW has also forced the ball either throwing in coverage or 40 yards down field instead of running for a easy first down. I have seen him do this a few times this season, with nothing but space in front of him throw an incomplete pass.
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All-TigerNet [11170]
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reason #3. Elliot doesn't call a very good game***
Sep 28, 2016, 3:26 PM
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Orange Phenom [14636]
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And here we go. New OC honeymoon is apparently over
Sep 28, 2016, 4:57 PM
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Morris got criticized for his play calling in last year or two here, and now it's Elliott already.
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Doubt Watson debates his label when he drops back to pass.
Sep 28, 2016, 4:54 PM
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"Let's see. Should I stay or should I go? How will people label me?"
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