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Why didn't anyone want us under center the last 2 years?
Sep 22, 2014, 9:17 AM
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Maybe because we led the nation in short yardage conversions on 4th down and were one of the top short yardage teams...
Running out of the shotgun every single time. I'd say we would be more likely to fumble a snap under center.
Obviously, we may need to tweak some things now, but don't be foolish. This hasn't been an issue in the past.
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It didn't fit the argument that Dabo is no more than...
Sep 22, 2014, 9:21 AM
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a cheerleader in the past so STS didn't do another emotional rant on it back then.
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Boyd's build with incredible lower body strength helped that
Sep 22, 2014, 9:22 AM
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as well...he was a bull in short yardage. Doesn't appear that Watson has that type of build so it may help getting him closer to the line. Just a thought.
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People oversimplify complex problems so they can understand
Sep 22, 2014, 9:32 AM
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them(they think) and feel empowered that they know the solution.
It's silly to pretend to know the answers with such faux certainty.
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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Faux or Absolute.. I know with certainty that we should have
Sep 22, 2014, 9:41 AM
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won that game Saturday night.
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Give yourself a blue ribbon.
Sep 22, 2014, 9:51 AM
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You deserve it.
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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I haven't drank PBR's in years, but thanks.
Sep 22, 2014, 9:53 AM
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Re: Faux or Absolute.. I know with certainty that we should have
Sep 22, 2014, 9:58 AM
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We probably should have won in Columbia last year as well, but the scoreboard still read in favor of the chicks. Knowing those type things may be useful for decision making, but doesn't do much for frame of mind.
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Carolina fans are the same way
Sep 22, 2014, 9:43 AM
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It's amazing how everyone thinks lining up in the I is some magic solution that always works.
Our fans always remembered the fourth or third down we missed but somehow always forgot about all the touchdowns Lattimore scored out of the shotgun in goal line situations.
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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It's the 24 yard losses that rarely occur while under center***
Sep 22, 2014, 9:55 AM
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Standout [338]
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Re: It's the 24 yard losses that rarely occur while under center***
Sep 22, 2014, 10:00 AM
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Hindsight = 20/20, suppose that they put him under center and he fumbles the snap. Then, there's an article about how he's been fumbling in practice since training camp. What do you think the posts would be about then?
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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lol...then that would be Not knowing your players skills....
Sep 22, 2014, 10:04 AM
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again.
Surely there is someone with the skill to go under center.
That is the point...from the 1/2 yard line anyway.
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Orange Blooded [2351]
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Re: Why didn't anyone want us under center the last 2 years?
Sep 22, 2014, 10:16 AM
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This post is just silly. We've needed a short-yardage package. Everyone does. Teams that knew our go to option on short yardage were able to stop Tajh often. VT got to hammer him on 4 straight plays in the valley a couple years back though he did end up scoring. Thank goodness Tajh was durable.
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Orange Blooded [2563]
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You mean like DJ Reader and Kurt Fleming plowing ground
Sep 22, 2014, 10:30 AM
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for Choice ?
Reader was a top 20 oline recruit used as fullback as well...give those 2 a head of steam and the line is going forward.
I remember the Fridge blocking and running for TD's down at the goal line.
Nothing breaks their back line being run on....nothing.
And I also remember Tajh scoring from being under center and going off left guard.....plenty of times.
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The biggest issue was Eddie Goldman... He needed to be
Sep 22, 2014, 10:22 AM
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doubled and run away from all night. He made almost every big play for them down the stretch.
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Orange Blooded [2929]
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Re: Why didn't anyone want us under center the last 2 years?
Sep 22, 2014, 10:24 AM
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And you also have the fact that Watson scored a rushing TD via Shotgun in the next drive after the fumble.
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Orange Blooded [2351]
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Yes Watson scored from shotgun from the 2.
Sep 22, 2014, 10:35 AM
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That's from the 2. But the play that cost us the game came from inside the 1 where a QB sneak is almost unstoppable. And it was 2nd down. If they do stop it we get to try again from likely the same spot. It's the details.
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Re: Why didn't anyone want us under center the last 2 years?
Sep 22, 2014, 10:40 AM
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Inches to go, line up under center and get the ball over the goal line. Got too cute on the play call. And excuse is not on DW - kids a star - he can play from anywhere.
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