Here is some of the same^^^ for the offense
BTW, the stat "adjusted yards per play" gained by the Texas Offense, through the bowl games to date, put us at #90 nationally
"There are several problem areas in our offensive approach that must be addressed before we become a complete offensive attack. We need an offensive makeover—serious upgrade may be a too light in the delivery at this time. I defy any football man to explain the thought process behind what the hell we are attempting to accomplish as an offense.
The few times we actually build off a previous play (good success) we never re-visit again. It’s like we give the opponents too much credit for adjusting without them actually having to adjust. Why can’t we make them prove they are up to the task?
One excellent example is the two passes off play-action to Danny Young in the first quarter—if it ain’t broke don’t fix it sails over our eyes in the sky booth. Too busy finding another “empty” set to protect as we outsmart ourselves yet again.
The building blocks just don’t gee-haw in any form of rational thinking. The play-calling reminds of a drunken sailor persuading the queen of the ranch to dance the last dance with him. The one consistent in our offense is the effort level at all eleven positions. We grade out pretty damn high in that category. Now if I could just get someone to explain our rotational thinking.
We played spotty at QB for the most part. Both QB’s had some really positive plays where they looked the part. The lack of remaining consistent in their fundamental skill set jumps on their back too often for them to carry this football team. Both need a strong springs reducing fundamental mistakes while perfecting footwork and decision making—the two early arrivals will be nipping at heels of any sign of slacking.
The RB’s are getting better and it shows big-time. Young is a player that might have a D. Foreman type of career in his future. Old Katy remains a steady guy every team needs on the roster. Drayton is my kind of coach.
Is it just me or did Moore run the best routes for us last night? He improved to the point that he became one of our best offensive players over the season. Good job by coach and player.
I must admit route running has changed since I walked the practice fields. I don’t recognize crossing routes anymore. I don’t understand a one yard route when it’s 3rd and 4. I try hard to find a receiver that will drive off the LOS, come under control by gathering their momentum, and then cut sharply to the precise point of designation in order to catch a timing route. Dreaming I guess.
What I see every week is a rotation of three deep running what I assume is “option” routes where they decide what to do according to the technique of the defense—hopefully the QB will read the same page. My biggest concern with this approach is there never seems to be a right or wrong on either end. That barely noses out the refusal of said receivers to help a scrambling QB by finding an open area to throw—shuffling sideways isn’t much help.
The OL played hard. Those five (six counting Moore) did a workman like job despite running uphill with some of the play-calling. Yes, Shack had a couple of ugly snaps. We had problems with several reach blocks and our screen game went south except for one dandy. The positive was we bit and clawed into enough good blocks to make a play. We need some serious spring competition. We need quickness, strength, and especially better footwork across the board. Most of all we need a offense that fits players and coaches alike....."
More at the link (above) including the grades
