Red Five Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 National writes who say we should hire Nuimatolo, Johnson, or Calhoun and "go back to the triple option" lose all credibility. WE NEVER* RAN THE TRIPLE OPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *Never is a strong word, but we ran some triple option in the 80s, but by the 90s there was no triple in our option. 8 Quote Link to comment
Scratchtown Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Go back to 97. There were sets where NU did run triple option looks. Specifically think about one drive vs Tennessee where Shevin Wiggins got the pitch and was about a yard or two short. Also, while it may or may not be triple option, but anytime you ride a fake to the fullback and option off it. It's pretty much triple option or gives the illusion of. Which NU did plenty. Now if you want to say NU didn't run flexbone...I'd be with you on that comment. Go to 48:07 3 Quote Link to comment
B.B. Hemingway Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, knapplc said: Depends which flavor of 3-4. Diaco's bend-but-don't-break 3-4 is a load of horse hockey. I prefer an attacking, dictating defense that forces opponents to make quick decisions and beat you with precision. If they can, fine, we'll get you next series. If not, we're going to bury your ass behind the line of scrimmage. Just say it, Knapp. You want us to run the ol' 6-2.... Quote Link to comment
Hilltop Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Makes my gut hurt what the next 2 years are going to be like... seriously. But if we have to go through the pain, I would rather we go back to a mobile QB system where teams have to defend against the QB run. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, Sker4Ever said: Niumatalolo is a stud I can't see him ever leaving Navy...wait did he already leave Navy? Quote Link to comment
ADS Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Tanner Lee, POB, and Gebbia are perfect fits for a triple option attack. Quote Link to comment
StPaulHusker Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 minutes ago, Football Guy Bob said: Tanner Lee, POB, and Gebbia are perfect fits for a triple option attack. The new coach will "just need to get his guys in to run his system" Quote Link to comment
Cdog923 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 31 minutes ago, Coach Power'T said: Go back to 97. There were sets where NU did run triple option looks. Specifically think about one drive vs Tennessee where Shevin Wiggins got the pitch and was about a yard or two short. Also, while it may or may not be triple option, but anytime you ride a fake to the fullback and option off it. It's pretty much triple option or gives the illusion of. Which NU did plenty. Now if you want to say NU didn't run flexbone...I'd be with you on that comment. Go to 48:07 Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 35 minutes ago, Coach Power'T said: Go back to 97. There were sets where NU did run triple option looks. Specifically think about one drive vs Tennessee where Shevin Wiggins got the pitch and was about a yard or two short. Also, while it may or may not be triple option, but anytime you ride a fake to the fullback and option off it. It's pretty much triple option or gives the illusion of. Which NU did plenty. Now if you want to say NU didn't run flexbone...I'd be with you on that comment. Go to 48:07 Goodness, watching the 1st NU scoring drive just brought back memories on how we had the most effective most difficult to defend against offense. What a machine and a thing of beauty to watch. 1 Quote Link to comment
YellowShirt Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 21 minutes ago, Football Guy Bob said: Tanner Lee, POB, and Gebbia are perfect fits for a triple option attack. Maybe Lamar Jackson could play option QB haha 2 Quote Link to comment
4skers89 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, knapplc said: Depends which flavor of 3-4. Diaco's bend-but-don't-break 3-4 is a load of horse hockey. I prefer an attacking, dictating defense that forces opponents to make quick decisions and beat you with precision. If they can, fine, we'll get you next series. If not, we're going to bury your ass behind the line of scrimmage. I also like the Wisconsin 3-4. You know the one where in year 1 they didn't look inept. 5 Quote Link to comment
brophog Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 32 minutes ago, Hilltop said: Makes my gut hurt what the next 2 years are going to be like... seriously. But if we have to go through the pain, I would rather we go back to a mobile QB system where teams have to defend against the QB run. In a perfect system, you'd always want a QB run threat, because it breaks basic football math (Safety vs QB exchange). But you'd also want a drop back passer, because that also breaks basic football math (8 defensive zones vs 4 rushers). 2 Quote Link to comment
BartonHusker Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 We don't need to go to a triple option (flexbone) attack to be honest. We actually didn't run a true one under coach Osborne. Nebraska ran a power running offense, with double option plays. We rarely if ever ran a true triple option. In a true triple option, the quarterback makes a read on the defense on whether or not to give the ball to the fullback. With us when the fullback got the ball it was almost always a called play. The option was on the pitch to the I-back, or for the quarterback to keep the ball. People say we can't run the old Osborne offense and I say BULL!!! Our power was basically I-back dive, I-back sprint draw, outside play (stretch), toss sweep, counter, isolation, fullback quick hitters, quarterback keep and quarterback sneaks all with inside/outside zone blocking. Plays that are still ran frequently by many others. 3 Quote Link to comment
TGHusker Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Get the right players in here we can run any offense - even Tom's old O. However, one missing ingrediant - Tom's wizard like genius in calling the plays. There were times when you wonder if Tom had a direct connection to the opposing team's DC coordinator's mind. 2 Quote Link to comment
RedDenver Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, TGHusker said: Get the right players in here we can run any offense - even Tom's old O. However, one missing ingrediant - Tom's wizard like genius in calling the plays. There were times when you wonder if Tom had a direct connection to the opposing team's DC coordinator's mind. The other thing missing is the patience to get the right players. No way the fans will wait while the next coach revamps the offense again. Quote Link to comment
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