Offensive Identity
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I don't know if Beck has "reinvented" himself (yet) but I liked what I saw. Really played to our strengths - running the ball early and often, especially AA, and letting TA air it out.
I also thought he went out of his way to try to get some success TA's way and build some confidence. After getting all they way down the field running the ball on the first drive - except for two third and long calls - we got to first and goal on the five. Then he called a pass (which was incomplete) then a QB draw. Seemed to me that he really wanted TA to get the first TD in some way. Thought that was a good idea. Also threw another time from goal-to-go but both times were "easier" throws to the corner instead of needing to thread a needle. And he called several deep throws where TA seems comfortable.
I also thought he went out of his way to try to get some success TA's way and build some confidence. After getting all they way down the field running the ball on the first drive - except for two third and long calls - we got to first and goal on the five. Then he called a pass (which was incomplete) then a QB draw. Seemed to me that he really wanted TA to get the first TD in some way. Thought that was a good idea. Also threw another time from goal-to-go but both times were "easier" throws to the corner instead of needing to thread a needle. And he called several deep throws where TA seems comfortable.
We also threw it three straight times starting of first down on our second possession (two completions for 15 yards) then ran once for no gain followed by two more passes for 45 yards and a touchdown.hskrfan4life said:
People like to question things that don't work. It doesn't make them a bad decision.
RedDenver
Heisman Trophy Winner
I think people want to differentiate the offense NU is running now from other offenses (including previous NU offenses).
Somebody said read-option with vertical passing, and I think that's the most accurate based on one game.
Scratchtown
All-Conference
Samuel McKewon @swmckewonOWH 27h
The Red storm shirt the whole offense was wearing pic.twitter.com/JNE1ymsnYc
The Red storm shirt the whole offense was wearing pic.twitter.com/JNE1ymsnYc
Dan Hoppen @danhoppen 14hOmaha-Husker said:
Nebraska is officially a spread offense - the Huskers ran just 5 plays under center against FAU. Everything else was pistol or shotgun.
I like the Red Storm identity akin to the the Blackshirts could create a really competitive environment very intense in practice.
It's like my favorite basketball team has so much depth and talent their practices are more intense and held at a higher level then 70% of the games scheduled. The practices are more developmental than the game itself.
It's like my favorite basketball team has so much depth and talent their practices are more intense and held at a higher level then 70% of the games scheduled. The practices are more developmental than the game itself.
RedDenver
Heisman Trophy Winner
I didn't say it was new. But it is different than say the west coast or the flexbone offenses. People are just looking to categorize the offense.
HuskerShark
Banned
No disrespect to Dan, but I disagree 100%. Pistol can be used as a power formation, and that's exactly how we've done it. Just because the QB doesn't have his hands in the center, it does not mean spread.
498 rush yards. 'Nough said.
Count 'Bility
Banned
We lined up quite a few times in the pistol, with tight ends and receivers set up as the old ACE set TO and Solich used to use. Only difference was QB was 3-4 yards behind center rather than under.
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