From that game (and others) I hope most people realize that this offense CAN work. I remember after last year and after the first few games, that some thought that the offense was either too complicated or just couldn't work in college football. If you don't like the offense, that is surely your opinion and have the right to it, but to say this offense CAN'T work is rediculous.
Now, as for it working consistantly, that is another thing. It is my opinion that coaches can only do some much. This is not to say they aren't important, or can't make mistakes, but I can't remember one instance of a coach either turning a ball over or scoring a touchdown. I think once the play is called it is up to the players to execute. From what I can tell, on the vast majority of the plays that if executed properly, they will result in yardage. Coaches can certainly call bad plays and I am in no way trying to absolve them from resposibility, but ulitimately, it is up to the players to execute.
Now, a few things things that I believe have hurt our offense the most this year
O-line: It is pretty obvious this is the weakest link on the entire team. Missed blocking assignments and penalties are touch for any offense to overcome. I'm not saying that an improved o-line would make us national title contenders, but it would definitely help our consistency. This has really been evident in our running game and as any high school coach will tell you "It all starts up front"
Lack of rhythm: After the OU game it is very apparent to me that Zac Taylor (like most qb's i suppose) are much MUCH better when he gets in a groove. When he gets time to throw he is very accurate and the offense runs smoothly.
Lack of a big play threat: This team doesn't have a Frazier or a Crouch or a Rogers that can make a big play. Cory Ross is probably the closest we have and while he is certainly a fun guy to watch, he still lacks that ability to make a huge play (again lack of oline consistency definitely attributes to this) Hopefully Lucky, or Glenn, or Beck, or someone will be able to provide this for us in the future.
Well thats enough for now, basically what I am saying is there is no reason to give us on this team. The offense can work, it has been shown that it can. Consistency is the key and hopefully though practice and recruiting we can improve on this aspect.
Now, as for it working consistantly, that is another thing. It is my opinion that coaches can only do some much. This is not to say they aren't important, or can't make mistakes, but I can't remember one instance of a coach either turning a ball over or scoring a touchdown. I think once the play is called it is up to the players to execute. From what I can tell, on the vast majority of the plays that if executed properly, they will result in yardage. Coaches can certainly call bad plays and I am in no way trying to absolve them from resposibility, but ulitimately, it is up to the players to execute.
Now, a few things things that I believe have hurt our offense the most this year
O-line: It is pretty obvious this is the weakest link on the entire team. Missed blocking assignments and penalties are touch for any offense to overcome. I'm not saying that an improved o-line would make us national title contenders, but it would definitely help our consistency. This has really been evident in our running game and as any high school coach will tell you "It all starts up front"
Lack of rhythm: After the OU game it is very apparent to me that Zac Taylor (like most qb's i suppose) are much MUCH better when he gets in a groove. When he gets time to throw he is very accurate and the offense runs smoothly.
Lack of a big play threat: This team doesn't have a Frazier or a Crouch or a Rogers that can make a big play. Cory Ross is probably the closest we have and while he is certainly a fun guy to watch, he still lacks that ability to make a huge play (again lack of oline consistency definitely attributes to this) Hopefully Lucky, or Glenn, or Beck, or someone will be able to provide this for us in the future.
Well thats enough for now, basically what I am saying is there is no reason to give us on this team. The offense can work, it has been shown that it can. Consistency is the key and hopefully though practice and recruiting we can improve on this aspect.