The option could never work...

[REDSTEEL]

Yeah, cuz A&M beating Nebraska this year with that type of option proves a lot. Oh wait...it just proves Nebraska sucks.

Well it proved that even against a terrible defense the West Coast offense is not working here.

 

[huskerjack23]

are you trying to say that the option works? the option apparently works against an ill-prepared, no-adjustment, absolutely horrendous defense.

last time i checked, of the good teams, only west virginia really plays true spread option. everyone else throws 45 times a game, and the qb runs are always "option" hb dive or qb keep.

the option as you knewit, is dead.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I personally don't want to see it here again, but that has always been my feeling on it. I like the spread offense. I HATE the WCO..............

Most spreads in college run the option <_<

There is a difference between just a plain option and one that has been changed to include more passing. The option we used to run was not good, but that could have been the coach as well. (Solich)

You mean the one that won five national championships?

X

No I mean the one that the only reason we won 10 games that year was because of one man Eric Crouch..............maybe you've heard of him???

 

[EbylHusker]

Yeah, cuz A&M beating Nebraska this year with that type of option proves a lot. Oh wait...it just proves Nebraska sucks.

Well it proved that even against a terrible defense the West Coast offense is not working here.

Alright, I'll give you that, lol. I was referring to aspects of the game involving the option.

 

[MCAT800]

are you trying to say that the option works? the option apparently works against an ill-prepared, no-adjustment, absolutely horrendous defense.

last time i checked, of the good teams, only west virginia really plays true spread option. everyone else throws 45 times a game, and the qb runs are always "option" hb dive or qb keep.

the option as you knewit, is dead.

But even that slight chance of the QB running that read option, creates one more additional threat that the DC and players have to scheme against during the week in preperation.

 

[HuskerTrucker]

Option beat us didn't it??

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

are you trying to say that the option works? the option apparently works against an ill-prepared, no-adjustment, absolutely horrendous defense.

last time i checked, of the good teams, only west virginia really plays true spread option. everyone else throws 45 times a game, and the qb runs are always "option" hb dive or qb keep.

the option as you knewit, is dead.

But even that slight chance of the QB running that read option, creates one more additional threat that the DC and players have to scheme against during the weak in preperation.

I just don't think it's the offense to run anymore. Just like Solich the option is not going to come back to NU. :dunno

 

[EbylHusker]

Option beat us didn't it??

Which basically means nothing when you look at who it beat.

 

[Husker_x]

I personally don't want to see it here again, but that has always been my feeling on it. I like the spread offense. I HATE the WCO..............

Most spreads in college run the option <_<

There is a difference between just a plain option and one that has been changed to include more passing. The option we used to run was not good, but that could have been the coach as well. (Solich)

You mean the one that won five national championships?

X

No I mean the one that the only reason we won 10 games that year was because of one man Eric Crouch..............maybe you've heard of him???

Who?

Imagine how well it would have worked with a running back to match him.

 

[EbylHusker]

are you trying to say that the option works? the option apparently works against an ill-prepared, no-adjustment, absolutely horrendous defense.

last time i checked, of the good teams, only west virginia really plays true spread option. everyone else throws 45 times a game, and the qb runs are always "option" hb dive or qb keep.

the option as you knewit, is dead.

But even that slight chance of the QB running that read option, creates one more additional threat that the DC and players have to scheme against during the weak in preperation.

I just don't think it's the offense to run anymore. Just like Solich the option is not going to come back to NU. :dunno

I wouldn't mind seeing a version of the spread option come here, with the ability to go into a power set and pound it up the gut when needed.

 

[Marf]

The Option will always work. People who say it is dead in this modern day of football are ridiculous. The Option puts sooo much pressure on the opposing defense its not even funny. They may stop the standard Triple option twice to the outside, Then the third we hand it to the fullback and he runs right up the middle for 20 yards. Its complex in how the defense has to adjust to it, But it is relatively easy to run. You can seal off the QB and the Fullback, but then the halfback will be open. You can seal all 3 off, then the play Action pass starts to work. The Spread uses this same basic principle, Have more choices then the defense can defend. Spread can be run from shotgun or standard formation, And can utilize anything from tight end posts to 4 receiver draws up the middle. Its just teaching all the plays and different formations of the spread that proves difficult in College. Some coaches can teach it in various ways and it sticks, some can't. There is only 4 years to grasp it, and its tough. You need to have players develop in the system in the same way the West Coast players have to, Just not as complex. The West Coast is the step up from the spread, and its just too complicated. When you have a QB that knows all the plays extremely well, IE Zac Taylor, It opens up everything entirely. But in the time it takes to learn the entire play book, the team will be one dimensional based on the QB's knowledge. The Option isn't like either of these. Its relatively easy to learn, There aren't a massive amount of complex plays to memorize, So players can usually step right in and play. Thats why it is so popular in High School football. It still has the ability to work at the College Level, the spread just seemed to work so well everyone else adopted it.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I personally don't want to see it here again, but that has always been my feeling on it. I like the spread offense. I HATE the WCO..............

Most spreads in college run the option <_<

There is a difference between just a plain option and one that has been changed to include more passing. The option we used to run was not good, but that could have been the coach as well. (Solich)

You mean the one that won five national championships?

X

No I mean the one that the only reason we won 10 games that year was because of one man Eric Crouch..............maybe you've heard of him???

Who?

Imagine how well it would have worked with a running back to match him.

That was the problem with that team. No real threats on offense besides Eric..................oh what could have been! :angry:

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

are you trying to say that the option works? the option apparently works against an ill-prepared, no-adjustment, absolutely horrendous defense.

last time i checked, of the good teams, only west virginia really plays true spread option. everyone else throws 45 times a game, and the qb runs are always "option" hb dive or qb keep.

the option as you knewit, is dead.

But even that slight chance of the QB running that read option, creates one more additional threat that the DC and players have to scheme against during the weak in preperation.

I just don't think it's the offense to run anymore. Just like Solich the option is not going to come back to NU. :dunno

I wouldn't mind seeing a version of the spread option come here, with the ability to go into a power set and pound it up the gut when needed.

Now that's the offense I see Nebraska having. Not alot of finesse, but enough to keep the opposing defense off balance. Then when they are back on their heels running right down their throats with Castille and Helu. :clap

 

[MCAT800]

I just don't think it's the offense to run anymore. Just like Solich the option is not going to come back to NU. :dunno

No I don't think you'll see the Solich option come back.

 

[BIGREDIOWAN]

I just don't think it's the offense to run anymore. Just like Solich the option is not going to come back to NU. :dunno

No I don't think you'll see the Solich option come back.

When I think of option I get this vision of the triple option or nothing, but running and I just don't think that will get it done anymore. Against a team that is having a horrible season like the Huskers it will work, but not against teams like the ones in the Top 10? The spread I can see coming in here.