short yardage running

[Telx1]

We all know we sucked at this against Virginia. Some bemoan Kelly not putting the QB under center in these situations. I don't see this as the issue. I also don't see skill or talent as the issue either. Our OL has to develop an identity with an attitude of being nasty and pride themselves on knocking the bad guys (as 35 would say) back and sustain this. And, our running backs have to read and hit the hole hard with an attitude they'll move the pile. I love what Procise has brought to the position, but to be honest, I think Williams is the harder inside runner based on what we saw versus Texas. I know his stats were average at best, but just saying based on how hard he ran in traffic, etc... anyone else agree?

 

[NDCap]

Telx I think it's too soon to evaluate Williams. He ran hard vs Texas and they knew he was getting the ball every carry too. Has great moves inside as well. IMO the scheme on the zone read is waaay tooo simple. Either go double TE alignment and use Latua as the lead blocker . Off set him / motion him across. do something so Procise has someone leading the way. Another way to keep outside backs from attacking inside is to send the slot across the form in a jet sweep look . It freezes the LB's. The hand off is too slow developing on 3rd and 2. The split second delay is killing them. BK needs more imagination this week. How about a reverse to Fuller ? How about a throwback to a TE across the formation on the goaline? Something different . My game plan would be to use Latua as the TE and attach him to the back field . Use Jones as the other TE/ Slot ( remove Amir) you now have a better blocker and receiver . Heck disguise it so they both stay in in pass pro at time off and send Procise out of the backfield . Sproles of the Eagles last nite was one on one with a LB all nite . CJ Can destroy a LB up the side line . 7 man protect with the TE's and Kizer will have all day to throw to the one guy his going to look for and that's Fuller. No team can cover him deep . When they run they will have better edge blockers with Jones and Latua/ Houdshell. What are your thoughts ?