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Why did the offesne run plays so quickly today?

notredamerises23

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Sep 3, 2011
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We’ve seen the team struggle to run uptempo post 1st quarters for years now with plays coming in late to the huddle. But today, we were up to the line quickly seemingly every time in every quarter and we wound up overwhelming WF. What was the difference? Was Book that much better than Wimbush at getting the play ready to the line?

The offense was beautiful to watch—the right reads almost every time, wide open players, quick decisions, plays made in the flow allowing for YAC to make 3-4 yard gains 6-7 yard gains making for easy calls on 2nd downs...just really nice.
 
We’ve seen the team struggle to run uptempo post 1st quarters for years now with plays coming in late to the huddle. But today, we were up to the line quickly seemingly every time in every quarter and we wound up overwhelming WF. What was the difference? Was Book that much better than Wimbush at getting the play ready to the line?

The offense was beautiful to watch—the right reads almost every time, wide open players, quick decisions, plays made in the flow allowing for YAC to make 3-4 yard gains 6-7 yard gains making for easy calls on 2nd downs...just really nice.

Yep, 95% reason is Book. They can run it like that when he’s playing. He’s decisive, accurate and efficient. Gets the ball into playmaker hands quickly. Long must absolutely love this.
 
The same reason a NASCAR driver can drive an automobile 200mp and not crash. He knows what he is doing and has the poise and confidence to get it done under pressure.

You put an average driver behind the wheel of a NASCAR vehicle they would be an accident waiting to happen

And thats exactly how you would describe Winbush playing the QB postion. An accident waiting to happen.

Any coach from Jr High to the NFL could see it, but potential is a powerful seducer and makes you want to give a great athlete more chances than he deserves.
 
It's easier to make decisions quickly when you have fewer options.
 
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