[Husker] Fake Field Goal

[Bob Beach]

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From: <Kaufsss at aol.com>
To: <husker at tssi.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 25, 2006 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Husker] Fake Field Goal




> I disagree completely - I loved all the trick plays - at this point of the
> year and time during the game.  Shows upcoming teams we will do it 
> anytime,
> anyplace anyhow!!



      I like trick plays, too.  I always have.  I just believe there is a 
time and a place for them.  If we were playing a top ten team I probably 
would agree with showing it in the first half.  When you are a team that is 
in the top 25 and you are playing a team that is ranked below 100 and it is 
tied in the first half I don't think there is a need to open up the 
playbook.  For my own enjoyment I would like to see trick plays every play. 
However, I don't think that would be using proper discretion.



>Also - do you think Oklahoma or Texas will have  to spend
> anytime practicing for them - even a half hour in a short week is  good.


     I really don't know.  I haven't seen either team play every game.  But, 
the games I have seen I haven't seen very many trick plays.  Most teams 
don't use them in a game unless they are in a must situation.



> Also  - the players love them - you can tell the way they talk about 
> them.  They
> had a long time to get ready for this game, and I'm sure  practicing these
> things breaks the monotany of a week-



    I don't doubt that a bit that the players love them.  Why wouldn't they? 
It is kind of like school yeard football and it sure would break the 
monotny.



>I think it shows  confidence - not a lack
> there of.  But then - I'm a glass half full not  half empty guy when it 
> comes to
> the Huskers!!!!!!    Then to see them  work - they were what turned the 
> tide!!!


     Each is entitled to their opinion but you would have to explain to me 
how running a trick play in the first half in a tie game against a team you 
should beat shows confidence in your offense?  I honestly don't get that and 
mean no disrespect to you.  To me, if you thought your offense was capable 
you would kick the field goal and go on with the game.


Bob Beach

I never learned anything when I was the one doing the talking.