[Husker] Offense

[Tony Lambert]

Tommy, i agree with you that he does not try to extend the play by 
stepping in to the pocket, scrambling out of the pocket etc. But the 
question a lot of us have is he being told not to scramble.

Tony Lambert

Tommy Thompson wrote:
> Good point Tony, but not what I was getting at.  The play calling was 
> right, and the players executed correctly.  That is, the line blocked, 
> the passes were mostly on target, the running game was solid.  Dropped 
> passes and fumbles were not from lack of execution, but were from a 
> lack of concentration.
>
> As for the QB, he ran the plays as designed, so for that, I say he 
> executed the offense correctly.  What he doesn't do, goes beyond the 
> design of the play.  He doesn't step into the pocket as it starts to 
> collapse.  He waits too long to hit open receivers.  He doesn't trust 
> his instincts.  He forgets about the receivers over the middle.  
> Again, that's not a lack of execution, as he is still running the 
> plays as designed.   He just doesn't adjust according to what his line 
> and the defense are giving him.
>
> Of course, this is all just an opinion, and I'm not a QB expert by any 
> means.  I'd like to hear what the coaches have to say on this.
>
> Tommy Thompson (Pa)
> "GO BIG RED"
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tony Lambert" 
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> To: "Tommy Thompson" <huskertt at charter.net>
> Cc: <husker at tssi.com>
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 4:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Husker] Offense
>
>
>> Tommy, How can you say that the execution was there , then turn 
>> around and say the QB played bad it all starts with him does it not.
>>
>>
>> Tony Lambert
>>
>> Tommy Thompson wrote:
>>> I'm not sure that Watson is the problem.  The play calling was there 
>>> for the game against ISU.  In fact, the execution was there as well, 
>>> as the Huskers averaged nearly 6 yds/play and consistently drove the 
>>> ball down the field at will.  The problem, to me, was two-fold.
>>>
>>> 1.    Lack of concentration (e.g. most of the fumbles and dropped 
>>> passes).
>>> 2.    Lack of a QB that can quickly read the field, step into the 
>>> pocket, and hit the open receiver.
>>>
>>> I'm hoping Pelini addresses the first problem by instilling a more 
>>> disciplined approach to practice and games.
>>>
>>> The second problem is more difficult to address.  Bench Lee and let 
>>> Green play?  That's probably a step backward in the short term, but 
>>> the long term could pay dividends...assuming Green is any better.  
>>> Lee shows flashes of greatness, but also seems lost at times.  Green 
>>> is an unknown.
>>>
>>> Anyway, I think the Huskers can right the ship.  Still going to be a 
>>> long season, but I'm hoping for a turnaround starting next week.
>>>
>>> Tommy Thompson (Pa)
>>> "GO BIG RED"
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wesley & Barbara Barton" 
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>>> To: <husker at tssi.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 2:01 PM
>>> Subject: [Husker] Offense
>>>
>>>
>>>> This is a terrible offensive team. After years of watching  
>>>> Nebraska teams
>>>> this must be the worst darting back to the 1950's. I cannot 
>>>> remember so many
>>>> critical turnovers in one game. We do need a offensive coordinator 
>>>> that has
>>>> ability to adjust his play calling as the game progresses. He 
>>>> should also
>>>> know who is capable of playing and not put in injured players. 
>>>> There are so
>>>> many things wrong with this team there is need to mention them.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Three questions-can we get Turner Gill to handle the offense?  Will 
>>>> Pelini
>>>> tolerate such a move? Where is the Tom Osborne in put?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Wes
>>>>
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