[Belfry0304]

Johnson would have never been in position to make a play 20 yards down the field against Central. You can't get 20 yards running east/west.

Not having a 3-step drop passing game, or an effective screen play, is what hurt us in this year's title game. Play-action on 3rd & long against a team bringing the house will get zero positive results everytime.

EKUAlum, a first down pass would be a good short slant or screen play, however taking a deep shot that doesn't connect puts you in a likely 2nd and 10 hole. I like my chances at 3.3 yards a play with our running/short passes than taking a deep shot then having to get 5 in 2 plays. Several times on third down that Sani got nailed I thought a HB screen play may have been housed. As old school and predictable as it sounds, I like a solid predictable carry on first down. I kinda wish we'd get into the old wishbone at times and run quick hitting dive plays with Carr. He's capable.

Some other points of emphasis are improving lineman quickness, when the linebacker beats the pulling guard to the play ... that sure does ruin your entire counter series.

And Saint, agree with Johnson. That handoff to Hatfield was a quick hitting dive play as well.