Holding back on Offense?

[ckDOG]

I've seen several comments since the game that we held back on offense during the JSU game and we should expect more in the AU game. What exactly gives everyone so much assurance that is going to happen? Sure, we might see a wrinkle or two (direct snap to Bumphis), but I get the feeling some folks are expecting the flood gates to open Saturday. I think its wishful thinking. Why?

1) We still have McCroomvey talent. I'd like to think Mullen can develop these guys into a capable offense. But, one off-season and one SWAC game later, I can't expect us to change drastically. I don't think you can ask too much of these guys too early. Coaching is a factor, but so is talent, which we are low on.

2) SEC road games aren't the place to ask your players to do something they've never done before. It is a recipe for disaster.

Again, I hope I'm pleasantly surprised in what I see Saturday. Realistically, I expect to see what we we saw in the JSU game (which is already a huge step in the right direction). We just need to hope for better execution and no fumbles.

 

[patdog]

Not to mention on the first play from scrimmage of Bumphis's career. That should tell about how much we held back on offense. I'm sure we held back some, but I agree, I think what we'll see against Auburn is pretty much what we saw against JSU.

 

[Maroon Eagle]

I expect to see a lot of the same plays but using different formations in order to create different looks.</p>

 

[DawgatAuburn]

1) We still have McCroomvey talent. I'd like to think Mullen can develop these guys into a capable offense. But, one off-season and one SWAC game later, I can't expect us to change drastically. I don't think you can ask too much of these guys too early. Coaching is a factor, but so is talent, which we are low on.

2) SEC road games aren't the place to ask your players to do something they've never done before. It is a recipe for disaster.

1. McRae, Bumphis, Heavens, Wilder, Berry, and Green are a better stable of starting WR/TEs than we ever had under Croom. Throw in Thames and Bowser and we are OK there and will be better with experience. With AD, Ducre, Stallworth and Elliott, we have more depth at RB than we ever had, although I think any of us would take Norwood over any three of those guys. We are thin and suspect on the line for certain.

2. If that's the case then we are looking at the same playbook for the next two weeks. I completely disagree. You have to teach your players what you expect within the existing framework of your offense, then have confidence they can execute on gameday. I mean, we could not scrap the spread and install a whole new offense this week, but simple things like the Wildcat or the Pistol formation? I would be shocked if we don't see something like that in the next two weeks.