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Relatively surprised Nebraska hasn't had any "trick" plays to date

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Not that there have been too many situations that have called for them, but have we had a fake punt or fake FG all year? Maybe so and I have forgotten.

Regardless, I have to think there are a couple in our back pocket and will be interested to see if we dig in that pocket against Iowa. I'm not calling for an all out gimmick offense, but I would hope Riley uses what he has in what mounts to a must win game.
 
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Yes, I agree that play was unique and a first time we've seen it, but not necessarily what I would call a trick play considering Riley is fairly well-known for his sweep, jet sweep, etc. plays.

But that was surely a well-designed and perfectly executed play and it looked amazing.
 
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Hmm.. agree to disagree. If they make yards they accomplished their task. And even if you think they are out of desperation, I would call this game against Iowa fairly desperate.

Mike Dantonio and Les Miles certainly have used their share of trick plays in the past and I don't think I'd call them desperate teams.
 
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chicolby said:
Hmm.. agree to disagree. If they make yards they accomplished their task. And even if you think they are out of desperation, I would call this game against Iowa fairly desperate.

Mike Dantonio and Les Miles certainly have used their share of trick plays in the past and I don't think I'd call them desperate teams.
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add Bob stoops, OU even used one against Iowa state.

But I've been wondering the same thing. One announcer alluded to Riley saying don't rule out a trick play. Can't remember which game but at the time i thought,,, Oh yeah, let's broadcast it.
 
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To me, trick plays are out of desperation.
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Trick plays are not necessarily out of desperation. You have to do things to keep the defense off balance, and running "trick" plays are a way to help do that. Of course it helps if trick plays are successful at least part of the time. They also have to be executed properly and called in a timely manner.
 
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if i miss anything from the cally era, its the half back pass. probably didnt run it as much as i think we did, but lucky executed that pretty well, would love to see it again.
 
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if i miss anything from the cally era, its the half back pass. probably didnt run it as much as i think we did, but lucky executed that pretty well, would love to see it again.
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This is a good idea, Didn't turner do it at least once with very high success; with some hs qb experience ?
 
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Still want to see Foltzy take off burning down the sidelines. I don't think teams or even some of our fans realize how fast of an athlete he is.
 
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Iowa has only faced one team all season that averages more than 30 points or 400 yards per game.

Nebraska will be the 2nd.
Iowa has only faced 4 teams that average more than 5 yards per play. The Huskers will be the first Iowa opponent to average more than 6 yards per play.

Nebraska doesn't need to get cute. They can beat Iowa with their current offense.
 
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Cornicator said:
Iowa has only faced one team all season that averages more than 30 points or 400 yards per game.

Nebraska will be the 2nd.
Iowa has only faced 4 teams that average more than 5 yards per play. The Huskers will be the first Iowa opponent to average more than 6 yards per play.

Nebraska doesn't need to get cute. They can beat Iowa with their current offense.
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Who was the other?
 
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Huskers average 34 points per game, but unfortunately are averaging giving up 28 points per game. I see this game as a high scoring affair.
 
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We do well to execute simple screens, swing passes and out routes.Not sure I would add to Tommy's plate
 
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We do well to execute simple screens, swing passes and out routes.Not sure I would add to Tommy's plate
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This; a trick play generally involves doing the unexpected during something that seems familiar; maximizing deception - plenty of that in the O already; comes down to execution. Adding the TE back into the O is going to help; and there are surely more FB plays. GBR
 
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