Whose fault is that then? It’s no surprise that the design of the offense that’s predicted on not subbing has impacted the ability to build depth. Every WR and TE from the 2021 class is gone and we’re down to playing RS FR who lack reps because they don’t get snaps unless they start the series. Our lack of WR and OL depth from an experience standpoint is our own doing.
I don’t think this is about horrible QB play as much as it is, horrible play calling. It’s a much bigger issue than one player - we have no creativity, no scheme, no plan to attack the defense’s weakness - and they all have weaknesses. We have bought into the legend of the three-headed monster at running back and are now slave to that narrative. Yes, we run the ball well most of the time. But we don’t have to run on first and second down every series - especially when we are trailing. The person calling the plays on Offense - whether it’s Heupel or the OC - that’s the problem. No imagination, no creativity, NO PLAN of attack. If that doesn’t change it won’t matter what level of talent we have - we will be a predictable, boring offense that a good juco defense could scheme against and win. We saw that almost happen in a game earlier this year. They had a plan to attack our defense with a creative game plan and we almost sh*t the bed. We need a new, dynamic play caller that has experience and a clue about how to get after a defense with changes made play-to-play, series-to-series and every quarter of the game - no stop. They adjust, we adjust. The adjust more, we adjust even more than they do. Otherwise, we will see this film over and over and never like the ending…. GBO!
The D is worn out by second quarter because they are on the field so much. If the offense is rolling, they move down field very quickly. If the offense is sucking, then they go three-and-out. The D is back on the field before they've had a chance to catch their breath or discuss adjustments on the sideline.
Nobody knows what the future hold. Keep your options open. You better have a plan B and C. Peyton Manning stayed 4 years because he liked the college experience and had a chance for a National Championship. Nico needed to put on weight, not get injured and get some seasoning. Honestly, what would have been the upside in playing Nico early in the season win loss wise versus keeping him healthy for next year and saving a year of eligibility?
This is similar to Butch's second 9-3 season where the wheels fell off at the end. Everybody loved that first 9-3 year but had a gut feeling the wheels came off which they did. This 4 loss season where we've had multiple games where we did not score a single point in the second halves of games leaves many with that same queasy feeling like the wheels have come off again. I hope Heupel turns it around quickly,
