4th and 1

[phoenix4nu]

Can anyone explain why we didn't use a fullback when we went for it on 4th and 1 in the second quarter?

 

[SLOHusker]

Can anyone explain why we didn't use a fullback when we went for it on 4th and 1 in the second quarter?

Can anyone explain why the OL got destroyed?

 

[king_kong_]

Can anyone explain why the OL got destroyed?

I can.

same reason this has been happening all season.

we have an intern coaching that unit in hopes he nephew would come play QB for us.

when defenses aren't scheming to stop the QB run, the holes all of a sudden evaporate.

 

[regionsdoc]

Can anyone explain why we didn't use a fullback when we went for it on 4th and 1 in the second quarter?

To me the biggest issue was subbing, which allowed WI to bring in their big bodies. We are not good enough to go toe to toe up the middle when the D knows what’s coming. You either get to the line and run a play (which we did successfully later in the game), or go misdirection/outside).

 

[90sman]

Play action. TD. I see NFL teams do this and it works. Happened twice in the same game last week.

 

[phoenix4nu]

Play action. TD. I see NFL teams do this and it works. Happened twice in the same game last week.

But if you’re going to run it right up the middle like we did, why not use a fullback as an extra blocker? I thought that’s what we have a fullback on our roster for.

 

[scarletred]

Play action. TD. I see NFL teams do this and it works. Happened twice in the same game last week.

And the Eagles use the push push with QB under center..Line up quickly and do the push push..

 

[king_kong_]

these are all fantastic questions that wouldn't be asked in a press conference in a thousand years

like our coaching staff, our media are also gutless

 

[headcard]

And the Eagles use the push push with QB under center..Line up quickly and do the push push..

It’s odd we aren’t seeing this. Rhule has always been a big QB sneak guy. Maybe we just are too weak on the interior OL?

 

[90sman]

But if you’re going to run it right up the middle like we did, why not use a fullback as an extra blocker? I thought that’s what we have a fullback on our roster for.

Sure, would be fun to try it. One way or another it would be nice to see them execute.

My broader point is that I don't think it matters if we make it or not. We have converted a bunch of 4th downs this year only to fail to score after anyway. Use the play where everyone in the stadium KNOWS you're just going for the sticks, and score instead.

 

[scarletred]

But if you’re going to run it right up the middle like we did, why not use a fullback as an extra blocker? I thought that’s what we have a fullback on our roster for.

The only time we’ve seen the Fullback at it’s capacity was in the spring game, other wise it’s been none existent..We scored last week with the fullback but it looked like more inside reverse..

 

[Big bo fan]

Can anyone explain why we didn't use a fullback when we went for it on 4th and 1 in the second quarter?

We were. Booner came in motion and was going to lead through the hole but Scott got pushed back so far Bonner never got there.

 

[frostonthegrass]

Can anyone explain why we didn't use a fullback when we went for it on 4th and 1 in the second quarter?

And handing it off 4yards deep

 

[FissionReaction]

And the Eagles use the push push with QB under center..Line up quickly and do the push push..

Tush push.

 

[WHCSC]

It’s odd we aren’t seeing this. Rhule has always been a big QB sneak guy. Maybe we just are too weak on the interior OL?

I think we’ve tried this but our OL just isn’t up to the task