[cardcrimson]

[quote author=winflop link=topic=17393.msg201207#msg201207 date=1505679871]

Not sure where you saw signs of desperation in the coaching. The misguided and ultimately very costly decision to kick a FG in the third quarter was vintage overly conservative Shawgren.

You don't think completely overhauling the offensive line was a sign of desperation? Subbing in a QB specifically to block the backside of a play was a sign of desperation? Getting your lead runner 13 touches -- when, if anything, Shaw's tendency is to give your lead player *too many* touches -- that wasn't a sign of desperation?

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+1 I don't think I've ever seen a play where the QB is expected to be the backside blocker. And to see it several times. . . .

[cardcrimson]

[quote author=winflop link=topic=17393.msg201207#msg201207 date=1505679871]

Not sure where you saw signs of desperation in the coaching. The misguided and ultimately very costly decision to kick a FG in the third quarter was vintage overly conservative Shawgren.

You don't think completely overhauling the offensive line was a sign of desperation? Subbing in a QB specifically to block the backside of a play was a sign of desperation? Getting your lead runner 13 touches -- when, if anything, Shaw's tendency is to give your lead player *too many* touches -- that wasn't a sign of desperation?

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+1 I don't think I've ever seen a play where the QB is expected to be the backside blocker. And to see it several times. . . .