[Goose]

The result was fine. A pass on the first and/or second play of that drive could've just as easily resulted in the same 3rd and 2.

Or not. Trying to break patterns is what we have been asking for. The pattern was passing on first down. We broke the pattern. I don't see that as a reversion in form.

My criticism is directed towards the approach. We went back in our shell with the heavy set and it disrupted our offensive rhythm.

The real problem was that we didn't get the first down on 3rd and 2. If we had, people would praise the creativity of making WSU still respect the run. That is what "disrupted" our drive. We didn't keep the ball.

[Goose]

The result was fine. A pass on the first and/or second play of that drive could've just as easily resulted in the same 3rd and 2.

Or not. Trying to break patterns is what we have been asking for. The pattern was passing on first down. We broke the pattern. I don't see that as a reversion in form.

My criticism is directed towards the approach. We went back in our shell with the heavy set and it disrupted our offensive rhythm.

The real problem was that we didn't get the first down on 3rd and 2. If we had, people would praise the creativity of making WSU still respect the run. That is what "disrupted" our drive. We didn't keep the ball.