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I don't see the decision tree approach being a "feel" issue. You should be able to do that with no feelings at all. That is a totally intellectual enterprise. It may lead to boring, uninspired play calling, but it should be possible for a very "structured" guy. The "feel" plays are deviations from the structure, the things you call that are not part of the game plan as originally designed. That is why I don't get Shaw being late on calls. No feel,  what does the game plan say to run? Simple choice. That should always be in the background and available if inspiration isn't there ATM. Heck, the QB should know the possible play selection based on the game plan if he has played a year or so.

an example of "feel" for game calling were the consecutive fade calls from the 2 yard line.  offensive line was consistently gouging the Oregon DL and we get to 2 yard line, first down and the boxout fade (which was blanketed)?  and then another boxout fade (which was blanketed)?  really?  has Shaw not been watching how well the young OL had been handling the LOS.

Slide, word was that McKee hadn't had much practice and had been not clean on handoffs' So, staff was worried re handoffs in the jumble of the goal line. If true, imo, they should have subbed West in.

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I don't see the decision tree approach being a "feel" issue. You should be able to do that with no feelings at all. That is a totally intellectual enterprise. It may lead to boring, uninspired play calling, but it should be possible for a very "structured" guy. The "feel" plays are deviations from the structure, the things you call that are not part of the game plan as originally designed. That is why I don't get Shaw being late on calls. No feel,  what does the game plan say to run? Simple choice. That should always be in the background and available if inspiration isn't there ATM. Heck, the QB should know the possible play selection based on the game plan if he has played a year or so.

an example of "feel" for game calling were the consecutive fade calls from the 2 yard line.  offensive line was consistently gouging the Oregon DL and we get to 2 yard line, first down and the boxout fade (which was blanketed)?  and then another boxout fade (which was blanketed)?  really?  has Shaw not been watching how well the young OL had been handling the LOS.

Slide, word was that McKee hadn't had much practice and had been not clean on handoffs' So, staff was worried re handoffs in the jumble of the goal line. If true, imo, they should have subbed West in.