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Before the game, Shaw was interviewed and he claimed that he wants his offense now to be "versatile."  He specifically said that he wants to be able to do the power running "that we've always done" but that the offense was going to be more balanced.

I loved what he said, and took it to mean that he understands that with his current group of personnel that we need more unpredictability.  I heartily endorse his statement.  For the most part he seemed to follow his own advice, and as a result we punted only twice all day and moved the ball down the field consistently.

The calls I question were the times he elected not to attempt a field goal--one of which would have been a chip shot, and 2-3 calls in the red zone that I felt were too conservative.  But overall the play calling was successful at moving the ball.

So I find the word "pathetic" is an exaggeration.  I would instead criticize the poor job preparing the offensive line and the fatal mistake in not even attempting field goals. There is plenty to criticize apart from play calling.

Jordan almost ALWAYS misses to the left.  He needs to aim right.


I was with you until that phrase.  There's something weird going on with those field goals.  A miss from 26 yards?  Even his make was a crazy hook.  I don't know if it's the holder or the kicker, but major surgery is needed there.
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[quote author=81alum link=topic=10562.msg97112#msg97112 date=1410054953]
Before the game, Shaw was interviewed and he claimed that he wants his offense now to be "versatile."  He specifically said that he wants to be able to do the power running "that we've always done" but that the offense was going to be more balanced.

I loved what he said, and took it to mean that he understands that with his current group of personnel that we need more unpredictability.  I heartily endorse his statement.  For the most part he seemed to follow his own advice, and as a result we punted only twice all day and moved the ball down the field consistently.

The calls I question were the times he elected not to attempt a field goal--one of which would have been a chip shot, and 2-3 calls in the red zone that I felt were too conservative.  But overall the play calling was successful at moving the ball.

So I find the word "pathetic" is an exaggeration.  I would instead criticize the poor job preparing the offensive line and the fatal mistake in not even attempting field goals. There is plenty to criticize apart from play calling.

Jordan almost ALWAYS misses to the left.  He needs to aim right.


I was with you until that phrase.  There's something weird going on with those field goals.  A miss from 26 yards?  Even his make was a crazy hook.  I don't know if it's the holder or the kicker, but major surgery is needed there.
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