10-23-2022, 09:39 AM
(10-23-2022, 09:09 AM)Austroturf Wrote: As for the slow-mesh, I consider it a complete mismatch for McKee's abilities and the current state of our running attack (i.e., barely existent). Ditch it as soon as possible. 8 FGs in the last 105 minutes of play should be proof that this offensive scheme is a dud.The slow mesh is a best a gimmick, just like any play action is. Both are designed to slow down the rush and give the receivers a bit more time to get open if you then throw the ball. The slow mesh (and a "regular" RPO) adds the option of running the ball if the defense creates a favorable situation. Both have their down sides. The "slow mesh" at Stanford had two options, running back run or QB pass. It is a better play if there are three options, adding a QB run. With our current QB, that isn't available. Right now, and probably going forward, we have no running backs. The defense isn't going to buy the run threat and will just ignore that option. So, even if you like the idea of the slow mesh (which I don't), we shouldn't see any of it going forward since it can't work.