I still just don't understand this offense

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MurphyVol said:
I know it's not cool to say anything that isn't super positive right now but anyway...

I have been baffled about the supposed "read" since Butch's first game here.

I don't really understand the delayed handoff when the qb never keeps it. It's basically a slow developing dive or stretch play with no lead blocker.

I don't have a problem with the concept at all. The read can be deadly. Auburn almost won the NC running the read and with a qb THAT COULDN'T EVEN THROW.

Even when Dobbs does pull it back, it seems predetermined, not an actual read.

Admittedly, I was seeing things from a TV point of view, but it looked like the right end (Dobbs left) was crashing down hard. I think 5-7 good reads could have netted a 100 yard rushing day for Dobbs.

I don't think our qb needs 15 carries a game...5-7 reads (however many the D presents us with) would be fine. It also would freeze the lbs and free things up for Hurd.

Not sure if Dobbs isn't good at the read or If the coaches have pulled the reins in. I actually think these plays are safer than designed runs. Dobbs is fast enough to turn the corner then step out if bounds or slide.

This offense could be deadly. There are so may options. Hand to Hurd/pull and keep/pull and keep with a pass option/pull and keep with a pitch option.

I'm thrilled that be 5-0, but I don't think we're close to maximizing this O's potential. The occasional jet sweep and WR screen would be fine too. Our WRs do a great job blocking.

Again, I'm thrilled to be undefeated but if we "free Dobbs" and mix up the calls a little better we could easily get to Atlanta.

I'd just like to point out, we're facing a DC next week that is baffled by misdirection and running QBs.
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We've played Virginia Tech/Bud Foster, and two ranked SEC East teams, beaten all three and scored >30 points per game. Is it just me or am I the only one having difficulty with your difficulty to understand the offense?
 
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Remy said:
We've played Virginia Tech/Bud Foster, and two ranked SEC East teams, beaten all three and scored >30 points per game. Is it just me or am I the only one having difficulty with your difficulty to understand the offense?
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We scorded 13 on App in regulation. We scored about 20 less on Ohio than Texas state. It's just you
 
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What you said OP. Those that have have difficulty understanding your understanding of the offense doesn't understand your desire to score more points. I don't understand why any one would not care to do that. We won yes.....will it cause us to lose in the future? I hope the heck not. Great win. Go Vols!!
 
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MurphyVol said:
We scorded 13 on App in regulation. We scored about 20 less on Ohio than Texas state. It's just you
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Got it, hand wringing over App State which is ancient history ignoring the last two weeks where we scored >30 against ranked SEC East opponents. One mo' time having difficulty understanding your difficulty.
 
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Remy said:
Got it, hand wringing over App State which is ancient history ignoring the last two weeks where we scored >30 against ranked SEC East opponents. One mo' time having difficulty understanding your difficulty.
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O didn't score 30 yesterday and good luck taking the first half off against Bama.

I want to win the East, if it makes you feel better I'll let you win this argument.
 
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I don't understand complaining when we are putting up 36 points per game in SEC play.. the defense is the problem area on this team. Not the offense.
 
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This offense is Dobbs. He has been magical at times. He has his issues to improve but he creates plays when needed. It seems to me our offensive players are in a wait-and-see mode. They don't "dial in" because they expect Dobbs to be magical and create plays. Once they see Dobbs needs help and they have to step up, they focus in and perform.
Similar to the 97 and 98 teams. 97 expected Peyton to take care of it. 98 played better as a team with Tee.
 
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EZE said:
I don't understand complaining when we are putting up 36 points per game in SEC play.. the defense is the problem area on this team. Not the offense.
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The defense has had some bad plays for sure....but the d-line has won us the last two games.
 
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Not complaining. Analyzing.. Just wondering how we can get better. I have wondered if it was bad play calling? Don't we call plays after we line up? I think some of it could be lack of execution on the offensive line. That being said, how we snap the ball can be timed very easy. This is not helping our offensive line.
 
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MurphyVol said:
O didn't score 30 yesterday and good luck taking the first half off against Bama.

I want to win the East, if it makes you feel better I'll let you win this argument.
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MurphyVol, You are seeing things clearly. We are a very talented team playing dangerously close to losing every game. Every game comes down to Russian Roulette, pulling the trigger with four bullets in the chamber to get a win against the odds. Spotting half the game to Alabama and ATM wont work. This needs to change now.
 
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