Seems like we are about 2yrs away...

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VOLorNuttin

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...from being a perennial challenger in the SEC E. We do seem improved on D, but even the coaches acknowledge we are undersized at the DT position. Obviously, we are young, and don't have much experience on the OL.

But after 2 games, I think we can see where our weaknesses lay. The OL is the biggest. Sure, that's obvious by now. But, I think the No.1 obstacle to our ability to win games in the SEC is that Butch and Bajakian are basically FORCING a classic pocket passer to run their read option scheme. I suspect they will look back on this and realize how bad of a mistake it was.

Dobbs is really the ONLY QB on the roster who fits the scheme. So, it's a tough choice to bench a senior in favor of a Sophomore. We fans tend to assume that because a player doesn't start, that = they suck. Not so.

I think in order for this team to have a fighting chance to prevail in this meat-grinder of a schedule, Bajakian is going to have to adapt his offense more to suit his pocket passer, rather than pretend defenses will respect the QB keeper because we make Worley run it once or twice in a game.

They don't. So, break it up a bit, mixing in some I-Formation and Pistol sets, and bring Dobbs in on critical 3rd or 4th and short, and goal line situations.

Worley is simply a bad fit for this scheme, so at least modify the scheme to fit the QB, not the other way around.
 
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VOLorNuttin said:
...from being a perennial challenger in the SEC E. We do seem improved on D, but even the coaches acknowledge we are undersized at the DT position. Obviously, we are young, and don't have much experience on the OL.

But after 2 games, I think we can see where our weaknesses lay. The OL is the biggest. Sure, that's obvious by now. But, I think the No.1 obstacle to our ability to win games in the SEC is that Butch and Bajakian are basically FORCING a classic pocket passer to run their read option scheme. I suspect they will look back on this and realize how bad of a mistake it was.

Dobbs is really the ONLY QB on the roster who fits the scheme. So, it's a tough choice to bench a senior in favor of a Sophomore. We fans tend to assume that because a player doesn't start, that = they suck. Not so.

I think in order for this team to have a fighting chance to prevail in this meat-grinder of a schedule, Bajakian is going to have to adapt his offense more to suit his pocket passer, rather than pretend defenses will respect the QB keeper because we make Worley run it once or twice in a game.

They don't. So, break it up a bit, mixing in some I-Formation and Pistol sets, and bring Dobbs in on critical 3rd or 4th and short, and goal line situations.

Worley is simply a bad fit for this scheme, so at least modify the scheme to fit the QB, not the other way around.
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You do realize that Worley has become a very accurate passer and knows this offense extremely well. All you hear from the announcers and analysts is how well he is throwing his "Laser" passes. Granted, Worley is not the best read option QB, but give me a break!
 
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Pride85 said:
You do realize that Worley has become a very accurate passer and knows this offense extremely well. All you hear from the announcers and analysts is how well he is throwing his "Laser" passes. Granted, Worley is not the best read option QB, but give me a break!
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Where did I say he was a sh!ty passer? Reading comprehension...use it.
 
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The same can be said for your reading comprehension. Reread my post. I simply commented that he is doing perfectly fine running the offense. He is accurate on his passing, which could not be said about Dobbs last year. I have never seen a fanbase like ours that simply cannot be happy with a win for any reason at all. Some must find some reason to change everything about the team to suit their own personal agendas.
 
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Lets exchange the most accurate passer on the roster and best game manager for a guy that will pick up an additional 50 yards rushing each game. Sounds like a revolutionary idea, doesn't it?
 
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I really do not understand what Worley needs to do to get all of our fans to get behind him. He continues to get better with each game.
 
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Dobbs isn't the answer,like i said in another thread,he had his chance to take the starting spot last year
 
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Pride85 said:
I really do not understand what Worley needs to do to get all of our fans to get behind him. He continues to get better with each game.
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I think Worley is doing fine but he needs to keep the ball sometimes on the option. It's not an option if your RB takes it 95% of the time, even on obvious QB keeper reads.
 
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VolFan4Life87 said:
I think Worley is doing fine but he needs to keep the ball sometimes on the option. It's not an option if your RB takes it 95% of the time, even on obvious QB keeper reads.
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I will agree with you 100% on that statement. There have been several times where he should have kept it. I think he has a little hesitation right now on taking the amount of abuse a full read option QB takes. I believe he would much rather throw the ball. With our weapons at WR, who can blame him?
 
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I think there's validity in both arguments. Our coaches have their system and they are recruiting to fit it. In the meantime, we have a lot of square pegs and round holes. But Worley has shown improvement and it's working out better this year. Next year could be deja vu all over again. Dobbs may be a more natural fit for CBJ's system, but is he the answer? Probably not... or he'd be playing.
 
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Pride85 said:
I will agree with you 100% on that statement. There have been several times where he should have kept it. I think he has a little hesitation right now on taking the amount of abuse a full read option QB takes. I believe he would much rather throw the ball. With our weapons at WR, who can blame him?
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If we don't have a balanced offense, the defense will shut us down. Right now were benefitting from having stud receivers and Worley's improved accuracy, but if you re watch yesterday's game the DBs are practically tattooed on our WR's 9 times out of 10. Worley is threading the needle and making incredible throws but unless we start busting some big runs and scaring the defense out of their tight pass coverages, I can promise you SEC DBs are going to get some interceptions. That could shut Worley's confidence down and derail the entire offense.

This offense in general makes me mad sometimes - I just hate that on run plays our RB has to run 5 yards just to get to the LOS. I miss good ole I-formation, down the throat running.
 
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I'm just going to stick my head in the sand and assume our o-line is playing down from orders of CBJ in an effort to fool people for the big games. That's what I'm doing.

Makes life easier.....not facing reality.
 
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VOLorNuttin said:
...from being a perennial challenger in the SEC E. We do seem improved on D, but even the coaches acknowledge we are undersized at the DT position. Obviously, we are young, and don't have much experience on the OL.

But after 2 games, I think we can see where our weaknesses lay. The OL is the biggest. Sure, that's obvious by now. But, I think the No.1 obstacle to our ability to win games in the SEC is that Butch and Bajakian are basically FORCING a classic pocket passer to run their read option scheme. I suspect they will look back on this and realize how bad of a mistake it was.

Dobbs is really the ONLY QB on the roster who fits the scheme. So, it's a tough choice to bench a senior in favor of a Sophomore. We fans tend to assume that because a player doesn't start, that = they suck. Not so.

I think in order for this team to have a fighting chance to prevail in this meat-grinder of a schedule, Bajakian is going to have to adapt his offense more to suit his pocket passer, rather than pretend defenses will respect the QB keeper because we make Worley run it once or twice in a game.

They don't. So, break it up a bit, mixing in some I-Formation and Pistol sets, and bring Dobbs in on critical 3rd or 4th and short, and goal line situations.

Worley is simply a bad fit for this scheme, so at least modify the scheme to fit the QB, not the other way around.
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400 yds of total offense yesterday, 273 yds thru the air against USU ZERO INTs, we simply are not stinking it up on offense. We can and will improve, but the freakin' sky is not falling!!! Your #s say who you really are: we're 2-0, playing solid on both sides of the ball!!!!!
 
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Dobbs has had 19 months to win the job and is so incredibly gifted that he is now 3rd string, yet the OP thinks he ought to start. Wow.
 
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Adopt Oregon's offensive scheme and recruit the personnel to execute it. The ducks boat raced a good m-state defense yesterday.
 
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If they are 2 years away from winning the east then UT fans should be thrilled. My expectation was when the legacy class were true juniors and RS sophomores, UT would be in the mix to win the east

That's 2 years. I think they could make some noise next year simply because they will return so much. The inexperienced O-line will all return. everyone except j williams returns on D-line.
 
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