Far more running than I hope to see…but the kid is an absolute competitor. Love it.
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Far more running than I hope to see…but the kid is an absolute competitor. Love it.
Can we stop with the ****ing Darren Sproles bull****? ****!!!
That throw at 1:46 was ELITE. 6 inches to the right and it’s a pick
If somebody told you 12 months ago that T.O. would be bringing swag to the head coach of CU in 2023, my lord. Unimaginable.
A QB who can also run is an amazing thing in the college game. Completely changes everything and gives non-elite teams a chance at being great. We want Shedeur running a lot
Not gonna lie, watching those highlights had me wincing a little, wondering how well that’s going translate against P5 defenses.
Been seeing this question a bunch. There’s a 2nd player in a blue jersey (two-way) with no number on it. Looks like it’s true freshman Isaiah Hardge who was recruited as a WR. They must like his potential at DB too - he’s broken up a few passes in the Well Off Media videos.
Smartly. In spots. Deft scrambles. No Sefo QB off tackle plays, called every series. The idea that he runs alot presumes that we can’t be successful with Sean Lewis’ offense basic up-tempo running and passing scheme. I think we can and will be able to move the ball within that scheme.
In 2016, our scheme was not great, and Sefo was the X factor, allowing us to focus an overload with his power running. Rewatching that year again recently, as I mentioned before, Sefo’s running was critical to winning that season. His passing and our scheme was just ok.
I think we now have a really good, accurate passer who can read the defense and get the team into the right plays and then choose the right “option” read. We shouldn’t have to rely on his legs as much as 2016.
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If you’ve been paying attention to what @#1 pick has been saying, Shedeur’s strength is extending plays in the pocket, not running for yardage. And with the weapons he has, extending plays is going to lead to big plays, because defenses are not going to be able to stay with those WRs very long.
Smartly. In spots. Deft scrambles. No Sefo QB off tackle plays, called every series. The idea that he runs alot presumes that we can’t be successful with Sean Lewis’ offense basic up-tempo running and passing scheme. I think we can and will be able to move the ball within that scheme.
In 2016, our scheme was not great, and Sefo was the X factor, allowing us to focus an overload with his power running. Rewatching that year again recently, as I mentioned before, Sefo’s running was critical to winning that season. His passing and our scheme was just ok.
I think we now have a really good, accurate passer who can read the defense and get the team into the right plays and then choose the right “option” read. We shouldn’t have to rely on his legs as much as 2016.
I'm not saying that he should be a run first QB, and his scrambling/improvising abilities are certainly one of his biggest strengths, but there should be a designed QB run package that is utilized frequently enough. It puts so much stress on a defense as it gives the offense a numbers advantage in the run game.
Agree that running QBs can be a nightmare for a defense. But Shedeur is our key to a successful season. The minute he gets hurt, during a designed QB run, is the minute that our season is in trouble. He (and Sean Lewis) need to do everything they can to keep him upright all season.
More QB injuries happen in the pocket than on designed QB running plays and the CU OL is not elite. Also, every program with a legit QB has their season riding on the health of said QB. Trying to call plays in an attempt to control injuries isn't a thing.
While I believe that statistic is true, I’d like to know the percentage of QB injuries on runs vs. in the pocket.
Most QBs pass far more than they run downfield.
The point is, injuries are completely random occurrences and you can’t playcall around them.
The most successful QBs let their arm do their work and let the RBs take the hits.
The weapon is having a QB who can make a defense pay either by eluding the pass rush allowing things to open or exploiting the holes created by guy dropping into coverage to pick up significant yardage without taking the hits.
Ideally they only run enough to force the defense to respect the run and hesitate that one or two steps that open up the big plays downfield.
Shedeur is a smart, mature college QB. I don't expect him to be putting himself at high risk with his legs.
chitownbuff
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It helps when you get to spend time with one of the best to do it, TB12.
Classic Yak right there. I won't bother to explain why.
Big Jim
WTF?
Pedants are people too.
Well, we won't have to wait too long to see. TCU and Neb both return most of their starting DBs so they might be pretty good benchmarks of where things are.
GoBuffs08
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Are you saying CU does not have a P5 defense in the secondary?
You seem irked.
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