I'm not sure I buy the whole zone blocking thing anyway. Even in a pro-set offense the line does zone blocking and you have pulling guards, etc. I think the problem is too many missed assignments, rarely having a back in to block and when we do, he misses. In 2006 our most valuable player was Billy Latsko the FB. We need to go back to that set and then we will be able to run. Ken K MNGator
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Lucas Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:51 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen In an earlier post I touched on the issues that this O-Line has with the zone/read blocking which they have to do. I have an opposite opinion. In the first half, in which we zone block for this spread nightmare, we are not doing well at all. However, when we let them pass protect and run block normally in the second half, it works! I think there is some merit to them not being ready to do both equally well. But then if they do one well, why not run it all the time? We have been effective in the second half when we let Brantley be Brantley. I also concur that it is not wholly Brantley's fault. He has had more than his fair share of drops. I do want to point out that the sore thumb is NOT helping matters and explains the errant passes. Hopefully he heals up in the next 2 weeks. I do not think we need to push Burton into the starting role or take away Brantley's reps. What he needs is the offense to work to his strength and the O-line's strength which seems to be a more pro style drop back and block offense. It is NOT what we have been doing in every first half to date. We are forcing two square pegs into one round hole-- Brantley and the O-line. Both are not running the spread well, but both do better when we open it up. _____ From: Shane Ford <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 2:23:59 PM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen I think it's a shame that we can't tailor our offense to play to the strengths of a passing QB. Oh, wait! We did that in 2005-2006, didn't we? Why are we unable to do it now? Why can't we dust off the playbooks from 2006 and run that offense? Ken, I have to agree with you on your thoughts for Brantley. It would be hard to think he's not at least giving it serious thought. The worst part is if I were the father of a passing QB son, I would NEVER let him play for Coach Meyer after how I've witnessed him nearly get Brantley killed trying to pretend like he's a QB that he's not - JMHO. Jay, do you have room under that canoe? :-) _____ From: Ken Kirkley <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 1:05:10 PM Subject: RE: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen I had the thought that Brantley might transfer after this year if things don't improve. He is in his 4th year, so should be on track to graduate. He would then be able to transfer to a D1 school that offers a masters program that UF does not and play next year. I am not advocating this, but if we refuse to use his abilities we are better off letting Burton get the snaps now so we can be better in the future. Ken K MNGator _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Jay Cicone Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen I believe Burton will replace Brantley at QB until the offensive line learns to pass block. It will make listening to the radio broadcast a bit awkward, but it already is a bit slanted with the family connection. I get tired of hearing quotes like "Johnny did his best to get that ball there and the receivers just need to make those catches", when the unbiased comment should have been, "Johnny seems to be having problems with the pressure and isn't getting the ball to his receivers". Let the flaming begin. Ducking for cover. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Steve McKibben Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:53 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [gatortalk] I DON'T miss Dan Mullen >From what I gather Loeffler is respected for his knowledge and ability, and he was the one that has designed the "Brantley half" of our offensive identity. Through no fault of his, and to some extent, Brantley's, this has been the less effective "side" of our offense. I remember someone commenting on how much more the OL seemed to want to block for Burton than they do for Brantley. The way I understand it, it has nothing to do with favoring one over the other, but all to do with the fact that they've been trained to block, and have a greater comfort level with the plays that are run with Burton at QB. Since Meyer also has a greater comfort level with the spread option than he does with the spread, going forward we'll likely see Loeffler's (and Brantley's) contributions in smaller percentages than we have so far. John Vega wrote: I'm curious about the QB coach; Loeffler. Is he not working out; or has he been stifled by Addazio. Given his NFL coaching experience, he seems like the logical guy to help retool this offense with Brantley, unless he has been a bust. -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us <http://www.gatornet.us/> -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us -- GATORS: ONE VOICE ON SATURDAY - NO VOICE ON SUNDAY! 1996 National Football Champions | 2006 National Basketball Champions 2006 National Football Champions | 2007 National Basketball Champions 2008 National Football Champions | Three Heisman Trophy winners: Steve Spurrier (1966), Danny Wuerffel (1996), Tim Tebow (2007) - Visit our website at www.gatornet.us
