Not sure I agree with the simplicity of this explanation. Of course the D coordinators and the lineman know when we are passing the majority of the time; however, that has NOTHING to do with the ability of our O lineman to execute. This happens at every level of football. Three point stances are usually runs, two point stances are usually pass protect or pulling. The down and distances can dictate the play. This is no great secret.
The O-line's job is to form a pocket and create passing lanes during a pass play. If we assume that they are, then maybe Brantley is throwing an inaccurate pass which will get knocked down if he doesn't pass through the lanes created. If they are NOT creating passing lanes, then there is a serious lack of execution. Granted, they are reacting to the defensive players, but they know where the lanes are supposed to be and how to create them. They engage the D player, get his hands tied up or knock him off balance so he can't jump, or give him a particular area to move to and "guide" him there or whatever. The O-line is supposed to make those passing lanes work. The blocking scheme is supposed to set those up. The skill, ability, and technique of the O-lineman can dictate what and how the D player is capable of doing things. There will always be one that "gets away". That is where the QB makes the read and checks away from that lane. It is not as easy as just 3, 4, or 5 people running routes. Blocking schemes create those passing lanes that allows the QB to throw there the ball where it is supposed to go within those routes. If that is not happening, it could be the QB or just poor execution by the O-line. With all of our issues this year with O-line play, I am thinking its the latter. ________________________________ From: Wanda Barry <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, November 9, 2010 10:05:40 AM Subject: Re: [gatortalk] likely true If the announcers can figure out the run/pass stance, then I'm sure most of the defensive coordinators in the country have got it figured LONG ago!!!! Isn't Addazio the OL coach along with ALL the other duties he has assumed since UM's "retirement"??? Wanda ----- Original Message ----- >From: John Vega >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 8:13 AM >Subject: Fwd: [gatortalk] likely true > >One thing that I have noticed is the dramatic increase in passes being tipped >or >batted down at the line of scrimmage. > > > >It seems that we average about 2 a day. > > >Brantley is about the same height as Tebow, and releases higher in his >throwing >motion, so I am at a loss as to why we see so many. > > >Could the OL telegraphing run/pass with their stance have anything to do with >this? > > >-Zeb > > > > > > >Begin forwarded message: > >From: "Jay Cicone" <[email protected]> >>Date: November 8, 2010 4:47:04 PM EST >>To: <[email protected]> >>Subject: [gatortalk] likely true >>Reply-To: [email protected] >> >> >>http://www.alligatorarmy.com/2010/11/8/1800805/john-brantley-is-your-quarterback-jordan-reed-and-trey-burton-are >> >There are a number of factors that may have contributed to Brantley's >ineffectiveness; bad coaching, forcing him to be an option quarterback, >injuries, getting blitzed on every down. But that doesn't explain consistently >throwing over receiver's heads. We also could be expecting too much (for >instance, Tebow did not have a 4th quarter game winning drive until the 2008 >SEC >Championship Game). That final part is why Brantley is and will remain the >starting quarterback. Florida can be patient with him and he still is the best >option as quarterback. > > > >-- >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
