After the game against Houston, Mason said that anything was possible on the offensive side of things; that he was open to wildcat, spread, pro-set, etc. We have also heard that Ludwig has been unable to go to special plays because the offense needs to get two or three first downs in a row in order to use them.
Yesterday there was still no wild-cat. Anticipating that the offense is going to string together two or three first downs in a row is clearly just fantasy. Is it just a case that Ludwig doesn't think "trick plays" are worth the risk early in a possession? Or, is it that the belief is that yesterday's plan is the most likely way to win (ultra-ultra conservative, let your defense try and win the game for you?). Yesterday the second choice came close to bringing about a memorable victory. However, as a fan I have been left wondering "what-if": what if the staff had implemented a wildcat for 15 or so plays? what if there had been a shovel-pass added to the mix? what if (you fill in the blank).
The Florida game is done. Nothing will change the outcome. Just wondering if there is any real possibility of new wrinkles for the remainder of the season.
Yesterday there was still no wild-cat. Anticipating that the offense is going to string together two or three first downs in a row is clearly just fantasy. Is it just a case that Ludwig doesn't think "trick plays" are worth the risk early in a possession? Or, is it that the belief is that yesterday's plan is the most likely way to win (ultra-ultra conservative, let your defense try and win the game for you?). Yesterday the second choice came close to bringing about a memorable victory. However, as a fan I have been left wondering "what-if": what if the staff had implemented a wildcat for 15 or so plays? what if there had been a shovel-pass added to the mix? what if (you fill in the blank).
The Florida game is done. Nothing will change the outcome. Just wondering if there is any real possibility of new wrinkles for the remainder of the season.
