Thoughts after watching the replay
- By lazydave841
- Penn State Football
- 87 Replies
I don't recall the D in previous times this play was run but USC was running man-to-man. The two WRs cut inside and both defenders went with them. I am pretty sure that Nick should have been covered but there was no OLB or S there from the TV shot. He had the entire side of the field open.
It's been a welcomed add to the playbook. Particularly with a QB who can make multiple reads and RBs with good hands.
Watching it live, it looked to me like a block from behind though. I think that’s what Woodpecker was seeing. Difficult to see on my phone
Without rewatching, I can't say it wasn't a block in the back so I do see what you guys are saying.
I just thought the op was asking why the block was legal in this play vs a penalty on us prior.