One thing that gets overlooked about the TD reversal.

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Wait a second. Stating a fact that snapping the ball 5 or 6 yards back when you need a foot to score is not bitching its an observation.

To whom it may concern:

I am of like mind. I want an under center package.

And for the record, all of my bitches are just observations.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

Mcgloin wasn’t/isn’t 6’4 and was pretty damn efficient w the sneak.

Great. Different offense and staff. I’m not opposed to it but I also realize this isn’t happening right now.

 

[tboyer]

It's true, and I think that rule is going to have to be adjusted again. It's only a matter of time before teams pull their tackles and TEs to exert 1000 pounds more force on the pile. It's almost like bring back the flying wedge. People are going to get hurt. There was a reason for the rule in the first place.

Especially with the new(ish) rule that you're allowed to push the pile from behind.

 

[tboyer]

The point isn't that Penn State can't do it. The point is that on a cost-benefit basis, the benefits of practicing a completely different formation (better short yardage and QB sneak potential) are outweighed by the cost (more turnovers from snap problems).

And maybe the the biggest cost is opportunity cost. Would you rather the Penn State offense devote 50% of its practice time to learning the I formation, of would you rather they maximize development of the offense they run now; i.e. a more diverse array of passes and more sophisticated running with more misdirection. I think this offense is on the right track and I want them to stay on track. They have just begin to show the ability to do power running. If they can add medium and deep passing, and more screens and flat passes to the backs, that would have a lot more impact than being able to do QB sneaks.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

It's true, and I think that rule is going to have to be adjusted again. It's only a matter of time before teams pull their tackles and TEs to exert 1000 pounds more force on the pile. It's almost like bring back the flying wedge. People are going to get hurt. There was a reason for the rule in the first place.

Pfffft. Leave the 260 pound TEs on the bench. Use OTs in their place, and three DTs in the backfield to move the pile.

Franklin needs to hire me as playbook consultant.

 

[fastlax16]

Great. Different offense and staff. I’m not opposed to it but I also realize this isn’t happening right now.

I realize it won’t happen, but the height of the qb isn’t the reason so stating Clifford isn’t 6’4 is pointless.

 

[LaJolla Lion]

I realize it won’t happen, but the height of the qb isn’t the reason so stating Clifford isn’t 6’4 is pointless.

He wasn't the QB the last 3 years was he? The whole thing is pointless because it's not going to happen, but anytime PSU gets stopped on a short distance we need to bring it up. PSU has the 5th most wins in the last 4 years in the nation.....but damn if we only had a FB leading the way or a QB sneak...we would be top 3.

 

[Ski]

The point isn't that Penn State can't do it. The point is that on a cost-benefit basis, the benefits of practicing a completely different formation (better short yardage and QB sneak potential) are outweighed by the cost (more turnovers from snap problems).

And maybe the the biggest cost is opportunity cost. Would you rather the Penn State offense devote 50% of its practice time to learning the I formation, of would you rather they maximize development of the offense they run now; i.e. a more diverse array of passes and more sophisticated running with more misdirection. I think this offense is on the right track and I want them to stay on track. They have just begin to show the ability to do power running. If they can add medium and deep passing, and more screens and flat passes to the backs, that would have a lot more impact than being able to do QB sneaks.

Don’t call it a QB sneak. Call it a trick play. Teams typically have a trick play or two up their sleeves in case the right situation presents itself and they spend some time on those. This can be PSU’s trick play to practice. How hard can it be? QB, you are going to put your hands under the Center’s ass. He is going to put the ball right into your hands. When he does you grasp it and push forward. It isn’t brain surgery.

 

[KnightWhoSaysNit]

Don’t call it a QB sneak. Call it a trick play. Teams typically have a trick play or two up their sleeves in case the right situation presents itself and they spend some time on those. This can be PSU’s trick play to practice. How hard can it be? QB, you are going to put your hands under the Center’s ass. He is going to put the ball right into your hands. When he does you grasp it and push forward. It isn’t brain surgery.

I say we don't even need the QB to run the play, just someone willing to practice taking snaps during the week.

What about maybe Anthony DaSilva at quarterback? Weighs only 154 lbs. We put Kuntz and Freiermuth to either side of DaSilva. When he takes the snap the tightends grasp a leg each and hurl DaSilva over the pile.

Admit it. Franklin needs to hire me.

 

[91Joe95]

I say we don't even need the QB to run the play, just someone willing to practice taking snaps during the week.

What about maybe Anthony DaSilva at quarterback? Weighs only 154 lbs. We put Kuntz and Freiermuth to either side of DaSilva. When he takes the snap the tightends grasp a leg each and hurl DaSilva over the pile.

Admit it. Franklin needs to hire me.

You're not wrong.