WR route when QB scrambles

[Ranger Dan]

I know it's just one play, but on one on mcsorely's scrambles to the left, Geno Lewis was positioned at the first down marker along the sideline. There were two Georgia defenders there. As McSorely got closer, with a GA defender chasing him, Lewis just held his position. Eventually McSorely threw the ball at Lewis's feet for an incomplete. I've always understood that when a QB scrambles, the receivers on on the opposite side of the field run toward the same sideline that the QB is running to and the receivers already on this sideline run towards the goal line.

I believe I've picked this up from watching NFL games. My question is whether this is universally coached, or was this just part of a specific offense (west coast, etc.)?

 

[PSUfan98]

I doubt we worked this very much since we didn't really have a QB that scrambled. Hack would move in the pocket and got better at this but he doesn't scramble to the point that WRs ever came off of their original routes. It was there or it wasn't. McSorley may not be as good yet at small windows and such but he does immediately create second opportunities on plays that we never had the past few years. We need to start focusing on these drills.

 

[BTMurphy]

You are correct. Saw that play when it happened, and even commented to my wife about it. I believe McSorley was waiting for him to take off. Can't imagine coaches will not see this and address it.

 

[Big 0]

If Lewis took off down the sideline like he should have, he would have most likely would have taken the DB with him giving McSorley running room to pick up the first down. If the DB didn't follow Lewis had he taken off down the sideline , McSorley could have lobbed it over his head to a wide open Lewis. Could have been a big play except for Lewis not executing it properly.

 

[StinkStankStunk]

I know it's just one play, but on one on mcsorely's scrambles to the left, Geno Lewis was positioned at the first down marker along the sideline. There were two Georgia defenders there. As McSorely got closer, with a GA defender chasing him, Lewis just held his position. Eventually McSorely threw the ball at Lewis's feet for an incomplete. I've always understood that when a QB scrambles, the receivers on on the opposite side of the field run toward the same sideline that the QB is running to and the receivers already on this sideline run towards the goal line.

I believe I've picked this up from watching NFL games. My question is whether this is universally coached, or was this just part of a specific offense (west coast, etc.)?

Certainly a lousy job by Lewis.....but you see this a lot - even at the NFL level.....Lewis had the misfortune of being "on camera" for that play.

Everyone is certainly taught to NOT "stand OOB (the fact that Lewis was actually standing OOB, making him an ineligible receiver, was even worse than "not working to get open") along the sidelines after running your pattern".....but brain cramps happen.

Off tangent a bit....it was nice to see Lewis make a couple important catches. I wouldn't be shocked if that was his last game at PSU (though, I hope he comes back, and if he does come back, I DO think he can be a contributor)

 

[ThePennsyOracle]

Off tangent a bit....it was nice to see Lewis make a couple important catches. I wouldn't be shocked if that was his last game at PSU (though, I hope he comes back, and if he does come back, I DO think he can be a contributor)

Our group was talking about the same thing yesterday.

Geno has had a curious career. He's been largely passed by younger players, but does have some talent. IMO, I wouldn't be surprised if he chose to move to another program (assuming he graduated).

He, for whatever reason, just hasn't put it all together for every down. But, he's represented PSU with class and I wish him nothing but the best.

 

[StinkStankStunk]

Our group was talking about the same thing yesterday.

Geno has had a curious career. He's been largely passed by younger players, but does have some talent. IMO, I wouldn't be surprised if he chose to move to another program (assuming he graduated).

He, for whatever reason, just hasn't put it all together for every down. But, he's represented PSU with class and I wish him nothing but the best.

Ditto Akeel Lynch

 

[10 Years After]

Geno has had a curious career. He's been largely passed by younger players, but does have some talent.

This is actually a good indicator that the program is improving. You have a talented player being bypassed by younger more talented players. Ditto Akeel Lynch. Depth and talent is being accrued, its just not pervasive through all positions yet.

 

[psu00]

I know it's just one play, but on one on mcsorely's scrambles to the left, Geno Lewis was positioned at the first down marker along the sideline. There were two Georgia defenders there. As McSorely got closer, with a GA defender chasing him, Lewis just held his position. Eventually McSorely threw the ball at Lewis's feet for an incomplete. I've always understood that when a QB scrambles, the receivers on on the opposite side of the field run toward the same sideline that the QB is running to and the receivers already on this sideline run towards the goal line.

I believe I've picked this up from watching NFL games. My question is whether this is universally coached, or was this just part of a specific offense (west coast, etc.)?

Yep. He should have turned up field for a potential big play. It's part of the "little things" and lack of attention to detail that hurt the team's success over the year IMO. These are often the type of habits that can separate average from good teams over a year.

 

[Obliviax]

Matt Millan mentioned this several times when he did our first two broadcasts. He said the WRs need to help Hack out when flushed. He also said our coaches weren't game planning for the Bear defense with short, quick passes.