- Jun 11, 2014
- 14,933
- 20,250
Founding Member
This is another play that some might characterize as a bad play call.
This play has five wide receivers and an empty back field. Most of the wide receivers run out of the frame so you can't see it, but there are receivers open downfield. The four receivers running downfield pull the defense with them and Powell is left all alone on a short route. There is literally no one anywhere near Powell. The offensive line does a good job of protecting the pocket. Appleby has a lot of time to find a receiver and deliver the ball. Appleby holds the ball way too long and gets happy feet. The result is a fumble that leads to points for FSU.
The play was drawn up well and it worked at getting a speedy receiver open in space. That play probably would have picked up a good chunk of yardage if the quarterback sees the open receiver and completes the pass. Once again, it wasn't poor play calling, it was poor execution.
When Mac gets a QB this offense will definitely put up points.
Good stuff with most of these but I think this is a poor example of holding onto the ball too long. As you said, they were all running deep routes, which take time, and just as he was about to set and throw, it was too late.
On another note, where are all the gifs of the receivers dropping g the balls that were thrown well and should have been caught?