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Using EJ situationally, much like Tebow in 2006, makes sense because that's when EJ and the running game are most effective. Pulling Trask while he's in rhthym just to give EJ his own drive doesn't make sense and has already backfired multiple times this year.
The strengths of the offensive players are not to run the spread option. Yes, Mullen has thrown the ball more, but there are still times where he tries to fit a square peg in a round hole, which was detrimental against LSU. I understand the need to run the ball to help the passing game, but read option with Trask at the helm doesn't work. Mullen needs to adjust his playbook so that the running game while Trask is in will use more iso and power plays and fewer zone and option plays. Also, an occasional HB draw while the passing game is going wouldn't hurt either.
The strengths of the offensive players are not to run the spread option. Yes, Mullen has thrown the ball more, but there are still times where he tries to fit a square peg in a round hole, which was detrimental against LSU. I understand the need to run the ball to help the passing game, but read option with Trask at the helm doesn't work. Mullen needs to adjust his playbook so that the running game while Trask is in will use more iso and power plays and fewer zone and option plays. Also, an occasional HB draw while the passing game is going wouldn't hurt either.