Emory Jones in a cast - Proof

[Sec14Gator]

In turning on the replay, I got this definitive proof that EJ is in a cast. It makes Trask running the ball even more perplexing. We have one backup - a true freshman and we are risking our absolute asset of Kyle Trask to keep showing Mullen’s favorite play. Pointless with a guy who can’t really make plays with his legs.

The photo quality isn’t great. Only the tips of his fingers are sticking out and they are trying to hide it with the long sleeves, but on my TV it is obvious, unlike this photo.

 

[Gatorraid81]

Obviously was injured, otherwise Mullen would've ruined momentum at least twice by bringing him in to run the zone read.

 

[chferg]

You don't twitter do you

 

[maheo30]

AR isn’t just a true freshman. He is a true freshman who didn’t get the normal work because of the China flu mess. If he has to play, we are screwed. Toney probably knows this offense better than AR.

 

[williston_gator]

We have plenty of good RBs. No need to bring EJ in for no reason.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

the obvious answer is to just let Trash run.

I mean, I've heard we have these things called running backs but that seems just too nouveau and risky.

 

[QueenCityGator]

Can’t play scared
Should be 2 called runs/ option keepers for him per game, with him scrambling for first downs when necessary
Gotta keep teams honest

 

[GatorTruth133]

Can’t play scared
Should be 2 called runs/ option keepers for him per game, with him scrambling for first downs when necessary
Gotta keep teams honest

Although I agree with not playing scared. There are a few issues with the called runs/option keepers:

1. He isn't the best runner and you can keep teams honest by running with the backs.
2. "Option Keepers" can't be called because options, by both name and nature, have the person toting the rock decided based on how the defense plays the play. Why force him to keep it when the handoff may be the best option?

Now, as far as scrambling, I am totally for this. Make them hurt and have to keep an eye out for it when in coverage. This also can slow overly aggressive defenses, like when Corral keeps scrambling.

 

[Swamp Donkey]

Can’t play scared
Should be 2 called runs/ option keepers for him per game, with him scrambling for first downs when necessary
Gotta keep teams honest

You can't "call" an option. If you run an option play which most nonfootball people keep calling "counters" on this board, then the defense "calls" who carries. The QB keeps or gives depending on what the DE or EMOL (end man on the line, might be a LB or even bear safety) does.

If you run options, which we still do several times a series, you require the QB to potentially keep and get hit. It's an insane risk with a guy who isn't a runner anyway and with irreplaceable arm talent.

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

To loosely borrow a quote from the Bear when Trask runs "only three things can happen and two of them are bad".

 

[Ancient Reptile]

To loosely borrow a quote from the Bear when Trask runs "only three things can happen and two of them are bad".

Woody.

 

[soflagator]

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I think it’s obviously important to keep Trask safe and give Jones time to heal. My biggest concern though is a scenario where we need to rely on #13 there. He’s tiny.

 

[Thick&ThinG8r]

Woody.

Can't be, I hate Woody and would never quote him, but wow, I've been wrong for a long time.

 

[RiverRat]

Obviously was injured, otherwise Mullen would've ruined momentum at least twice by bringing him in to run the zone read.

Maybe he could have gotten a first down in the fourth quarter.