- Nov 25, 2016
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The Gators first offensive play of the Outback Bowl
Powell goes into motion across the line leaving 3 receivers at the left of the formation and 2 on the right. Iowa rushes 5 and drops 6 into coverage. The line protects the pocket well. Cleveland goes deep hoping to take defenders and clear out space for the underneath receivers. RB Scarlett and TE Lewis both run short routes. It appears that the play was designed to get Scarlett the ball in space with a matchup against a smaller CB, but Appleby gets rid of the ball fast and throws to Lewis. Lewis has a mismatch against a LB, but the ball is thrown high and behind. Iowa's defense covered this play well, but if the ball is thrown on target Lewis picks up at least 5 yards. If the ball is thrown on target to Scarlett it probably gets at least 8 yards.
Powell goes into motion across the line leaving 3 receivers at the left of the formation and 2 on the right. Iowa rushes 5 and drops 6 into coverage. The line protects the pocket well. Cleveland goes deep hoping to take defenders and clear out space for the underneath receivers. RB Scarlett and TE Lewis both run short routes. It appears that the play was designed to get Scarlett the ball in space with a matchup against a smaller CB, but Appleby gets rid of the ball fast and throws to Lewis. Lewis has a mismatch against a LB, but the ball is thrown high and behind. Iowa's defense covered this play well, but if the ball is thrown on target Lewis picks up at least 5 yards. If the ball is thrown on target to Scarlett it probably gets at least 8 yards.