Realistic "State of the Skins"

[BleedBurgundy]

I think the play calling was over-conservative for most of the game. What changed was that we didn't have enough time to play that way anymore... so we started attacking and we got the first TD. What impressed me most was that when we got the ball back, down 13-7, We went long on 2nd down with a lot of clock left. Normally, we'd be expecting a few short throws to try and move the chains. Instead, we went for the jugular... I think that was a huge change in philosophy.

[illdefined]

Originally Posted by BleedBurgundy

What impressed me most was that when we got the ball back, down 13-7, We went long on 2nd down with a lot of clock left. Normally, we'd be expecting a few short throws to try and move the chains. Instead, we went for the jugular... I think that was a huge change in philosophy.

agreed. that was a first down play!

but even throwing it long on 4 & 15th was a gutsy non-conservative move. i really hope something broke in that stodgy, conservative philosophy that only ensures we lose by a respectable amount. no more please!