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[Reginald Rutledge]

Eric,

I like the option but I think you put the defense at a total disadvantage if you do not allow that player to react to the pitch. In the Shootout scheme, if a ball is transferred anywhere during a play, the defender always has had the option to react to that play.

I know you want that pitch man to be able to get yardage and yes, if the defender is zoning, that particular defender should be okay for that play but the defender has always reacted in the Shootout scheme when the ball transfers.

Just an opinion. Like I said, I like what you're talking about but that's my main concern is putting the defenders at a big disadvantage. You know the D is always at a disadvantage.

Reg

[Hook'em Horns]

here is an idea. React all unengaged players to the pitch man with the exception of the guy who takes the QB...

For example. Most likely your swooper would be the guy flying around end. At this point the offense should stop the set in fear that the QB would be getting hit by the swooper on the option play. The offense would then say pitch. However, in reality that end would not stop coming and the QB would take a good lick on the pitch. If you allow the swooper coming around end to react he would make the play 90% of the time which would be unlike reality. Just a suggestion on how to handle the ball transfer reactions. This will also allow the RB to pass the ball after the pitch but before he gets to the line of scrimmage. However, he should not be able to use his starting TTQB to attempt the pass. His 3rd team TTQB should be attempting the pass should this be his option.

[kotixblack]

Reg,
What I am basically trying to describe is a QB roll with a option to pitch the ball to a RB. The board is started with the QB rolling back (max of 15yds), or to the left or the right, flanked by RB's. The whole time the board is on and the defense is in pursuit. The offense must stop the board to determine whether or not to pass, pitch , or scramble. If the offensive coach decides to pitch the ball, then the defense is allowed to react after the ball is advanced 10yds. from the los. If the QB scrambles, then the defense can read & react immediately. I hear where you're coming from Reg...I don't want the defense to be at a disadvantage either. I think to run the option this way will take about as long as a QB roll out. Lets try this with the defense adjusting on the pitch, and without, then post the results of what we found, and then suggest the best, or most fair way of doing this without totally exploiting the defenses. I also like to experiment with Mikes' ideas...adjusting all un-engaged players on the pitch. Also, Mike mentioned the RB passing the ball after being optioned to...it would cut down on confusion if the defense provided the QB for the offense (RB) to pass with. What do you guys think?

[Reginald Rutledge]

Can you and Coach Champion show this on video of the different scenarios. If Jimbo can show a few other scenarios as well, that will help. Then there is LL Cool Greg and Steve's version and maybe an informed decision can be made.

I just question options because if you are OU, you just may want to pattern the Sooners of the 70's and 80's with Jamel Holloway running the bone. In MF, that would take time unless a time limit was placed (use that passing time) on the time it can be done in.

Reg