From the beginning of time…when QB’s experience an inordinate amount of drops they are apt to press and attempt to guide the ball to the receiver, which interrupts the normal throwing motion. Additionally, they will begin to think the game rests solely on their shoulders and the result will be passes forced into areas they shouldn’t be. Not good!
As for the North Carolina game and Rosier’s accuracy (or lack thereof)…on many occasions the Tar Heels defensive line was either hurrying Rosier or pushing our offensive linemen back into his face, thus the many passes batted down and/or off target throws (make no mistake, Rosier had an off day that may have occurred without the pressure). Of course, with absolutely no running game defensive linemen can get down in the starting blocks like Usain Bolt as they all out barrel towards the QB with no respect for the run. Here again, the batted down passes ‘can’ also see the QB adjust his throwing motion. Not good!
As Leonard Cohen said; “Your faith was strong, but you needed proof...” The very instant the Canes offensive line begins to push the opposing defensive linemen off the line of scrimmage and a running game emerges is when the world will witness a miraculous and holy transformation of Rosier…Hallelujah Brothers and Sisters!