UMFarArcher
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Who did Richt hire as a offensive coordinator this week because the offense looked **** good to me. Richt couldn't have called those plays because the game has passed him by,his offense is outdated, and he is a corch according to some keyboard " experts" here. lol
I don't think it was ever fair to say it was all on Richt or all on Kaaya.
This game actually works against your general point. Throughout the past 4 weeks, Coach Richt has clearly and continuously moved his offense to a more open, downfield attack. In different spurts against VT and ND. No longer is he setting up the pass with the run. He's doing the opposite and using the pass to convert 3rd downs.
Today is a really good example for those who said it's a combination of problems everywhere: Coach, QB, OL, RB, execution. It varies with each game, naturally, but if you can't see Richt's playcalling and vertical routes inside that weren't there against FSU, we're watching different games. Today, Richt attacked the opponent's weakness: a horrendous pass defense. That's all some were asking from missed opportunities against FSU and UNC.
I wouldn't say our offense is expected to be incredible now, either, though. Would still like to see how Coach Richt and Kaaya react in a big game against a good defense. Do we still take aggressive shots and pass first or do we play things a little tighter again?
Thing is, if you CAN run effectively, that opens up the passing game.
If you CAN pass effectively, that opens up the running game.
If Richt can just realize these inverses - that it cuts both ways - then don't be stubborn on which he feels he must force. (Our running game)
Shorter, high percentage passes can eat a defense up. Opening up running opportunities, and even mid-to-long passes.