Coach Macho
aka Beardy Ryan
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I really wish he would just bring in a new OC to implement a spread offense after this year but I don't think that will happen. In any event, I do take some comfort in Richt actually admitting that he's rusty and changes need to be made. A refreshing change from "It starts me me. Now let me tell you how the players missed assignments and failed to execute."
I agree 100% with this. Gary Patterson did this a few years ago and it's been great for him. Imagine having a high powered offense with Manny's defense. Now that would be scary.
The thing is Richt HAS run this type of offense before at FSU. The Sugar Bowl NC win over VT he spread out VT and Weinke picked them apart. They put up 40+ on a good defense that way. My problem is I suspect he may not be adjusting to the strengths and weaknesses of Kaaya and instead running his O the way he wants to run it. For example: no way you run RPO with BK as he really is no threat to run. Also maybe we take advantage of Kaaya being a streaky rhythm passer and call a couple of plays to get him warmed up (easy completions) then go downfield in a 4 wide set for several plays in a row.
RPO's have NOTHING to do with QB runs though.
I think some of you guys are confusing RPO's with read/option stuff.
RPOs do work better with a mobile because the ends have to respect the fact that the QB could take off around the edge.
So while it's not read option, RPO can have some running options to it.
During an RPO the QB isn't even reading the end. The DE is usually being blocked by the Tackle. (unlike a read/option play)
During an RPO the QB is reading a second level defender. (usually a LB) His option is to hand the ball off or throw it.