Why don't we run more?

[DMoney]

Miami is only rushing the ball 43.5% of the time. That's 115th in the country. Conversely, we are 16th in the nation in passing play percentage (56.5%).

Why are we passing so much? We know our offensive line has pass protection issues. Any offensive line would rather run block. Why not put them in a position to do what they do best?

Some would argue that we are not rushing the ball effectively (111th in yards per attempt). But that stat is useless because it includes sacks. Our lead tailback, Deejay Dallas, is rushing at an outstanding 6.7 yards per carry. Camron Harris hasn't gotten going but has had several game-changing runs called back. Why not give them more chances to make big plays?

 

[CDWright40]

Because our OC is an idiot?

 

[skyman]

Enos said they couldn't block the c gap last game.. not sure about the rest..

 

[Disgustipated]

We have been behind and/or in very close games and also I believe trying to throw to loosen up the defense. JMO

 

[Southcane]

Miami is only rushing the ball 43.5% of the time. That's 115th in the country. Conversely, we are 16th in the nation in passing play percentage (56.5%).

Why are we passing so much? We know our offensive line has pass protection issues. Any offensive line would rather run block. Why not put them in a position to do what they do best?

Some would argue that we are not rushing the ball effectively (111th in yards per attempt). But that stat is useless because it includes sacks. Our lead tailback, Deejay Dallas, is rushing at an outstanding 6.7 yards per carry. Camron Harris hasn't gotten going but has had several game-changing yards called back. Why not give them more chances to make big plays?

I said the same thing after the loss to VT and was ridiculed by the smart posters on this site.

 

[We the Boss]

Miami is only rushing the ball 43.5% of the time. That's 115th in the country. Conversely, we are 16th in the nation in passing play percentage (56.5%).

Why are we passing so much? We know our offensive line has pass protection issues. Any offensive line would rather run block. Why not put them in a position to do what they do best?

Some would argue that we are not rushing the ball effectively (111th in yards per attempt). But that stat is useless because it includes sacks. Our lead tailback, Deejay Dallas, is rushing at an outstanding 6.7 yards per carry. Camron Harris hasn't gotten going but has had several game-changing yards called back. Why not give them more chances to make big plays?

the answer to your riddle is that we are playing from behind or in very tight games in ever game against the P5.

 

[TexasCane90]

Idk we need to get more committed to it because we have some talented dudes at RB and a QB who has wiggle to pick up some yards too

 

[Southcane]

the answer to your riddle is that we are playing from behind in ever game against the P5.

Yes but playing behind by a TD (even in VT game) doesn't make you completely abandon the run game.

 

[We the Boss]

Our OL is 4th worst in college football Stuff rate- tackles of RB at or behind the line.

we are the worst in college football at sacks on passing downs so running may be the better option...

 

[90scane]

1. Teams are loading the box and forcing us to pass the ball. They are blitzing to make us pass fast or risk sacks for longer passes.
2. We aren't hitting on many long passes.
3. Our 12 set has one bad blocker at TE every time and the other isn't great.

I'd like to see us spread Mallory/Jordan out wide with WRs and run out of the gun more. Force the D to cover all 4 WR/TE in coverage and stop the run with just the DL/MLB.

 

[CANEMC]

Because this is Miami. Where we fail to utilize our talent. No matter who the HC is.

 

[We the Boss]

Yes but playing behind by a TD (even in VT game) doesn't make you completely abandon the run game.

The sacks and tackles for a loss are what generally take us out of running territory.

 

[KrazyCane]

You ask Enos for more run plays and you’re going to see more sweeps to Brevin Jordan in the red zone

 

[TheEye]

Maybe because our fans ran the last OC outta town for "Run run pass punt?"

 

[Mr. Dynasty1]

Who are we going to run behind? These guys get no push and are slow of the line. They are constantly getting blown up and slow when pulling. We have throw to open up the run and we aren’t doing that well either

 

[brock]

Our oline has been physically manhandled in run blocking the last 3 games which ironically didn’t happen in the first 3 games.

-30 something rushes with only 53 yards to show for it vs cmu

- couldn’t run vs va tech like that because we were so behind.

-with uva we wasn’t getting push like that until late but there were 2 good runs in the first half for Dallas.

 

[Dghustla]

Why aren’t we...featuring Brevin Jordan more, why aren’t we getting the ball To our best athletes in space, why aren’t we playing with tempo, why aren’t we using more shifts and motions as was promised...

Why why why add rushing to list.

I know the point is start a dialogue. But man
What the **** is Enos getting 1m a year for when everyone else can see this but him?

 

[Brains]

If you reverse our run-pass ratio, I can virtually guarantee Dallas isn't going to average 6.7 ypc anymore.

What makes anyone think we will run well consistently?

 

[NC_Canes_11]

We could’ve and should’ve ran the ball 40 times against Carolina and won by two scores. Even when the run game works we still don’t do it

 

[brock]

Who are we going to run behind? These guys get no push and are slow of the line. They are constantly getting blown up and slow when pulling. We have throw to open up the run and we aren’t doing that well either

I agree, we need to pass to set up the run. Spread out formations more to create running lanes