Question about GT offense...

[techman]

It seems many times the GT jet sweep action (with WR or RB running between QB and center) was problematic; especially as the snap was made as our runner was crossing through. In fact, this seemed to be the reason QB King mishandled the snap near game's end pushing us out of FG range. Why do we make the snap so close to the runner's passing through? Seems like the risk outweighs the deceptive effect. Help me understand why we should continue to do that?

 

[TampaBuzz]

My understanding is that it is an "eye candy" thing. With close timing, the D has to follow the motion man to make sure he did not take the snap on his way by. So the D is frozen for a click...long enough for our offensive linemen to get on them and wash them out of the play (in theory).

 

[takethepoints]

Also, the motion can be the start of a jet sweep. The QB has to read the DE and decide to hand off or not. An RPO pop pass is also possible. Lots for the QB to do in Buster's O, sorta like Paul's.

 

[78pike]

We had one play all game where the motion man caused an issue. I don't see it as a cause for concern. The problems it causes for the defense far outweighs the risk. It's something the team practices a hundred times a day.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

The snap is supposed to come before Singleton crosses, not after. We are super fortunate the ball didn’t hit him.

 

[TooTall]

The snap is supposed to come before Singleton crosses, not after. We are super fortunate the ball didn’t hit him.

Or he could've caught it himself and run into the endzone and we win 28-21.