What would you like to see Offensively from the guys this time around?

GMG24 · December 9, 2016

I want to see more Split back Gun from us. It is Deadly. We can run stretch either way and it still allows for 3 WR stuff. Easy capability to swing both backs out and get a possible mis match. This is all dependent on Wilson being healthy obviously. Even Tucker who should be good to go makes that an option. What I don't want to see is a bunch of stuff where we try and run up the middle, that isn't this teams strength and I can only recall 2 TD's all year that hit between the Tackles. Most of our good run game is on the edge. What do yall think?

MGNation92 · December 9, 2016

5 minutes ago, GMG24 said:

I want to see more Split back Gun from us. It is Deadly. We can run stretch either way and it still allows for 3 WR stuff. Easy capability to swing both backs out and get a possible mis match. This is all dependent on Wilson being healthy obviously. Even Tucker who should be good to go makes that an option. What I don't want to see is a bunch of stuff where we try and run up the middle, that isn't this teams strength and I can only recall 2 TD's all year that hit between the Tackles. Most of our good run game is on the edge. What do yall think?

I know Fine has been banged up but I wish we'd incorporate more read option in the plan as well. Not a lot, but sprinkle in on those zone plays

FirefightnRick · December 9, 2016

A snap from under center on short yardage.

Rick

Cerebus · December 9, 2016

ETA: Preferably in multiples of 7.

Ryan Munthe · December 9, 2016

In all honesty, Fine HAS to stop holding the ball so long and taking the big sack. If he did that, I think we would be immensely more successful with him on offense.

Caw Caw · December 9, 2016

My list in no particular order is:

Limit Three and Outs
Some Time in the Pocket
Way Less Penalties
Manageable Third Downs
Limit Turnovers
Wilson at 100%

Edited December 9, 2016 by Caw Caw

Ben Gooding · December 9, 2016

20 minutes ago, FirefightnRick said:

A snap from under center on short yardage.

Rick

Definitely this ^.

I would like to see less zone runs, much like @GMG24 was referring to. This is very difficult to successfully execute with a below average OL. it's a 1 on 1 game with our OL vs opposing teams DL. If 1 man gets beat then the play goes for a loss or a very minimal gain, at best. We have 1 man getting beat on run/pass blocking schemes almost every play.

I would like to see more 2-back sets.

I would like to see more TE's split out to help block on the perimeter runs and to catch pop routes/stand-ins. I would also like to see more H-back motions during these horrible zone run plays (if we're gonna do them, which we are; unfortunately).

Many times I feel like our players aren't put in proper position as far as offensive alignment on the outside to maintain space discipline. I feel like we cluster too much on accident how be it in our route running or in our formation alignment. We need to be spaciously sound on our alignments.

I would like to see more 1-read "pop" passes in soft coverage/zone coverage.

In short, I would like to see better play calling and see the coaches utilize their assets better. We are a pretty bad offense, so there are a lot of things I would like to see.

Edited December 9, 2016 by Ben Gooding

UNTLifer · December 9, 2016

Considering Littrell and many of his coaches are so young, I bet none of them have thought of any of this. :Kaboomm:

Aldo · December 9, 2016

Since y'all asked about two back sets, h-back, zone runs, run options and whatnot

Did I miss anything?

A play we ran a lot this year, that saw many of Thaddeous' targets (spring game)

This also is where a TE would also line up (here we see Kelvin Smith) and running backs can release for a pass based on protection/what they see

Edited December 9, 2016 by Aldo

UNT09 · December 9, 2016

I would like to see a new QB....you know a gun slinger who can put up at lest 20-30 Touchdowns a season.

Withers940 · December 9, 2016

The stretch play worked very well against Army earlier this season so I like that. Zone Read Stretch plays.

I want play calling where it doesnt put our QB's in a position to fail. I know this is easier said than done.

I'd love if we can start to move the ball, do hurry up because I felt like Army's Defense started to tire out at the end of the game

emmitt01 · December 9, 2016

1. 2nd and less than 6

2. 3rd and less than 3

3. No drive killing penalties

4. No drives with zero first downs

GMG_Dallas · December 9, 2016

13 minutes ago, emmitt01 said:

3. No drive killing penalties

This. Play clean on both sides of the ball. We have a hard enough time getting yardage at times, we don't need silly penalties (how many offensive PIs on a screen did we have the past few games?) holding us back when we do get positive yardage.

Edit: I tried finding a few examples and maybe I'm getting my UNT and Cowboys games confused on the offensive pass interference on a screen penalty. Seems like UNTs issue has been more with holding...

Edited December 9, 2016 by GMG_Dallas

TIgreen01 · December 9, 2016

Balance. The first time we played Army we threw almost exclusively in the first half. In the second half we ran almost exclusively. Army should be better prepared for our running game this go-round, so keeping them off balance will be important.

BTG_Fan1 · December 9, 2016

1. Yes no stupid flags, that will kill us vs someone like Army.

2.Also, being smart on defense and getting out of this hole/ sinkhole of defense that we have been in for what seems like months since our game vs. army.

3.Also, I would like to see more K.Smith used in the slot with the FB in the back field. doing this will/should help off-set Army's good/great LBs somewhat.

4. And please, Wrs not dropping the ball

5. Also, Rotate the QBs.. Morris and Fine both are equal.. Fine a bit of a better runner, but Morris has a better passing ability with him not taking a sack and tossing the ball away. Would love to see Fine used not just as a runner, but on RPO(Run Pass Options) with him having the ability to run it or pass it.. Make Army have to gameplay and prep for both QBs.

6. Bring out some trick plays like we did vs SM with the pass to Buyers and Smiley.

PS- Also, a solid last game for Keena.. If he on point, it will help our defense making Army go on long drives.

Wag Tag · December 9, 2016

SURPRISE ME!!! Alinements and plays we have not seen before. 3 weeks to game plan and underdogs play like underdogs and roll the dice! GMG

UTSA Fan · December 10, 2016

*im a fan of unt and utsa*

I think the formula that worked was creating turnovers to shorten the field and keep the offense fresh.

DeepGreen · December 10, 2016

Wait a darn minute! Did Graham Harrell start this thread????

BTG_Fan1 · December 10, 2016

13 hours ago, UNT09 said:

I would like to see a new QB....you know a gun slinger who can put up at lest 20-30 Touchdowns a season.

Crazy your at -7 for wanting normal production out of a QB..

Got5onIt · December 10, 2016

Ball control and lots of running. Play to the OL's strengths and keep the game off the shoulders of whoever is playing QB.

GMG24 · December 10, 2016

22 hours ago, Aldo said:

Since y'all asked about two back sets, h-back, zone runs, run options and whatnot

Did I miss anything?

A play we ran a lot this year, that saw many of Thaddeous' targets (spring game)

This also is where a TE would also line up (here we see Kelvin Smith) and running backs can release for a pass based on protection/what they see

Lol maybe I was remembering the Army game ? Good find

10 hours ago, DeepGreen said:

Wait a darn minute! Did Graham Harrell start this thread????

I wish I'd be much much much better off with $$ lol

unt37 · December 10, 2016

9 hours ago, BTG_Fan1 said:

Crazy your at -7 for wanting normal production out of a QB..

They don't want to hear that we don't have a qb or at least a good one.

Got5onIt · December 10, 2016

23 hours ago, UNT09 said:

I would like to see a new QB....you know a gun slinger who can put up at lest 20-30 Touchdowns a season.

With this offensive scheme, there should be no reason why QBs can't throw 20 tds a season. I'm fully expecting this type of performance in the very near future....

Monkeypox · December 10, 2016

59 minutes ago, Got5onIt said:

With this offensive scheme, there should be no reason why QBs can't throw 20 tds a season. I'm fully expecting this type of performance in the very near future....

So if we throw 7-10 in this game, we'll be right there!