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Not what you want, but based on his quotes and what happened last year, how do you game plan Nova?
My take -
Turnovers killed Uconn almost every game last year. Bad/wrong throws, fumbles. Put Uconn in hole early many times and cost them a winnable games (without rehashing them in detail). Other teams had big plays against the D last year sometimes because they were on the field a long time and were tired. You have a new OC. You have stated that this will be a run oriented team.
Game Plan - You win by limiting turnovers, keeping your D fresh and letting your D play like they can.
You run the ball. You run a lot. Trust your #1 and #2 backs to perform behind a double tight end, road grading running plan. Keep the blocking scheme simple and straightforward. Make all tackles happen at the second level. All positive yards are a good play. Any run over 4 yards is a great play. Run out of multiple heavy formations and occasionally out of shotgun with 4 wide. Pay no attention to the boo's because everyone in the stadium knows what is coming. Don't worry about the other D having 8 in the box. Run the fullback. Use shovel passes. Grind out the yards and the time.
You do need to throw to keep the D honest. The instructions to your QB are simple. If #1 and #2 are covered, throw the ball away. Quick reads. Ball needs to be out of your hands within 3 seconds. Do not force a throw. A ball thrown away is better than a turnover. Take 2 down field shots on go routes when there is single coverage. Read 2 deep or safety over the top, check to a run play. Never check to a pass play. Play action only out of the shotgun because you will have multiple running plays form shotgun. 8 to 10 pass attempts total in the game.
Trust the plan to limit turnovers and win TOP. Have at least 9 plays before you either score or punt. Anything less than six plays before a punt is unacceptable. Win field position. Use your size advantage over theirs. Keep their best weapon on the bench.
My take -
Turnovers killed Uconn almost every game last year. Bad/wrong throws, fumbles. Put Uconn in hole early many times and cost them a winnable games (without rehashing them in detail). Other teams had big plays against the D last year sometimes because they were on the field a long time and were tired. You have a new OC. You have stated that this will be a run oriented team.
Game Plan - You win by limiting turnovers, keeping your D fresh and letting your D play like they can.
You run the ball. You run a lot. Trust your #1 and #2 backs to perform behind a double tight end, road grading running plan. Keep the blocking scheme simple and straightforward. Make all tackles happen at the second level. All positive yards are a good play. Any run over 4 yards is a great play. Run out of multiple heavy formations and occasionally out of shotgun with 4 wide. Pay no attention to the boo's because everyone in the stadium knows what is coming. Don't worry about the other D having 8 in the box. Run the fullback. Use shovel passes. Grind out the yards and the time.
You do need to throw to keep the D honest. The instructions to your QB are simple. If #1 and #2 are covered, throw the ball away. Quick reads. Ball needs to be out of your hands within 3 seconds. Do not force a throw. A ball thrown away is better than a turnover. Take 2 down field shots on go routes when there is single coverage. Read 2 deep or safety over the top, check to a run play. Never check to a pass play. Play action only out of the shotgun because you will have multiple running plays form shotgun. 8 to 10 pass attempts total in the game.
Trust the plan to limit turnovers and win TOP. Have at least 9 plays before you either score or punt. Anything less than six plays before a punt is unacceptable. Win field position. Use your size advantage over theirs. Keep their best weapon on the bench.