Our offensive identity is lost

[HerdBot]

This offense is a shell of its former self and it's identity has been lost

We used to be a pro style West Coast offense that used a fullback and running backs. We would pull our guards on sweeps and pound the rock.

Now we do read option every play and out QB is our leading rusher.

It may work with an elite QB like Trey Lance but this is becoming a trend of mediocre play over 2 years.

Our old pro style offense was so unique, teams struggled prepping for it in the playoffs, especially on short notice.

Now we look like everyone else. We're predictable and easy to prep for

[TAILG8R]

This offense is a shell of its former self and it's identity has been lost

We used to be a pro style West Coast offense that used a fullback and running backs. We would pull our guards on sweeps and pound the rock.

Now we do read option every play and out QB is our leading rusher.

It may work with an elite QB like Trey Lance but this is becoming a trend of mediocre play over 2 years.

Our old pro style offense was so unique, teams struggled prepping for it in the playoffs, especially on short notice.

Now we look like everyone else. We're predictable and easy to prep for

It's almost like our OC isn't very smart.

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[DAS BISON]

It's almost like our OC isn't very smart.

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This is the smartest comment I've seen all day.

[WeAreThePride]

The best players on our offense aren't being put in a position to contribute. We have two of the best tight ends in the subdivision and they only get targeted what, 3, 4 times a game? We have possibly THE best receiver in the subdivision and his typical stat line is about 3 targets for two catches and 50 yards. I could live with it if he's drawing double teams on every down allowing for efficient short and medium passes, and I'm sure he would be fine with it too, but that's just not the way it's working.

Yet again our quarterback is our leading rusher. That is unacceptable.

The defense did enough to win. The offense did not.

The backs are being given no opportunity to develop a rhythm. It's rare that one lines up as the prime tailback more than two plays in a row. And I'm not a scheme expert, but it seems like our backs are getting tackled in the backfield for minus 2 yards way, way way too often. Whose fault is that? O line? Tight end blocking? I've never seen a supposedly good team have that many TFLs so often.

[BisonAccountant44]

The defense did enough to win. The offense did not.

Did you watch the 1st half? Our defense didn't start playing the game until midway through the 3rd. We gave up 140+ yards on like 9 carries including 75 on the 2nd play of the game. The defense sucked today.

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[NodakGreg]

The best players on our offense aren't being put in a position to contribute. We have two of the best tight ends in the subdivision and they only get targeted what, 3, 4 times a game? We have possibly THE best receiver in the subdivision and his typical stat line is about 3 targets for two catches and 50 yards. I could live with it if he's drawing double teams on every down allowing for efficient short and medium passes, and I'm sure he would be fine with it too, but that's just not the way it's working.

Yet again our quarterback is our leading rusher. That is unacceptable.


The backs are being given no opportunity to develop a rhythm. It's rare that one lines up as the prime tailback more than two plays in a row. And I'm not a scheme expert, but it seems like our backs are getting tackled in the backfield for minus 2 yards way, way way too often. Whose fault is that? O line? Tight end blocking? I've never seen a supposedly good team have that many TFLs so often.

I agree with all your comments except for the Middle one. (The defense did enough to win. The offense did not.)
Defense didn't TOUCH the Rabbits QB all game, we could not trap that fast little fella. Hes a higher level talent, you can tell hes a FBS talent not FCS and has the speed to move around. Much like QB from Eastern Washington is hard to keep between the lines...

Our Defense must learn to blitz in different packages more often, our front four or should I say our 3 rotating Dlines are suppose to wear down the opposing offensive lines, well that didn't go very well did it?
Simply put the JAcks wanted this game more, and our players and coaches were not ready, sad in a big rivalry game....

But I hope what matters is a Championship Ring then the Dakota Marker...
This loss is good for the herd, more work to be done, focus on the next 2 weeks to improve.....

[Bison03]

It's almost like our OC isn't very smart.

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NDSU’s record with him calling games would prove otherwise

[WeAreThePride]

NDSU’s record with him calling games would prove otherwise

responses like this start to wear thin. He's 1-2 against SDSU, and would be 0-3 if he didn't have an NFL quarterback in '19. This isn't the Bison offense that won 7 titles. This is something else.

[Kevin]

NDSU’s record with him calling games would prove otherwise

Ok now look at those numbers vs top 10 competition.

[scottietohottie]

Ok now look at those numbers vs top 10 competition.

This guy plays madden with Lamar Jackson and runs on every play bro.