Dr Z

Same article by Ellyn Briggs, no paywall.

One of the sources ChatGPT used for this was ZipsNation. No joke, serious.

I like the idea. I would also extend it, whereas you continue until you have to punt. Why stop progress? For fun (ChatGPT) If your goal is to maximize the chance that all three plays "work," the safest approach is to script high-percentage plays that fit Joe Moorhead's offensive philosophy rather than trying to hit a home run. Joe Moorhead's offense is a spread system built around: Getting the ball out of the quarterback's hands quickly. Making linebackers hesitate with RPOs (run-pass options). Inside and outside zone running. Occasional shot plays after establishing the run. Heavy use of motion to identify coverage. Even when Akron hasn't had elite talent, Moorhead has generally leaned on efficient first-down plays rather than gambling early. What Robert Morris figures to do Robert Morris is an FCS opponent that lost much of its production from a three-win 2025 team. Most preseason projections expect Akron to have a significant talent advantage. Against an FBS favorite on the road, I'd expect Robert Morris to: Play a two-high shell early. Keep safeties deep to avoid giving up explosive plays. Make Akron drive the field. Load the box only after Akron proves it can run. That means you should take the easy yards they're likely to concede. Play 1 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE, 3 WR) Inside Zone Read Goal: 5-7 yards. Don't get cute. Your offensive line is fresh, and Moorhead likes establishing the run. Even if the QB hands it off every time, you're forcing the defensive front to play honest. If the defensive end crashes, the QB keeps it. Success rate: Very high. Play 2 Same formation. RPO Slant/Stick If linebackers step toward the run: Throw the quick slant. If they stay back: Hand it to Gant. The defense has now seen the same formation twice but has to defend two completely different plays. This is one of the highest-EPA concepts in modern college football because it punishes whichever choice the defense makes. Success rate: Extremely high. Play 3 Play-action Bootleg Flood concept. Receivers: Deep corner Crossing route Flat route After two run looks, linebackers should flow downhill. The QB rolls out with: Flat Crossing route Corner If nothing opens, he can run for 5-8 yards. This is safer than a deep bomb while still creating an explosive-play opportunity. Why not call a deep pass? Everyone wants the crowd to erupt on Play 1. The problem is that first-play bombs have relatively low completion percentages, even against weaker teams. If your objective is "three successful plays," success rate beats excitement. If I were literally trying to win this contest I'd hand Coach Moorhead this script: Inside Zone Read RPO Slant/Inside Zone Play-Action Boot Flood Those three plays complement each other perfectly: Play 1 establishes the run. Play 2 punishes overreaction. Play 3 capitalizes on defenders cheating toward the line of scrimmage. It's a sequence that fits Akron's offensive identity and is designed to keep the offense "on schedule" while still giving the third play a chance to produce a chunk gain. First drive of 2025 for comparison

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Best part of the game so far, no Reghi. Feel free to turn on the audio. 🥳 The Zips look to snap Buffalo's seven-game win streak against them. Kickoff @1 pm on ESPN+ with Shawn Kenney and Ryan Cavanaugh.

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Nice call. 😎

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Joe Moorhead: [Joe stands up] Well, then, I guess there's only one thing left to do. ZipsNation: What's that? Joe:

With his background in marketing, I'm looking forward to a rebranding.

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