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Great write up. Many people keep mentioning a wrinkle, and I think one we may see is a shift into bear to draw an audible, only to have Deon back out and play a short zone. It would disrupt timing for the OL, because by the time the tackle realizes he's not blocking anyone it's too late. Also, given that OSU uses H-backs, I'd think a natural attempt to counter a bear would be to audible to a short flat route to one of those guys, thinking they'll have free space. We've seen Deon in coverage, and this sort of thing may work a time or two, potentially for a turnover.

Hes at the type of talent level that he could come in and be more explosive than any of these guys. He's a little smaller so pass protection and such might be limited, but hes a genuine weapon in comparison to anyone we currently have.

Giddy up! I'll be there with two old roommates, all descending on Blacksburg (and Roanoke) to dance the dance like old times. Hope to see some of you tailgating or in Section 20!

I'm sure he'll show the bear a lot, but he'll throw in enough wrinkles that, when we look back on it after the fact, we'll realize we weren't actually running it for the majority of the game.

As you said, he's a master schemer. He's one of the best at the defensive bait and switch, and if Ohio St gets wrapped up in trying to figure out how to stop his bear attack, it'll play right into our hands.

Sam Rogers lines up as the Wild Turkey QB and he pitches it off to Sam Rogers on a Jet Sweep Motion but he takes a step back and launches one down field 70 yards to connect for a TD with Sam Rogers.

I'm trying to be more optimistic about bubble screens given the receiving corps' renewed focus on blocking under coach Burden. I'd still prefer to see bubble screens where the receiver is moving towards the qb though, helps the play develop a little faster.

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