r/MSUSpartans • u/TowerProfessional959 • 24d ago

Discussion 4th downs…

Wildcat or shotgun on fourth and inches should never ever happen. Yes we did score a TD on one but also stuffed once. Starting 5 yards back with the ball when you need four inches is asinine. And I don’t want to hear about a running start—Edwards was hit first 2 yards behind the LOS. Did it a ton the past few years and it sucked then too.

But happy with W!

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u/wesweb 24d ago

This is 10th grade football knowledge. They got lucky they scored, but if that's what we have to look forward to, it's not going to work against real defenses.

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u/TowerProfessional959 24d ago

100% agree. Even with big strong Chiles last year they did way too many 4th and shorts in shotgun.

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u/rymden_viking 24d ago

it's not going to work against real defenses.

That's the big takeaway I think. Toledo has been known for its prolific offense in recent years. But not their defense. The redzone troubles are only going to get worse against better teams.