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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by PSYCHOSTEELER, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. PSYCHOSTEELER

    PSYCHOSTEELER Well-Known Member

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    Tell me one thing, why is it that when we go 5 wide ( no RB in backfield ) Ben gets under the center. I mean what is the element of surprise. They know were passing, so why not just be in the shotgun and see the defense better and get more time to throw. COME ON MAN.
     
    PSYCHOSTEELER, Nov 22, 2011
    PSYCHOSTEELER, Nov 22, 2011
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  2. SteelMojo

    SteelMojo Well-Known Member

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    doesnt matter where he sets up in 5 wide the D knows its going to be a pass! he isnt Slash or Vick lol
     
    SteelMojo, Nov 22, 2011
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  3. bigsteelerfaninky

    bigsteelerfaninky Well-Known Member

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    welcome to the board....I agree when we are in 5 wide we need to be in shotgun
     
    bigsteelerfaninky, Nov 22, 2011
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  4. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Not quite sure why he's up under center with the five wide set. Hell, I wouldn't mind seeing some of that modified pistol formation he was using when his foot was bad. That seemed to work well.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Nov 22, 2011
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  5. spleeny09

    spleeny09 Well-Known Member

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    I think your boy BA called a QB sneak out of this formation about 3 games ago on 1st and 10 on our own side of the field...thats probably why. The dude aint too bright!
     
    spleeny09, Nov 22, 2011
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  6. 4EvrH8O'donnel

    4EvrH8O'donnel Well-Known Member

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    I believe its to disguise when and when they are not going to throw that bubble screen pass that they go to 3-5 times a game.
    The one that Suggs picked off.
     
    4EvrH8O'donnel, Nov 22, 2011
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  7. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    I was thinking that the other day. There was a big thing made about the pistol being a "college" formation (like they said about the wildcat a few years ago when it started to get used), but I can't see the drawbacks of using it. I'm not saying we should use it all the time, but it did seem to work well. Can anyone enlighten me as to its drawbacks?
     
    Thigpen82, Nov 23, 2011
    Thigpen82, Nov 23, 2011
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  8. defva

    defva Well-Known Member

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    Yes he need to be in the shotgun.And don't send all of the receivers long
     
    defva, Nov 23, 2011
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