We have run two fake field goals, one for a TD and the other for a first down. Both were run to the right side in different ways. I'm not to experienced about them since we don't see many of them. Are they always to the right? Did anyone notice that our next FG try after the fake, Florida conceded trying to block the FG and dropped guys back to defense for another fake? Do you think that will start to be a trend in future games with two guys back protecting against a fake in our games? I'm still not sure why these two kicks have been so successful when most fail. Sure the execution has been excellent but my gosh such big gains on both of them against good SEC quick defenses. :geauxtige
i think they worked so well this year due to the plays that preceded them, and i have to compliment the coaching staff if they really did intend to set up the fakes both times. against south carolina, end of the first half, on a 3rd and 9 we run RP up the middle for 3. everybody is saying "what the hell" and some even boo if i remember correctly, because they all assume we are just taking the 3 and heading in to the lockers. gotcha. florida, it was our first posession of the 3rd quarter, we were trailing, so again it seemed like we'd take the 3 to get some points on the board and get a little momentum. then flynn sneaks it right for the first. timing is everything! :thumb:
Thanks for pointing that out. I remember the SC set up. It was so overly obvious LSU was gonna kick the FG. I missed the set up on Florida. That makes total sense. I guess that is the main reason the both worked so well besides great execution. :grin:
not only that but the run was to the left side of the field thus putting us on the left hash mark and allowing for more field on the right side for the fake.
Guess we won't see that for a while as every team would be paranoid about LSU pulling another fake at every turn:hihi: However LSU would prob still use it when that play is against all conventional wisdom and logic.
Or it might make them more leary of the fake and not rush our place kicker (a la the last field goal with Florida ... although I was highly disappointed that Colt had a free kick and missed it).
Its a matter of common sense I would think, the shortest distance and all. Beyond that, to make it look like a normal FG attempt, you,d also have to consider where your kicker lines up. IE: is he left or right footed.
Don't forget, CLM said they had more tricks up their sleeve:wink: ........and then he said they didn't:thumb: :geauxtige .
Remember the Peach Bowl? An option run can be in either direction, but to the left means the kicker does not have to slow down to have the holder in place to pitch.... If that makes sense...
