When 3 = 4 And Out!

We have noted that during Training Camp and during the Scrimmage that the offense is not getting enough first downs. They are flaming out instead of “firing out” as Dan Guerrero likes to say. This was a big issue of course last season, when our offense was a horrible 87th best in the nation. We had an All-America kicker to hide some of the ugliness of the stalled drives, but we won’t have such a luxury this year. So when we see with our own eyes that the new Dorrell offense installed by Training Jay is stalling we start to get hives. Still, we know that with so many senior starters returning that this offense would get smoother and “make a move” as Dorrell is now fond of saying. Unfortunately, on the last day of Training Camp at Spaulding, Robert Kuwada of the OC Register reports that on 3rd down conversion drills the nightmare has not gone away:

The first offense had another dreadful period today, working in 3rd-and-long situations.

This is not good to hear. Still, Dorrell said this was the best camp he’s ever had and that team is farther along than he expected them to be. So we are taking Karl at his word and expect no excuses. Here are the results of the 3rd down conversion drills:

Play No. 1 The snap from center was low and rolled past quarterback Ben Olson.
Play No. 2 Tight end Logan Paulsen lined up incorrectly, then Olson floated a pass out to the left that was intercepted by safety Chris Horton.
Play No. 3 Cornerback Trey Brown stepped in front of an out, but missed picking off the pass. The ball popped into the air and was caught by the intended receiver, Brandon Breazell.
Play No. 4 Tailback Chris Markey was stopped for a 2-yard gain.
After the No. 2 offense ran a couple of plays, they were back at it.
Play No. 5 A pass to Breazell fell incomplete.
Play No. 6 Olson, working his way to his right, looked off an open Paulsen and threw a pass in coverage to Joe Cowan that fell incomplete.
Play No. 7 Terrence Austin was open crossing the middle of the field, but the pass was incomplete.

As the players themselves have said, No Excuses! Go Bruins!!

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