Memo to Pat Shurmur: In two drives, six total plays of our two final (potential) scoring drives, we sent wideouts into the end zone once. And we threw the ball into the end zone zero times. The end zone is worth seven points. It is the place where your offense needs to find itself in order to win football games. If you win football games, you can stay head coach of an NFL football team.
Do you feel that one foot of yours hitting the pavement outside the front doors in Berea? That's the feeling described by many when they have 'one foot out the door.'
The man was 20-27 for crying out loud and the only body somewhat warm in a chilly stadium Sunday. Let him throw the ball. He will either complete the task or fail. But, he will not win if he is not allowed to try. You can not back your way into a winning record.
Also, if you want to play a power running game, which incidentally is a game plan more than half of this town favors, get Hillis and Hardesty healthy, and embrace them. What should you do when you have an inexperienced shifty halfback on your final, game-winning drive? Keep both feet inside the building. Make a pass at it.
