However, if he had a lead coming out of halftime, Gru would shift to a nearly 30/70 pass to run ratio for the remainder of the game. Gru also has great stats on winning close games.

Finally, if you know anything about the West Coast offense it’s basic premise is to confuse the defense by using the pass to set up the run – not vice versa which is conventional. Thus, many short-drop high percentage passes are utilized as quasi-runs.

Gru helped popularize frequent passing from 2 tight end sets and frequent runsfrom trip or quad receiver formations. Olson was not as savvy in this regard which was a mistake.

Gruden loves running backs, like Ricky Watters, Charlie Garner, Alstott, Pittman, Dunn, Caddy, E G – and he used all of them. Gru was much more balanced than you suggest.

Good job Booger!

Also a lot of good talk on how safetys dictate defenses and the chemistry neded between Josh and his receivers to take advantage of what the defense gives you on the fly. I hope it builds quick!