Richt's RPO Philosphy A Good Fit For Top WR Recruits

[Moro]

Great thread, guys. This is what I love about this board. I hope we can get back to more threads like this

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I agree. This turned out to be a very good discussion. There is a tone of knowledge here. Thanks to everyone that took the time to read and contribute to the discussion. Great Job Guys!!!

 

[kryptonite]

Okay I'll bite.

The RPO (Run-Pass-Option) concept isn't really a "system" in the same way that, say, the West Coast Offense is. Rather, it's a series of plays designed to give the QB the option to change the given play to a run or pass depending on what he sees from the defense.

For example, if the defense starts crowding the box to take away the run, the QB can pull the ball out and hit a WR on a quick slant, hitch, or screen. If the defense starts loosening up, he can simply hand the ball off OR take off running himself. This doesn't mean the QB has to run, or that it's by definition a "read-option" concept - though that is one element of it.

The advantage of the RPO concept is that, in theory, the QB has less to think about post-snap. He reads the defense at the line, makes a decision, and goes with it. Less thinking, quicker passes, ball is out quickly, etc. However if the timing gets disrupted, the QB makes the wrong read, or the defense starts disguising things, it gets messy. Further, the RPO isn't necessarily something to rely on all game long. Again, it's a set of plays, not really a "scheme." At some point the QB needs to play a 5- 7-step drop game, work the seams, etc. It also limits some of the run game concepts. Therefore sometimes the RPO can work AGAINST the overall rhythm of playcalling.

With the right QB, in the right situations, I really like using RPO to confuse and loosen up a defense. Particularly one that likes to crowd the box and take away the run first. Come out running some RPO, get the LBs on their heels, then either run power or pass over the top when they get caught peeking.

My .02

I love that answer. Now how does that affect impact players and adding additional impact recruits at the WR position when you already have a go to receiver on those hot reads?

I don't see that it does. There's nothing about RPO that is off putting to recruits. It's possible that WRs see that Richt would like to run first and decide they want to play in a more pass first offense, but un reality it's not the system so much as the staff, school location, money, etc. Bama and fsu dont pass any more than Miami, but they have been getting the WRs we want.

 

[mirvin88]

I can't believe the amount of people that still don't understand what RPO is given how much it's been discussed here

 

[Canezum5]

I appreciate your insight. Very good post.

My close friends dad coached for 20+ years and he taught us so much about the game. He always said that as soon as you start coaching on any level you instantly become a father figure whether you like it or not. He said it can be stressful af, even coaching little rec league teams.

I feel like its worth the reward though. I know you feel good knowing you made a young man a better man in some way.


Your post did give me a whole new view on the potential career choices I could take.

I hope everything works out well for you.