Please table the Lausch package?

[eastbaycat99]

Since the UTEP game, the only thing the Lausch package has accomplished is making me scream at the TV and in so doing, frighten my dog. In that span, Lausch has rushed 12 times for 18 yards, completed 1 pass for 4 yards while being sacked once. Since he has only entered the game in the red zone, the Cats have basically wasted 14 snaps from scoring position by trotting him out. Enough already?

 

[epicbret]

Failure to Lausch?

 

[SimpsonElmwood]

Against Wisconsin I noticed that on his second play, the threat of Lausch running wide opened up things for Tyus. If they continue to use Lausch, I am waiting for them to throw a slant. If the D is waiting to jump on Lausch that could go for a TD.

Dreams aside, I don’t like it either.

 

[FanatiCat]

Agree they need to rethink this. I like that they want to get Lausch on the field but these packages aren’t working.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Or mix in a just a few more passes to try to keep the D honest. The defense just knows exactly what's coming when Lausch goes in.

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Or mix in a just a few more passes to try to keep the D honest. The defense just knows exactly what's coming when Lausch goes in.

Bajakian is a genius. He’s just biding his time to run something creative out of the Lausch package. Will result in a TD vs PU or UI.

 

[PURPLE Book Cat]

Keep the ball in Bryant's hands. If you feel you run the wildcat, run it with Porter, or even Himon

 

[Skunkpilot]

It’s the new wildcat with cam porter….

 

[Hungry Jack]

The package would make sense if Lausch were a credible threat to throw the ball. At this point, if you see that package, you can put eight or nine guys in the box to defend it.

 

[FanatiCat]

Keep the ball in Bryant's hands. If you feel you run the wildcat, run it with Porter, or even Himon

I want to see more touches for Himon these last couple weeks. That 30 yard run he had, no one else could get around the edge except him and it would have been strung out for no gain at best.

 

[SmellyCat]

The package would make sense if Lausch were a credible threat to throw the ball. At this point, if you see that package, you can put eight or nine guys in the box to defend it.

He is listed as a quarterback, but even if he's a below-average quarterback, he's still someone who should know how to throw the ball if he needs to. It's just so boring that and frustrating that all of the plays in this package result in about -2 to +2 yards.

 

[NUCat320]

Correct take, @eastbaycat99, though I don’t think it’s always been in the red zone.

I don’t know if Bajakian’s got it in him, but the one look I can see working is a throwback/flea flicker type play where Lausch gets a handoff and has to make a relatively long lateral back to Bryant, while single-option receiver is headed downfield.

This could happen because, as @CoralSpringsCat rightly says, Bajakian is a ba-genius.

Lausch doesn’t have the skills to make guys miss when everyone’s eyes are on him.

 

[NUCat320]

I want to see more touches for Himon these last couple weeks. That 30 yard run he had, no one else could get around the edge except him and it would have been strung out for no gain at best.

 

[mshelton33]

Bajakian is a genius. He’s just biding his time to run something creative out of the Lausch package. Will result in a TD vs PU or UI.

Be careful critiquing the Lausch package, what if the other option is the return of Cam Porter Wildcat snaps?

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Be careful critiquing the Lausch package, what if the other option is the return of Cam Porter Wildcat snaps?

I’ll take the Citrus Bowl version of the Cam Porter Wildcat back in a heartbeat.

 

[mshelton33]

I’ll take the Citrus Bowl version of the Cam Porter Wildcat back in a heartbeat.

Much like UTEP Lausch, it's how Bajakian lures you in.

 

[techtim72]

Be careful critiquing the Lausch package, what if the other option is the return of Cam Porter Wildcat snaps?

Or the option pitch ala Thorson and a few others.

 

[NUCat320]

Or the option pitch ala Thorson and a few others.

Riley Lees is on staff. Perhaps we can hand it to Lausch on an end-around, consider a pass, and take a 12-yard loss. Just like old times.

 

[hdhntr1]

Against Wisconsin I noticed that on his second play, the threat of Lausch running wide opened up things for Tyus. If they continue to use Lausch, I am waiting for them to throw a slant. If the D is waiting to jump on Lausch that could go for a TD.

Dreams aside, I don’t like it either.

Basically it is the same as the Wildcat that they tried to use too often and got stuffed for the same reason. As soon as they substituted, 9 times out of 10 it would be a QB run

 

[loyolacat]

Just wait,,,they are playing the long game......

 

[CoralSpringsCat]

Impressive work @eastbaycat99. Bajakian must read the board as no sign of Lausch today. Glad you posted on the free board; not sure if Jake is a premium subscriber on the Rock.

 

[thewildcat2011]

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Slower than Carson Grove!

 

[NUCat320]

Pretty sweet 4-yard carry to set up that CamJohn TD.