Does anyone think Carr throwing the 3rd and 10 on the first drive to Gilbert for 8 yards at midfield is not thinking we can go on 4th if I shorten this at minimum?
That makes sense, those aren't the drive killing plays. Gilbert also had a shot to pick up the first there on that.
The 3rd and 7 our 2nd to last drive of first half. Miami rushes 4 and carr so quickly just throws it to premer, who has 2 people right behind him for 4 yds, and we punt. Greathouse is coming wide open a split second later for easy first down right in his view and there's a ton of space. We were only up 10-3 at the time, and Miami had just drove 85 yds. Momentum was shifting, and offense could have put that to bed.
The 2nd drive I think of the 3rd quarter where Carr locks in on faison and throws it into double coverage, we go 3 and out. I love the aggression, but he's under no pressure and gilbert is 1-1 and wins on a vertical on the other side.
There's just no reason in my view to be rushing a quick throw on 3rd down when they bring 4 knowing you won't get a first down, and throwing the ball away on first down when you aren't under pressure.
Good to Great.
