Well with this being possibly Mike Holmgren's last year as a Head Coach, at least for the Seahawks. Mike has said he is willing to go all out this season and break from his usual conservative coaching style. Everyone familiar with Bill Walsh's legacy should be familiar with Holmgren's history as well. So I'm not here to give a history lesson on Mike. What I'd like to discuss is some play's Mike might want to consider pulling off during the upcoming last HOO RAH.
So farting around on the web, here are some trick plays I thought we might see this coming Seahawk season.
1. The Statue of Liberty, Boise Style
This play won Boise State the Fiesta Bowl in OT. The QB drops back with both hands on the ball while the RB hovers in the backfield as if he's there to block. Meanwhile, the C and WRs draw the rest of the defense up the right side of the field.
The trick: In one motion, the QB fakes a pass with his right hand and slips the RB the ball with his left. The RB then dashes downfield.
2. The Hook & Ladder
The middle-right WR runs a slant to the left as the wide-left WR runs a 15-yard flag route. The QB throws to the wide-left WR.
The trick: After catching the ball, he pitches it to the slanting middle-right WR, and it's off to the races as the left WR throws blocks.
3. The Flea Flicker
The C snaps the ball and then starts running straight downfield. The QB hands off the ball to the RB.
The trick: Before reaching the line of scrimmage, the RB pitches the ball back to the QB. The RB then picks up the rush- ing defender norm- ally blocked by the C. This gives the QB time to aim and fire to the wide-open C.
4. The Cross Pick
The right WR runs a shallow cross as the three left WRs run right slants.
The trick: As the right WR comes across, the middle-left WR stops, turns, and blocks the right WR's defender (like a basketball pick). The QB hits the open right WR. Touchdown.
5. The Hitch & Go
The far-wide WRs run short post patterns and the QB throws to either one. On the next down, let it slip that you're doing the same play. The WRs run the same posts. As each WR turns, the QB fakes and the defender -- tasting an interception -- will cut to the middle.
The trick: When the defender bites (the "hitch"), the WRs run upfield (the "go") and await the QB's pass.
How's it going Dwindy1? Football can't come fast enough! This has to be one of the worst Mariner season's I have seen in my memory.
Real ruff times for Seattle sports. The Seahawks are the only positive at this point. Pondering alot with this current Seahawk team. Double TE's, Play Actions that don't lead to Matt being sacked, Draw Play, and so on and so on. I can't wait!
Also looking forward to our new MLS team, Sounders FC>
Last edited by WestSeattle on June 9th at 10:37 PM.
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Ahh the music finally came through. Very fitting indeed. Man, the waiting is torture. I've got tickets to one pre season game (Raiders) then back to sea. So my chances of seeing any of these plays is slim, then again who knows. All good, long as I can keep the Sat Link up.
Night Braddah.
Forgot to mention I'll be wearing the colors at Raymond James when the Hawks again have to cross the USA and play the Buccaneers! The game is in October and will probably be hotter than hell... Seats face west... Oh well... Have a good one!
