Quotes about UNLV studying film of UH's offense

LVRJ = Las Vegas Review-Journal

After watching 30 hours of UH's offense, UNLV defensive coordinator Vic Shealy said:
"They have mastered the relation of knowing where the holes are in a defense. It's big-time stuff. Their offense is like a puzzle, and I can't imagine there being better pieces out there for it than they have right now." (LVRJ)


About how they have to simplify things on D to avoid their defenders from being overwhelmed, Shealy said:
"We show them all the film, but sometimes the secondary and linebackers can become so consumed in what (Brennan's) decision-making process is, you create paralysis in your own kids. As coaches, we understand why he does what he does, but we just want our kids reading the receivers and knowing if he does that, we'll do this. You don't want them worrying about every little thing, because then they'll get confused. Just line up and play what you see." (LVRJ)

LVRJ Note: "(At this point, it's unknown why Hawaii's offense employs the position, given it has offered just 11 called runs the first two games and twice last week had its backs lose fumbles. Shealy says he thinks any designed run might merely be to give Brennan a play off from having to make a decision. The idea of throwing 101 times in two games is exhausting enough. Imagine doing it.)

Shealy describes the play: FORWARD ... "They're not a true drop-back team." ... REVERSE ... "He throws behind the guard and tackle." ... FORWARD ... "His eyes initially go to the safety. See how fast he comes back to the other side?" ... REVERSE ... "That's what makes him so special." ... FORWARD ... "He looks at the No. 1 option. He's working No. 2 but doesn't have an advantage based on where the safety is." ... REVERSE ... "He scans back from the dig to the shallow to the delay." ... FORWARD ... "He finds the one-on-one matchup and exploits it." ... REVERSE ... "All of it took about two seconds."

To go from the dig to the shallow to the delay, which must really impress those who have any clue what that means."


About UH's offense, Shealy said:
"It's a high-risk, high-reward offense with thin margins. They're human. Every ball isn't thrown perfectly. If we can steal a possession, get a tipped ball, do some things to get (Brennan) off schedule ... Our kids are more confident than a year ago. I don't think they'll lose composure." (LVRJ)