FB: Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[faunch]

SJU is averaging 443 passing yards per game. My question to those that have watched a number of games is how many of those passing yards come on the push or shovel passes? Even though they count as passing yards it really is more like a running play.

I've also heard from a few loyal SJU followers that feel like opponents have had more success slowing down the Johnnies on the shovel play. Another observation is that multiple players are being used as the receiver on those plays. I'm wondering if there will be any wrinkles put into those plays once the playoffs start?

Thoughts...comments?

The shovel pass appears to be doing two things: 1.) increasing pass completion percentage. 2.) acting as a proxy for running plays IMO. There may very well be wrinkles added to that which will not show up on film until Round 2 of playoffs

I also think it helps to hold or draw up the line backers and opens up the middle for receivers, especially our tight ends.

[Retired Old Rat]

The shovel passes have a bigger impact on completion percentage.