ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 During the broadcast of the game Saturday as soon as the ball is snapped on the Slayton TD pass you can clearly hear Gus screaming “give it to him, give it to him”. After rewatching the game a second time I can’t for the life of me figure out why Gus called for that as he looked like Slayton was in double coverage. Can anyone speculate why Gus called for it and essentially knew he’d make the throw and catch? I’m not mad it happened, but definitely want to see if anyone saw the same thing Gus did. at the 56:30 mark of the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWhiskey91 632 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 He was keying on the safety over the left side of the formation. On that side, Ryan Davis ran a wr screen look. This pulled that safety down which forced the other safety to take the post from the slot guy. This left Slayton one on one with the DB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone1430 1,346 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, FullBloodedTiger91 said: He was keying on the safety over the left side of the formation. On that side, Ryan Davis ran a wr screen look. This pulled that safety down which forced the other safety to take the post from the slot guy. This left Slayton one on one with the DB. And the corner figured he had safety help to the inside so he was playing outside coverage. When Slayton made the cut he was wide open on the inside all he had to do was shield the CB with his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney 794 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 uga's #35 looks lost as Slayton is catching that pass. Seems like he's in good position to attack the ball (or lay a hit on Slayton), but he pulls up and kind of stops as Slayton rolls in for the TD. A little odd now that I'm seeing the play again. Thanks for that link to the full video, though - I still haven't sat down for a full re-watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWhiskey91 632 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, tbone1430 said: And the corner figured he had safety help to the inside so he was playing outside coverage. When Slayton made the cut he was wide open on the inside all he had to do was shield the CB with his body. Yup. Fantastic play design coupled with phenomenal execution. Great protection, great fake, a beautiful throw and a spectacular catch. How many times do you see those get swiped out of the hands for a inc? Heads up play by Slayton to secure it and pull it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIGMAN 16 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Personally....I think Gus was selling the pump fake. He yells it immediately which tells me he was helping to sell the fake and trying to do what he could to draw the safety. Just one man's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,972 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 how do we know that's gus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldaufeller 367 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 15 minutes ago, MIGMAN said: Personally....I think Gus was selling the pump fake. He yells it immediately which tells me he was helping to sell the fake and trying to do what he could to draw the safety. Just one man's opinion. I thought this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,972 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 22 minutes ago, MIGMAN said: Personally....I think Gus was selling the pump fake. He yells it immediately which tells me he was helping to sell the fake and trying to do what he could to draw the safety. Just one man's opinion. you think opposing players listen to the coach? Or even hear their opponents coach after the snap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerHorn 1,351 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Chip Kelly did a great breakdown of this play, explaining how Slayton positioned himself for the catch so the DB had no shot of swiping the ball out, or pretty much doing anything that wasn't a blatant PI call. If I can find the link, I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger 8,817 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 This is Gus talking about it: https://twitter.com/JFergusonAU/status/930518046535487489 I can't get the video to show up but I don't buy his answer. I think he was relieved that the media gave him an out by how they phrased the question and just went with that. I think the real answer is what @FullBloodedTiger91 said. JMO though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerOfDixieland 3,225 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 41 minutes ago, MIGMAN said: Personally....I think Gus was selling the pump fake. He yells it immediately which tells me he was helping to sell the fake and trying to do what he could to draw the safety. Just one man's opinion. Correct. He's deking on the pump fake and the secondary can absolutely hear him. Everybody in the stadium can hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFanAU 586 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I still cant believe the hands on slayton. great catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerHorn 1,351 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I found the Chip Kelly breakdown of the play. Go to TOS and search for "Chip Kelly play breakdown", I believe Marcello posted it. It is free content. Hope I am within Da Rulz in the way I phrased all of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010primetime 2 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 He was open up the seam the moment the ball was snapped by the time he threw it Slayton was3 steps behind him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AU80cruiser 1,102 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 53 minutes ago, alexava said: how do we know that's gus? Thats definitely his voice and this is definitely not the first time I've heard him yell "give it to him" during a game....could have been other seasons I'm thinking of too. I knew what this thread was about before I even opened it, lol. Ive been getting a good laugh throughout the season when I've watched highlights on youtube and heard Gus doing this. I just pictured him flailing about on the sidelines with that worried face he always has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDE_OxPx_2010 5,287 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 It's no different than Kiffin doing the touchdown signal right after the snap when he was at Bama. The good coaches know when you have a favorable set up, and often our offense has one read making the screaming a give away to the QB if he recognizes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 16 minutes ago, WDE_OxPx_2010 said: It's no different than Kiffin doing the touchdown signal right after the snap when he was at Bama. The good coaches know when you have a favorable set up, and often our offense has one read making the screaming a give away to the QB if he recognizes it. The way Stid looked to the left first either means he took the second read with Slayton, or he was always going Slayton but looked the safety off first before going back to the first read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Always appreciate the responses. I know a lot of us were at the game and may not have heard Gus screaming give it to him like I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strychnine 1,802 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 27 minutes ago, ClaytonAU said: Always appreciate the responses. I know a lot of us were at the game and may not have heard Gus screaming give it to him like I did. It came through so clearly on the broadcast that I thought they had a mic on Gus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WDEKC 187 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 1 hour ago, TigerHorn said: I found the Chip Kelly breakdown of the play. Go to TOS and search for "Chip Kelly play breakdown", I believe Marcello posted it. It is free content. Hope I am within Da Rulz in the way I phrased all of that! you can just google "Chip Kelly Auburn" and there are multiple links with the plays Kelly breaks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaytonAU 4,606 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 2 hours ago, alexava said: how do we know that's gus? Have you ever heard Gus speak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexava 6,972 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Speak. Yes. Scream furiously to the top of his lungs..... most people sou similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passthebiscuits 6,827 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 Selling the pump fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird 60,367 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 9 minutes ago, passthebiscuits said: Selling the pump fake. Exactly. JS looks left, drives his shoulder which triggers the safety and opens the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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