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Truth be told, you don't need a mobile QB to run plays that have no RB pass protection responsibility.  You can go empty, spread the field, and split the RB out as a slot receiver, and if you still want the run threat, go with the jet sweep action.

Yes, you can do that. We have those plays in the playbook. If your QB isn't mobile in that set, the defense will press your receivers to deny the quick pass and kill him. If your OL is good enough to hold off the pass rush for a while,  you can pull it off, and once the receivers slip off the press coverage, it can work great. See WSU.
I am quite sure Shaw is aware that this approach exists. I am also pretty sure he believes that our personnel  don't run it well. I also think it pretty probable that Stanford has practiced using Love in the slot. The fact we don't see nearly as much (any) of this in games compared to 2016 probably has to do with Love not being as good at running patterns as CMac, Love not catching well, and/or Chryst not being able to execute the throw. I don't believe that it is because we have forgotten the possibility exists.

[Goose]

Truth be told, you don't need a mobile QB to run plays that have no RB pass protection responsibility.  You can go empty, spread the field, and split the RB out as a slot receiver, and if you still want the run threat, go with the jet sweep action.

Yes, you can do that. We have those plays in the playbook. If your QB isn't mobile in that set, the defense will press your receivers to deny the quick pass and kill him. If your OL is good enough to hold off the pass rush for a while,  you can pull it off, and once the receivers slip off the press coverage, it can work great. See WSU.
I am quite sure Shaw is aware that this approach exists. I am also pretty sure he believes that our personnel  don't run it well. I also think it pretty probable that Stanford has practiced using Love in the slot. The fact we don't see nearly as much (any) of this in games compared to 2016 probably has to do with Love not being as good at running patterns as CMac, Love not catching well, and/or Chryst not being able to execute the throw. I don't believe that it is because we have forgotten the possibility exists.