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Defending the Rutgers trick play threat

bjaym99

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No one will be shocked if Rutgers tries 7 trick plays on Saturday. Depending on the situation, and the score, it should not be considered a failure by Ohio State if Rutgers is successful once.
Just because Rutgers succeeds once doesn't mean they score. A success might mean they get a first down on a third and four play when the score is 21 to 0. That doesn't mean the Buckeye defense was fooled. A QB draw play might be just as successful.
The Bucks will likely keep their defense on the field for every fourth down play, unless it is fourth and 25 from the Rutgers 20-yard line. Rutgers might not consider a trick play a smart play in that situation.
Rutgers might try to block a Mirco punt. Just be prepared for a hard rush. Kickoff returns, watch for onside kicks, reverses and cross-field laterals. Just have Fielding kick the ball 5-yards deep into the end zone.
If the score is 35-6 in the fourth quarter and Rutgers runs three trick plays in a row, so what? I'm guessing Rutgers won't try more than one. They just want the Bucks to be mindful that it is a possibility.
 
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