For an Illini offense that lacks an identity, coach Tim Beckman offering a helping hand is a mistake
November 12, 2012 12:43 AM
Beatty calls the plays. Except for when he doesn't. Gonzales actually calls plays on third down, according to Beckman. That's not unheard of, but let's face it -- the whole setup is not working for the Illinois offense, a unit that ranked 117th (out of 120) nationally coming into the weekend.
When asked if he has been or planned to start aiding with playcalling, Beckman walked a circle.
"Not really, no. I'm not going to get involved," he said initially, before ending his answer like this: "I'm just suggesting, I'll strongly urge some of the plays that can help them be successful throughout the game."
That sounds like a third partner, which is contributing to the underlying problem.
Fletcher Page
When asked if he has been or planned to start aiding with playcalling, Beckman walked a circle.
"Not really, no. I'm not going to get involved," he said initially, before ending his answer like this: "I'm just suggesting, I'll strongly urge some of the plays that can help them be successful throughout the game."
That sounds like a third partner, which is contributing to the underlying problem.
Fletcher Page
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