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http://deadspin.com/this-is-how-close-the-seahawks-came-to-never-even-start-1680433146
At The MMQB
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/19/nfc-c...ks-special-teams-onside-kick-fake-field-goal/, Robert Klemko has a fascinating breakdown of the Seahawks' fake field goal that got them on the board and set the stage for their historic comeback. And it's incredible just how specific a scenario the Seahawks required to even give the green light for punter Jon Ryan to loft that touchdown pass to tackle Garry Gilliam—how close the Packers' lead was to remaining out of reach.
By studying the film, Seahawks special teams coach Brian Schneider discovered an exploitable trend on the part of Packers LB Brad Jones. Jones, especially in the previous week's game against the Cowboys, was extremely aggressive attempting to block field goals, cutting inside and ceding the edge. With that information Pete Carroll decided to go for the fake—but only if Jones was on the field, and only to Jones's side.
With five minutes left in the third quarter and Seattle still trailing 16-0, Carroll gave Ryan the go-ahead to execute a fake specifically designed for this game. Ryan had two options:
1. Take the snap and roll out to Jones' side with either Garry Gilliam (left side) or Luke Willson (right) as a receiving option. If the linebacker covers the receiver, Ryan should run. If not, throw it.
2. If Jones isn't on the field, take a delay of game penalty and then kick the field goal.
[...]
Jones showed up on the left side, which meant undrafted rookie tackle Garry Gilliam would get the throw if necessary. Gilliam, a converted tight end out of Penn State, hadn't caught a touchdown since high school.
"I broke the huddle like, Please be on my side, please be on my side," Gilliam says. "And then [Jones] was."
At The MMQB
http://mmqb.si.com/2015/01/19/nfc-c...ks-special-teams-onside-kick-fake-field-goal/, Robert Klemko has a fascinating breakdown of the Seahawks' fake field goal that got them on the board and set the stage for their historic comeback. And it's incredible just how specific a scenario the Seahawks required to even give the green light for punter Jon Ryan to loft that touchdown pass to tackle Garry Gilliam—how close the Packers' lead was to remaining out of reach.
By studying the film, Seahawks special teams coach Brian Schneider discovered an exploitable trend on the part of Packers LB Brad Jones. Jones, especially in the previous week's game against the Cowboys, was extremely aggressive attempting to block field goals, cutting inside and ceding the edge. With that information Pete Carroll decided to go for the fake—but only if Jones was on the field, and only to Jones's side.
With five minutes left in the third quarter and Seattle still trailing 16-0, Carroll gave Ryan the go-ahead to execute a fake specifically designed for this game. Ryan had two options:
1. Take the snap and roll out to Jones' side with either Garry Gilliam (left side) or Luke Willson (right) as a receiving option. If the linebacker covers the receiver, Ryan should run. If not, throw it.
2. If Jones isn't on the field, take a delay of game penalty and then kick the field goal.
[...]
Jones showed up on the left side, which meant undrafted rookie tackle Garry Gilliam would get the throw if necessary. Gilliam, a converted tight end out of Penn State, hadn't caught a touchdown since high school.
"I broke the huddle like, Please be on my side, please be on my side," Gilliam says. "And then [Jones] was."
