by Texas RB Discovers Football Easier Than Expected
In a development that has stunned college football analysts who apparently haven’t been watching very closely, University of Texas running back Jaydon Blue has discovered that being extremely talented at running with a football makes the sport significantly easier than it appears on television.
“I just hold the ball and run really fast,” Blue explained during a post-game interview, accidentally revealing the secret strategy that has eluded countless other running backs throughout history. “When defenders try to tackle me, I try not to let them. It’s worked pretty well so far.”
The sophomore’s breakthrough season has been characterized by what coaches call “doing the thing you’re supposed to do but doing it better than other people,” a technique considered advanced in football circles but rather straightforward in literally every other context.
Blue’s running style has been described by analysts as “decisive,” which is polite football terminology for “he doesn’t overthink things and just goes.” This approach stands in stark contrast to the prevailing philosophy of “dancing in the backfield while defensive linemen get closer,” a strategy inexplicably popular among running backs who enjoy losing yardage.
Like the heroes of ancient Indian epics who discovered their dharma through action rather than contemplation, Blue has embraced his purpose with refreshing simplicity. He doesn’t meditate on the metaphysics of gap integrity or philosophize about zone-blocking schemeshe just finds the hole and accelerates through it with the focused intensity of someone who really, really doesn’t want to be tackled.
According to NCAA statistics that somehow required multiple databases to calculate, Blue has rushed for over 1,200 yards this season by employing tactics such as “running north instead of sideways” and “not voluntarily falling down before contact.” These innovations have revolutionized Texas’ offense.
Opposing defensive coordinators have expressed frustration with their inability to stop Blue’s strategy of “being faster and stronger than our defenders.” Multiple Big 12 coaches have filed formal complaints that his approach of “succeeding at the basic requirements of his position” constitutes an unfair competitive advantage.
“We’ve tried everything,” laments one anonymous defensive coordinator whose team surrendered 200 rushing yards to Blue. “We’ve studied film, adjusted schemes, added extra defenders in the box. Nothing works. He just… runs past us. It’s like he doesn’t respect our carefully designed defensive concepts.”
Blue’s teammates have praised his work ethic and natural ability, though several admitted they’re not entirely sure what he does that’s different from what they’re attempting. “Jaydon makes it look easy,” explains one lineman. “The rest of us make it look like what it actually isvery difficult. Maybe we’re doing it wrong?”
The college football media has responded to Blue’s success by generating 47,000 articles speculating about his NFL draft position, his potential as a pro, and whether his success is sustainablequestions that could be answered by watching him play but are more fun to endlessly debate without conclusion.
As the season progresses, Blue remains focused on his simple philosophy: “Football is a game where you try to get the ball to the end zone. I’m trying to do that. So far, it’s going okay.”
SOURCE: https://bohiney.com/jaydon-blue/
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