It’s a widespread chorus that soccer is a copycat sport.
Due to this there are moments that happen — whether or not on Saturdays or on NFL Sundays — if you see one thing that you just simply know might be in each soccer workforce’s playbook earlier than lengthy. When the Wildcat began to take over on the school degree, it was only a matter of time earlier than NFL groups used the idea. When the Miami Dolphins began utilizing their “cheat” movement this season, it didn’t take lengthy for groups to observe go well with.
With that in thoughts, count on to see this idea from USC unfold across the recreation in due order:
Going through a 2nd and seven, USC quarterback Caleb Williams takes the shotgun snap and fingers off to fit receiver Zachariah Department, on what appears to be like to be an finish round to the left facet. Nonetheless Department quickly reverses subject, earlier than pitching the ball again to Williams, who has retreated deeper into the pocket.
In the meantime, not one of the offensive linemen break downfield, which is essential for what occurs subsequent.
As a result of as that is occurring vast receiver Tahj Washington, who was initially blocking downfield on the play, disengages from the defender he’s blocking and streaks downfield, alongside the sideline. Washington’s protection utterly bites, crashing downhill in response to Department and his run motion.
The consequence?
A large-open landing for the Trojans.
And a play that could be in each soccer workforce’s playbook by subsequent weekend.
