So what I’m saying is Holtz knew that Rocket was a game changer. Just like Tim Brown. What an asset. At anytime either one could take it to the house. So either Kelly or other coaches you mention don’t see that as a opportunity to put points on the board or don’t have the players. Which I refuse to believe.
But consider this, on a kickoff or punt return you are usually playing on half the field. So that’s six guys at most. A few good blocks and speed and it’s 6 points.
So now consider you play safe. You’re at the 20 yard line with the entire defense poised to stop your already patterned play that they have watched repeatedly on film.
See the ST is like the deck in blackjack. You don’t know what’s going to happen.
Don’t you see? ST are about plays the other team can’t prevent if you have speed and agility and good blocking. It’s an easy six points. It’s like getting 21 in blackjack. It doesn’t happen often but when it does with the right bet it’s a game changer.
Hopefully you see my point. I’ve watched so many games where an opposing team methodology marched down the field and scored that was erased immediately by a TD on the next kickoff.
Think about it. What’s more defeating for the other team? A TD on special teams. It’s like making a 40 foot putt.