Film Room: Tiger Bootleggers

Denny Medley-USA TODAY SportsWe could say this about many aspects of the Mizzou offense, but the dropback passing game has not looked good during this losing streak. Time and again Kelly Bryant sits in the pocket looking downfield until protection breaks down, at which point he runs for the sideline or throws the ball away.

Perhaps this is why Tiger offensive coordinator Derek Dooley ran Bootleg plays on several occasions against Tennessee— adding the element of misdirection, moving Bryant around in the pocket, anything, perhaps, to get the passing game back on track.

Let’s look at a few of the Bootleg plays Dooley called against the Volunteers.

First, let’s define the Bootleg. A Bootleg is a…