Mike Leach is OK with his quarterback tucking the ball and running on occasion. He just wishes it weren’t necessary.
In other words, the coach is still trying to raise the bar for his veteran offensive line.
Luke Falk, who normally stays close to the pocket when defensive pressure heats up, tried a different tack in rainy conditions in Pullman last week and wound up with 56 gross rushing yards in Washington State’s 24-0 over Colorado. Falk finished with 41 total yards once yards lost on sacks was factored in.
Leach approved. But he continues to be critical of his acclaimed offensive linemen, who “ought to take it personally” when the quarterback gets sacked.