I really like this post. I’ve been mulling it over quite a bit.
As a child of the 80s, I want the triple option. But if I had to design my own offense, I’d probably go with the 70s Raiders. Student body left, student body right, play action and have the fastest guy on my team run as deep as the qb can throw it.
That said, the most enjoyable offense I ever watched was the first half of Taylor Martinez’s freshman season. I’ve never seen anyone who can put a foot in the ground and get upfield as fast as he could. There are so many “what ifs” in Nebraska football. What if Barry Sanders is a Husker (TO has another NC). What if Burrow is recruited, what if Texas doesn’t get an extra second, what if TO doesn’t retire? God, I love those. It should be its own thread.
What if Taylor Martinez is 100% healthy his entire career? That’s at least one more win a year right.
Back to the original question. Run what you have the personnel for. I don’t care what it looks like. Just win baby.