What can be learned?

[JackJD]

13 minutes ago, The Sicatoka said:

So Heins was just a decoy.
After not running a route for the fourth or so time wouldn't the defense pick up on that? 

I don't know how often Heins was on the field but I think the games SDSU has had with NDSU of late have some element of a chess match.  And, each team will have at least some unconventional play ready for the game (perhaps SDSU is more likely to spring a surprise on the Bison).  Each time Heins was in, a defender was dedicated to lining up against him.  I think they had to assume that he may take off running.  Heins improved steadily through the season (recall Kraft went out early in the first game at Iowa and missed much of the season) and by the end of the season, he was a strong threat.  We're expecting big things from Heins in 2023.