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One of the reasons Dennis Erickson liked to use three WRs was because defenses were predominantly using three traditional LBs. It forced a mismatch where one of the LBs had to cover a WR. I remember reading this in an analysis of DE's new offense that he brought to UM in '89. I think that...

What people forget is that Erickson's spread was potentially a great running offense. His 1988 team which was known for its passing prowess had two 1000 yard rushers: Rich Swinton and Steve Broussard. Combined, they had 440 rushing attempts between them. (The QB, Timm Rosenbach, had 129, which...

Wasn't Wilkins a backup, first off the bench? I'm trying to remember. I think he started in the Bowl game because of an injury.