HurricaneVision
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I wanted to look at what Richt did when he was calling plays at Georgia, and in a game that would be considered a "physical" matchup, so I chose the 2005 SEC title game against LSU.
Les Miles coached team, coming off of a natty under Saban, and a defense that will plug to stop the run. I wanted to see how often Richt used a FB, and how he used him.
Leonard Floyd was the primary TE at the time, and Thomas Brown was the TB. They used Floyd all over the formation and used a lot of motion with him. He was offset, really playing an H-back role, which is sort of an offset I formation that motions the TE to change the formation side from strong to weak, and vice versa.
Brannan Southerland was their freshman FB, who was listed as a starter after an injury to Des Williams. Very athletic kid who finished 2nd in the state 110m hurdles. #3 FB in the country by Rivals, and the #13 prospect in the state of GA. Had 130 tackles his senior year in high school as a LB. He weighed 245 lbs. and had great movement skills. I add all this information to show the type of athlete that he was.
First series, Southerland doesn't play. They just used Floyd in an offset I formation twice. Dogs, three and out.
Second series, they run I-formation and Southerland is in. Play action, Southerland has a great cut block on a blitzing LB, deep pass TD. Southerland made the key block.
Third series, he plays and they use him man up on the LB to either seal the edge on inside run, or to get the Mike on one of Richt's favorite plays- Power-O run play to the RT side.
(side note: The special teams are going to be so improved under Richt, it may mathematically be the largest upgrade on the team from the previous coach, but I'll get into the math for the team later in the summer. I was prompted to make that observation after Richt designed a great punt block play to change that game)
Fourth series, plays in base sets, and any down you might conceivably run the ball. He even had a target when his QB was being pressured. His role is pretty simple n most plays, so I wouldn't expect this FB to have much trouble learning his role.
Fifth series, they switch to a smaller, shiftier FB (#6). They sprung him out of the backfield more often than they did Southerall, but never did target him. Shockley goes away from play side on a scramble for a TD. I always enjoy studying Richt's offense, because he is really such a smart play designer.
Sixth series, Southerall is back in at FB. You can see why the first play that Southerall was in worked from a play action standpoint, as 80% of the time Southerall has been in the formation they have run the ball (8 of 10). It's much more balanced when they're in 11 or 12 personnel.
Seventh series, two minute drill so Southerall only played one play, as a split back set. His man blitzed, Shockley scrambled, his man got the sack eventually.
The only time I have seen Southerall play on specials is on punt block (side blocker offset).
Eight series, thus far they have run the ball 11 of 15 times he has been in the game. On short yardage, they have actually gone with two FB's on two occasions. It was successful both times easily.
Ninth series, they ran four of the four plays he was in. They went double FB on 3rd and 2 inside the 10 and were stuffed. Southerall was the outside blocker on the FG attempt.
Tenth series, picked up a 1st down before he checked in. Ran the ball on 2 of the 3 snaps with a FB.
Eleventh series, four minute offense, they ran all six times out of the I-formation.
He played 28 snaps on offense, they ran the ball on 22 of those plays. UGA blew LSU straight the freak out (LSU won the title the next year). After looking through what Richt is looking for from his FB, it is pretty obvious why he decided to spend a scholarship on a player this year because Batten wasn't going to be good enough to play 20 snaps for us. Throw in 3-6 snaps on specials, and you have someone who will make an impact on the team.
Les Miles coached team, coming off of a natty under Saban, and a defense that will plug to stop the run. I wanted to see how often Richt used a FB, and how he used him.
Leonard Floyd was the primary TE at the time, and Thomas Brown was the TB. They used Floyd all over the formation and used a lot of motion with him. He was offset, really playing an H-back role, which is sort of an offset I formation that motions the TE to change the formation side from strong to weak, and vice versa.
Brannan Southerland was their freshman FB, who was listed as a starter after an injury to Des Williams. Very athletic kid who finished 2nd in the state 110m hurdles. #3 FB in the country by Rivals, and the #13 prospect in the state of GA. Had 130 tackles his senior year in high school as a LB. He weighed 245 lbs. and had great movement skills. I add all this information to show the type of athlete that he was.
First series, Southerland doesn't play. They just used Floyd in an offset I formation twice. Dogs, three and out.
Second series, they run I-formation and Southerland is in. Play action, Southerland has a great cut block on a blitzing LB, deep pass TD. Southerland made the key block.
Third series, he plays and they use him man up on the LB to either seal the edge on inside run, or to get the Mike on one of Richt's favorite plays- Power-O run play to the RT side.
(side note: The special teams are going to be so improved under Richt, it may mathematically be the largest upgrade on the team from the previous coach, but I'll get into the math for the team later in the summer. I was prompted to make that observation after Richt designed a great punt block play to change that game)
Fourth series, plays in base sets, and any down you might conceivably run the ball. He even had a target when his QB was being pressured. His role is pretty simple n most plays, so I wouldn't expect this FB to have much trouble learning his role.
Fifth series, they switch to a smaller, shiftier FB (#6). They sprung him out of the backfield more often than they did Southerall, but never did target him. Shockley goes away from play side on a scramble for a TD. I always enjoy studying Richt's offense, because he is really such a smart play designer.
Sixth series, Southerall is back in at FB. You can see why the first play that Southerall was in worked from a play action standpoint, as 80% of the time Southerall has been in the formation they have run the ball (8 of 10). It's much more balanced when they're in 11 or 12 personnel.
Seventh series, two minute drill so Southerall only played one play, as a split back set. His man blitzed, Shockley scrambled, his man got the sack eventually.
The only time I have seen Southerall play on specials is on punt block (side blocker offset).
Eight series, thus far they have run the ball 11 of 15 times he has been in the game. On short yardage, they have actually gone with two FB's on two occasions. It was successful both times easily.
Ninth series, they ran four of the four plays he was in. They went double FB on 3rd and 2 inside the 10 and were stuffed. Southerall was the outside blocker on the FG attempt.
Tenth series, picked up a 1st down before he checked in. Ran the ball on 2 of the 3 snaps with a FB.
Eleventh series, four minute offense, they ran all six times out of the I-formation.
He played 28 snaps on offense, they ran the ball on 22 of those plays. UGA blew LSU straight the freak out (LSU won the title the next year). After looking through what Richt is looking for from his FB, it is pretty obvious why he decided to spend a scholarship on a player this year because Batten wasn't going to be good enough to play 20 snaps for us. Throw in 3-6 snaps on specials, and you have someone who will make an impact on the team.
