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So, let me start off by writing that I'm strongly in the camp of "pass or threaten to pass to setup the run" for our program. For many reasons, but that's a separate topic. What that means is I believe in often spreading the field by formation, threatening a vertical attack, and manipulating the defense's numbers. Light boxes make for easier work, obviously. But, I don't intend to make this a thread about our pass attack. We'll save that for later, maybe.
All of that said, an offline convo got me thinking about particular run game strategies I'm actually excited about watching this upcoming season. I'm one of those who cautiously believes our starting OL gives us an advantage in the vast majority of our games. With some luck and health, you'll likely see one of the most talented iOLs in the conference flanked by sufficiently athletic Tackles - one of them being a True Frosh (Mauigoa) who would be an elite athlete by NFL OL standards.
So what does that make me think in terms of the run game? I would love to see our OL on the move (sometimes).
I've sloppily put together this screenshot, and I'll explain (it's just for the purposes of having a diagram to reference):
I took a screenshot of one of my favorite plays to see coaches breakdown from an offensive system (WingT) I played in and defended in practice. Above, you'll see a variation of the 121 Buck Sweep.
I've removed TVD from under center and put him in the 'Gun. I removed the 'FB' and added Harrell or George as Flanker(s). I've inserted Ray Ray as a motion wingback, though he'd likely come from the slot.
Most importantly to this thread's theme - Running game and OL on the move - I've capitalized Lee and Mauigoa. Why? Because I've watched them pull and work in space. And, would love to see more of that with this group. On this play, it's a variation of the Buck Sweep where the coordinator pulls the Center and Tackle (as opposed to, for example, the two Guards).
Now, there's an added element to this diagram: you see Cohen's (backside Guard) action intentionally pull a LB away from the playside action. All of that stuff is just for fun (of the post).
The core of the thread I hope to start here is about plays - counters, traps, powers, screens, etc. - that get some very athletic OL in space. I know a bunch of you played and have some strong thoughts on run game diversity. Would love to see others add in comments or even plays they'd like to see.
Again, I cautiously say we have a strength: starting OL and some decent blocking TEs in Arroyo and Cam. We also have a couple speedsters in Ray Ray and Smith who can play in the motion game.
Let's use it. It's officially football season.
All of that said, an offline convo got me thinking about particular run game strategies I'm actually excited about watching this upcoming season. I'm one of those who cautiously believes our starting OL gives us an advantage in the vast majority of our games. With some luck and health, you'll likely see one of the most talented iOLs in the conference flanked by sufficiently athletic Tackles - one of them being a True Frosh (Mauigoa) who would be an elite athlete by NFL OL standards.
So what does that make me think in terms of the run game? I would love to see our OL on the move (sometimes).
I've sloppily put together this screenshot, and I'll explain (it's just for the purposes of having a diagram to reference):
I took a screenshot of one of my favorite plays to see coaches breakdown from an offensive system (WingT) I played in and defended in practice. Above, you'll see a variation of the 121 Buck Sweep.
I've removed TVD from under center and put him in the 'Gun. I removed the 'FB' and added Harrell or George as Flanker(s). I've inserted Ray Ray as a motion wingback, though he'd likely come from the slot.
Most importantly to this thread's theme - Running game and OL on the move - I've capitalized Lee and Mauigoa. Why? Because I've watched them pull and work in space. And, would love to see more of that with this group. On this play, it's a variation of the Buck Sweep where the coordinator pulls the Center and Tackle (as opposed to, for example, the two Guards).
Now, there's an added element to this diagram: you see Cohen's (backside Guard) action intentionally pull a LB away from the playside action. All of that stuff is just for fun (of the post).
The core of the thread I hope to start here is about plays - counters, traps, powers, screens, etc. - that get some very athletic OL in space. I know a bunch of you played and have some strong thoughts on run game diversity. Would love to see others add in comments or even plays they'd like to see.
Again, I cautiously say we have a strength: starting OL and some decent blocking TEs in Arroyo and Cam. We also have a couple speedsters in Ray Ray and Smith who can play in the motion game.
Let's use it. It's officially football season.
