The empty backfield with the running

[coach66]

Back coming back into the backfield for the jet sweep option was the difference. I was very impressed with the timing on that which is very difficult and we ran it to perfection. It’s basically Mullen’s philosophy of the stretch to create running lanes and if we can come up with some good passes of that series it’s gonna be tough to defend.

 

[BoDawg.sixpack]

Hill has enough speed to force the D to respect the sweep.

I'd like to see AW or Gibson along side Fitz and then bring Hill in motion from the slot for a triple option look.

 

[FreeDawg]

They also would motion the back past the QB and then turn back for the handoff. Kind of a misdirection using motion into the backfield. That was another cool wrinkle

 

[missouridawg]

We made Auburn defend 50 yards of the LOS. And that’s exactly what we should make everyone do. It will open up the passing game nicely when it’s nexessary.

 

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Agreed on Hill. He can outrun the big boys but also has the strength & power to run through or just throw down the first DB/LB to attempt a tackle.

 

[yee dawgy]

But when we set him in the backfield in the 3rd or 4th qtr where he received the handoff “already” running north he was unstoppable. He has the speed, quickness and strength to eat up yards going north vs recieving the handoff running east/west.

 

[patdog]

Agree. They had to respect the sweep and that just left the middle wide open. Moorhead did a great job of neutralizing their defensive line. It sounds simple, but few teams have the players and the execution to make it work.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

What makes it even sweeter, is we were basically running the play Cam killed people on later in 2010. Inverted Veer where guard and tackle double play side DT, and backside guard pulls around to clear the trash out of the hole.

 

[vandaldawg]

What makes it even sweeter, is we were basically running the play Cam killed people on later in 2010. Inverted Veer where guard and tackle double play side DT, and backside guard pulls around to clear the trash out of the hole.

God, did that turn anybody else on? No?

 

[Spiderman.sixpack]

Back coming back into the backfield for the jet sweep option was the difference. I was very impressed with the timing on that which is very difficult and we ran it to perfection. It’s basically Mullen’s philosophy of the stretch to create running lanes and if we can come up with some good passes of that series it’s gonna be tough to defend.

The main thing that did is made AUB line up against empty. Then when the back motioned into the back field, the DL didn't have time to shift into a strong set against the formation.

Defenses set up a strong side depending on which side of the QB the RB sets up on. They never knew where the back was gonna line up or if he was going to line up or run the speed or jet sweep,

Every now and then we would run straight jet motion to keep them honest.

That made Auburn be very predictable of what front they would be in because they didn't have time to shift.

Very creative way to neutralize a front that likes to adjust to formations

The bread an butter play was the G Lead or powertrap read. Run stretch with the back, if DE flows with RB, QB keeps and follows the pulling guard. if DE pinches or sits ,run stretch with RB. Ran it a ton under Mullen too for years.

I do wish we would copy a couple of Auburns's screens. Well disguised and deceptive. Be good for those all out rushes we face on 3rd and medium to long.

 

[Bulldog45]

Just imagine what it will be like when we have the ability to either leave him in the 5 wide or motion him all the way across to stay in five wide, or bring him into the backfield, or go with the sweep.

 

[Dr. Funke.sixpack]

The blocking scheme has been around for ages. Probably in everyone’s Playbook. Where in the 90’s and earlier you’d have kicked the end out with a fullback, today you read him with the veer.

But its it’s a good point on the motion. It takes what Gus/Mullen/Urbs did and froze the defense enough to give our line an additional half second. I suspect we’ll see much more added to it in two weeks.

 

[Seinfeld]

I will gladly admit that when I saw our offense line up in a zero-back set for the first two plays of the game, I was done with Moorhead. I honestly thought it was a giant middle finger to everyone that continued to ask why we weren't running the ball more

Thankfully, as the night went on, it became clear as to why he was doing what he was doing, and it was great watching it unfold.

As much crap as I've thrown at our coach over the last two weeks, my hat's off to him for the adjustments made against Auburn. No matter how the rest of the season plays out, it was refreshing to see that we've got a coach capable of making changes. I really wasn't so sure after the Florida game

 

[JML105]

Hill should've gotten the game ball. He executed these plays almost flawlessly, but it was his energy and grit that kept our offense alive. Kudos to Nick, but keep feeding Hill.

 

[Bulldogg31]

I will gladly admit that when I saw our offense line up in a zero-back set for the first two plays of the game, I was done with Moorhead. I honestly thought it was a giant middle finger to everyone that continued to ask why we weren't running the ball more

Thankfully, as the night went on, it became clear as to why he was doing what he was doing, and it was great watching it unfold.

As much crap as I've thrown at our coach over the last two weeks, my hat's off to him for the adjustments made against Auburn. No matter how the rest of the season plays out, it was refreshing to see that we've got a coach capable of making changes. I really wasn't so sure after the Florida game

The guy can flat out coach offense. We didn’t put up a ton of points but it was the most given up by Auburn all year. If we can run on them we can run on anyone.

 

[Drewbowski]

I was right there with you. I threw up my hands and said 'what the hell?'