tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post206970302430595103..comments2024-03-13T03:27:50.582-04:00Comments on Smart Football: The Gus Malzahn/Auburn Tigers run gameChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07204245083374821812noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-74321518802787018342009-06-28T19:30:05.994-04:002009-06-28T19:30:05.994-04:00The spread can work anywhere the weather is great....The spread can work anywhere the weather is great. In bad weather venues the spread may see teams call the pass game out.<br /><br />Go plus one, always for the O into the parts of the field that are sloggy, game them on the outside in coverage.<br /><br />The only issue with that is there's still a plus one chance for the running QB. Even when you bring numbers he can still run. They can leave both ends unblocked and fuzzy every read the second level has. <br /><br />What kind of success will the spread have in the weather conferences? It may depend upon play surface, the CFL did wonders with it for year with an extra defender out there, mostly on fast surfaces.<br /><br />Will the weather games limit Rich Rod's plan from its upside?Mr.Murderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932924875363684259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-91421383490084428842009-06-25T12:21:57.817-04:002009-06-25T12:21:57.817-04:00***Anonymous said...
I'd just like to point o...***Anonymous said... <br />I'd just like to point out on the two video examples of the counter the defenses made some critical errors that opened up big plays.<br />In the case of Auburn, the play side DE correctly followed the OT as he crashed down into the DT, which should push the play inside if not for the pulling guard. However, the play side LB took himself out of the play by moving vertically up field to the DE's ouside and not identifying the pulling guard.<br />In the case of Florida, the DE simply ran to the outside and didn't seal. This opened an opportunity for the play to have a wide open lane. <br />I agree that it's a good play, these examples just aren't all they seem.***<br /><br />The piece is not presented as a predictor of any given level of success...it's written to illustrate <i>what</i> Malzahn does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-66771299951452014432009-06-25T12:18:57.701-04:002009-06-25T12:18:57.701-04:00***Tyler said...
It's easy to see why this of...***Tyler said... <br />It's easy to see why this offense is a better fit for Auburn than franklin's was***<br /><br />It is my opinion that THIS is the offense Tubs wanted and thought he could force Franklin to manufacture. <br /><br />Chris,<br /><br />First, thanks, good stuff. <br /><br />The entire blog basically says Malzahn is running tried and true power, counter, trap, zone, and play action, and just packaging it in "the spread" (a la Meyer)...so, assuming Auburn has the players, why wouldn't it work in the SEC? <br /><br />auburn (from coach huey)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-41418183850573444832009-06-23T00:34:26.966-04:002009-06-23T00:34:26.966-04:00I'd just like to point out on the two video ex...I'd just like to point out on the two video examples of the counter the defenses made some critical errors that opened up big plays.<br />In the case of Auburn, the play side DE correctly followed the OT as he crashed down into the DT, which should push the play inside if not for the pulling guard. However, the play side LB took himself out of the play by moving vertically up field to the DE's ouside and not identifying the pulling guard.<br />In the case of Florida, the DE simply ran to the outside and didn't seal. This opened an opportunity for the play to have a wide open lane. <br />I agree that it's a good play, these examples just aren't all they seem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-84726449925958438352009-06-22T23:29:45.309-04:002009-06-22T23:29:45.309-04:00Last year's offense was way too predictable pl...Last year's offense was way too predictable plus if we ever did get a lead Tuberville sat on it and ran the shotgun sweep the rest of the game. <br /><br />We had nothing like the misdirection you will see in Malz running attack. He uses your pursuit against you.<br /><br />We have a very good power back in Tate and what I think is the perfect run/catch threat in Fannin. Those two should go off in this running game and open the play-action passing game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-21771648200415972122009-06-22T16:20:49.763-04:002009-06-22T16:20:49.763-04:00Anon - dont forget multi-talented Mario Fannin. I ...Anon - dont forget multi-talented Mario Fannin. I am looking for him to be a huge fantasy breakout star.Vince Mullinshttp://www.fantasycollegeblitz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-84168946110266101062009-06-19T19:36:03.526-04:002009-06-19T19:36:03.526-04:00It's easy to see why this offense is a better ...It's easy to see why this offense is a better fit for Auburn than franklin's was.Tylernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-61118590371053072542009-06-19T18:17:02.508-04:002009-06-19T18:17:02.508-04:00I don't know if Malzahn does this but another ...I don't know if Malzahn does this but another wrinkle for the counter from the Gun 4-wides is to run it like a zone read play. Have the QB read the backside DE and if he's slow or doesn't commit give ball to RB, otherwise you're constraint play is built in; have him pull the ball and run.<br /><br />One thing that's interesting from the clips is that the play broke up the middle a lot. I find that often the counter starts as an outside run, then as LB's over pursue you start to get more of a middle cut back crease.<br /><br />A great example of the power play working a treat is Willie Parker's 75 yrd TD run in SB XL. But as you say just about everyone has this, or some variant, in the playbook.pgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249434060356932260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-77535193518875657222009-06-19T13:41:46.352-04:002009-06-19T13:41:46.352-04:00Zach - I wouldn't call the AU OL excellent. T...Zach - I wouldn't call the AU OL excellent. They are one injury away from having to move a TE or DL over. Plus, while they were ok last year, they didn't set the world on fire. The type of blocking they have to do in this system is different from what most of the OL was signed for. I still don't understand why everyone is so high on Burns talent. He's not produced at all, and while he might run fast and throw a ball 80 yards or whatever, a majority of a QB's talent is in making the right decisions with the ball, which he hasn't done yet. might be coachable - Jason Campbell certainly was (he made horrible decisions until his snr year when he got a new QB coach).GTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-32906919382610572312009-06-19T13:27:13.411-04:002009-06-19T13:27:13.411-04:00Dr. B., is that a litle cold water to dampen the e...Dr. B., is that a litle cold water to dampen the enthusiasm?War Eagle AC-47https://www.blogger.com/profile/16209779615792197607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-69277932260678318762009-06-19T12:28:02.214-04:002009-06-19T12:28:02.214-04:00Incidentally these plays are also staples in Clems...Incidentally these plays are also staples in Clemson's offense.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828427134435684591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-91590852037880182842009-06-19T11:10:26.725-04:002009-06-19T11:10:26.725-04:00As for the talent issue, it's there. It's...As for the talent issue, it's there. It's probably not as deep as Fla right now, but the starters are actually pretty good. The RB's have great speed, and the WR have lots of potential, but like has been said, I think the coaching in the last staff was not quite up to par for them. I think Trooper Taylor will really turn that position around. I won't get into detail, because I would go on and on, but the only depth issue Auburn has on offense is depth at OL. The starters are pretty good, but they've only got like 10 OL on scholarship at this point, which can hurt if injuries occur. I see on of the incoming WR's, DeAngelo Benton, getting immediate playing time and making a substantial impact.<br /><br />QB is definitely an issue. This will be Burns 3rd OC in as many years, so obviously he's had quite a bit of flux in his time there. Caudle looks really good throwing the ball, as long as he's not forcing it. He's never really been given a chance yet and I think this new staff is right to make the race wide open. FWIW, Caudle was a 4 star, Elite 11 QB out of high school. His speed is probably comprable to Burns, but Burns is very shifty. Burns is really not that fast(probably in the 4.7/4.8 40 range), but he's very quick and really bounces around well in traffic. <br /><br />Incoming freshman QB, Tyrik Rollison, will be given a chance as well. I doubt he'll win the starting job, but the coaches have said the incoming QB's are fair game as well. I do see Rollison becoming the future of Malzahn's offense though. The kid put up huge numbers in Texas his jr and sr year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-7883482006840469272009-06-19T04:59:38.699-04:002009-06-19T04:59:38.699-04:00"For starters, his offense talent level is ve...<b>"For starters, his offense talent level is very low. It would take him years to build up the talent level to successfully run that offense. By the time that day comes, he'll be long gone from Auburn."</b><br /><br />Auburn's talent level is much higher than you're crediting them for. Their offensive line will be excellent next year, and they've got very talented running backs. The receivers have talent but have suffered from years of poor coaching. Kodi Burns' issues aren't from a lack of talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-21114413070343197772009-06-18T23:29:55.968-04:002009-06-18T23:29:55.968-04:00Malzahn will never have the Urban Meyer type succe...Malzahn will never have the Urban Meyer type success offense that he had in 2008. It may work at Tulsa, but not at Auburn.<br /><br />For starters, his offense talent level is very low. It would take him years to build up the talent level to successfully run that offense. By the time that day comes, he'll be long gone from Auburn. <br /><br />Tony Franklin had success at every stop he made, except Auburn of course. Why? Because he didn't have the proper talent to run his scheme. The same will happen to Malzahn, barring a miracle of course. I wish him well because I know he's an offensive genius; however the lackluster offensive talent level is a major concern at this point and time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-54479863400345723862009-06-18T23:06:49.752-04:002009-06-18T23:06:49.752-04:00As for the speed of the offense, there were scrimm...As for the speed of the offense, there were scrimmages in the spring, including one point in the A Day game the coaches had to tell the offense to stop and let the defense catch up. Kodi Burns(jokingly) complained that wasn't fair to the offense.<br /><br />Like Chris said though, the clips are just basics of what we can expect next year. It all depends on execution against SEC defenses, which we all know is about as tough as it gets in college football.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-52772462305976839122009-06-18T22:58:11.561-04:002009-06-18T22:58:11.561-04:00Malzahn's ideaology is intriguing; not too man...Malzahn's ideaology is intriguing; not too many offenses are based on tempo and pure speed of execution. It's going to be interesting watching how it works out for him at Auburn; I'll be <i>shocked</i> if his offense becomes as productive as it was in Tulsa within the next two seasons. It'll take a few years of recruiting and installing for it to even get close, if it even does reach that level.Ryan Gonzalezhttp://ionizedmedia.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-67912770128386672622009-06-18T22:19:35.236-04:002009-06-18T22:19:35.236-04:00DoubleB, KungFu: My understanding is that the pace...DoubleB, KungFu: My understanding is that the pace was faster than before but not yet to what it was at Tulsa. That's to be expected. They have to learn the basics first. It will be interesting how they are in the fall.<br /><br />And re: success versus the defense, that's true, I'm not saying they will average 500 yards a game in the SEC. The spring game is a legitimate place to look for *what* they are doing, especially the bread and butter basics. How *well* it all works is a different question of course. But for now, before the season, the what is the more interesting (and measurable) question.<br /><br />anon: I get the clips from a variety of sources -- files, DVD, etc -- but from there it is pretty simple. I use Windows Moviemaker to edit them (not all that high tech), and then YouTube lets you upload stuff for free. YouTube also provides the code for "embedding" video. All you have to do is have a place to paste it into -- i.e. a blog.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204245083374821812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-41185554860245163562009-06-18T21:51:08.590-04:002009-06-18T21:51:08.590-04:00I am not sure if this has already been covered on ...I am not sure if this has already been covered on this site elsewhere, but how do you get those cut ups (directly from YouTube already?)and how do you get them to imbed? <br /><br />I guess I am looking for the right software to do this myself, particularly as a coach with my own game film. Any suggestions are appreciated...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-75301539642729161902009-06-18T19:22:37.876-04:002009-06-18T19:22:37.876-04:00The A-Day game would not be of any use in determin...The A-Day game would not be of any use in determining the effectiveness of the offense versus the defense because the A offense played the B defense. Also, they switched QBs every now and then, alternating between Kodi Burns and Neil Caudle.<br /><br />Burns moved the team well, but did not display good passing technique.<br /><br />Caudle was a more effective passer, but was not a real threat with his legs.War Eagle AC-47https://www.blogger.com/profile/16209779615792197607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-49755248899367897502009-06-18T18:48:44.918-04:002009-06-18T18:48:44.918-04:00How fast was Auburn's pace? Any idea based on ...How fast was Auburn's pace? Any idea based on the spring game? I'm sure they were "fast" but was the pace causing any real problems for the defense?DoubleBnoreply@blogger.com