Our OL hasn't power blocked in 2 years anyway.We have the athletes (RBs and WRs) to do this, but does it take a different OL to make this work. I know the splits that were referenced were in regards to the WRs, but IIRC, it also creates wider gaps between the OLs. That isn't power blocking. That's stretch blocking...
Uthug used splits with their WRs and we know that Huepel is an OU guy.
I dunno, I'm not sure if this will work well in the SEC...
The problem with the bunch formations is that it puts more players in play regardless of if it's a run or pass. Even the CBs can play a role in the run D, and it's way easier for the Safeties to be both in the box, and supporting pass coverage. It's almost like giving the D another player or two
The splits are really more on the receivers than the OL. Watched some season highlights and the OK OL isn't really spread out any differently than our guys do, with the WRs are WAY out there.
Right...instead of getting your guys in space it's more like playing in a box.
In practically any situation when the play clock is allowed to run down it forces the OL to keep their weight back to avoid moving before the snap. Then when BY holds the ball after the snap it presents an impossible situation for the OL to maintain their blocks and not end up being called for being downfield. BOB's offense 95% of the time the worst possible approach to improve offensive line play IMO.
Honestly, did anyone really think BV would be a good HC? His high strung, panicky, urgent demeanor as Clempson DC should have been a pretty good indicator IMO. Maybe he should've taken a G5 or FCS position before a P5 position.
Well, it depends on who is running it...
Not only that, if you ever played OL you know how uncomfortable / tiring it is to hold your stance for a long time. The less time the OL has to be 'down', the better.
DL s don’t like it much either.lol
For sure. Definitely depends on the specific play caller and offshoot of it. And most of them do throw it a lot. I just think the running game is a lot more important to its success than some realize.
Yeah, I played both - would much rather have my knuckles in the dirt with the ability to drop to my knees rather than holding that down position for 20+ seconds per play.
When the GOAT comes calling and you are a coordinator and want to be a HC one day you definiteley listen. If we want him we will get him IMO.
TJ you still feel things have been cleared for Pruitt to return? I have heard that Leonhard is very much in the mix if Gol*ing is indeed out the door.
I have not spoken to him since yesterday but he said the university has cleared his hiring so I am assuming Pruitt is the primary target. I did text him to see if he had an idea of the timing of announcements.
Dan is a no go. We have to stop listening to those folks.
Lebby is an interesting candidate to watch for.
Here's an idea of what we could see if we get Lebby....
