Just a thought Coach O's change from Pro to Spread

I don't think Kiffin has run the spread, maybe some elements of it. Of couse I may be splitting hairs or focusing on semantics here; if so I'm not trying to argue or offend.

But the spread requires space, especially laterally and starts with OL splits, which can vary but are usually wide. Then throw in the use of the shotgun (definitely employed by Kiffin) and motion (Saban used alot, Kiffin increased somewhat) then you're running the spread. But without spreading the front 7 out with formation and then creating soft spots with motion and/or routes, it's just a shotgun single back (or pro set) to me.

I dislike the spread for one reason: it assumes you are faster. LSU proved that's a bad assumption to base an entire season on. Speed on D eats up that space your offense is dependent on. Not saying it doesn't work, it just has a big flaw. That flaw can't be magically fixed by the opponent (they not going to go out and get super fast ringers just to play you) but it's such an Achilles heel when you run into a bad matchup you're in trouble.

ETA: worth pointing out that many pure spread teams want to run the ball more than pass. Oregon under Chip Kelly is a good example. Just want that RB in space, and you dink-n-dunk (in space) to basically do long-pitch runs. It's not a vertical attack until that skill player gets in space and breaks one.

I think what he originally said was "I'm a pro style guy", and yesterday said "I believe that nowadays, you have to run the spread offense, you have to have dual-threat QB that can run and throw ball."

Do with that what you will, but in neither wire does he day "I'm gonna do this"