FB in the slot? WTF?

Probably a variation of our hurry up offense we have yet to see in action

If we run that first play in the I formation but decide to play hurry up without subs then it would be nice to be able to flex out one of the backs to clear some of the defenders out the box

I say it was the spring game and everyone need not bring up every play and question why it was called.

LSU has the personell to run anything from

three wide - TE lined up tight and RB in backfield

three wide - TE flexed out and RB in backfield

threee wide - TE flexed out and RB in the slot

All this HUNH

"D" can't sub out between plays

I'm sure the DE would love to see JC coming down the line with a running start for crack back block

was all the way out in the slot, or was he more aligned like a wingback? I've seen the wingback look since Crowton was here with Ware and Copeland.

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I say it was the spring game and everyone need not bring up every play and question why it was called. -The Spectrum

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i think you've missed my point completely. i'm not questioning the play and i even stated, "it's the spring game, so i know that much of the play calling should be taken with a grain of salt, but do you think this is the sort of thing we can expect to see out of the cameron offense?" but thanks for nay-saying my post.

and i'm fully aware that our FB has caught some passes out of the backfield. but being lined up on the line of scrimmage in the slot and catching a pass out of the backfield are two completely different things. my only concern is whether or not the FB matching up 5 yards off of a CB allows the CB to jump the route a little earlier and better, therefore being a bit more of a liability.

mcneil912, i agree that this on this may, indeed, be the result of splitting up the WRs between two teams.

the point i meant to make was that i can't remember ever seeing this before, rather than being critical of the play calling. has anyone else seen this done in a game? i watched a small amount of the ravens games last year and don't recall seeing this formation used there or in the rest of the NFL or in CFB.

Haydel, thanks for that input. interesting info.

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think you've missed my point completely. i'm not questioning the play and i even stated, "it's the spring game, so i know that much of the play calling should be taken with a grain of salt, but do you think this is the sort of thing we can expect to see out of the cameron offense?" but thanks for nay-saying my post.

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The play is obviously practiced by the team so it's in the playbook. However the QBs called their own plays in the spring game, so I can't tell you how often you will see it in a game.

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my only concern is whether or not the FB matching up 5 yards off of a CB allows the CB to jump the route a little earlier and better, therefore being a bit more of a liability.

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I don't see why this is a concern. The fullback in the slot can do more than just run a route.

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the point i meant to make was that i can't remember ever seeing this before, rather than being critical of the play calling. has anyone else seen this done in a game?

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Yes fullbacks have lined up in the slot before, sometimes the catch screen passes, sometimes they block, and sometimes they are an outlet.

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but do you think this is the sort of thing we can expect to see out of the cameron offense?

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the quarterbacks called the plays and they were limited in players available for the various formations

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my only concern is whether or not the FB matching up 5 yards off of a CB allows the CB to jump the route a little earlier and better, therefore being a bit more of a liability.

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they'll most likely have a linebacker or a safety on them. This is a way to go 5 wide and catch the defense with a run package on the field.

Holy shite, an offensive wrinkle? Something different to confuse people and get a giant man the ball in the flat?

NOOOOOO