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re: Miles' dream running offense

Posted on 12/8/13 at 1:01 pm to
Posted by ForeLSU
The Corner of Sanity and Madness
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Posted on 12/8/13 at 1:01 pm to
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because what is important is to make the defense hesitate. Often, they leave the defensive end unblocked, so that the QB can make him commit to one of his options before deciding where to go.


yes, those are gimmicks...

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Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama won a lot of national titles in the 60s & 70s with. It is sound fundamentally, and when run properly, it's really hard to stop.


it works until defenses adjust, then it fades. That's why Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama don't run those offenses any longer. The zone-read fad in the NFL is starting to fade as well.

Posted by Douboy
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2007
4332 posts
Posted on 12/8/13 at 1:06 pm to
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yes, those are gimmicks...


I second that.
Posted by Cold Cous Cous
Bucktown, La.
Member since Oct 2003
15051 posts
Posted on 12/8/13 at 2:00 pm to
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yes, those are gimmicks...

Totally disagree. This is a gimmick. LINK Option plays are basic fundamental football that has been around for decades, in one form or another, and will continue to be around for decades. The basic concept is so simple - make the defense commit, then go the other way.
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it works until defenses adjust, then it fades.

True of literally every offense in history. No one runs the Bill Walsh West Coast anymore, is that a gimmick?
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