Ratt Mhule Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Sean Callahan @Sean_Callahan 2h My favorite new wrinkle with the offense was seeing several formations with two RB's on the field at once. Abdullah/Cross Taylor/Newby 2 Quote Link to comment
The King Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 For those people inquiring, Jamal has practiced at "QB" every year since he has been here, it isn't like he has never practiced that spot here. He practiced it in wild cat as well as some various other offensive sets. Every. Single. Year. This year, however, he is getting an actual shot at the starting spot and it appears that the reps are going to be frequent and consistent, unlike the past. This is going to be an electrifying QB battle. Also - Adam Taylor is absolutely jacked and something about our team has changed weight room wise - they look much more like football players now. I've heard players love Charlton Warren thus far.. 3 Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Anyone seen what Adam Taylor looks like now? Quote Link to comment
Thanks_Tom RR Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Sean Callahan @Sean_Callahan 2h My favorite new wrinkle with the offense was seeing several formations with two RB's on the field at once. Abdullah/Cross Taylor/Newby This could be the best storyline out of today. Love the thought of more options in the run game, and use of all our RB depth. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Love this picture of Ameer: It’s difficult to imagine a player being in much better physical condition than Abdullah. His squat lift is close to 580 pounds (compared to 490 when he arrived at NU in 2011). He now bench-presses 365 pounds (290 as a freshman). Yeah, 365 pounds as a 200-pounder. http://journalstar.c...wNIc4yE.twitter 1 Quote Link to comment
ZRod Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 It's a new spin on the diamond formation. Put in 3 QBs. 2 in pistol and one in shotgun. Each one has a play to run. Center DE dies who to snap the ball to. #multipleyetsimple Are we stealing plays from Princeton now? Quote Link to comment
Cougar74 Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I love it! It is creative using the diamond formation and using individual strengths of each player to incorporate more looks, options, by using, simpler termoniogy, and complimentary play design creating the most efficient use of the ball possible. Offensive structure and play design must be accountable and tailored to match abilities of each playmaker. At the same time players must use judgement within the confines of a flexible structure to remain disciplined and effective. Simply accountability flows both ways. Beck and Pelini have the tough task of assembling this package and calling it in game situations. I'm a basketball guy so I relate efficiency in these ideas and examples. Good examples of structure closely tied to player or team strengths. B Stevens motion with designed pick and roll Columbia College use of m2m and Izzos 1999-2000 team Coach K use of Redick and his options on the ball hand off in a 3-2 motion Tarkanians use of 1-3-1 with the substitons if the 4/5 player. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 How about the diamond formation with , Abdullah, Cross, Newby and Jamal Turner at QB running some form of option? Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Going to have to try and spread some carries around. But, these young RBs need to realize they will get their chance more in the future. After Ameer is gone it will be their time to shine. I don't think it's absolutely necessary we make sure everybody is happy with their carries every game. It's Ameer's team for one more year. Newby will have two more years left, Taylor 3 years, and Imani will get what he gets. Carries will depend on reliability and efficiency of the player, but most importantly what ever results in WINNING. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think what you hope to do is have AA average about 15 touches through the first 4 games...then when conference season starts that is when you lean on him. Quote Link to comment
caveman99 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think what you hope to do is have AA average about 15 touches through the first 4 games...then when conference season starts that is when you lean on him. To stay in the Heisman I would think he would need to average 20 over those 4 games. I think he gets a heavy dose as needed against Fresno and UM, hopefully he doesn't get many in the other 2 games. Quote Link to comment
teachercd Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think what you hope to do is have AA average about 15 touches through the first 4 games...then when conference season starts that is when you lean on him. To stay in the Heisman I would think he would need to average 20 over those 4 games. I think he gets a heavy dose as needed against Fresno and UM, hopefully he doesn't get many in the other 2 games. That is true... Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think what you hope to do is have AA average about 15 touches through the first 4 games...then when conference season starts that is when you lean on him. To stay in the Heisman I would think he would need to average 20 over those 4 games. I think he gets a heavy dose as needed against Fresno and UM, hopefully he doesn't get many in the other 2 games. Not too worried about Fresno, but Miami is going to be a better team this upcoming year. They aren't going to be a walkover and we will need to run the ball to win IMO. Quote Link to comment
RedRedJarvisRedwine Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 What a nice problem to have! Quote Link to comment
Scratchtown Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Beck's first year they tried to incorporate some of GaTechs offense a little bit. With these backs, you could actually have a decent set up if you had Cross play as the "fullback" but he needs to run with his pad level down better Quote Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.