How Alabama's Evolving Running Game is More Potent After Derrick Henry Went Pro
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I know this wont sit well with some here, but me and a friend at work were talking and our current offense resembles that Auburn offense circa Nick Marshall. Lots of motion and runs/fakes off that smear/jet sweep and some misdirection and it seems like whoever runs the ball, is running into wide open space a lot and is like 5+ yards down field before anyone even gets a hand on them.
We are explosive on offense either way now. That is a given.
We are explosive on offense either way now. That is a given.
It does. But for me the difference is this Alabama offense has the ability to switch styles of offense during a game. I said it in another thread, Alabama can run the fast pace read option for three series. Then turn around, put the QB under center and run power between the tackles. It takes two different styles of defenses to stop those different type of offenses.
You are exactly right. I said the same thing to my buddy during the game. Just about the only play Auburn ran with Marshall was that weird 3-way option, with 2 players converging on the QB immediately after the snap.
The difference of course is that we have a lot more extensive playbook than Auburn had. But it is strange to see that 3-way option play in there.
I heard people on Montgomery radio discussing this yesterday.
Alabama uses part of that offense in its offense but doesn't make it the entire offense. That's the main difference.
^^This. Also, our version doesn't have a moron running up and down the sidelines screaming at the officials to hurry. Our version might look similar but it's vastly superior, and when Hurts catches up to the speed of the game and starts connecting on deep routes the whole team will hit another gear: Ludicrous Speed.
Absolutely. We saw it with #9 taking the handoff and powering up the middle with his big body. He's hitting the holes better now and when he gets that down along with Hurts getting a little better with passing, this offense may be unstoppable.
Saban famously asked "is this what we want football to be?"
People thought he was complaining, it's now apparent he was warning them...
RTR
People thought he was complaining, it's now apparent he was warning them...
RTR
Thing about it, it had to because of how the offense changed. It was a concern this season. Thankfully, it's blossomed beautifully. OL has been doing a fantastic job. They've been overlooked in this area.
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With Hurts, Harris, BO, and Jacobs we have a potent pound the ball Offense.
With Hurts, Ridley, Stewart and others we become a nightmare for Defenses, as we spread the field.
With Coach Kiffin calling the shots we are at another level.
IMO: Kiffin is less predictable than our previous Coordinators.
It's looking more and more like Coach Kiffin is the 'Evil Genius' of Offensive Coordinators.
With Hurts, Ridley, Stewart and others we become a nightmare for Defenses, as we spread the field.
With Coach Kiffin calling the shots we are at another level.
IMO: Kiffin is less predictable than our previous Coordinators.
It's looking more and more like Coach Kiffin is the 'Evil Genius' of Offensive Coordinators.
To be fair, they can do that now - Bama is averaging 45.4 ppg and generally takes the foot off the gas somewhere in the late 3rd / early 4th.
But point taken. Assuming the O-line is solid next year (no reason to believe it won't be as we likely only lose Robinson and Taylor) and assuming Hurts continues to adjust to the speed of the receivers (he's doubled his accuracy in the last three games vs the first four), this offense might be the most prolific - against anyone - that I've ever seen.
Your post doesn't affect me at all. All I got to say about that is, "Roll Tide Roll".
Other than cosmetically, I don't see the Auburn comparison.
Auburn's offence at that time seemed almost completely reliant on speed and tempo and if the speed wasn't there then the offence didn't work.
Bama's version appears to my untrained eyes to come with far more control and versatility. It look likes we could choose to eat the clock running the self same set up as we would use for hurry up.
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Auburn's offence at that time seemed almost completely reliant on speed and tempo and if the speed wasn't there then the offence didn't work.
Bama's version appears to my untrained eyes to come with far more control and versatility. It look likes we could choose to eat the clock running the self same set up as we would use for hurry up.
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There does seem to be a resemblance. Wouldn't it be amusing if Bama were score on a pop pass (without sending lineman downfield) against Auburn?
Post of the year, and worthy of a lede for some ESPN columnist. If any well-known, well-paid sportswriters read this board, you just made part of their job a little easier.
And the terrifying part for college football is... I also think you're RIGHT.
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