Split Back Formation??

why don't we use this more???

as in minor and ricky

We tend to use the i-form, because we need the extra blocking for either ricky or the qb

Same reason we don't run 3 wr sets... Wanny likes to have 1 te / 2 wr / 1 rb / 1 fb in order to mask our run/pass plays. The I gives us the luxary of having fb/te to block for ricky, without giving the play away by putting in a specific run-blocking formation.

i really hope we mix up the formations more, wouldn't mind seeing 3 wr sets or split backs every now and then.

if we were to run some split formations i wouldnt even put minor in i would keep Konrad in that way they dont expect pass, and plus konrad has good hands and id like to se him catch more balls out of the back field

We run the I back formation because it is probably best for Ricky...this gives him the ability to get the ball, and run to one side, and then cut back based on how the blocking formation is...The split back would be better for a scat type back that can jitterbug in the back field...most of our runs are between the guard and tackle on either side and that allows Ricky to bounce it outside or cut back between the center and guard...