matt11390
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I am a grad of Appalachian State University, which is a 1-AA school. It had won the National Championship for 3 straight years before losing in the playoffs this past season. What turned them around was a complete transformation of their offense.
About seven years ago they recruited an athletic QB that had "Pat White" abilities in that he could run and pass with devasting effects on a defense. That QB led them to their first championship. After he graduated the next QB that came in was Amanti Edwards. This kid in his first three years has won two championships. He is almost unstoppable. He is 1-AA's version of a Pat White.
ASU's offense is a shotgun formation. The QB controls the flow. It is a no huddle formation where the plays are relayed while the offense stands in formation. Edwards can either run the ball, throw it, or hand it off to two options. One is running back which is near him. The other is receiver which runs in motion to the QB at the snap.
This offense is very closely related to the wildcat but is a permanent version of it. That offense is constantly scoring in the 30's and 40's. The QB is what makes it work because of his athletic ability. He is fast, quick, and tough as nails. Several games he rushed for over 100 yards and threw for over 300 yards. The offense is unpredictable by opposing defenses. Teaming that offense with a physical defense there is no reason they have won the championship 3 of the last 4 years.
Now, could Miami make a similar revamping of their offense and run something similar to the wildcat on a permanant basis using Pat White? It would be exciting and hard to control by opposing defenses. Team that kind of offense with a hard hitting and fast defense, we would have a combination that would bring joy to us for a long time. Chad Henne could run this offense as well and would be very good in it.
Just some random thoughts.
About seven years ago they recruited an athletic QB that had "Pat White" abilities in that he could run and pass with devasting effects on a defense. That QB led them to their first championship. After he graduated the next QB that came in was Amanti Edwards. This kid in his first three years has won two championships. He is almost unstoppable. He is 1-AA's version of a Pat White.
ASU's offense is a shotgun formation. The QB controls the flow. It is a no huddle formation where the plays are relayed while the offense stands in formation. Edwards can either run the ball, throw it, or hand it off to two options. One is running back which is near him. The other is receiver which runs in motion to the QB at the snap.
This offense is very closely related to the wildcat but is a permanent version of it. That offense is constantly scoring in the 30's and 40's. The QB is what makes it work because of his athletic ability. He is fast, quick, and tough as nails. Several games he rushed for over 100 yards and threw for over 300 yards. The offense is unpredictable by opposing defenses. Teaming that offense with a physical defense there is no reason they have won the championship 3 of the last 4 years.
Now, could Miami make a similar revamping of their offense and run something similar to the wildcat on a permanant basis using Pat White? It would be exciting and hard to control by opposing defenses. Team that kind of offense with a hard hitting and fast defense, we would have a combination that would bring joy to us for a long time. Chad Henne could run this offense as well and would be very good in it.
Just some random thoughts.
