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Breakdown of Auburn's Offense
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:14 pm
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:14 pm
So I know actually discussing Xs and Os on this site is highly discouraged, but figured some might want to actually learn a little about this offense we're going up against. These links should give you some breakdown into Malzahn's general offensive philosophy as well as how he's adapted it to fit his personnel with Newton:
Article 1
Breaks down Auburn's hire of Malzahn and his core beliefs
Article 2
Breaks down two staples of Auburn's run game (the counter and the power)
Article 3
Solid breakdown of Malzahn's offense a couple games into last year's season. A good 8+ minutes of highlights from their Mississippi State game that year.
Article 4
A video breakdown of their game against Alabama last year, over 9 minutes of footage.
Article 5
Comparing the difference between Denard Robinson's spread style to Cam Newton's.
Overall thoughts:
-Malzahn's philosophy is all about tempo, hurry-up and getting a substantial number of offensive plays a game. With the cramping issues we've had among defenders it's gonna be imperative that they are properly hydrated and that the offense minimizes three-and-outs and gives the defense adequate rest.
-If you're gonna read one article, read the last one. It's the most recent and thus the most true to how Malzahn has been running their offense this year. This isn't the kind of spread most think of; they will be running quite a lot of veer action off Nevis to keep them from having to account for him as opposed to keying off the backside DE like so many think when they hear zone read.
-They also have alot more north-south action as opposed to the predominantly east-west action they had last year. This is due to Newton's inside running abilities and it's the reason they have really been successful this year.
-I know everyone wants us to go pure man and key on Newton but that's suicide against an offense like this. With the presnap motion and formation shifts they use, they'll get ridiculous matchups if we're constantly in man. You'll see us in pure man at times, but we'll be in combo man-zone coverages primarily. This allows us to lockup the outside WRs in man and keep in-the-box defenders in zone so they can keep eyes on Newton.
Will be a heckuva game.
Article 1
Breaks down Auburn's hire of Malzahn and his core beliefs
Article 2
Breaks down two staples of Auburn's run game (the counter and the power)
Article 3
Solid breakdown of Malzahn's offense a couple games into last year's season. A good 8+ minutes of highlights from their Mississippi State game that year.
Article 4
A video breakdown of their game against Alabama last year, over 9 minutes of footage.
Article 5
Comparing the difference between Denard Robinson's spread style to Cam Newton's.
Overall thoughts:
-Malzahn's philosophy is all about tempo, hurry-up and getting a substantial number of offensive plays a game. With the cramping issues we've had among defenders it's gonna be imperative that they are properly hydrated and that the offense minimizes three-and-outs and gives the defense adequate rest.
-If you're gonna read one article, read the last one. It's the most recent and thus the most true to how Malzahn has been running their offense this year. This isn't the kind of spread most think of; they will be running quite a lot of veer action off Nevis to keep them from having to account for him as opposed to keying off the backside DE like so many think when they hear zone read.
-They also have alot more north-south action as opposed to the predominantly east-west action they had last year. This is due to Newton's inside running abilities and it's the reason they have really been successful this year.
-I know everyone wants us to go pure man and key on Newton but that's suicide against an offense like this. With the presnap motion and formation shifts they use, they'll get ridiculous matchups if we're constantly in man. You'll see us in pure man at times, but we'll be in combo man-zone coverages primarily. This allows us to lockup the outside WRs in man and keep in-the-box defenders in zone so they can keep eyes on Newton.
Will be a heckuva game.
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Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:18 pm to FootballNostradamus
Thanks
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:28 pm to LSU77
quote:
Thanks
No prob!
I love watching em every week but this one. It's been real refreshing (and depressing when I watch our games) to see how Malzahn has adapted their offense to fit Newton't skills. They didn't even run the inverted veer last year and now it's their staple play; such an innovative adapting coach.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:29 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
Auburn's offense
May as well just say "Cam Newton."
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:29 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
Auburn's offense
May as well just say "Cam Newton."
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:35 pm to Almazach
quote:
Auburn's offense
May as well just say "Cam Newton."
What do you call the Patriots' offense? The Colts' offense? the Saints' offense? The 2005 Longhorns offense?
It's a well-ran offense, period.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:57 pm to FootballNostradamus
Very good analogy. I see you played as well 
Posted on 10/17/10 at 2:58 pm to FootballNostradamus
Malzahns O this year. Cam left , Cam right, Cam up the middle, an occasional pass, then start it over but switch it up a bit . Cam up the middle, Cam up the middle , The occasional pass you get the idea. Alot of movement but same plays by the same player. Not to complicated, but I enjoyed reading your post!
Posted on 10/17/10 at 3:00 pm to FootballNostradamus
Key is containment. Playing position and keeping Newton inside the tackles, and in the pocket.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 3:38 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Auburn's Offense is easy to figure out...have you not heard?
It is called:
Cameron Newton runs left, next play, he runs right, next play, he runs up the middle...or...he throws a screen pass, next play, he throws a long pass, next play, he receives a pass from the running back.
He is Auburn's Offense. Coach Chavis will have something for him. Three keys to the game: The Tigers have to tackle well on defense, aside from pressuring him. Special teams must perform.
Offensively, let's face it, we have to run to win. The running game sets everything up for Lee at QB to throw.
It is called:
Cameron Newton runs left, next play, he runs right, next play, he runs up the middle...or...he throws a screen pass, next play, he throws a long pass, next play, he receives a pass from the running back.
He is Auburn's Offense. Coach Chavis will have something for him. Three keys to the game: The Tigers have to tackle well on defense, aside from pressuring him. Special teams must perform.
Offensively, let's face it, we have to run to win. The running game sets everything up for Lee at QB to throw.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 3:47 pm to TigerNSac
Loston = QB Spy
1.) Great Speed
2.) Hits with authority
I think if we do something along these lines, we win in Jordan-Hare this Saturday!
1.) Great Speed
2.) Hits with authority
I think if we do something along these lines, we win in Jordan-Hare this Saturday!
Posted on 10/17/10 at 3:50 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
With the presnap motion and formation shifts they use, they'll get ridiculous matchups if we're constantly in man.
they have 1 WR of note
you beat option by playing man. hat on a hat. out-athlete them an play disciplined
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:07 pm to SlowFlowPro
playing a lot of man against great running qb's leads to big plays. when db's are running down the field with their back to the qb, they are very late to react to him running it. Hell, it even happened with Mcneese last night when we blitzed off the edge and had man coverage, their qb kept it up the gut for 20+ yds. I think if Chief brings pressure its up the gut more than off the edge and I would look for LSU to play alot of zone when on Auburns side of the field.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:24 pm to GiantNibblets
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Malzahns O this year. Cam left , Cam right, Cam up the middle, an occasional pass, then start it over but switch it up a bit . Cam up the middle, Cam up the middle , The occasional pass you get the idea.
Actually, that's not true at all.
Cam is so effective because Auburn has some weapons which HAVE to be respected. You have to respect the handoff to McCalebb. You have to respect the handoff to Fannin or Dyer. You have to respect the pass to Adams, Zachary or Blake.
If we were a one-player team it'd be so much more simple to defend. The big problem is that as teams are engaged in defending all these options is right when Cam takes off and he gets 12 yards before they can get to him.
It's no different than when Tebow was at Florida. Tebow was great because Florida had so many great players for which you had to account.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:27 pm to wareaglewade
This may be true, but who ever went into a game saying that they were going to force Tebow to beat them? The key was always to stop Tebow and force everyone else to make plays. The same is true for this game.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:27 pm to wareaglewade
your WRs outside of adams aren't anything special
and your running game is based off newton's ability to run more than your backs
double adams, spy newton, and play man with 1 deep safetey. play disciplined and make sure you tackle
we will out-athlete AU on defense
and your running game is based off newton's ability to run more than your backs
double adams, spy newton, and play man with 1 deep safetey. play disciplined and make sure you tackle
we will out-athlete AU on defense
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:30 pm to chilge1
quote:
This may be true, but who ever went into a game saying that they were going to force Tebow to beat them? The key was always to stop Tebow and force everyone else to make plays. The same is true for this game.
Good point and I wouldn't expect anything else. You're right - when Cam goes to our other players they're going to have to make plays for us to win.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:37 pm to wareaglewade
quote:
Good point and I wouldn't expect anything else. You're right - when Cam goes to our other players they're going to have to make plays for us to win.
And that's going to be the story of the night. Honestly, if we start the QB that we should and he plays the number of snaps that he should, I can see us putting up 25-30. This is an interesting matchup all the way around though. Struggling offense vs. struggling defense. Elite offense vs. elite defense.
At the end of the day, Adams is going to see either double coverage or he's going to be blanketed by Peterson all night. No offense to Adams because he's a great player in his own right, but Peterson has shut down better WRs, notably Julio Jones and AJ Green for entire games. Though you've mention them, I don't have any idea who Auburns other wideouts even are.
Which leaves your RBs to make plays... but if we're crowding the line to stop Newton, I dare say that your RBs won't find much room either.
This is going to be a good one, and the difference is going to be in turnovers and field position. I just REALLY hope that the refs don't frick this one up. I could accept a hard-fought loss to a great team. I could not accept a hard fought loss where one yellow hankerchief determined the game.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:39 pm to FootballNostradamus
quote:
What do you call the Patriots' offense? The Colts' offense? the Saints' offense? The 2005 Longhorns offense?
Other than the 2005 Longhorns, these are not Cam-style offenses.
Posted on 10/17/10 at 5:40 pm to FootballNostradamus
Nice....
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