re: Malzahn's Offensive "Scheme"

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Some continuously say that Players like Marshall and Mason would not be successful if it were not for Malzahn's offensive scheme. And Malzahn's scheme is the only reason Auburn had a good year last year.

I admit I am not the brightest tool in the shed, but isn't that what an offensive coordinator is supposed to do? Come up with a way to get more yards and put more points up on the board?

Isn't every offensive formation a scheme in and of itself? I mean why all the derision towards his offense? Nobody says anything about the Wishbone, or the Veer, or the "I" formation. The HUNH is just another offensive "scheme" if that is what you want to call it. It is a way to make defenses adjust to try to stop it, and, so far...nobody has been very successful at stopping it.

At one time the forward pass was considered trickery and a passing phase. I say give Malzahn credit where credit is due. He is an innovator and is changing the way the game is being played. Who knows for how long...but for now he should be considered a premier offensive mind. I like the way his offense plays better than Oregons.

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Everything you have said is accurate...but haters hate. That is what they do.

AU is going to be just fine this year on offense and will be next year too.