Deboers Style

This is not original with me but can’t say it any better: He wants smaller, more athletic offensive linemen who can pull sideline to sideline and move in space.

Also, I asked AI to describe DeBoer and Grubb’s running game at Washington:

Kalen DeBoer's run game at Washington was effective, balancing physical "manball" with misdirection, multiple formations (like 12 personnel), and timely aggression, despite sometimes relying heavily on the pass; they used inside/outside zone, power, and counters, focusing on winning the trench battles and getting downhill quickly to support their explosive passing attack, but struggled to maintain consistency against top defenses in some crucial moments.

Key Characteristics:
Physical & Direct: At its core, DeBoer's system was built on dominating upfront, using "manball" principles to win the trench war and get backs upfield fast, not disguised but powerful runs.
Misdirection & Motion: The offense used creative shifts, motions, and formations (like 12 personnel with a tight end on the short side) to confuse defenses and create running lanes.
Variety of Runs: They mixed inside/outside zones, power, counter, and sweeps to keep defenses guessing.
Aggressive Playcalling: DeBoer showed a willingness to be aggressive on fourth downs, trusting his offense to make plays when needed.
"Fine Line" with Passing: While the run game was crucial, Washington often leaned on its prolific passing game, and sometimes struggled to establish the run consistently against elite defenses, creating a "fine line" between dominance and one-dimensionality.

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Also, I asked AI to describe DeBoer and Grubb’s running game at Washington:

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I asked ChatGPT to describe their run game at Alabama and it said “dogshit”

I think AI is getting better

maybe, just maybe, at least i'm hoping ckd is as fed up with these fat slow cant get to a second level block to save their lives o linemen as we are. i mean these guys had such slow feet that even on regular run of the mill run plays, the rb's were getting hit behind the line of scrimmage, smh...