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Posted on 5/22/16 at 8:16 pm to GenesChin
Posted on 5/22/16 at 8:16 pm to GenesChin
quote:I feel the exact same.
I don't believe a person of that ability can be great in a Gus offense. He could be with say a Mark Richt O. Just like Nick Marshall was great with Auburn but wouldn't in a Richt offense
I think it takes a special kind of athlete to run Gus Malzahn's offense. Having someone that is special with the ball in his hands, running wise, opens up the read-option. Having roughly 7 in the box to stop (for example) Tre Mason and Nick Marshall is hard to do. The defense, then, starts creeping another man to the line of scrimmage, and the passing lanes open and make it easier for an average passer.
Gus Malzahn's offenses have been best when he's had a dual threat quarterback and tried to dominate the game on the ground. It should be no surprise that Auburn was 34-7 with Cam Newton and Nick Marshall with 2 SEC Championships and 2 National Titles appearances (winning 1). It should also be no surprise Auburn was 23-16 with pocket passers like Barrett Trotter, Clint Moseley, Sean White, Chris Todd and Jeremy Johnson with wins in the Outback/Birmingham/Chick-Fil-A bowls.
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Posted on 5/22/16 at 8:19 pm to TTsTowel
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I feel the exact same.
I think it takes a special kind of athlete to run Gus Malzahn's offense. Having someone that is special with the ball in his hands, running wise, opens up the read-option. Having roughly 7 in the box to stop (for example) Tre Mason and Nick Marshall is hard to do. The defense, then, starts creeping another man to the line of scrimmage, and the passing lanes open and make it easier for an average passer.
Gus Malzahn's offenses have been best when he's had a dual threat quarterback and tried to dominate the game on the ground. It should be no surprise that Auburn was 34-7 with Cam Newton and Nick Marshall with 2 SEC Championships and 2 National Titles appearances (winning 1). It should also be no surprise Auburn was 23-16 with pocket passers like Barrett Trotter, Clint Moseley, Sean White, Chris Todd and Jeremy Johnson with wins in the Outback/Birmingham/Chick-Fil-A bowls.
The only flaw in this is every offense runs better with a DT QB because of the same reasons. What we are all wondering for the first time is, Can Gus' run his O without a DT?
Posted on 5/23/16 at 7:28 am to TTsTowel
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I think it takes a special kind of athlete to run Gus Malzahn's offense. Having someone that is special with the ball in his hands, running wise, opens up the read-option. Having roughly 7 in the box to stop (for example) Tre Mason and Nick Marshall is hard to do. The defense, then, starts creeping another man to the line of scrimmage, and the passing lanes open and make it easier for an average passer.
Gus Malzahn's offenses have been best when he's had a dual threat quarterback and tried to dominate the game on the ground. It should be no surprise that Auburn was 34-7 with Cam Newton and Nick Marshall with 2 SEC Championships and 2 National Titles appearances (winning 1). It should also be no surprise Auburn was 23-16 with pocket passers like Barrett Trotter, Clint Moseley, Sean White, Chris Todd and Jeremy Johnson with wins in the Outback/Birmingham/Chick-Fil-A bowls.
I agree with the sentiment here. Gus is best with a true dual threat QB. The only thing that I'd LIKE to at least discuss and see is if we have a really good defense this year how would that change things? Obviously Auburn hasn't fielded a top 20 type of D since about 2007. The offense has basically had to carry the program. We all agree that Gus' offense runs better with a dual threat QB, but what if White is just flat out better than the dual threat options we currently have? Do we trust him to at least be able to move the ball somewhat effectively and trust our defense to be good?
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