A Smashing Concept....(Xs and Os)

[JR4AU]

Thought Auburn folks might enjoy this trip down memory lane to illustrate some Xs and Os.  Note the use of "The Spread" formation...don't think that phrase had been utted in 1994...anyway...the smash is s staple concept...it works.

http://smartfootball.blogspot.com/2009/06/most-famous-smash-of-all.html

[jmar]

IMO, the spread is the perfect college offense, the sum of other sucessful systems and customized to suit ones personnel. It can be re-named but it will always be around as I think everything has been done before and only variations remain.

The spread with it's torrid pace can only truly stop itself as a whole and can only be neutralized in part by defenses, an absolute nightmare for defensive coordinators.

Auburn will master the spread under Malzahn if he sticks around. The alternative is to simplify and revert back to something out of the past which can be defended. Just my take on the subject!


Great clip by the way. There will be more.   

[wesfau2]

Auburn will master the spread under Malzahn if he sticks around. The alternative is to simplify and revert back to something out of the past which can be defended. Just my take on the subject!

Malzahn's offense is more about timing than line position/formation. 

[jmar]

Malzahn's offense is more about timing than line position/formation. 

It all works hand in hand.

[Jumbo]

X' and o's or Jimmie's and Joe's?

[Buzz Killington]

X' and o's or Jimmie's and Joe's?

Which one is Joe?

[JR4AU]

X' and o's or Jimmie's and Joe's?

It all matters, or you'd still see a lot more talented teams running the wishbone, power I, wing t, etc, etc.  There are certain systems that lend themselves to leveling the playing field for less talented teams, but usually talent wins the day.