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As I previously reported, Scot Loeffler heavily relied upon the tightend position at Temple. The TE's were a major component of his power running game and an intricate part of the pass-offense. Loeffler's time at Michigan will likely have a heavy influence in the manner he schemes his offense at Auburn. This should be music to the ears of the offensive skill players because Michigan had a history of utilizing all of their skill players, when Loeffler was part of their coaching staff.

The play...


On this play, Temple gives a presnap look of run with 2-TE's loaded to the boundary side of the formation. The play will actually be a pass play, set up with play-action to their leading rusher. At the snap, the QB will play-action with the RB as the TE in the backfield slides out of the backfield into the left flat. The run-look draws in the opposing LB's as the TE slips out in the flat uncovered. The QB delivers his pass and the TE rumbles for a 14-yard gain and a Temple first down. This play should look familiar to Auburn fans as Gus Malzahn often ran a similar play with his TE's. Note how the 2-WR's at the top of the formation ran vertical routes to clear the flat for the TE.

Last season 63 percent of the passes thrown to Temple's tightends went for a first down or a touchdown. Auburn's tightends hit at 54 percent in 2011. Of the passes completed to Temple's tightends, 34 percent went for at least 15-yards, greater than Auburn's 23 percent from the tightend position.

From 2002-2007, Michigan's tightends hauled in an average of 37 passes during a season. This also included a 1000-yard rusher and 1000-yard receiver in 5 of 6 seasons. I can't stress enough the importance of Temple having 7 different skill players, who registered at least 6 impact plays during the 2011 season. This is a clear indicator, Loeffler will spread the football around to generate offense.


Scot Loeffler - TE Schemes
Scot Loeffler - TE Schemes, Part II