[StatTiger]

Last season under Coach Scot Loeffler, the Temple offense was very ground oriented; often deploying 2 & 3 TE sets. Loeffler took advantage of the Owl’s 2 returning runningbacks, multiple TE’s and veteran offensive line. Because Temple was so run-heavy, Loeffler had pass variations to his power running sets, which frequently caught the opposing defense out of position to defend the play-action passes.

The play…



On this play, Temple comes out in a 3-TE formation and a 1 back set. One TE is adjacent to the RT and there are 2 TE’s lined up in the backfield. One is set behind the first TE on the line and the other is lined up behind the LT after motioning from the slot to the backfield. The opposing defense has 8 defenders in the box and is set to play the run first.

At the snap, the TE behind the LT releases down field, clearing the flat by taking the safety with him. The second TE in the backfield will slide from his right to the left, shadowing the other TE out of the backfield into the flat. At the same time, the QB play-actions with the lone back, which pulls the defense to their left to play the run. Even the backside DE commits to the run, attempting to run down the back from behind. The QB bootlegs to his left after the play-action, finding a wide-open TE in the flat for an easy completion, which results in a 20-yard gain and Temple first down.

With Auburn’s talent and depth at the TE position, look for Loeffler to make good use of them in his offense. This will also make life easy for an inexperienced quarterback, learning a new offense. Plays like this eliminate the “reads” as it will be a quick pass or run-keep option for the quarterback.

[rexbo]

Great analysis again Stat. But, maybe, imagine that second TE is not a TE at all, but Ontario catching it with no one within 5 yards of him.

[bdc81]

Learn me some more.
Have always admired the double tight end sets where the offense can run or pass
Seems to be popular in the NFL, assume the success against weaker defenses could be translated into success against dominate SEC defenses as well.
Appears to be dependent on a strong running game (that got the DE to bite inside to the run play action) as well as tight ends that are playmakers.
The 3-4 defenses are susceptible to sweeps and runs to the outside based on speed, how do NFL OCs attack these defenses? In NFL it appears the mismatch is TEs that are faster than the linebackers
and taller/more physical than the safeties. If we can develop the younger guys to complement Lutz I see a consistent offense (it has a run identity that is not easily shut down) can make impact (a tip to ST) plays through the air and on the run, but can BG line up under center and power run in short yardage situations. Thats what we had in 2004, had with CN in 2010, and what I see on Sundays.
We have the coaching and raw talent to improve on the O line.
I expect some wide receivers to step up or I am going to call out CTT.

I believe CGCs decision to hire an OC that can "develop" QBs will be as successful as CPD hiring Pat Sullivan in the mid 80's. I am so confidant I want CGC to perform an exhaustive coaching search for CSLs eventual replacement, we need a GA with all the right stuff to be sent off after a short stent to a mid major to be OC in waiting. (I micromanage for a living)

Little doc

[Austintxtiger]

Just reading what the "national" media is saying about the CSL hire, AU whiffed. The more I read and see, I'm getting kind of excited (more than I normally am) about the offense. Who knows how everything will turn out, but I feel like we may have snagged a great, up and coming coach. It will be interesting to see what he will do with a major step up in talent from temple. Thanks for the analysis stattiger!

[StatTiger]

Austintxtiger, on 20 February 2012 - 01:59 AM, said:

Just reading what the "national" media is saying about the CSL hire, AU whiffed. The more I read and see, I'm getting kind of excited (more than I normally am) about the offense. Who knows how everything will turn out, but I feel like we may have snagged a great, up and coming coach. It will be interesting to see what he will do with a major step up in talent from temple. Thanks for the analysis stattiger!

I think it's okay to be a little concerned about his experience level but at the same time, it certainly doesn't mean he can't be successful. The hiring process involved a lot of film study and Loeffler had to prove to Chizik how he would scheme and adjust under various situations. He did very well, leaving no doubt in Chizik's mind, Loeffler could "coach", when it came to the x's and o's.

Coaching in the SEC will be a major challenge for Loeffler but I have no doubt Chizik felt Loeffler could handle it.