Make them pick their poison

[StatTiger 3,150]

Sticking with the theme of a renewed focus on the running game against Ole Miss, having both backs on the field would be an effective option against the Rebels. This has been set up by Onterio McCalebb splitting out as a WR and he caught an out-pass against Arkansas during a 5-WR set. Having both backs on the field at the same time and both in the backfield just before the snap forces the opposing defense to cover every run possibility.

The play...

On this play Auburn has Onterio McCalebb lined up as a WR just before the snap. Auburn has the ball at their own 23-yard line with a 1st &10. Just before the snap, McCalebb motions towards the backfield, which transitions into an "orbit" motion over the top of the backfield. At the snap, Philip Lutzenkirchen will pull from right to left as Kiehl Frazier fakes the inside hand off to Tre Mason.

Onterio McCalebb motions over the top of the backfield, where Frazier hands off to McCalebb on the end-around play. The inside fake to Mason freezes the LB's as Lutzenkirchen kicks out the OLB. McCalebb is quick to the edge cutting up field inside of Lutzenkirchen for an 11-yard gain and an Auburn first down.

Backfield view...

This view shows how the inside fake to Mason freezes the pursuit of the defense (key to the success of the play). When McCalebb is on the field as the only back defenses can focus their complete attention on him, which takes his quickness and speed advantage away. When the defense is forced to focus on another moving element within the formation other than McCalebb, the advantage is in favor of McCalebb and the Auburn offense.

The speed-sweeps for the most part have been taken away unless, Mason or Blakely is on the field at the same time, becoming an inside option in the running game.

[AUenginerd 13]

How this isn't painfully obvious to our OC and HC is beyond me. Why they are waiting til the team has almost unraveled to shift to more of this is also beyond me. Hopefully we'll play to our strengths and not the other teams weaknesses starting in Oxford.

[Strychnine 1,799]

Onterio McCalebb has been an absolute weapon for Auburn. While he's certainly not a "line up and run at 'em" back, I dare say we'll miss him more than anyone else on this team.

[AUMed 0]

In my opinion, the biggest issue with our offense right now is that there are obviously a handfull of plays designed for each skill guy that we have. That wouldn't be a problem normally but we tend to put only one of those guys in the game at a time which makes it very easy for a defense to key.

I think that Lutz, Onterrio, Tre, Blake, and Prosch should be in on every offensive snap. This would force the defense to respect every facet of what our offense could present.

[StatTiger 3,150]

How this isn't painfully obvious to our OC and HC is beyond me. Why they are waiting til the team has almost unraveled to shift to more of this is also beyond me. Hopefully we'll play to our strengths and not the other teams weaknesses starting in Oxford.

Again, I truly believe Loeffler got caught up in improving the pass-offense, the strength of the offense was neglected.

[icanthearyou 4,409]

How this isn't painfully obvious to our OC and HC is beyond me. Why they are waiting til the team has almost unraveled to shift to more of this is also beyond me. Hopefully we'll play to our strengths and not the other teams weaknesses starting in Oxford.

Again, I truly believe Loeffler got caught up in improving the pass-offense, the strength of the offense was neglected.

I think this is right on target. I think he wanted to give them an identity rather than letting one develop. I think this happened to Weiss at ND and at FL too.

[Paw Paw 0]

If you go back and look at Frazier's high school highlights he is a great passer but he can run with the ball. I say put him in an option formation and rotate him out with Mosely and also put him the defensive secondary. He might be the best DB AU has and does not use.

[AU-Jess 0]

Win pretty or win ugly.

I don't care: JUST WIN!

[Charleston Tiger 134]

If you go back and look at Frazier's high school highlights he is a great passer but he can run with the ball. I say put him in an option formation and rotate him out with Mosely and also put him the defensive secondary. He might be the best DB AU has and does not use.

Frazier as a DB...? :-\

[AU-24 3,060]

Frazier as a DB.....Didn't see that one coming!?

[m1ke1991 0]

You should submit these to the coaches just to remind them of what works. Sometimes some outside thought is needed to remind them.

[gillije25 0]

STAT for OC!!!!

[AU-Jess 0]

STAT for OC!!!!

I've always had a theory that Stat is actually Gus Malzahn's pseudonym .

[keesler 5,814]

If you go back and look at Frazier's high school highlights he is a great passer but he can run with the ball. I say put him in an option formation and rotate him out with Mosely and also put him the defensive secondary. He might be the best DB AU has and does not use.

What you talkin 'bout PawPaw?

[Gibbon7 0]

How this isn't painfully obvious to our OC and HC is beyond me. Why they are waiting til the team has almost unraveled to shift to more of this is also beyond me. Hopefully we'll play to our strengths and not the other teams weaknesses starting in Oxford.

Again, I truly believe Loeffler got caught up in improving the pass-offense, the strength of the offense was neglected.

I totally agree...it started when we got down against MSU, we got back on track a little bit against LAMO, but we failed to continue to be committed to the run against LSU. And I believe Frazier has not been allowed to run enough because they are scared he will get hurt (or something else is holding that phase of our offense back).

[buzzurd24 11]

Sticking with the theme of a renewed focus on the running game against Ole Miss, having both backs on the field would be an effective option against the Rebels. This has been set up by Onterio McCalebb splitting out as a WR and he caught an out-pass against Arkansas during a 5-WR set. Having both backs on the field at the same time and both in the backfield just before the snap forces the opposing defense to cover every run possibility.

The play...

On this play Auburn has Onterio McCalebb lined up as a WR just before the snap. Auburn has the ball at their own 23-yard line with a 1st &10. Just before the snap, McCalebb motions towards the backfield, which transitions into an "orbit" motion over the top of the backfield. At the snap, Philip Lutzenkirchen will pull from right to left as Kiehl Frazier fakes the inside hand off to Tre Mason.

Onterio McCalebb motions over the top of the backfield, where Frazier hands off to McCalebb on the end-around play. The inside fake to Mason freezes the LB's as Lutzenkirchen kicks out the OLB. McCalebb is quick to the edge cutting up field inside of Lutzenkirchen for an 11-yard gain and an Auburn first down.

Backfield view...

This view shows how the inside fake to Mason freezes the pursuit of the defense (key to the success of the play). When McCalebb is on the field as the only back defenses can focus their complete attention on him, which takes his quickness and speed advantage away. When the defense is forced to focus on another moving element within the formation other than McCalebb, the advantage is in favor of McCalebb and the Auburn offense.

The speed-sweeps for the most part have been taken away unless, Mason or Blakely is on the field at the same time, becoming an inside option in the running game.

Also, the fake jet sweep to McCalebb with a quick pitch to Tre Mason was probably the best looking play in the LSU game. I think you spotlighted that one already.

[Raven_tiger 5]

I think just watching our game films may be lethal enough for Ole Miss.

[PCBAuburnaFan 1]

Stat Tiger for Offensive Coordinator 2012!!! :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner: :nanner:

[oracle79 3,569]

One question - Where do you get tape/film/footage/photos with the endzone view? (aka, if you get it the way I think you get it, that could lead to many more questions)

[UltraSwagnus 1]

they tried to let frazier run designed plays

he has terrible happy feet, that passed in 4A arkansas ball

if he could simplify his run then maybe yeah, but a QB trying to make everyone miss is asking for turnovers(cam was a freak though, and usually only made one cut at most)

[jacksrc 4]

Is that the same play that they ran 40 times vs Carlina last year with OMAC on the end around or Dyer up the gut?

[PCBAuburnaFan 1]

they tried to let frazier run designed plays

he has terrible happy feet, that passed in 4A arkansas ball

if he could simplify his run then maybe yeah, but a QB trying to make everyone miss is asking for turnovers(cam was a freak though, and usually only made one cut at most)

He has to just run, he acts like he is still thinking about passing once he crosses the LOS. Put blinders on the kid and tell him to sprint when the play breaks down. You are correct he prances instead of sprinting

[Bottomfeeder 244]

It's another misdirection play that freezes some of the defensive back/LBs long enough to open the play up on the opposite side. I absolutely love misdirection, however it can bite us in the butt if use it at the wrong time. It can also be used in the play action passing, but that's not Kiehl strong suite passing from under center. Some pass routes may work with this, maybe those that hone in on Kiehl's stronger capabilities.

[FearTheTigers 0]

I would be curious to know a quartely breakdown by game of points scored by opposing teams compared to the number of rushes, yards gained and if Prosch was on the field or the sideline.

My guess is that there is a glaring difference not in our favor.

[WDE_OxPx_2010 4,772]

This looks like Malzahn's playbook. Is it possible that this was a Luper/Trooper/Chizik play call?