Getting back on the bus

[StatTiger 3,188]

During his 7 years at the collegiate level, Gus Malzahn's offense averaged 39 big plays (30-yards or more) and 128 impact plays (15-yards or more) per season.

Last season the Auburn offense generated 18 big plays and 77 impact plays.

Keep in mind Auburn is 68-8-1 since 1992, producing at least 3 big plays during a game and 93-19-2 with at least 8 impact plays during a game.

[PoetTiger 1,901]

Excellent as usual

[Bottomfeeder 244]

During his 7 years at the collegiate level, Gus Malzahn's offense averaged 39 big plays (30-yards or more) and 128 impact plays (15-yards or more) per season.

Last season the Auburn offense generated 18 big plays and 77 impact plays.

Keep in mind Auburn is 68-8-1 since 1992, producing at least 3 big plays during a game and 93-19-2 with at least 8 impact plays during a game.

We gon' win.

[TTownMensWear 0]

Out of curiosity, would you happen to know how this compares to some of the other high octane offenses like Oregon? Thanks.

[TheBlueVue 177]

Hopefully we wont get a steady diet of bubble screens, jet sweeps and wrap around draws. I understand those plays have a place and are there to keep the defense honest but when they rarely if ever produce positive yardage I am led to wonder if there isn't another way to keep the defense honest? It would a great thing this season were Gus able to achieve his average of big plays and impact plays against SEC competition. I expect those plays against directional schools and prohibitive under dogs..

[SphyNxXx 98]

Umm...back in 2010 when we had a dual threat QB, the O-Mac jet sweeps were gashing bammer at home for 10+ yard per play in the 2nd half. The purpose of the bubble screens are to stretch the defense.

[im4au 46]

I just watched a recording of the 2011 Chic File A Bowl and saw those plays go for big yardage against Virginia, even though O'Mac and Trotter hadn't practiced much together and almost fumbled the wrap around. O'Mac could have walked into the end zone with a statue of liberty set up by the fake screen.

Spreading a defense creates big plays.

[TheBlueVue 177]

They work sometimes but for everyone bubble screen or jet sweep that picks up a couple yards it seems there is a half a dozen that lose yardage. I understand there are times when these plays work. It just seems to me there's far too many times when they don't. That's all I m saying. Those plays O-mac was running for 10 to 15 yards against bamr weren't jet sweeps. On those plays he was lined in the backfield next to Cam. Generally, a jet sweep is when the QB hands the ball off to a player that's in motion prior to the snap.

[AUpreacherman22 3,945]

I realize its all perception until Stat or somebody gives us the raw data, but my perception is that the bubble screens and jet sweeps are effective plays at times as well as setting up the defense for a big vertical play.

The wrap around draw, however, seems to rarely be effective, nor is it especially effective at setting up the defense for a vertical play. Again, just my perception. I would like to see the stats on the effectiveness of these 3 plays. I imagine we may be surprised.

[ToomersRevenge 284]

Well Gus likes to use plays that can be run multiple ways out of the same setup. So you may see a bubble screen 3 times for nothing out of one setup, but the next time it's different and it goes for a TD. Gus likes to play those kind of games by getting you used to one thing then catching you off guard.

It also helps with the tempo since he can line up in the same thing multiple times very quickly and hit the defense at different points each time. It gives him versatility without telegraphing the play to the defense, giving his QB openings, and being easy to get into place for the players.

[StatTiger 3,188]

Well Gus likes to use plays that can be run multiple ways out of the same setup. So you may see a bubble screen 3 times for nothing out of one setup, but the next time it's different and it goes for a TD. Gus likes to play those kind of games by getting you used to one thing then catching you off guard.

It also helps with the tempo since he can line up in the same thing multiple times very quickly and hit the defense at different points each time. It gives him versatility without telegraphing the play to the defense, giving his QB openings, and being easy to get into place for the players.

All good points and accurate. The primary reason why 2011 was not a good offensive year was the tempo was taken out of the offense, the OL struggled and the WR's struggled blocking on the perimeter. The negative plays had more to do with poor execution than "play calling".

With that being said, McCalebb had 30 runs of 10-yards or more and was tackled for loss 14 times. Dyer had 31 runs of 10-yards or more with 26 tackles for loss. Tre Mason had 6 carries of 10-yards or more with 2 tackles for loss. In total, that is 67 plays of 10-yards or more to 42 tackles for loss.

In terms of the 3 primary RB's, for each time they were tackled for a loss during 2011, there were 4 run plays resulting in 5-yards or more.

[TheBlueVue 177]

Well Gus likes to use plays that can be run multiple ways out of the same setup. So you may see a bubble screen 3 times for nothing out of one setup, but the next time it's different and it goes for a TD. Gus likes to play those kind of games by getting you used to one thing then catching you off guard.

It also helps with the tempo since he can line up in the same thing multiple times very quickly and hit the defense at different points each time. It gives him versatility without telegraphing the play to the defense, giving his QB openings, and being easy to get into place for the players.

All good points and accurate. The primary reason why 2011 was not a good offensive year was the tempo was taken out of the offense, the OL struggled and the WR's struggled blocking on the perimeter. The negative plays had more to do with poor execution than "play calling".

With that being said, McCalebb had 30 runs of 10-yards or more and was tackled for loss 14 times. Dyer had 31 runs of 10-yards or more with 26 tackles for loss. Tre Mason had 6 carries of 10-yards or more with 2 tackles for loss. In total, that is 67 plays of 10-yards or more to 42 tackles for loss.

In terms of the 3 primary RB's, for each time they were tackled for a loss during 2011, there were 4 run plays resulting in 5-yards or more.

That's good to know. I guess the negative plays just stood out to me. Obviously, I was mistaken about the gains versus the losses but I'd like to see the break down of the same from last year.

[StatTiger 3,188]

Out of curiosity, would you happen to know how this compares to some of the other high octane offenses like Oregon? Thanks.

From 2007-2012 Oregon:

Oregon had 720 runs of 10-yards or more on 3690 carries = 1 every 5.12 attempts

Oregon had 371 pass plays of 15-yds or more on 2279 pass attempts = 1 every 6.14 attempts

In total 1091 solid gains from 1091 plays = 1 every 5.47 plays.

Malzahn's offense:

603 runs of 10-yds or more from 3514 carries = 1 every 5.83 attempts.

519 pass plays of 15-yds or more from 2351 pass attempts = 1 every 4.52 attempts.

In total 1122 solid gains from 5865 plays = 1 every 5.23 plays.

[TTownMensWear 0]

Nice analysis. Very insightful. Thanks.

[Dixie1860 27]

Well Gus likes to use plays that can be run multiple ways out of the same setup. So you may see a bubble screen 3 times for nothing out of one setup, but the next time it's different and it goes for a TD. Gus likes to play those kind of games by getting you used to one thing then catching you off guard.

It also helps with the tempo since he can line up in the same thing multiple times very quickly and hit the defense at different points each time. It gives him versatility without telegraphing the play to the defense, giving his QB openings, and being easy to get into place for the players.

All good points and accurate. The primary reason why 2011 was not a good offensive year was the tempo was taken out of the offense, the OL struggled and the WR's struggled blocking on the perimeter. The negative plays had more to do with poor execution than "play calling".

With that being said, McCalebb had 30 runs of 10-yards or more and was tackled for loss 14 times. Dyer had 31 runs of 10-yards or more with 26 tackles for loss. Tre Mason had 6 carries of 10-yards or more with 2 tackles for loss. In total, that is 67 plays of 10-yards or more to 42 tackles for loss.

In terms of the 3 primary RB's, for each time they were tackled for a loss during 2011, there were 4 run plays resulting in 5-yards or more.

That's good to know. I guess the negative plays just stood out to me. Obviously, I was mistaken about the gains versus the losses but I'd like to see the break down of the same from last year.

This gave me migranes in 2011 as well TBV. I understood their purpose but much of that was lost with Chizik. I was not aware at the time of Chiziks interference but looking back it is obvious. When he has full control of the Offense, CGM has proven his ability to put points on the board. That will take some pressure off the D as well.