Vanilla A-Day

[weagle83 0]

Well, they said it was going to be vanilla today. Neither coordinator played any strong cards on offense or defense. With the game being filmed and broadcast, I would prefer it that way.

I've attended several Troy games the last couple of years (free tickets) and CTF's offense was definitely throttled back today. Can't wait to see him open it up with the talent he will have.

Rhoads didn't appear to be as firey as Muschamp but I don't think there will be a lack of fire on the sidelines this fall. Saw him cut loose several times this afternoon.

[BamaGrad03 0]

I don't think you can expect a HUGE transformation/adoption of a complex offense in a few weeks of practice.

I'd venture to say it will probably be a year before they have implemented the entire playbook.

[AUman43 5]

Spring games are traditionally "Vanilla" days. The only thing you can get out of these games is usually individual performances and little on formations and schemes. (too many enemy people are watching) Moreover, all too many times, injuries play such a role that the starting lineups are not even on the field. They are meant of offer the Alum and fans an opportunity to visit their school and hob nob with other fans, players, etc., and nothing more. I learned that some time ago.

[aubiescottie 1]

I don't think you can expect a HUGE transformation/adoption of a complex offense in a few weeks of practice.

I'd venture to say it will probably be a year before they have implemented the entire playbook.

That doesn't even make sense, they've had the bowl practices and spring, the offense is 100% in. Plus, Todd has been running it for years now. Its vanilla cause its supposed to be today. Its not a complicated offense, hs teams throughout the country use it. Yes, a new wrinkle will be thrown in here and there, but teams do that week to week anyway.

[kt7185 0]

I don't feel like searching for the quote but just recently Franklin was quoted as saying that we still are installing parts of this offense. I think the reason this offense is so successful and widespread is that there are many different variations to every single play.

[MDM4AU 338]

I heard Tubs on the broadcast say that they planned to run little and throw most of the time because they were banged up at RB.

Notes from the in-game interview:

Caudle has "happy feet."

Burns lacks "touch" on the ball

Todd has the "touch" Burns lacks

Todd has tendinitis in shoulder

Bynes can "fly."

Tigers will run a lot of 2 back sets inside the 10 yd. Line.

There was some more that I can't remember off the top of my head but I will update as I remember. CTT seems real confident with the new offense.

[ValleyTiger 2,894]

Todd can simply place the ball on any spot on the field. His TD pass to Dunn in the corner was a thing of beauty. I haven't seen an Auburn QB lead a receiver like that since probably Nix or White. Kodi has a very nice deep ball, and he's good to the sidelines. Caudle is a good passer with decent wheels despite the knee surgeries, but he just makes bad reads here and there.

[Ronin 2]

Todd can simply place the ball on any spot on the field. His TD pass to Dunn in the corner was a thing of beauty. I haven't seen an Auburn QB lead a receiver like that since probably Nix or White. Kodi has a very nice deep ball, and he's good to the sidelines. Caudle is a good passer with decent wheels despite the knee surgeries, but he just makes bad reads here and there.

I didn't get to see the pass you are talking about but I can't think of any skill that White or Nix had that I didn't also see Jason Campbell display at some point in his career.

[Hoopie 6]

The problem I saw with Burns was on short passes and even when he is in the pocket, he tends to face his chest towards the receiver which causes him to drop his arm (sortof like throwing darts) He actually turns his shoulder more to throw when he is on the run or of course when throwing long.

Deron Furr had the same problem.

[ValleyTiger 2,894]

I didn't get to see the pass you are talking about but I can't think of any skill that White or Nix had that I didn't also see Jason Campbell display at some point in his career.

Ok maybe I skipped Campbell, but even he wasn't all that great at hitting receivers in stride.

[SouthLink02 8]

I don't think you can expect a HUGE transformation/adoption of a complex offense in a few weeks of practice.

I'd venture to say it will probably be a year before they have implemented the entire playbook.

That doesn't even make sense, they've had the bowl practices and spring, the offense is 100% in. Plus, Todd has been running it for years now. Its vanilla cause its supposed to be today. Its not a complicated offense, hs teams throughout the country use it. Yes, a new wrinkle will be thrown in here and there, but teams do that week to week anyway.

I think you under-estimate how long it takes to FULLY understand and execute the spread offense even though there are so many forms. It took UF players almost 2 years to fully understand the Meyer Spread that they run so I would be surprised if the offense is 100% by the 1st game even with spring being had.

I was telling BamaGrad this the other day but I suspect AU will struggle a little at first with the spread but eventually it will be fine and even with struggling, I don't really see you guys losing anymore than 2-3 (if that) even in this transition year offense wise as talent wise, you all are still damn near tops in the West & SEC

The best way to learn the spread (from what I have been told) is through experience. That is why I think the beginning of the year is CRITICAL to AU. Win most if not all and well, it will only get better.