X's and O's

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I know we've talked a lot about our downfield blocking and how essential it has been to our running game. The following link is a spot on breakdown of how that blocking happens in Malzahn's offense. They say that games are won in the trenches, but it wasn't until now that I truly realized how much Dr. Gustav asks of our offensive line. The speed that is required of them (especially pulling backside guards to cover playside linebackers on the hand sweep) is incredible.

Anyway, here's the article:

My link

Also, Here's a great breakdown of Oregon and Miss State's Speed run variations:

My link

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As Oregon fans, we also have learned to appreciate great downfield blocking from both our line, our WRs, and even our QB.

This example is from the 2008 civil war:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g54O1nxs_Q

And from Tennessee this year:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2C7j4DQRYo

This game is going to be really fun to watch!