StatTiger 3,146 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I believe Arkansas State will sell out to stop the Auburn running game Saturday night, which likely means their corners will be playing off the wide-receivers, with their safeties crowding the box in run support. Coach Gus Malzahn believes in running screens to take advantage of soft corners, which should open up a few 1 on 1 situations to the advantage of the Auburn receivers. They key to success on this play is the block made by Derek Winter (white circle in image #4). Last season, Kodi Burns and Jay Wisner did a great job in holding their blocks long enough for the wide-receiver to make his initial break after receiving the football. After Derek Winter seals the edge, Quindarius Carr is left 1 on 1 with the corner playing way off the line. The corner takes a poor angle (inside), allowing Carr to bounce the play outside. Once Carr makes the corner miss, he has the speed to turn the screen into a 70-yard TD play. With the likes of Terrell Zachery, Quindarius Carr and Trovon Reed, Auburn has a high probability of popping one of these screens for a long play Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guerra aguila 0 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Its possible that we might see that a few times. If the d doesnt respect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatTiger 3,146 Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Its possible that we might see that a few times. If the d doesnt respect it. Arkansas State can't afford for Auburn to run at will on them, which means they'll have to bring some extra bodies up into the box. They were 30th nationally in run-defense in 2009 and logic dictates they take the run away or least control it with the hopes of making Newton win the game during his first start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guerra aguila 0 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Its possible that we might see that a few times. If the d doesnt respect it. Arkansas State can't afford for Auburn to run at will on them, which means they'll have to bring some extra bodies up into the box. They were 30th nationally in run-defense in 2009 and logic dictates they take the run away or least control it with the hopes of making Newton win the game during his first start. I agree, thats where the motion deception in the backfield could come into play... along with some option plays and the slot receivers in motion. If the defenders for Arky State miss one time, or they go the wrong direction, or even hesitate, it could cost them dearly. I think Newton will welcome the challenge of putting the game on his shoulders. It can only make him better. I still see Auburn running for close to 300 yards in this game, if not more. perhaps im blinded by the orange and blue, but I like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plainstalk 32 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 You are probably right Stat the screens will be effective if they sell out to stop the inside running game. I also look for them to try short crossing routes if the LB's are blitzing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird36 5 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Kodi Burns broke several big plays last year with his blocking. He really understands who to hit and how to tie them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuburnSpider 2 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Gus is licking his chops at the prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aujess07 4 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Looking to see this a few times. We all know we'll see the T-Zac Reverse sooner or later in the game..and it'll go for 6! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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