Auburn Playbook

[Catalyst]

This came from an article posted in another thread, but I thought it was very interesting since they put up a scan from a page of Auburn's playbook:

Now, I've never played football at any level so please feel free to correct me, but that doesn't look as "simple" as I had expected based on what all the "experts" are saying.

[rayzor]

this link was posted in another thread but relevant to this (although this thread could be merged with the other discussion about newton's "simple" offense.

http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd0%2FdX%2FdJ%2Fd2%2Fd4%2FXJ24_3.MP3&podcast_name=Bustin+Loose+with+Frank+and+Moose&podcast_artist=Jay+Weezie&station_id=61&audio_link=true&config_file=config.xml&dcid=CBS.CHARLOTTE

start listening at about :42 or :43 to get talk about the system.

[bleys]

looks pretty typical to a standard offense.. so I would agree, doesn't appear overly simplified..

this link was posted in another thread but relevant to this (although this thread could be merged with the other discussion about newton's "simple" offense.

http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd0%2FdX%2FdJ%2Fd2%2Fd4%2FXJ24_3.MP3&podcast_name=Bustin+Loose+with+Frank+and+Moose&podcast_artist=Jay+Weezie&station_id=61&audio_link=true&config_file=config.xml&dcid=CBS.CHARLOTTE

start listening at about :42 or :43 to get talk about the system.

you're letting me down man, they're talking about a taco smash and I'm already 2:30 into it. ;)

skip ahead to 34 minutes..

[Fiz]

broken lines are coverage reads. so if the corner is playing tight, the receiver will go deep. if they drop back, they'll run in. the qb and the wr have to be on the same page, ie laptops had to see the same thing his receiver did.

[jtnc]

I think the thing that's gonna be hardest for him to learn is, audibles and calling his own plays.

[bleys]

this link was posted in another thread but relevant to this (although this thread could be merged with the other discussion about newton's "simple" offense.

http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd0%2FdX%2FdJ%2Fd2%2Fd4%2FXJ24_3.MP3&podcast_name=Bustin+Loose+with+Frank+and+Moose&podcast_artist=Jay+Weezie&station_id=61&audio_link=true&config_file=config.xml&dcid=CBS.CHARLOTTE.

skip ahead to 34 minutes..

[bleys]

matter of fact, it's well worth checking out 44 after on that link..

[Future of the Funchise]

Looks like an old Madden 95 playbook from Sega Genesis.

[Kurb]

broken lines are coverage reads. so if the corner is playing tight, the receiver will go deep. if they drop back, they'll run in. the qb and the wr have to be on the same page, ie laptops had to see the same thing his receiver did.

This.

Notice how only one route changes per play ?

It is my understanding that all the WR spots have that in the NFL.

That is why you see passes to no where sometimes. The WR or the QB didn't read correctly.

[jtnc]

this link was posted in another thread but relevant to this (although this thread could be merged with the other discussion about newton's "simple" offense.

http://charlotte.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd0%2FdX%2FdJ%2Fd2%2Fd4%2FXJ24_3.MP3&podcast_name=Bustin+Loose+with+Frank+and+Moose&podcast_artist=Jay+Weezie&station_id=61&audio_link=true&config_file=config.xml&dcid=CBS.CHARLOTTE

start listening at about :42 or :43 to get talk about the system.

Chizik even mentioned Lee Ziemba as having a great NFL career!

[Fiz]

It is my understanding that all the WR spots have that in the NFL.

not necessarily.

what it means to me is that on those plays he was the only read. IE he's got two chances, stare right at him, if he doesn't get open take off.

like, look at trips right 32.

your two slot receivers basically run clear out routs to take away the corner and safety. came is right handed so that's where he'd naturally run if he took off. those two inside trips receivers cleared out a path. all cam has to do is beat a DE trying to contain the edge or run over a corner who doesn't have a chance to tackle him.

[bleys]

This.

Notice how only one route changes per play ?

It is my understanding that all the WR spots have that in the NFL.

That is why you see passes to no where sometimes. The WR or the QB didn't read correctly.

well that would finally make sense where the one read comes in.. referring to 1 route that may change depending on coverage. totally different from what most people comprehend as one read/no progressions.

however, I find it interesting no analysts/experts/fans/etc have ever pointed that out or explained in full.. makes me question if that was ever their understanding as well.

[Fiz]

however, I find it interesting no analysts/experts/etc have ever pointed that out or explained in full.. makes me question if that was ever their understanding as well.

the vast majority of people aren't interested in breaking down plays. they prefer invented controversies.

[Carl Spackler]

I heard he killed a man.