Extra Points: Tricks Are For Kids Nov 20, 2009
One of the graduate assistant coaches saw Tulsa run a pass off an unbalanced line, and a variation of that play worked for a touchdown by against Florida State ... " Another pearl from Carolina's bag of tricks came against Florida State. The Tar Heels had second-and-11 at the Florida State 13 late in the first quarter when they called a special pass play to Barham. They used an unbalanced line, with four players on the line of scrimmage to the right of the center and two players to the left. The... (Tarheelblue.com)
Shane's Words: Coming home Nov 14, 2009
Stanford will use an unbalanced line and will try to attack you with smash mouth football. They are 6-3 overall, and the Trojans are looking up at them in conference with their 5-2 record. (USC Sports -- Rivals.com)
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We re worried about how well their linebackers flow or how they ll play against our unbalanced line, Dirksen said. We ll have to make some adjustments right on the line of scrimmage. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Taming The Wildcat In Foxboro Nov 11, 2009
"It's not just one formation - unbalanced line, sometimes they motion, sometimes they don't, now White's running it, which he's run it before," Belichick said. "They throw off it. They try to double reverse pass - luckily, that was a play that we worked on in practice this week.". (PatriotsInsider.com)
Extra Points: Lights, Camera, Cut! Oct 24, 2009
The end-around was a bread-and-butter generator of good yards, and one touchdown came when the Heels were using an unbalanced line and the Seminoles were fooled into thinking was a tackle when he was actually an end who was easily popped open for a completion. Another apparent touchdown when Yates rolled right, looked into the flat and then heaved the ball downfield to a wide open for 81 yards was called back for holding. (Tarheelblue.com)
Second half comeback spurs Green Wave to victory Oct 24, 2009
Then Eisenhower s passing game started to click with Johnson under center, as it were, in the Panthers unbalanced line. Johnson threw two second quarter touchdown passes to senior wide receiver John Fitzgerald for 31- and 25-yard gains to give Eisenhower a 14-12 first half lead. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
CAT AND MOUSE GAME Oct 24, 2009
It is put in motion by a direct snap to a running back (or quarterback in White's case) operating behind an unbalanced line. It typically uses the same pre-snap motion coming across the formation on every play in the package, and every play initially looks like a sweep behind zone blocking. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Pompei: Dolphins gimmick offense is here to stay Oct 23, 2009
It starts with an unbalanced line, pre-snap motion and a direct snap to a player like Brown or White. From there, its all about using misdirection. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Green Wave going 'back to basics' Oct 23, 2009
Austin said he uses an unbalanced line as a means to create advantages up front for his team. That unbalanced line will be blocking for a trio of quarterbacks most likely with senior Zach Shugart returning after two missed games to team with juniors Kyle Johnson and Nate Pittenger. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Uncovering myths, truths about the Wildcat Oct 22, 2009
" Hmm. It disrespectful, because it's overpowering? Wasn't the "Power O" play what made Larry Csonka a legend and John Riggins a Super Bowl hero? Didn't it help Pittsburgh to six Super Bowls rings? Last year, the Dolphins ran an unbalanced line, shifting both tackles to one side. This year the Wildcat has evolved to a conventionally balanced line, though often with two tight ends and fullback Lousaka Polite blocking like punches to the gut. "It's just Power formation upfront,'' Dolphins guard... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
The Call Of The Wild Doug Benc/Getty ImagesRonnie Brown (23) and the Dolphins gained 110 yards out of the Wildcat formation, which led to three touchdowns.Needing a late rally, the Dolphins fittingly turned to the Wildcat, writes Dave Hyde. Ronnie Brown scored on a two-yard keeper with six seconds remaining as Miami beat the Jets 33-27. Oct 13, 2009
The Dolphins officially don't tally White as a Wildcat quarterback since they didn't use an unbalanced line with him. Whatever, the thing worked, as here's how Ryan began his post-game comments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Upon Further Review: Alabama at Ole Miss Oct 12, 2009
Alabama ran mostly behind the right and left tackles, but finally broke one when the Tide went with an unbalanced line and snapped the ball before the Rebels could react. Senior tight end Colin Peek had the sealing block and Jones took out the defensive back on the outside for the touchdown. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Broncos coach McDaniels relishes special win Oct 12, 2009
After all, McDaniels was denied twice on play challenges in the first half, his Wildcat formation, a surprise ploy - a direct snap to the running back and an unbalanced line - was not overly effective, and his defense was not as dominant as in past games. Yet with pupil facing teacher, with the crowd roaring on every down through the end of the fourth quarter and overtime, it proved to be McDaniels s day. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
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com - Tide smothers Rebels 22-3. "I can't tell you how proud I am of the effort and toughness," Coach Nick Saban said Saturday evening after the Crimson Tide pulled out a commanding 22-3 victory at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Changing Their Stripes Kevin C. Cox/ Getty ImagesFreshman Onterio McCalebb is one of many weapons utilized by Auburn offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn (insert).Gus Malzahn is at it again, writes Stewart Mandel. The man who popularized the Wildcat formation has transformed Auburn into a force with his innovative hurry-up, no-huddle system. Oct 2, 2009
" Two staples mark Malzahn's no-huddle offense: unconventional formations (unbalanced lines, pistol running backs and constant motion) and a frenetic pace ("We're trying to run a two-minute offense the entire game," said Malzahn). At its core, however, Auburn's attack centers on the most traditional of concepts: straight-ahead running. First-year Tigers coach Gene Chizik said he was looking for someone that was "innovative and did things that gave defenses a problem" when he went looking for an... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Big 12 Q&A: Bill Snyder Sep 30, 2009
Was the formation at that time the way teams are using it now with an unbalanced line and moving the tight end. SNYDER: "Well, not as much that. It was there, it was a part of it. We didn't emphasize that much part of it. There's so much movement in today's game to create some of those creases and disrupt the continuity of the defense. We did it but not nearly as much as teams do today.". (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Football Runs Full Wednesday Schedule Sep 18, 2009
"They're not a whole lot different (from Nebraska). They use their quarterback under center, they use an unbalanced line. Last game, they threw the ball almost 70 times, a lot of times from the shotgun. On Nebraska... "Nebraska is a very special program. They have great technique along the offensive line, not to say that South Carolina doesn't but (Nebraska) takes a lot of pride in their offensive line and they appreciate the short runs as well as the long ones. (Fausports.com)
Tigers must bounce back Sep 3, 2009
They can create challenges with an unbalanced line and were going into a hostile. environment. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
West Monona's Thrift starts strong Sep 2, 2009
"West Monona, like a few Siouxland teams, runs a double-wing offense. But, the Spartans use an unbalanced line unlike those that No. 9-ranked (Class 1A) Hinton and Lawton-Bronson operate.West Monona's line starts, from left to right, with Jeremy Walker, a 5-7, 190-pound senior left guard. Walker's followed by senior center Andrew Huffman (5-9, 200), senior right guard Matt Hansen (6-5, 220), junior left tackle Kody Kuhlmann (5-10, 150) and senior right tackle Zeke Stephans (5-11, 295)."We use... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The Single Wing switch: Gaylord will feature one of football's oldest offenses Aug 15, 2009
The premise of Gaylord s formation will be an unbalanced line with a tailback, fullback, blocking back and wing back, who lines up outside of the tight end. With Gaylord s base Blue package on the offensive line, the quick end and quick guard line up next to the center, while the strong guard, inside tackle, strong tackle and tight end line up to the right of the center. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Friday news and notes Jun 16, 2009
Right tackle Marc Colombo lined up outside of left tackle Flozell Adams to create an unbalanced line. Jones is certainly excited about the possibilities and wants to see just how innovative offensive coordinator Jason Garrett can get. (CowboyUpdate.com)
