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[zephyr]

_ While I think we will use 2 TEs a lot, they will be lined up in the slot more times than not. Especially in Greens case because he is not as profficient and Aubry is when it comes to blocking.

Our O-line is around 300 pounds, but they still rely on misdirection and great ball handling skills by the QB in order to seal off blocks allowing us to be se effective in the run. It is the same scheme we have been using since Bustle took over 8 years ago. Until I see this O-line line up and run a man blocking scheme instead of the zone read/spread option then we just have to agree to disagree. _

Well, if your line is as good as its supposed to be, you should be able to line up across from your man and beat him 8 out of 10 times if you outweigh him by 30 pounds. Again, I'm not saying you run the ball everytime out of the I-formation. You CAN pass the ball. There are pass plays, namely playaction, that can be incorporated effectively out of this formation. FAU has successfully used this formation and they don't have the maulers on the line to make it successful. Also, I do believe we could actually run some option out of the I-formation as well. I do believe I've seen it run from this formation. I'm also talking about using split back formations, Ace formations....Really anything that can line the QB from under center at times to give the D a different look.

[CajunFan89]

I think we could get 15+ runs out of the right qb, particularly in masson or even gauthier. have a wishbone formation in the backfield with sails and shankle. run the double option or pitch it out and let one run off tackle. thats what will allow them to pass the ball.

I like the 3-3-5 as a defensive scheme that would work well for UL. After this year there wont be much left of the d-line. since size isn't our strong point and we don't put much pressure on the qb anyway, just take one away and throw in an extra db or an undersized lb and get that extra speed on the field and make it easier to defend the pass.

[CajunNation]

It seems to me the zone-option is a no-no this season unless Gautier is at QB.

Therefore, I would expect the offense this season to eventually look pretty similar to Babb's first 2 year's.

I fully expect a 300+ yard passing game before mid-season.

[zephyr]

_ I think we could get 15+ runs out of the right qb, particularly in masson or even gauthier. have a wishbone formation in the backfield with sails and shankle. run the double option or pitch it out and let one run off tackle. thats what will allow them to pass the ball.

I like the 3-3-5 as a defensive scheme that would work well for UL. After this year there wont be much left of the d-line. since size isn't our strong point and we don't put much pressure on the qb anyway, just take one away and throw in an extra db or an undersized lb and get that extra speed on the field and make it easier to defend the pass. _

Actually, I'd disagree on the DL assessment. You do know that this DL will probably be better next year right? You are going to lose Hall Davis and Laquincy Williams off of this line. Williams has been OK but he's done nothing different nor better than the other 5-6 guys we play at DT. Davis will probably have a solid year this year but it's taken him 3 years to get to that position. We have guys that will be ready to step up behind both of these guys and possibly be better. You will be very pleased to see Tyrell Gaddies play both DT and DE and he is extremely athletic. Assuming Nate Douglas is here, he'll likely start and be our best pass rushing DE. Brandon McCray may or may not redshirt this year but was very impressive this fall at DT and he is HUGE. You put him and the other guys to complement Derrick Dean and you've got a really solid line. In fact, this defense will be the SBC's best or certainly one of them as they will likely return 8 starters.