tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post6302238468838489652..comments2023-07-06T11:41:56.909-04:00Comments on Breakdown Sports: Coaching Points: Indiana vs Michigan, 2014Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-6121966611213925292014-11-04T23:52:22.806-05:002014-11-04T23:52:22.806-05:00Thanks for the info, VinceThanks for the info, VinceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-63818895786271334892014-11-04T08:38:59.518-05:002014-11-04T08:38:59.518-05:00Believe it or not, you'll actually see this wi...Believe it or not, you'll actually see this with quite a few teams. If you watch closely, Michigan also will slightly change their splits at times when going to a man scheme, such as lining up the OT closer to the pulling OG on Power O plays. I'm not comfortable stating how bad it is, it's not something I've noticed to the point of bringing attention to it, but as long as they break tendency with it, either with PA, or false keys, then it isn't a huge issue. All splits are potential tips for the defense, including WR splits, RB depth, who the QB calls out as MIKE, etc. They'll happen, and if the advantages of lining up in a bit more preferable position outweigh the tip, then it's ok.<br /><br />The J shape is certainly not unusual. You see it exaggerated on FGs a lot. But the TE typically provides enough help where the strongside OT doesn't really need to added depth. As long as they can still run weakside to keep the defense honest, it typically isn't an issue (assuming they aren't lined up illegally). Remember, most teams do heavily favor the strong side for running, maybe something like a 35-65 split or even higher for the strong side.<br /><br />But, as I said, it wasn't something I noticed enough to pay much attention to outside of noticing it on some occasions (I actually noticed it more on the Power O example I said above). But I'll make sure to look for it next game and comment on it, because I think it's an interesting thing to look at. Thanks for the tip.Space Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-30813757372613358722014-11-03T22:43:11.318-05:002014-11-03T22:43:11.318-05:00Space Coyote,
Thanks for the info. I have a questi...Space Coyote,<br />Thanks for the info. I have a question regarding Michigan's O-line splits, my observations: they have wider splits when they are going to run and narrower when they are going to pass, also it appears that the line lines up about a yard off the line, and finally they appear to line up as a "j" shape, i.e. the weak side appears to fade off the line of scrimmage; maybe I am reading too much into this, your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, VinceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com