01-09-2014, 02:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-09-2014, 02:35 PM by OutsiderFan.)
Not really related to Stanford, but the new OC hire at Alabama will be fascinating. Nick Saban, like Bill Bellichick, isn't one to let the game pass him by. He's a fierce competitor, who though he prefers a pro style, huddle-based offense, let his OC go to Michigan. Some have speculated Saban is going to capitulate and go the spread/no huddle route. His OC hire will be quite instructive.
On another note, now that Sarkisian is at USC, they too are dropping the pro style, huddle-based west coast offense, and going with the spread, no huddle offense. It's all about getting your best players on the field and ready to play as soon as possible. They'd rather tire out the defense with number of plays, tempo, and by giving it too many things to think about than pounding on them physically like has been Stanford's MO.
I don't know if an offseason has ever been more intriguing strictly in terms of which styles of offense teams are going to adopt or evolve to for the next season.
On another note, now that Sarkisian is at USC, they too are dropping the pro style, huddle-based west coast offense, and going with the spread, no huddle offense. It's all about getting your best players on the field and ready to play as soon as possible. They'd rather tire out the defense with number of plays, tempo, and by giving it too many things to think about than pounding on them physically like has been Stanford's MO.
I don't know if an offseason has ever been more intriguing strictly in terms of which styles of offense teams are going to adopt or evolve to for the next season.