OLine Splits
Something that I have not seen discussed yet this year are the splits in the Oline. Last year, our linemen lined up pretty close together. When RR was at WVU, they had much wider splits, which seem to be the norm for a spread team. Has there been a change in that thus far this year? How does this compare to what RR has done in the past?
October 27th, 2010 at 10:13 AM ^
more room from the end of the line to the sideline. This way if Denard wants to get to the corner, he doesn't have to squeak by just inside the sideline.
October 27th, 2010 at 10:51 AM ^
Also allows the bubble screens and quick hitches to be caught farther from the line, which better isolates the defenders in space.
October 27th, 2010 at 11:02 AM ^
Wider splits are preferred because they create running lanes between the tackles, and create more space between the QB and the DE he is reading. However, a lineman can only widen his splits consistent with his ability to handle slanting defensive lineman. The splits appear wider this year, no doubt due to the more athletic and better play of the O-line.
October 27th, 2010 at 11:39 AM ^
This. Basically, the faster/more athletic your O-linemen are, the wider you can make your splits. To an extent, wider splits will always be preferred in a spread. Our line is much more cohesive and conditioned this year, so they're safer taking wider splits.
October 27th, 2010 at 12:17 PM ^
offensive line decided to transfer. Phew!
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