OT - Oregon Highlights aka Our Offense in Two Years
I recently got in an argument with one of my MSU friends who claims that the spread will not work at BCS-caliber level football... I just can't wait to prove that wrong. I see so many parallels between this offense and ours; both are based on zone-read option, and this year, Oregon returned 19(?) starters... which is about what we return again next year. The only thing missing is a breakout running back, which hopefully Dee Hart will fix.
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTiR3L6NQHY
(not good with embedding... sorry!)
October 24th, 2010 at 10:47 AM ^
Michigan's offense could be like Oregon's next year. Especially if the defense can get them back on the field quicker.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:39 AM ^
I am tired of uneven defense/offense play going back to the Lloyd years. Do both well
October 24th, 2010 at 1:09 PM ^
October 24th, 2010 at 4:54 PM ^
minus the penalties and turnovers. Our offense isn't a peak efficiency because of our hangups, for the most part.
And another thing: If we were playing on the west coast and played the same game Oregon just did, we'd probably get flagged for holding, chop blocks, and false starts; I know how those refs in the PAC-10(12) are.
October 24th, 2010 at 10:08 PM ^
if they can take their tempo up another notch, that would be another advantage. In watching Oregon, they definitely move quicker during their drives.
October 24th, 2010 at 12:38 PM ^
Edited for harshness.
Most of the top teams run the spread. You and your friend should know this.
October 24th, 2010 at 4:51 PM ^
His friend is an MSU fan, give him a break
October 24th, 2010 at 10:53 AM ^
No wonder they're putting up bushels of points. Seriously, all the Oregon comparisons seem unnecessary, especially on this board. Look at WVU with Pat White and Steve Slaton/Noel Devine. That's all you need to do. End of discussion.
Wait a minute. This discussion is to fierce to end. Aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh.
I like how this year's offense is running. Take out the porous special teams and penalties and maybe Iowa game doesn't need such a dramatic comeback. Cut out the INTs against MSU and that game takes on a whole new flavor.
The Ducks can have the offense they got now, two years from now and forever. I'm pleased with what I'm seeing right now with our guys.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:18 AM ^
proving him wrong already? USC is going to be freaking dismantled in the Coliseum by this Ducks offense and I don't remember Auburn offensively being this good unless you went back to Bo Jackson and Lionel James wishbone era under Pat Dye.
Bigger than any of this, maybe defensive play really doesn't matter any more. I mean, your friend's Spartans are at the top of the Big Ten right now at 8-0 with a mediocre run defense, a horrid pass defense (barely better than UM's) and a decent scoring D.
I still think MSU will be exposed playing against Iowa's defensive line and secondary in Kinnick next weekend.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:46 AM ^
Iowa's defense was not exactly impressive giving up 31 to Wisky.
October 24th, 2010 at 3:40 PM ^
Wisky put up gobs of points against OSU (even disregarding the ST points). Wisky has a decent offense. I'd say the only thing about Iowa that hasn't been impressive was them phoning in the 4th quarter against you guys (when you guys clearly still wanted the W).
October 24th, 2010 at 11:26 AM ^
besides our offense is very different from oregon's. they use a lot more deception. i personally get frustrated at our lack of deception, and variety of play calling. we only use about the same 5 plays all game.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:59 AM ^
Keep in mind our QB is a true sophomore in an offense where the QB is responsible for a ton. I think that next year, we will all see a lot more variety in play calling.
October 24th, 2010 at 12:50 PM ^
With the running game I agree, it seems like we only have 8 different formations. Watching Oregon, guys are going in motion before the snap, distracting the defense, and WR's are options for an end-around run. Also, at WVU, the running back changes which side of the QB he is on seconds before the snap. I'm not saying the Michigan is running a predictable offense, that is never the case for a spread offense, but there is a lot more variety Michigan could use to make it more difficult to defend.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:29 AM ^
I would be happier to see our defense look like Oregon's D this year.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:57 AM ^
That is the thing that will probably take two years... bringing around the D.
I think the O has the potential to be a juggernaut next year, but the D is still going to be young, and is still going to have some depth issues. Let's just hope the Michigan (insert position here) Hating God decides to take next year off.
October 24th, 2010 at 11:40 AM ^
Wait, you believe you're evidence for this 'argument' will come in two years, and in order to support that claim your showing us Oregon's highlites from this year?
October 24th, 2010 at 12:22 PM ^
I read these type of posts last year when everyone said:
osu is going to see the future of Michigan football in the rose bowl against Oregon
how did that work out??
Any offense will work in any conference if they have a defense as well
October 24th, 2010 at 1:05 PM ^
Okay, Oregon's offense blows because they lost a close game in the Rose Bowl last year when they had a crap QB and a true freshman tailback.
October 24th, 2010 at 1:20 PM ^
But the only thing remotely close about that game was the final score and even then it was a two score game. Give credit where credit is due.
October 24th, 2010 at 1:23 PM ^
The game was 19-17 early in the fourth quarter. I have no problem giving them credit for winning, but it wasn't lopsided. And I would be stunned if they could hold this year's Oregon to 17 points.
October 24th, 2010 at 1:01 PM ^
They don't have a three-year starter at QB. And anyway, they're only averaging 37 more yards per game than we are right now (569 to 532).
October 24th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^
I don't really feel like their offense, schematically, is that different from ours. Obviously there are a few wrinkles we haven't put in, but I don't think that's as big a deal as how much better they execute than we do.
October 24th, 2010 at 1:33 PM ^
ROFL.............wait, this isn't a joke?
October 24th, 2010 at 2:29 PM ^
In the end, Michigan's offense works just as well (could possibly change depending on better defenses - Iowa is good but they just gave up 31 points too) but Oregon's is the prettier version of it.
Love our yardage but I also have a crush on Oregon's offense...
October 24th, 2010 at 2:59 PM ^
I go to Oregon currently. I can't wait for michigan's offense to run this smoothly. It's going to happen and happen soon.
October 24th, 2010 at 6:05 PM ^
I think our offense is already there. Hopefully within two years (one would be better), our ranking is the same a Oregons ranking.
October 24th, 2010 at 6:11 PM ^
October 25th, 2010 at 9:05 AM ^
Our offense isn't that far away right now.