You don't earn the nickname Where fun goes to die without a serious track record to back it up lol They've been trying to shed that distinction in recent years but still doesn't even sniff any of the (non-NW) B1G schools in terms of social life. Chicago nightlife on the other hand...
Played offensive line at the University of Chicago and I was taught both the square and skip pulls when I played. I thought I would log in and jump in here. I think your critique the of the skip pull (the pull where you crossover your backside foot behind your play side foot) is misplaced. Both pulls are effective for different run plays in football and are usually used differently depending on the play.
Square pulls are used to kick out the EMOL (End Man on Line, usually the DEnd) by opening up your hips and attacking them inside to out. Skip pulls are generally used to attack linebackers and the skip allows you to gain momentum and attack a defender a greater distance away. The skip step backward gives you depth that allows you to get a better angle in attacking the linebacker that the square pull doesn't give you. Staying square is extremely important as it allows you to stick on blocks longer because you are less likely to miss or get thrown off the block. You do give up some of your base and power by skipping (as you can see with that play by Onwenu) could lead you to get hit off balance if a player gets into you before you regain your base.
TL;DR: Both pulls are good for different plays where the OL is blocking a different defender. Warriner Good. OLine Good (knocks on wood)
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You don't earn the nickname Where fun goes to die without a serious track record to back it up lol They've been trying to shed that distinction in recent years but still doesn't even sniff any of the (non-NW) B1G schools in terms of social life. Chicago nightlife on the other hand...
Played offensive line at the University of Chicago and I was taught both the square and skip pulls when I played. I thought I would log in and jump in here. I think your critique the of the skip pull (the pull where you crossover your backside foot behind your play side foot) is misplaced. Both pulls are effective for different run plays in football and are usually used differently depending on the play.
Square pulls are used to kick out the EMOL (End Man on Line, usually the DEnd) by opening up your hips and attacking them inside to out. Skip pulls are generally used to attack linebackers and the skip allows you to gain momentum and attack a defender a greater distance away. The skip step backward gives you depth that allows you to get a better angle in attacking the linebacker that the square pull doesn't give you. Staying square is extremely important as it allows you to stick on blocks longer because you are less likely to miss or get thrown off the block. You do give up some of your base and power by skipping (as you can see with that play by Onwenu) could lead you to get hit off balance if a player gets into you before you regain your base.
TL;DR: Both pulls are good for different plays where the OL is blocking a different defender. Warriner Good. OLine Good (knocks on wood)
Can confirm. Duffy's is a great place to catch a Michigan game and they throw a great bar deal for St. Patrick's day as well.