Single Wing Offense?

[ssckelley]

The single wing relies on an OL that can pull and block as the foundation of the whole thing. How does that work for Iowa at all?

How does anything work for Iowa right now? About the only thing this line can do is run block and teams are putting 9 in the box to keep our running game from being successful.

Again, it's not going to happen. Something like this requires a ton of timing and it's too late for them to attempt a drastic change. But in the off season when coaches should be able to evaluate how horrible the offense was it could have been something to look at.

 

[ssckelley]

Agree with several viewpoints but this one, especially.

Anything that requires precise execution / timing between pulling linemen and ball carrier has been a disaster. Anything that takes time to develop - jet sweeps, reverses, tunnel screens, even drop back passes - has been unsuccessful.

Right now, Iowa's best offensive scheme is all-in man blocking, downhill rushing, and quick slant passes. Whatever gets the ball out of the QB's hands as quickly as possible, moves forward rather than laterally, minimizes gap vision / decision making, chips away and keeps the clock running. Eliminate all drop-back passes. If you go shotgun, the QB's must be coached to run after 3 seconds and that RB needs to be ready to lead the way. You've got interchangeable QB's, so, injury is a secondary concern with them running more.

Sure, it'll more often than not result in a punt, it's no different than now. I believe it would lead to more opportunities to bust open a play, certainly a few more first downs, eliminate negative yards (sacks and blown-up lateral plays) and, maybe, build a little toughness / confidence.

Above all, keep the clock moving, rest the defense as much as possible, keep the opponent on their end of the field and let the defense make some plays to shorten the field for the offense.

They would need more than a few days to prepare something like this, you're right it's a lot of timing. This line is so terrible at pass blocking that it's sick.

 

[Fryowa]

How does anything work for Iowa right now? About the only thing this line can do is run block and teams are putting 9 in the box to keep our running game from being successful.

Again, it's not going to happen. Something like this requires a ton of timing and it's too late for them to attempt a drastic change. But in the off season when coaches should be able to evaluate how horrible the offense was it could have been something to look at.

You just said it. Nothing can work for us right now. We’re stuck with this QB, OL, and OC. That’s why I said I’d rather Iowa not win. I don’t want anything happening that could possibly prolong BF’s tenure at Iowa. Hopefully donors will start changing their mind on Brian because that’s the only thing that’s going to change it.

Brian is a public laughing stock in the football world. Good luck recruiting anyone until he’s gone.