H1N1 OFFENSE 2013• There are two ways to beat cover 2: physical running (not allowed in

flag) or deep routes. So, we must throw deep (or at least establish that threat).

• Defense will either switch to cover 3, or underneath zone defenerswill abandon their zone to follow a man deep. Either way, this creates space underneath for short passing/QB running lanes.

• OR: they switch out of zone into man….then its all up to yall to make plays.

MONDAY NIGHT: WHAT WORKED

• Receivers run more or less vertical routes• Generally, corners would roll up to cover outside receivers, safeties kept their eyes on

middle guy coming up seam

• This leaves big spaces underneath…lots of open grass• Only the two middle linebackers are left below, they must cover both checkdowns off the

line or the QB run• Generally this gave Jake some wide running lanes to the outside and he exploited them for

a lot of yards

WHAT DIDN’T WORK

• Receivers run at random….just a mess• Instead of being spread out and forced deep, defense is able to maintain disciplined cover 2

posture, keeping eyes on QB• Checkdowns, QB have no open grass to run to

“MIKE”

• So, our basic play should be “Mike” (named after Mike Leach…air raid genius)• Two safeties cannot cover three receivers…something’s gotta give• How they adapt determines what we do next….

“EIGHTS”

• Suppose they switch to a 3-2 zone• Now the quick passing game comes into play• We can run all curls, and 3 underneath zone defenders must cover 4 receivers

• They could switch to man coverage• If we can’t distribute the ball in man passing situations, we could run a rocket sweep• Receivers on right side run slants or cross (doesn’t matter)…take men with them away from

the play

“ROCKET”

MIXING IT UP

• If they begin to send two rushers and keep a one high safety look…or if for any reason we the pass rush begins disrupting the offense….we may need to bring a extra “back” to the formation.

• This helps contain the rush and gives us flexibility

• Originally “Mills,” this has been the foundation of Steve Spurrier’s offense since the 90s.• Four men blocking on line in order to give time for deeper routes to develop• Blocker (doesn’t matter who) chips and then releases for “Bust up the sidelines” (BUS)

route. • Key read is the safety. If he follows post, ball should be thrown to dig simultaneous with

cut.

“STEVE”

• If they shift too far to right side…run speed option to left

“SPEED”

“BOBBY”

• Or “shallow cross”…Petrino’s favorite play• We have receivers running into three different vertical levels…shown in red• But zone is only two levels…high and low• This should create mismatch