No 3-4 and little spread offense in the spring game.

[Palatine]

That was a surprise, The D came out in a 4-3 and pretty much remained in it for the entire game.

There were 3 wides on some O plays but it was basically a pro set offense.

I still think we will see the 3-4 versus BYU. Not sure about the line splits or 5 receiver sets.

 

[UConn07]

Thought we had a lot of plays with a LB with a hand on the ground. Not sure if it was just me or not.

 

[Husky25]

I don't think they were intending to install a spread offense. Diaco said he wanted a more dynamic offense, but that doesn't necessarily mean 5 WR's every play.

Cummings expects to do the same at UConn.
"There's no doubt it's applicable to UConn," Cummings said. "The way this team is going to be built is very similar to what we have done, in terms of the personnel. We had to run the football. But as you run the football, you have to be balanced. You want to use that running game to set up a play-action pass, then use the controlled passing game and throw it down the field. You've got to be able to do those things. You've got to be able to take your shots. That's what we want to do on offense."

Cummings specifically stated that he has to tailor his offense to the personnel. This above sounds like a West Coast Offense to me.

 

[Palatine]

I don't think they were intending to install a spread offense. Diaco said he wanted a more dynamic offense, but that doesn't necessarily mean 5 WR's every play.

Cummings expects to do the same at UConn.
"There's no doubt it's applicable to UConn," Cummings said. "The way this team is going to be built is very similar to what we have done, in terms of the personnel. We had to run the football. But as you run the football, you have to be balanced. You want to use that running game to set up a play-action pass, then use the controlled passing game and throw it down the field. You've got to be able to do those things. You've got to be able to take your shots. That's what we want to do on offense."

Cummings specifically stated that he has to tailor his offense to the personnel. This above sounds like a West Coast Offense to me.

There was also a noticeable lack of downfield shots. I recall one. And the receiver cut off the route and the QB went deep.

I just think that Diaco decided to keep his cards close to the vest.

 

[Husky25]

There was also a noticeable lack of downfield shots. I recall one. And the receiver cut off the route and the QB went deep.

I just think that Diaco decided to keep his cards close to the vest.

It wouldn't surprise me. At the same time, the game was head, shoulders, and torso above last years. 25 minutes of running the ball out of the end zone.

 

[Stinger92860]

Thought we had a lot of plays with a LB with a hand on the ground. Not sure if it was just me or not.

I saw the same thing.

 

[ZooCougar]

TDHusky is going to have an aneurism.

Diaco is recruiting size. He has said the running the ball "travels well". Cummings says we want to be balanced.

The Diaco offense is going to look a lot like the Edsall offense, but with much better QB play overall.

The single biggest factor in a lack of dynamic offensive play under Edsall and PGDL was the lack of consistent QB production. I think this all changes in the coming years.

 

[HuskyHawk]

I don't think they were intending to install a spread offense. Diaco said he wanted a more dynamic offense, but that doesn't necessarily mean 5 WR's every play.

Cummings expects to do the same at UConn.
"There's no doubt it's applicable to UConn," Cummings said. "The way this team is going to be built is very similar to what we have done, in terms of the personnel. We had to run the football. But as you run the football, you have to be balanced. You want to use that running game to set up a play-action pass, then use the controlled passing game and throw it down the field. You've got to be able to do those things. You've got to be able to take your shots. That's what we want to do on offense."

Cummings specifically stated that he has to tailor his offense to the personnel. This above sounds like a West Coast Offense to me.

Any good offense has to have balance. Spread offenses were successful for awhile, before defenses had adjusted to them (not just schemes, but having enough corners, cover safeties etc.). It's a gimic offense. I think a pro-style offense with multiple looks and sets, and a solid running game are better for long term success, and are more flexible for game planning against different defenses. What Cummings describes sounds to me like the Patriots' offense.

 

[uconnfan68]

That was a surprise, The D came out in a 4-3 and pretty much remained in it for the entire game.

There were 3 wides on some O plays but it was basically a pro set offense.

I still think we will see the 3-4 versus BYU. Not sure about the line splits or 5 receiver sets.

Or they could stay with the 4 that played very well by all accounts. Whatever changes are coming won't be overnight.