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Message: [QUOTE="Husky68, post: 4481920, member: 173"] SB nation gave these 2 general statements on offensive scholarship breakouts for pro style and spread to run (think maybe UConn is more latter than former as hard to say ZT is a pro style QB with his passing stats). So 4-6 or 5-9 scholarship running backs would be the general aim. Crowded might be the top number , but pretty definitely more than the top number (assuming SB nation is generally correct on their take on roster makeup). [TABLE] [TR] [TD][B]Pro-style roster breakdown[/B][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Position[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Size[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Skillset[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Scholarships[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Running backs[/TD] [TD]5'11-6'2, 200-230[/TD] [TD]Physical, versatile[/TD] [TD]Four to six[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Quarterbacks[/TD] [TD]6'1-6'5, 200-230[/TD] [TD]Strong arm, accuracy downfield[/TD] [TD]Three to four[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Tight ends[/TD] [TD]6'3-6'6, 230-260[/TD] [TD]Run blocker, capable route-runner[/TD] [TD]Three to six[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Wide receivers[/TD] [TD]6'0-6'5, 190-230[/TD] [TD]Route running, dangerous downfield[/TD] [TD]Eight to 13[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Offensive linemen[/TD] [TD]6'3-6'6, 290-330[/TD] [TD]Physically dominant, quick feet[/TD] [TD]14 to 18[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] For any system that's looking to physically impose its will on the opponent, the offensive line is the most essential unit to get right. Pro-style teams require linemen who can handle a pass-rush long enough for downfield routes to develop on one play and then bowl over a defensive front the next. Because of the focus on execution in pro-style offenses, a stud playmaker at running back and wide receiver is essential. Pro-style teams are more likely to feature specific players, rather than get everyone involved. [TABLE] [TR] [TD][B]Spread-to-run roster breakdown[/B][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [TD][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD][B]Position[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Target size[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Essential skills[/B][/TD] [TD][B]Scholarships[/B][/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Running back[/TD] [TD]5'8-6'2, 180-230[/TD] [TD]Pure runner[/TD] [TD]Five to nine[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Quarterback[/TD] [TD]6'0-6'4, 210-250[/TD] [TD]Quick making reads, dangerous as runner[/TD] [TD]Three to five[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Tight end/fullback/H-back[/TD] [TD]6'0-6'5, 220-260[/TD] [TD]Run blocking, hands softer than stone[/TD] [TD]Three to five[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Inside receiver[/TD] [TD]5'8-6'2, 170-210[/TD] [TD]Dangerous in space[/TD] [TD]Four to eight[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Outside receiver[/TD] [TD]6'0-6'4, 200-230[/TD] [TD]Willing blocker, dangerous downfield[/TD] [TD]Four to eight[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]Offensive lineman[/TD] [TD]6'1-6'5, 280-340[/TD] [TD]Run blocking[/TD] [TD]14 to 18[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Spread-to-run teams are built largely around their ability to create opportunities for their backs to find seams, get to the second level, and get chunks of yardage. [/QUOTE]

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