HCMM Pac 12 Chat on ESPN, up-tempo offense, etc.

[BehindEnemyLines]

Either of the previous 2 hc's could have been executed during a hurry-up attempt. No one would have noticed.

 

[BuffClass90]

From spring reports, weren't we hearing that everything around the offense was much quicker/more up tempo?

Yes. I heard guys comment about how they were never able to rest...go go go

 

[boydbuff]

I think the writing is now totally on the wall-we are going to be regularly using a no-huddle, up-tempo offense. FINALLY, a coach who understands and knows how to take advantage of the altitude.

“The tempo’s very important,” MacIntyre said. “We’re getting repetitions and getting in shape then that’ll put pressure on them during the game. The pressure, tempo, and hurrying up (are all important). They have to communicate better so it teaches them all of those attributes.” [

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It seems he would prefer to install less offense and run the hurry-up than more offense and have to slow things down. Over time and over the season and next they can keep installing wrinkles as the team is able to assimilate nuances. I think this could be really good for us. We also have way more talent in the receiver core and a decent 1-3 running backs (not sure after that).

I think the HUGE problem that many other ABers have noted is the depth of our OL. We have very little depth at OL and they will be going at an intense pace during the game. If we lose one or 2 of those guys not sure we can keep the hurry-up in motion.

 

[Buffenuf]

I think the writing is now totally on the wall-we are going to be regularly using a no-huddle, up-tempo offense. FINALLY, a coach who understands and knows how to take advantage of the altitude.

“The tempo’s very important,” MacIntyre said. “We’re getting repetitions and getting in shape then that’ll put pressure on them during the game. The pressure, tempo, and hurrying up (are all important). They have to communicate better so it teaches them all of those attributes.” [

/QUOTE]

It seems he would prefer to install less offense and run the hurry-up than more offense and have to slow things down. Over time and over the season and next they can keep installing wrinkles as the team is able to assimilate nuances. I think this could be really good for us. We also have way more talent in the receiver core and a decent 1-3 running backs (not sure after that).

I think the HUGE problem that many other ABers have noted is the depth of our OL. We have very little experienced, quality depth at OL and they will be going at an intense pace during the game. If we lose one or 2 of those guys not sure we can keep the hurry-up in motion.

The Buffs have a total of 18 OL. Very few seasoned upperclassmen and few 4* or upper 3* type recruits; not unlike what the AFA plays with, due to their academic and service requirements.

Yet, their OL seems to thrive based upon intelligence, well-drilled coordination and teamwork. I'm not yet convinced the same cannot happen in Boulder under this staff. I like what I hear about summer work and using both fields to practice with all players getting reps, so no one stands around watching. I have always been amazed when attending FB pracitices at any level, that you have 15-40 guys standing around watching 5-14 guys doing drills----or only about 20% of the team working at any one time! (WB's staff was notorious for working the "1's" to death and pretty much ignoring everybody else, NFL-style.) Let's see what guys with a plan can accomplish.​