"From the Perch" Alabama Style

[Vizslacane]

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Y'all realize that Rosier throws this ball 3 yards shorter and 5 yards further to the right don't you? And that safety #24 who got bossed on this play is a hero if Rosier is the QB.

A couple games ago Rosier threw a deep ball to his right, and the WR had to become a defender. I think it was Thomas. Ball came down at about the 6 or 7 yard line. To be a good throw, it should have been at least 5 yards into the endzone. That means the ball was 10 yards off of where it should have been. Just a terrible throw that should not happen at this level. I'm not defending Richt, but that is what he has to deal with right now.

 

[Oicu812]

In reading your write ups,..ive found myself wondering about a few things. Then reading your synopsis of baga's schemes, I'm confused, and even more frustrated.
As an OC, you game plan, call plays..whatever...
A good OC, does all that and schemes to a D's weekness's, and creates mismatches..
A great OC, does all that, and understands how to manipulate D's, to be where you want them to be...out of position, off balance, wrong footed..

The way you interpret game film, and voice your thoughts, is very relateable, simplistic,understandable, and seems to include pretty much all the moving pieces.

Although I think I speak for the mojority of us, when I say I enjoy reading your work, I'll also say, I think your talent is much more valuable, than just this (or any other) fan forum! I think you have a gift here, ..one that many programs (especially ours right now) could use, and be very valuable to!!

(Just posting thoughts as I read some of your work!)

 

[Roman Marciante]

In reading your write ups,..ive found myself wondering about a few things. Then reading your synopsis of baga's schemes, I'm confused, and even more frustrated.
As an OC, you game plan, call plays..whatever...
A good OC, does all that and schemes to a D's weekness's, and creates mismatches..
A great OC, does all that, and understands how to manipulate D's, to be where you want them to be...out of position, off balance, wrong footed..

The way you interpret game film, and voice your thoughts, is very relateable, simplistic,understandable, and seems to include pretty much all the moving pieces.

Although I think I speak for the mojority of us, when I say I enjoy reading your work, I'll also say, I think your talent is much more valuable, than just this (or any other) fan forum! I think you have a gift here, ..one that many programs (especially ours right now) could use, and be very valuable to!!

(Just posting thoughts as I read some of your work!)

Thank you. I appreciate that. Im glad to contribute for the inSight crew

 

[Vizslacane]

This is not a knock on Roman Mariante at all. I love reading his stuff. But Richt and company know this stuff too. That's what's so frustrating, though, right? Roman simplifies this stuff so that the layman can understand parts of the game that would otherwise be unknown. Why can't/doesn't Richt do this? Where is the disconnect?

 

[Roman Marciante]

This is not a knock on Roman Mariante at all. I love reading his stuff. But Richt and company know this stuff too. That's what's so frustrating, though, right? Roman simplifies this stuff so that the layman can understand parts of the game that would otherwise be unknown. Why can't/doesn't Richt do this? Where is the disconnect?

I love the quote. "Those who cannot explain something simple enough don't understand it well enough"

No knock taken.

The disconnect? Honestly imo over reliance on a hand few of plays and the inability to see defenses adjusting to your tendency are very apparent as the season has gone on.

 

[Coach Macho]

The disconnect is that Richt is stuck in the 90's.
All coaches understand these concepts and are aware of their existence, but that doesn't mean they have a desire to implement them.

This was definitely a cool post/thread but to be objective, Alabama's players are simply beating LSU's players in most of these videos.
It's not that the play designs aren't cool, cause they are. But at the end of the day, Bama's TE's/WR's won their 1-on-1 match-ups versus LSU's DB's.

When you run these concepts versus man coverage your WR has to win, point blank. Playing man is one of the ways you stop the RPO. But these concepts against zone coverage are deadly and **** near unstoppable.

That's what would make this offense so deadly at Miami. Our access to WR/TE talent. The only way to slow down these concepts is to play man. But if people tried to man our WR's up (like LSU did to Bama) then these concepts could still win.
Most teams on our schedule don't have the DB talent to play man versus us.

 

[Roman Marciante]

The disconnect is that Richt is stuck in the 90's.
All coaches understand these concepts and are aware of their existence, but that doesn't mean they have a desire to implement them.

This was definitely a cool post/thread but to be objective, Alabama's players are simply beating LSU's players in most of these videos.
It's not that the play designs aren't cool, cause they are. But at the end of the day, Bama's TE's/WR's won their 1-on-1 match-ups versus LSU's DB's.

When you run these concepts versus man coverage your WR has to win, point blank. Playing man is one of the ways you stop the RPO. But these concepts against zone coverage are deadly and **** near unstoppable.

That's what would make this offense so deadly at Miami. Our access to WR/TE talent. The only way to slow down these concepts is to play man. But if people tried to man our WR's up (like LSU did to Bama) then these concepts could still win.
Most teams on our schedule don't have the DB talent to play man versus us.

Lately this team is facing a ton of man. (On 3rd down in particular) Problem is we aren't winning the matchups vs Duke bc and pitt.

The issue im seeing is the over reliance to beat the man on man concepts with simply a handful of plays. Have had dbs really beat us to the punch. (Primarily because I think they know Miami's tendency)

When all the while there are so many other concepts to beat man.

Rpo aside, and specifically vs man I want the staff to adopt mesh, pick or bunch concepts. Something from an audible perspective I'm seeing is this

Don't be content calling all vertical or z go y outs. See press man, all vertical is called, check to a 22 wheel, pick every **** person if you have to.

But it's too convenient to roll out the play call and say "my man didn't beat theirs" right now.

At one point do we reevaluate and say I might be calling a certain play too much?

 

[brock]

Lately this team is facing a ton of man. (On 3rd down in particular) Problem is we aren't winning the matchups vs Duke bc and pitt.

The issue im seeing is the over reliance to beat the man on man concepts with simply a handful of plays. Have had dbs really beat us to the punch. (Primarily because I think they know Miami's tendency)

When all the while there are so many other concepts to beat man.

Rpo aside, and specifically vs man I want the staff to adopt mesh, pick or bunch concepts. Something from an audible perspective I'm seeing is this

Don't be content calling all vertical or z go y outs. See press man, all vertical is called, check to a 22 wheel, pick every **** person if you have to.

But it's too convenient to roll out the play call and say "my man didn't beat theirs" right now.

At one point do we reevaluate and say I might be calling a certain play too much?

We run no plays to be able to create space for our receivers. They may were getting open vs LSU but the last 4 games for whatever reason they haven’t been getting open nearly as much.

Richt screwed the season when he went with the “establish the run game” philosophy in terms of playcalling in the unc while having a young qb who needed game action in terms of experience throwing the ball vs a d1 defense. Aside from that our passing game needed work in general regardless.i knew it was a problem when we played FSU who was absolutely getting torched in the passing game yet we tried to establish the run vs them. From there on our passing game has suffered mightily since.

 

[ScubaCane]

Outside of a great scheme, they have 5* talent at every position, especially at QB. Kid is an unbelievable talent.

 

[Billy D Williams]

Offense has talent no imagination or adjustments. Whatever! why am I doing this *****? Richt ain't gonna change and defenses will feast knowing whats coming.

 

[Vizslacane]

Lately this team is facing a ton of man. (On 3rd down in particular) Problem is we aren't winning the matchups vs Duke bc and pitt.

The issue im seeing is the over reliance to beat the man on man concepts with simply a handful of plays. Have had dbs really beat us to the punch. (Primarily because I think they know Miami's tendency)

When all the while there are so many other concepts to beat man.

Rpo aside, and specifically vs man I want the staff to adopt mesh, pick or bunch concepts. Something from an audible perspective I'm seeing is this

Don't be content calling all vertical or z go y outs. See press man, all vertical is called, check to a 22 wheel, pick every **** person if you have to.

But it's too convenient to roll out the play call and say "my man didn't beat theirs" right now.

At one point do we reevaluate and say I might be calling a certain play too much?

So, Roman, what do you think is wrong with Richt? He should know all of this, inside and out. And I think he does. Is he stubborn? Does he have a history of not adjusting? Or is it really possible he doesn't know this stuff? Maybe he's juggling too much as HC? All of this screams "hire a new OC."

Personally I would love for Richt to do that, and stay out of it like defense. Hire a creative guy (the Utah State guy, maybe; or little Briles) and just hand it over. Patterson did that at TCU.

 

[Dawgcane]

There was a request on the message board so the intent is to deliver. I just got done watching this film and I will admit, this is the first time I watched Alabama's offense with any kind of break down intent. But I just want to parallel some of the comments I made earlier from the week when "From the Perch" Duke was written.

"I instantly gravitate on film to over pursuit or sell out mentality. When a defense "sells out" they typically leave "something behind." If Miami can incorporate a slant RPO with the #2 WR (It would require riding the QB fake a little longer) it would have been a touchdown. The safeties over aggressive down hill nature left a gaping hole behind him. Sure you can play action off this look, but a post snap RPO look on this would be devastating vs. a defense who defends it this way." (FTP DUKE)

That is exactly what Alabama does here. 3x1 Set and this is a "POST SNAP" RPO in which TUA holds the play fake a little longer. By riding the HB down the line of scrimmage it allows the QB the ability to see if a defense is over committed. This was Greedy William's first touchdown given up on the season.



"Diversify your screen game. Add tunnel screens. H back screens. Double screens. I do not care. But at this point Miami's screen game consists of ONE HB slip screen. Switching the RB on either side of the QB to run it doesn't count." (FTP DUKE)

That is what I asked Miami's offense to do earlier in the week. And here you will see a brilliant screen design by Alabama. They Motion the HB into the field and go empty 3x1 from 11 set personnel. (1 HB, 1 TE) This is a heavy screen alert down for the defense. Defensive coordinators are typically LIVID that a third and long screen pops for a first.

But this was a screen design set up to perfection by Bama. Obviously you cannot use the same HB empty motion in the future on similar situations vs. future defenses (It will tip off any good DC) but the same simple slip screen Miami displays week to week in this situation fools no one at this point.



"The Rpo % is down from a year ago. It needs to go back up. But once again, post snap ones are just important in today"s game. Lining up and doing IZ/Bubbles off pre snap looks 90% of the time won't help either." (FTP DUKE)

This is exactly a cog that is making Alabama so deadly in this game. This is a post snap RPO. (could be anyway) Tua does have a good sense where this ball is going pre-snap. It will be a counter action with two pulling lineman and a counter from the HB.

The twins receivers in Tua's point of view are running a flat/slant combo. Jerry Jeudy ability takes care of the rest but this is SCHEMED open. The linebackers bite HARD on the counter action and pulling lineman and Tua throws into a wide open window. Yes. It is a slant. Yes. Miami runs slants and have run RPO slants. But this counter RPO is not in the Miami repertoire and a dangerous LB bait variety.



"In my opinion, part of the third down woes these past three weeks is based on the fact of over reliance on similar reoccurring plays. If you have been following "From the Perch" you know that trips to the field on short yardage third down situations will tip this combo: Z go with the #2 and #3 receivers running outs. No surprise. You will see it twice again this week. Duke runs man coverage and this is simply relying on execution to win. Wide receivers do not separate and it is punt time." (FTP DUKE)

Now I have no idea if Bama runs this 3 x 1 set to the field a ton but what I do know vs. Cover 1 man (The same look Duke gave us vs same trips formation) I tend to like this combo better. The double move by the #1 and #2 receiver's Z outs are more adept at creating space and the #1 TE corner is a mismatch.

This is a brilliant throw by Tua. True. Very Clean pocket as well. That is where Alabama talent is clear for the world to see. But I just do not want to ignore the fact that Bama created a mismatch with its tight end here and had a double move underlay.



In closing, I just want to say it is pretty clear that Alabama has superior talent and the offensive line is much better than Miami's. But it is also pretty clear that the play design and schematic advantage offensive coordinator Michael Locksley is creating is equally superior to ours. Their is no doubt in my mind that after watching Miami operate the past three weeks, Miami's offense could use a schematic infusion.

If you have been following "From the Perch" week to week I am pretty positive you will see these plays and realize Miami under coach Mark Richt are a straight forward bunch. But we need to get serious on this side of the ball in a hurry because that team in maroon is not going away any time soon. And eventually if Miami were to ever be serious contenders again, it would need to be constructed in a way that could beat a team that is practically unbeatable.

No pro style team has beaten Alabama in 8 years. (LSU was the last to do so) And News flash, Alabama is no longer a pro style offense in premise either. They have dominated the SEC as a result. The only offense capable of scoring on Alabama? Alabama's. Mark Richt might want to take notice because let's be honest, Saban has been one step ahead of Mark Richt his whole career.

Good write up Bama definitely better than anybody right now. One question how many coaches has Saban not one step ahead of and how many active coaches have beaten Saban more once?

 

[Roman Marciante]

So, Roman, what do you think is wrong with Richt? He should know all of this, inside and out. And I think he does. Is he stubborn? Does he have a history of not adjusting? Or is it really possible he doesn't know this stuff? Maybe he's juggling too much as HC? All of this screams "hire a new OC."

Personally I would love for Richt to do that, and stay out of it like defense. Hire a creative guy (the Utah State guy, maybe; or little Briles) and just hand it over. Patterson did that at TCU.

The death of any coaching room... ego.

Richt needs to realize that he's simply not getting it done here as an offensive coordinator. (5-7 the last 12)

Either reinvent the wheel or turn the wheel over to someone who can drive.

 

[HurricaneAlex]

There was a request on the message board so the intent is to deliver. I just got done watching this film and I will admit, this is the first time I watched Alabama's offense with any kind of break down intent. But I just want to parallel some of the comments I made earlier from the week when "From the Perch" Duke was written.

"I instantly gravitate on film to over pursuit or sell out mentality. When a defense "sells out" they typically leave "something behind." If Miami can incorporate a slant RPO with the #2 WR (It would require riding the QB fake a little longer) it would have been a touchdown. The safeties over aggressive down hill nature left a gaping hole behind him. Sure you can play action off this look, but a post snap RPO look on this would be devastating vs. a defense who defends it this way." (FTP DUKE)

That is exactly what Alabama does here. 3x1 Set and this is a "POST SNAP" RPO in which TUA holds the play fake a little longer. By riding the HB down the line of scrimmage it allows the QB the ability to see if a defense is over committed. This was Greedy William's first touchdown given up on the season.



"Diversify your screen game. Add tunnel screens. H back screens. Double screens. I do not care. But at this point Miami's screen game consists of ONE HB slip screen. Switching the RB on either side of the QB to run it doesn't count." (FTP DUKE)

That is what I asked Miami's offense to do earlier in the week. And here you will see a brilliant screen design by Alabama. They Motion the HB into the field and go empty 3x1 from 11 set personnel. (1 HB, 1 TE) This is a heavy screen alert down for the defense. Defensive coordinators are typically LIVID that a third and long screen pops for a first.

But this was a screen design set up to perfection by Bama. Obviously you cannot use the same HB empty motion in the future on similar situations vs. future defenses (It will tip off any good DC) but the same simple slip screen Miami displays week to week in this situation fools no one at this point.



"The Rpo % is down from a year ago. It needs to go back up. But once again, post snap ones are just important in today"s game. Lining up and doing IZ/Bubbles off pre snap looks 90% of the time won't help either." (FTP DUKE)

This is exactly a cog that is making Alabama so deadly in this game. This is a post snap RPO. (could be anyway) Tua does have a good sense where this ball is going pre-snap. It will be a counter action with two pulling lineman and a counter from the HB.

The twins receivers in Tua's point of view are running a flat/slant combo. Jerry Jeudy ability takes care of the rest but this is SCHEMED open. The linebackers bite HARD on the counter action and pulling lineman and Tua throws into a wide open window. Yes. It is a slant. Yes. Miami runs slants and have run RPO slants. But this counter RPO is not in the Miami repertoire and a dangerous LB bait variety.



"In my opinion, part of the third down woes these past three weeks is based on the fact of over reliance on similar reoccurring plays. If you have been following "From the Perch" you know that trips to the field on short yardage third down situations will tip this combo: Z go with the #2 and #3 receivers running outs. No surprise. You will see it twice again this week. Duke runs man coverage and this is simply relying on execution to win. Wide receivers do not separate and it is punt time." (FTP DUKE)

Now I have no idea if Bama runs this 3 x 1 set to the field a ton but what I do know vs. Cover 1 man (The same look Duke gave us vs same trips formation) I tend to like this combo better. The double move by the #1 and #2 receiver's Z outs are more adept at creating space and the #1 TE corner is a mismatch.

This is a brilliant throw by Tua. True. Very Clean pocket as well. That is where Alabama talent is clear for the world to see. But I just do not want to ignore the fact that Bama created a mismatch with its tight end here and had a double move underlay.



In closing, I just want to say it is pretty clear that Alabama has superior talent and the offensive line is much better than Miami's. But it is also pretty clear that the play design and schematic advantage offensive coordinator Michael Locksley is creating is equally superior to ours. Their is no doubt in my mind that after watching Miami operate the past three weeks, Miami's offense could use a schematic infusion.

If you have been following "From the Perch" week to week I am pretty positive you will see these plays and realize Miami under coach Mark Richt are a straight forward bunch. But we need to get serious on this side of the ball in a hurry because that team in maroon is not going away any time soon. And eventually if Miami were to ever be serious contenders again, it would need to be constructed in a way that could beat a team that is practically unbeatable.

No pro style team has beaten Alabama in 8 years. (LSU was the last to do so) And News flash, Alabama is no longer a pro style offense in premise either. They have dominated the SEC as a result. The only offense capable of scoring on Alabama? Alabama's. Mark Richt might want to take notice because let's be honest, Saban has been one step ahead of Mark Richt his whole career.

With this type of offense the QB has so many options

 

[Coach Macho]

Lately this team is facing a ton of man. (On 3rd down in particular) Problem is we aren't winning the matchups vs Duke bc and pitt.

The issue im seeing is the over reliance to beat the man on man concepts with simply a handful of plays. Have had dbs really beat us to the punch. (Primarily because I think they know Miami's tendency)

When all the while there are so many other concepts to beat man.

Rpo aside, and specifically vs man I want the staff to adopt mesh, pick or bunch concepts. Something from an audible perspective I'm seeing is this

Don't be content calling all vertical or z go y outs. See press man, all vertical is called, check to a 22 wheel, pick every **** person if you have to.

But it's too convenient to roll out the play call and say "my man didn't beat theirs" right now.

At one point do we reevaluate and say I might be calling a certain play too much?

Spot-on.