Post by coachks on Jun 18, 2009 7:51:30 GMT -6
The game was on the Big 10 network so I tuned in. I'm too young to have watched the game as it happened, but I've seen the entire 10-year war through replays.
But last night it really occured to me how much football has changed. Both teams lined up in the I formation with a wing-back on the weakside. Same formation all game. Both defended it with a 5-2 monster, all game. Wide splits by the line and only a handful of plays (FB dive, Iso, option, lead and play action off of thsoe).
The most amazing part to me was the Oline play. Michigan especially, man did they get off the ball. They were on the linebackers instantly. Pad level was so low, excellent push up front.
Modern big-time college (and NFL) football is dominated by zone running. Splits are tighter, the OL is reading on the snap and they aren't as quick. Pads are higher. It's so different.
But last night it really occured to me how much football has changed. Both teams lined up in the I formation with a wing-back on the weakside. Same formation all game. Both defended it with a 5-2 monster, all game. Wide splits by the line and only a handful of plays (FB dive, Iso, option, lead and play action off of thsoe).
The most amazing part to me was the Oline play. Michigan especially, man did they get off the ball. They were on the linebackers instantly. Pad level was so low, excellent push up front.
Modern big-time college (and NFL) football is dominated by zone running. Splits are tighter, the OL is reading on the snap and they aren't as quick. Pads are higher. It's so different.
