2009 Offensive Scheme

[PSUVikings2]

Now that Mouse has moved on, what can we expect for the offense in 2009. It will be very tough for any understudy to execute the R&S to the best of its ability with little experience. Is it time to change systems? Share your thoughts.

 

[viking1974]

The Vikings will run the same basic offense. They have been recruiting for this offense since Mouse and Glanville arrived on campus, so it makes no sense to make a fundamental change in the offense. I also anticipate that whomever replaces Mouse, whether inhouse or otherwise, will have a good background on the run and shoot. What I anticipate, and hope, is that whomever takes over will put some wrinkles in the offense so it is not so predictable. We will see.

 

[forestgreen]

Change of philosophy biggest factor in Davis' decision to resign
Mouse: 'No sense in trying to establish a different set of rules'

http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=124395391541697600

 

[WiViking]

I know a lot of you in here were pushing for more QB option last year. Now that it's a real possibility, are you happy? Do you think that making a scheme change is a good idea in a make or break year?

 

[martymoose]

I know a lot of you in here were pushing for more QB option last year. Now that it's a real possibility, are you happy? Do you think that making a scheme change is a good idea in a make or break year?

A valid point.

However, I do think that Mouse was a little set in his ways when it came to the offense. How long did it take us to implement shotgun into our offense in the first year of the R&S being back because Mouse's R&S scheme always has his QBs under center? I think the hardest part of the R&S is the blocking schemes (as well as the linemen not being in a down position) and the QBs and receivers being on the same page with regards to reading defensive schemes to change routes. This is year three for that, so I think overlaying some 'outside the box' plays into the offense wouldn't be too difficult. I think back to that goal line situation last year where CK came in to play. Everyone in the stadium knew exactly what was going to be run, and it was stuffed. Our offense is predictable, and I think with more of an 'any play, any time' type mindset, we can keep defensive units on their heels.

So, to answer your question... Yeah, I think I'm happy. Changes in the offense over the past two years seemed to be very reactive, rather than proactive, and I think that hurt us. There were a couple quirks worked in, but not enough in my opinion.

 

[Maninblack90]

My guess is Glanville will call the offensive plays. When he was coach of the Oilers and Falcons he called all offensive and defensive plays.

 

[jas]

With my lack of football knowledge, I've got two questions for any football minds out there...

1) How realistic is it to successfully install a brand new offensive scheme by the time the season starts? It seems like If we go away from Mouse's offense and it takes a while to iron out the kinks, having to go to Montana and host Weber to start Big Sky play could be rough. That coupled with going to Corvallis is a challenging September.

2) It seems like we've been recruiting for the run-and-shoot for two years, which has left us with a roster with no tight ends or a half backs. Do yo think that is going to be a difficulty if we switch offenses? Or in football can guys switch positions fairly easily?

 

[CaseyOrourke]

With my lack of football knowledge, I've got two questions for any football minds out there...

1) How realistic is it to successfully install a brand new offensive scheme by the time the season starts? It seems like If we go away from Mouse's offense and it takes a while to iron out the kinks, having to go to Montana and host Weber to start Big Sky play could be rough. That coupled with going to Corvallis is a challenging September.

2) It seems like we've been recruiting for the run-and-shoot for two years, which has left us with a roster with no tight ends or a half backs. Do yo think that is going to be a difficulty if we switch offenses? Or in football can guys switch positions fairly easily?

I think the basic tools are there for a spread offense. If they can find an OC well versed in that he nay able to install it with only a few tweaks. Didn't a couple of the new recruits play some tight end in high school?

 

[forestgreen]

With my lack of football knowledge, I've got two questions for any football minds out there...

1) How realistic is it to successfully install a brand new offensive scheme by the time the season starts? It seems like If we go away from Mouse's offense and it takes a while to iron out the kinks, having to go to Montana and host Weber to start Big Sky play could be rough. That coupled with going to Corvallis is a challenging September.

2) It seems like we've been recruiting for the run-and-shoot for two years, which has left us with a roster with no tight ends or a half backs. Do yo think that is going to be a difficulty if we switch offenses? Or in football can guys switch positions fairly easily?

I think the basic tools are there for a spread offense. If they can find an OC well versed in that he nay able to install it with only a few tweaks. Didn't a couple of the new recruits play some tight end in high school?

That's why I find Pflugrad so intriguing. He played at PSU during the Mouse run-and-shoot era and has 3 years of experience with the spread offense down in Eugene, plus he is considered an excellent recruiter with connections in the Western United States. Any new offense, other than the spread, seems too radical for the talent pool we have at Portland State. I know Carl Sommer was a heck of a tightend in high school.