In the past few seasons, we’ve seen spread offenses evolving
at a quicker pace using no-huddle quick tempo, run-pass options, and
nontraditional personnel groupings (for a spread offense) to befuddle defenses
and tip the scales in their favor.
Defensive coordinators have been challenged to keep up with these
attacks and adapt their own philosophies to the changing times.
Even with this advantage, some offenses are doing their best
to push the envelope even further to remain on the bleeding edge of efficiency. Many teams such as the
Philadelphia Eagles, Ohio State Buckeyes, Baylor Bears and the Cal Bears are
leading this charge.
This season, we will explore these variations, the
challenges they present, and what defenses can do to swing momentum back in
their court (next post).
