Let's take a look at our new offensive coordinator and the direction that the Tennessee offense will take in 2018.
A college offense that could challenge the spread's popularity
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...e-no-huddle-up-tempo-offense-spread/89253980/
"This season in college football USC is employing a more straight-up sendup of the K-Gun — the Trojans call it “smash and gun” — and it isn’t the only team doing so.
Coaches are human, and like all humans they get intrigued by what’s next, the evolution of technology, of thought, or in this case their sport. And after a decade of college teams embracing the spread and spread-option, coaches are thinking about what they can do with more runners in the backfield and tight ends on the line — commonly known as a “pro set.”
One of the draws of this approach, according to Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, is that it renders problematic a trend in recruiting specialized defensive players tailored to stopping the spread such as nickelbacks, pass-rushers and those who slide from defensive back to linebacker.
“If you start to utilize more two-tight end sets, that could be problematic for defenses,” he said.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ense-vs-defense-in-college-football/89253348/
But the pro sets seen on Saturdays will include a proven college ingredient: faster pace."
"USC offensive tackle Zach Banner likes the smash and gun because its physical and fast style taxes defenses within a scheme favored by the NFL — something Banner says resonates with recruits. His coach, Clay Helton, sees other advantages to an up-tempo pro-style combination. “Part of the pro-style system is to be able to call two plays and have your quarterback get you in the right one,” Helton said. “What I like about the no-huddle is the ability to see the defense and them not know whether you’re going fast or whether you’re just trying to get to the right play. I think you can do both.”
Tyson Helton and a New Look for USC Offense in 2016
https://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/17/usc-offense-2016-tyson-helton-preview/
"The offense featured elements of both a wide-open no-huddle offense, and the power-run game.
UNDER TYSON HELTON’S GUIDANCE, THE TROJANS EXPECT TO RUN A DIVERSE, UP-TEMPO SCHEME.
The Hilltoppers’ scheme utilized not only multiple three and four receiver sets, but also two-tight-end and two-back formations, designed to spread the field and give receivers and running backs the ability to operate in space.
Under Tyson Helton’s guidance, the Trojans expect to run a diverse, up-tempo scheme providing ample opportunities for USC’s deep and talented receiving corps, led by Biletnikoff Award candidate Juju Smith-Schuster and proven veterans, like Darreus Rogers and Steven Mitchell."
After reading a USC board, this is my read of their thoughts on Helton's scheme. Helton's scheme is as pro style as anyone runs these days. Some under center. A lot from the shot gun. Does not expect his QB to run. They mix in elements of the spread just like teams like NFL offenses have done. The scheme puts an emphasis on the offensive line being physical at the point of attack and a physical run game. The QB's job is read the defense, make the right call, and distribute the ball not be the ball carrier, hence the responsibility of the offensive line to protect the QB well.
A college offense that could challenge the spread's popularity
https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...e-no-huddle-up-tempo-offense-spread/89253980/
"This season in college football USC is employing a more straight-up sendup of the K-Gun — the Trojans call it “smash and gun” — and it isn’t the only team doing so.
Coaches are human, and like all humans they get intrigued by what’s next, the evolution of technology, of thought, or in this case their sport. And after a decade of college teams embracing the spread and spread-option, coaches are thinking about what they can do with more runners in the backfield and tight ends on the line — commonly known as a “pro set.”
One of the draws of this approach, according to Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, is that it renders problematic a trend in recruiting specialized defensive players tailored to stopping the spread such as nickelbacks, pass-rushers and those who slide from defensive back to linebacker.
“If you start to utilize more two-tight end sets, that could be problematic for defenses,” he said.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ense-vs-defense-in-college-football/89253348/
But the pro sets seen on Saturdays will include a proven college ingredient: faster pace."
"USC offensive tackle Zach Banner likes the smash and gun because its physical and fast style taxes defenses within a scheme favored by the NFL — something Banner says resonates with recruits. His coach, Clay Helton, sees other advantages to an up-tempo pro-style combination. “Part of the pro-style system is to be able to call two plays and have your quarterback get you in the right one,” Helton said. “What I like about the no-huddle is the ability to see the defense and them not know whether you’re going fast or whether you’re just trying to get to the right play. I think you can do both.”
Tyson Helton and a New Look for USC Offense in 2016
https://reignoftroy.com/2016/08/17/usc-offense-2016-tyson-helton-preview/
"The offense featured elements of both a wide-open no-huddle offense, and the power-run game.
UNDER TYSON HELTON’S GUIDANCE, THE TROJANS EXPECT TO RUN A DIVERSE, UP-TEMPO SCHEME.
The Hilltoppers’ scheme utilized not only multiple three and four receiver sets, but also two-tight-end and two-back formations, designed to spread the field and give receivers and running backs the ability to operate in space.
Under Tyson Helton’s guidance, the Trojans expect to run a diverse, up-tempo scheme providing ample opportunities for USC’s deep and talented receiving corps, led by Biletnikoff Award candidate Juju Smith-Schuster and proven veterans, like Darreus Rogers and Steven Mitchell."
After reading a USC board, this is my read of their thoughts on Helton's scheme. Helton's scheme is as pro style as anyone runs these days. Some under center. A lot from the shot gun. Does not expect his QB to run. They mix in elements of the spread just like teams like NFL offenses have done. The scheme puts an emphasis on the offensive line being physical at the point of attack and a physical run game. The QB's job is read the defense, make the right call, and distribute the ball not be the ball carrier, hence the responsibility of the offensive line to protect the QB well.
