Power Gun- the next fad?

[KT2000]

I can't help but think this is one of the next fads we'll see at the high school level after the success Florida's had with it at the college level.

The Gators have taken pro style personnel in the form of fullbacks and tight ends, seemingly phased out by many, and integrated them into popular shotgun sets used by spread teams.

They've become known for the "Heavy Gator" formation, a shotgun equivalent of the power I.

What do think about this offense, and do you think the scheme itself could be a hit at the HS level?

[Favpack]

I can't help but think this is one of the next fads we'll see at the high school level after the success Florida's had with it at the college level.

The Gators have taken pro style personnel in the form of fullbacks and tight ends, seemingly phased out by many, and integrated them into popular shotgun sets used by spread teams.

They've become known for the "Heavy Gator" formation, a shotgun equivalent of the power I.

What do think about this offense, and do you think the scheme itself could be a hit at the HS level?

There's something to be said about a qb moving the pile on any given down for 3 yards - that's hard to beat. The old SLC spread did that magically with Chase Daniel and McElroy. Lufkin should have done it this past year, but poor decision-making by a mistake-prone qb nullified it.

Once he decided to plow ahead you could not keep Russell Shepard from gaining 5 yards.

Then, of course, your options are limitless on 2 and 5 or 3rd and 1.

[15Adragon]

I can't help but think this is one of the next fads we'll see at the high school level after the success Florida's had with it at the college level.

The Gators have taken pro style personnel in the form of fullbacks and tight ends, seemingly phased out by many, and integrated them into popular shotgun sets used by spread teams.

They've become known for the "Heavy Gator" formation, a shotgun equivalent of the power I.

What do think about this offense, and do you think the scheme itself could be a hit at the HS level?

I think this has a lot of potential at the HS level. IMO, The spread in its basic form needs to evolve to keep the defenses on their heels. I think defenses are getting a good blue print to stopping the basic pass first spread. This can be handled with different formations, etc., but understand that Florida is so successful because of the exceptional QB. He is physical, smart and accurate with his throws. My preference would be to use varied formations and plays which can be tailored to the strengths of the personnel on the field.

[KT2000]

There's something to be said about a qb moving the pile on any given down for 3 yards - that's hard to beat. The old SLC spread did that magically with Chase Daniel and McElroy. Lufkin should have done it this past year, but poor decision-making by a mistake-prone qb nullified it.

The scheme was also effective with less mobile and physical quarterbacks in Alex Smith and Chris Leak. Of course, you wouldn't see the type of speed and physical talent at the HS level that Florida has but I think the scheme itself could potentially be very effective.

[chhspantherfan]

what goes around comes around. This reminds me of the Single Wing in its motion, fakes, and blocking opportunities. Teach your big, strong RBs to pass at an early age and you might be on to something KT.