No Huddle?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Tripp, this is a basic question I admit, but why does the run snap have to be under center? Is it impossible to run from the shotgun? I think Jason benefits from the shotgun cuz he is able to see the field clearer, so why not move the gun up, maybe make a "snubnose" offense where he takes the snap 3 steps back and has a shortend drop. again, i don't understand the limiting factor that forces a run snap to be from under center?

Anecdotally, I don't think runs from the shotgun happen quickly enough to work over the long haul. The draw play relies on the defensive ends to take themselves out of the play, which gives a huge hole for the back to run through. But under center runs allow the back to be at full speed in the hole, while shotgun runs rely on trickery to get the back to the second level.

We're a pretty darn good draw team, but after about the third time, the ends get the point and just make the tackle.

Now, great offensive lines can block anything. If we completely dominate the defensive line, it doesn't really matter how the running back gets the ball. If your running game is played on the margin, like ours is, I think it makes all the difference.