West Coast Offense - Good, Bad or Ugly?

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Originally Posted by Bishop Hammer

I read somewhere that the WCO Jason Campbell ran at Auburn was grossly simplified so he could operate it more effectivly. In addition to it be simplified it was also a run first style of the WCO, which many believed is why Campbell was so accurate in the passing game that year. Bear in mind, there were also two top 5 running backs (Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown) on the team, when Auburn went undeafeted, as well.

If someone knows other wise I would like to hear it.

Jason Campbell holds Auburn's career completion percentage at 64.6%.
This guy had to run a new system every single year he was there and he still ends up with the all time accuracy record?

To say Ronnie Brown and especially Cadillac Williams have underachieved as pro's considering where they were drafted would be an understatement. Those two running backs play so far seems to help prove that Auburn's quarterback was quite possibly the reason that team was so efficient. Also college teams usually run simplified versions of pro schemes if they attempt to run them at all.

Jason Campbell was voted as SEC player of the year during the undefeated season. It was Jason Campbell who dismantled Tennessee in the SEC Championship game. He completed 27-of-35 for 374 yards. He also rushed for 57 yards, setting an SEC championship game record with 431 yards total offense.

I assume that the Redskins will run a type of WCO that best fits the players that we have to run it. Maybe we can run a simplified version that will allow Campbell to continue to fool people with his inaccuracy.

Al Saunders system might not have been the best fit for Campbell and if you want to see Campbell and his accuracy check out that SEC Championship game. Here is a link.

YouTube - Jason Campbell 2005 SEC Championship Game 1stHalf Highlights 1st half


YouTube - Jason Campbell 2005 SEC Championship Game 2ndHalf Highlights 2nd half