I know you were waiting for me to get to this ... the NEW
TCU offense. It didn’t arrive here without a lot of soul-searching
and deep thought on the part of Coach P.
This offense is a departure from the old ball-control, play-defense, control-the-clock days during the Horned Frogs’ time in the Mountain West Conference. Coach P decided a change was needed, and new Offensive Coordinator Doug Meacham came up Interstate 45 from University of Houston to answer the call.
By the time Meacham got here, he had talked Sonny Cumbie into coming from Texas Tech, where he played QB for Mike Leach. He's became co-coordinator, and the transformation was on.
It’s a fun offense and you’re going to like it….but DON’T BLINK.
It’s a fast, four-wide, one-back setup, mostly, but there are wrinkles and twists for any defense to fall into.
Meacham has thrown out “80 plays per game” as number, although it's not mandatory. He wants to keep the defense guessing (and behind) with a fast pace and a loads of formations and personnel groups.
One play it will be four wideouts. The next: two tight ends. Then an empty set (no backs). Then three backs. Then one tight end. Good luck trying to guess.
It’s a body in motion that will stay in motion as long as the quarterback makes the right reads and is accurate with his throws. Coach Meacham told me before fall camp began, “I don’t think there’s a time when we’ll ever slow down.”
A fast-moving offense needs lots of fresh skill position people, and the Frogs will go two-deep at all wide receiver positions during games. According to Meacham, a backup wide receiver might play as many as 20 snaps a game.
Running backs will get a good workout, too, and not just taking handoffs. Anyone on the field had better be able to catch the ball. They’re all receivers.
I personally can’t wait to see this offense on Saturday. That’s right, SATURDAY! It’s game week. Get ready!
Tomorrow, No. 5
Kick ‘Em High!
Ten reasons you're going to love these Frogs
Aug. 20: No. 10 - The schedule
Aug. 21: No. 9 - The defensive line
This offense is a departure from the old ball-control, play-defense, control-the-clock days during the Horned Frogs’ time in the Mountain West Conference. Coach P decided a change was needed, and new Offensive Coordinator Doug Meacham came up Interstate 45 from University of Houston to answer the call.
By the time Meacham got here, he had talked Sonny Cumbie into coming from Texas Tech, where he played QB for Mike Leach. He's became co-coordinator, and the transformation was on.
It’s a fun offense and you’re going to like it….but DON’T BLINK.
It’s a fast, four-wide, one-back setup, mostly, but there are wrinkles and twists for any defense to fall into.
Meacham has thrown out “80 plays per game” as number, although it's not mandatory. He wants to keep the defense guessing (and behind) with a fast pace and a loads of formations and personnel groups.
One play it will be four wideouts. The next: two tight ends. Then an empty set (no backs). Then three backs. Then one tight end. Good luck trying to guess.
It’s a body in motion that will stay in motion as long as the quarterback makes the right reads and is accurate with his throws. Coach Meacham told me before fall camp began, “I don’t think there’s a time when we’ll ever slow down.”
A fast-moving offense needs lots of fresh skill position people, and the Frogs will go two-deep at all wide receiver positions during games. According to Meacham, a backup wide receiver might play as many as 20 snaps a game.
Running backs will get a good workout, too, and not just taking handoffs. Anyone on the field had better be able to catch the ball. They’re all receivers.
I personally can’t wait to see this offense on Saturday. That’s right, SATURDAY! It’s game week. Get ready!
Tomorrow, No. 5
Kick ‘Em High!
Ten reasons you're going to love these Frogs
Aug. 20: No. 10 - The schedule
Aug. 21: No. 9 - The defensive line
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