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Originally Posted by milkman
Just started it, but they've completely redefined what the spread is.
Spread offenses have been around for far longer than just the last 22-23 years, and it was an offense initially designed in the 60s to spread the defense out to create wider gaps in the defense to run the ball through.
As the passing game has evolved, the spread evolved with it.
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That's why it reminded me of that old cornnation blog post (mostly part 2).
The Mizzou offense was considered the first 'next step' in the evolution of the spread 5 years ago. This article was essentially written in glowing terms about Chase Daniel when he was at the peak of his powers. Now OSU has taken it a step further and the NFL is adopting it.
The 'spread' offense in a conventional sense is dead or dying. However, an 'up' formation (such as you would have in defenses where there are fewer down lineman allowing for more shifting) has clearly replaced it. Taking guys off the line or out of set formations in the backfield and putting them out in the play where they have far more versatility has become the new spread.
It's no longer the Run and Shoot of the old days; it's just become a demon package that defenses are reacting to on the fly.