Is this really Michigans new playbook?

[Consigliere]

Quote: Originally Posted by NEOPARADIGM

There's custom playbooks now, you can put in as many QB-run plays as you want, OP.

Ive already gotten rid of half the shotgun plays, but Hoke did say they will implement a new offense but keep some plays that were successful for D. Rob so thats why the playbook is half Pro Style/Spread.

[Montezuma]

Weird that they didn't just use SDSU's from last season. Borges is a West Coast guy. 2-backs, TEs, Start there.

[NEOPARADIGM]

Quote: Originally Posted by Consigliere

Ive already gotten rid of half the shotgun plays, but Hoke did say they will implement a new offense but keep some plays that were successful for D. Rob so thats why the playbook is half Pro Style/Spread.

Yup yup. And not even just DRob, but to take advantage of all those spread-style WRs, too. The smart thing, indeed, would be to run some spread (even some hurry-up spread), and mix in some power/pro stuff. Heck, with the right play-calling it could even become the new Michigan tradition: a base spread attack with power elements.

[TheJustPull]

I haven't messed with creating plays yet to see how that works but I may try it. I was using texas tech for a game or two, I like the Air raid approach but again there weren't many designed scrambles..Not to mention in that playbook it was mostly Shotgun formation and 4 or 5 wideouts, not alot of TE or running plays. I guess I have to experiment till I find one that I like again like I did last years.
Oh, also what Running back are those that are using Michigan starting?

[NEOPARADIGM]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheJustPull

... what Running back are those that are using Michigan starting?

I've been running about 60% Hopkins (#33), 30% Smith (#2), 5% Toussaint (#28), 5% Shaw (#20) ... though I start Smith. FWIW.

[TheJustPull]

Quote: Originally Posted by NEOPARADIGM

I've been running about 60% Hopkins (#33), 30% Smith (#2), 5% Toussaint (#28), 5% Shaw (#20) ... though I start Smith. FWIW.

I've been using Smith alot, but he seems to often need a sub. Also, what is up with Robinson missing a series or two every game so far because of an injury?

[NEOPARADIGM]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheJustPull

I've been using Smith alot, but he seems to often need a sub. Also, what is up with Robinson missing a series or two every game so far because of an injury?

Well, check his durability (or is it injury?) rating and raise it if it bothers you. Like others have mentioned, he really has shown a tendency to get periodically knocked out of games so far in his career.

As for Smith, if and when he gets subbed out I welcome it simply because auto-subs don't work very well, imo. I would love to run a 25%/25%/25%/25% split between the backs I mentioned, but it's impossible without doing manual subs.

[KleShreen]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bballplaya72

No it's not. Michigan's offense is not going to be like last year. Less spread.

I'm fully aware of that. But on the game, this year's Michigan playbook is pretty much the same as last year's Michigan playbook.