Running with 2 backs

[suh90beast]

What is the best way to use 2 running backs effectively? What is the best playbook and stuff? What should i do? I want to use both equally

[canesfins]

Re: Running with 2 backs

What is the best way to use 2 running backs effectively? What is the best playbook and stuff? What should i do? I want to use both equally

I don't have experience with this but the first ideas that popped into my head were,
Run flexbone formation/triple option (like GT,Navy,Army, etc.)
Second option would be a playbook like Oregon and using the formation where 1 HB to the left of the QB and one to the right. Out of this formation from what I seen the triple option is deadly.

[grabursock55]

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I just had a very successful season by using the multiple running back approach. my favorite formation was either army splitbacks (use the right thumbstick to replace the FB with an additional HB in the playcall screen) and I also got pretty equal numbers by running my starter until he got into the orange fatigue and then brought in my backup until he reached that same fatigue level.

Be warned though... This is terrible for recruiting because the recruits dont really care that you rushed for 2000 yards in a season, they realize that they will only get maybe half of that, and it sort of deters them from your program.

Another thing, make sure you are deep at HB, If you run a lot of two HB sets like I did, you better have a good back up, because they will get hurt. its only a matter of time... especially if you run the ball more than 65% of your plays

[fumblerooski]

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Formation subs, or using the right stick to sub in hb2. If you run enough and have low enough player autosubs, you can also just call hurry up when your hb2 is in to keep him in

[prd689]

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Formation subs, or using the right stick to sub in hb2. If you run enough and have low enough player autosubs, you can also just call hurry up when your hb2 is in to keep him in

Yep, this is a good strategy. One of your RB will get a boost and you will see it. Use them both just not at the same time, stick with the hot hand. I usually get my starter 17-20 carries and my back up about 10... the yardage is usually like 100 yards to 50 yards.

[TheCapstone32]

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Formation subs is always what I use. If I have a power back and a speed back I will make sure the power guy runs in tight and bunch formations while using my speed back for the shotgun and spread plays.

[NCAAFootballFreak]

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Formation subs is always what I use. If I have a power back and a speed back I will make sure the power guy runs in tight and bunch formations while using my speed back for the shotgun and spread plays.

Exactly what I do. Although, if I notice one of my guys is shredding through the defense, I'll sub him in permanently and just change my "autosub" threshold so that the #2 guy (actually, I roll with three backs, 'cuz that's what UNT's doing this season) gets a few more reps but a little more randomly.

-- Stephen

[suh90beast]

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thanks you guys

[cbc72]

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I also like subbing in HB2 for the fullback in I and off-set I formations when I plan to pass and want that faster back to be going out for the pass.

[dertz8]

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I use formation subs, If i have a power back he is in for all ace, i-form plays, meanwhile the speed back is in on all the shotgun plays. Works well

[bwburke94]

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I tend to give RB1 80% of carries in the first half and RB2 80% in the second half. Working to great effectiveness in my Virginia Tech dynasty, I'm currently 9-0 in year 1 (would be 10-0 but the game froze on me after my last game.)

[atnhstywen]

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[Haze88]

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Exactly what I do. Although, if I notice one of my guys is shredding through the defense, I'll sub him in permanently and just change my "autosub" threshold so that the #2 guy (actually, I roll with three backs, 'cuz that's what UNT's doing this season) gets a few more reps but a little more randomly.

-- Stephen

Do you huddle or no-huddle? I have a hard time rotating backs in my no huddle scheme since there are no on the fly subs in this game so I can't imagine getting three guys in there

[atnhstywen]

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[icemansaggin]

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Use Louisville playbook. They have a lot of formations where you can use the Dual HB formation sub and take advantage of their run plays designed for the FB. Plus they have a nice shotgun formation that by default uses two HB's which is real nice for passing and if u like running option and triple option

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