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<blockquote data-quote="takethepoints" data-source="post: 110904" data-attributes="member: 265"><p>I think the problem with the pros adopting our O is numbers. To run it effectively you need two QBs that can run and throw, at least 6 RBs: 2 BBs and 4 ABs. That's 1/4 of the allowed roster for a pro team. And you would have to be sure that you got players of relatively similar ability - and salaries - at QB at least. Then there's the whole question of cut blocking; it isn't and probably won't be against the rules, but there's a strong animus against it being used by OLs.</p><p></p><p>What's necessary is a Clark Shaughnessy; someone who is willing to junk the rules and go all <em>Moneyball</em> on the NFL. Nobody much liked Edie LaBaron and the T formation either when it first came out. So far, no luck. When Bud Wilkinson was coaching the Cards, he was on the verge of using the wishbone when he was fired. When Tebow took over the Bronks, it looked for awhile that they'd go to a full read option O; they led the NFL in rushing while Tebow was QB. But, again, no soap, and who can argue with their results with Manning at QB.</p><p></p><p>I'm with you, however. Someday soon an NFL team will try it and run roughshod over its opponents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="takethepoints, post: 110904, member: 265"] I think the problem with the pros adopting our O is numbers. To run it effectively you need two QBs that can run and throw, at least 6 RBs: 2 BBs and 4 ABs. That's 1/4 of the allowed roster for a pro team. And you would have to be sure that you got players of relatively similar ability - and salaries - at QB at least. Then there's the whole question of cut blocking; it isn't and probably won't be against the rules, but there's a strong animus against it being used by OLs. What's necessary is a Clark Shaughnessy; someone who is willing to junk the rules and go all [I]Moneyball[/I] on the NFL. Nobody much liked Edie LaBaron and the T formation either when it first came out. So far, no luck. When Bud Wilkinson was coaching the Cards, he was on the verge of using the wishbone when he was fired. When Tebow took over the Bronks, it looked for awhile that they'd go to a full read option O; they led the NFL in rushing while Tebow was QB. But, again, no soap, and who can argue with their results with Manning at QB. I'm with you, however. Someday soon an NFL team will try it and run roughshod over its opponents. [/QUOTE]
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