Can Malzahn's "O" Run the Ball?

wesfau2 · « **on:** April 07, 2009, 01:19:49 PM »

StatTiger from ITAT seems to think so:

Auburn's rushing totals for the 2008 season...

1642yds-469-12tds / 3.50 YPC

Gus Malzahn's rushing totals on 1st down only...

2006: 1813yds-283-12tds / 6.41 YPC
2007: 1777yds-315-13tds / 5.64 YPC
2008: 2240yds-379-16tds / 5.91 YPC

I realize comparing his Tulsa numbers to Auburn's numbers is apples to oranges but it's still an amazing stat for first down rushing. He along with Gene Chizik aren't blowing smoke, when they talk about wanting to run the football. I'm sure the Auburn runningbacks and OL are excited about running the football in this offense.

The year before Malzahn arrived at Tulsa...

2006: 1149yds-248-11tds / 4.63 YPC (rushing on first down)

* No doubt CGM improved their running game *

* From 2006-2008, Auburn as a team has rushed for over 200-yards in 9 games. In the past three seasons, Gus Malzahn's running game has rushed for over 200-yards on first down alone in 10 games.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=6&f=1010&t=4193365

Jumbo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:34:25 PM »

I think Malzhan will make running the ball a priority! We are set up with a stable of running backs, it should be a fun season. I have been waiting so long for some offensive production.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:55:18 PM »

I can't wait to see Tate run the ball with a head of steam again...then mix it up a little with Fannin and McCaleb. Assuming there are no significant injuries on the OL this season, I fully expect to see a great running offense and a pretty decent passing game to complement it.

JR4AU · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2009, 02:05:03 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on April 07, 2009, 01:55:18 PM

I can't wait to see Tate run the ball with a head of steam again...then mix it up a little with Fannin and McCaleb. Assuming there are no significant injuries on the OL this season, I fully expect to see a great running offense and a pretty decent passing game to complement it.

Much will depend on QB play. The offense, scheme-wise is perfectly capable of running the ball.

If you're intersted in what Malzan's scheme is: http://smartfootball.blogspot.com/2008/12/rhythm-nation-auburn-hires-gus-malzahn.html

hoov5 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:24:55 PM »

I thought Tony Franklin was supposed to be the answer?

All you dumb barners were saying last year at this time, " damn with our badass defense and Tony the Tigers high powered offense, we will be unstoppable"!!!

Silly barners!

boartitz · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2009, 07:51:46 PM »

Quote from: hoov5 on April 07, 2009, 07:24:55 PM

I thought Tony Franklin was supposed to be the answer?

All you dumb barners were saying last year at this time, " damn with our badass defense and Tony the Tigers high powered offense, we will be unstoppable"!!!

Silly barners!

Nice screen name. Hoover vacuums are some sucking motherfuckers.

hoov5 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:18:51 PM »

Quote from: boartitz on April 07, 2009, 07:51:46 PM

Nice screen name. Hoover vacuums are some sucking motherfuckers.

Really? I wouldnt know. You mest use them for some weird perverted reason.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:42:03 PM »

Quote from: hoov5 on April 07, 2009, 07:24:55 PM

I thought Tony Franklin was supposed to be the answer?

All you dumb barners were saying last year at this time, " damn with our badass defense and Tony the Tigers high powered offense, we will be unstoppable"!!!

Silly barners!

One of the weakest flame attempts I've ever seen.

Jumbo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:44:46 PM »

Quote from: townhallsavoy on April 07, 2009, 10:42:03 PM

One of the weakest flame attempts I've ever seen.

Just wait I'm sure he has more where that came from.

Townhallsavoy · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2009, 10:52:01 PM »

Quote from: Jumbo on April 07, 2009, 10:44:46 PM

Just wait I'm sure he has more where that came from.

Guys like that usually get bored. He'll be gone before April lets out.

JR4AU · « **Reply #10 on:** April 08, 2009, 08:47:23 AM »

Quote from: hoov5 on April 07, 2009, 07:24:55 PM

I thought Tony Franklin was supposed to be the answer?

All you dumb barners were saying last year at this time, " damn with our badass defense and Tony the Tigers high powered offense, we will be unstoppable"!!!

Silly barners!

The retard asshole speaks.

stewiegriffin · « **Reply #11 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:06:08 AM »

Quote from: hoov5 on April 07, 2009, 10:18:51 PM

Really? I wouldnt know. You mest use them for some weird perverted reason.

you are literally one of the stupidest sons of bitches I have ever seen. The best part of you ran down your mothers leg.

boartitz · « **Reply #12 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:11:03 AM »

Quote from: nicksabanscumdumpster on April 07, 2009, 10:18:51 PM

Really? I wouldnt know. You mest use them for some weird perverted reason.

Sucking up dirt?

hoov5 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:41:19 AM »

When is the barn gonna be back?

number1bammer · « **Reply #14 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:47:56 AM »

Malzahn's offense=

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #15 on:** April 08, 2009, 09:53:11 AM »

Did the trailer park just get WiFi or something?

AUChizad · « **Reply #16 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:02:37 AM »

Quote from: hoov5 on April 08, 2009, 09:41:19 AM

When is the barn gonna be back?

I hate to actually contest your drunken ramblings, but we're not bammer. We never went anywhere. One down season and bammers must assume we are going into a 30 year slump like they did. You'll find out soon enough that last season was the anomaly for both programs.

hoov5 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:15:48 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on April 08, 2009, 10:02:37 AM

I hate to actually contest your drunken ramblings, but we're not bammer. We never went anywhere. One down season and bammers must assume we are going into a 30 year slump like they did. You'll find out soon enough that last season was the anomaly for both programs.

You crazy barner!

hoov5 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:16:55 AM »

Quote from: number1bammer on April 08, 2009, 09:47:56 AM

Malzahn's offense=

You crazy Bammer! :thumbsup:

Hogwally · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2009, 10:22:54 AM »

Hope you guys don't ever have to travel up Springdale way. Don't you know Malzahn is a GOD! HIS OFFENSE CANNOT BE QUESTIONED, IT IS ABOVE THE THOUGHTS OF YOU MERE MORTALS. You show those people that green jack-off icon relating to the messiah's offense, and they'll tar and feather your ass. And believe me, they have plenty of feathers.