Systems

H-towngreen · November 28, 2010

Does anyone know what type of offensive and defensive schemes Coach Mac will run?

It seems as though the spread with a heavy dose of Lance seems to work pretty good. Do we have the players to run more of a pro set offense?

Will we stick with the 4-3 or switch to a 3-4? Is he more of a bend don't break type on D, or does he prefer to get after the QB?

Maybe some of you Iowa State fans can help out with this.

cyrocksmypants · November 28, 2010

He ran a 4-3 for as long as I can remember on defense with an emphasis on stopping the run.

Offense I think depends on his coordinater and his athletes. He started in a Pro set, but towards the end of his tenure and he switched to a spread hybrid scheme. Regardless of what sets he has on offense, he'll run the ball if he has a back that's even halfway decent. He loves running the ball, grinding the clock and winning with defense.

Cerebus · November 28, 2010

He ran a 4-3 for as long as I can remember on defense with an emphasis on stopping the run.

Offense I think depends on his coordinater and his athletes. He started in a Pro set, but towards the end of his tenure and he switched to a spread hybrid scheme. Regardless of what sets he has on offense, he'll run the ball if he has a back that's even halfway decent. He loves running the ball, grinding the clock and winning with defense.

Are we talking about Darrell Dickey?

Rudy · November 28, 2010

Sure sounds like Dickey. I love a team that can power the ball down your throat, but you HAVE to have a passing game with a quick score threat in order to keep the defense on their toes guessing.