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SPREAD OFFENSE. Ryan Head. What is the spread offense?. An offensive football scheme used by all levels of the sport. The point of the spread offense is to “spread” the defense out. Offenses usually use receiver sets of 3, 4 and up to 5 receivers. Notable teams that use the spread.
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SPREAD OFFENSE Ryan Head
What is the spread offense? • An offensive football scheme used by all levels of the sport. • The point of the spread offense is to “spread” the defense out. • Offenses usually use receiver sets of 3, 4 and up to 5 receivers.
Notable teams that use the spread • Houston Cougars • Oregon Ducks • West Virginia • The 2007 New England Patriots • The Greatest Show on Turf • Oklahoma State Cowboys • Texas Tech Raiders • Multiple high schools across the country
Benefits of the Spread • Using multiple receivers to spread out the defense opens lanes for the pass and run games.
Benefits (cont.) • Usually, the quarterback will be in shotgun. • No-huddle offense. • Quicker reads, more time to throw. • Speed, speed, speed.
Oregon ducks • One of the most notable spread offenses in the country. • During last years BCS Championship game, they ran a play about every 13 seconds. • Named the fastest football team in the NCAA. • #6 team in the nation in total offense.