Bombers at RBs: The GDT

[SpeedFlex27]

On 2025-09-23 at 1:27 PM, BRT said:

Hey don't insult us Single Wing Dudes - I was actually referred to as "the spinning back" on our H.S. team. And to boot the Iowa State Cyclones ran Single Wing until probably late 1960's.

Then we all upgraded to the Wing-T and Double Wing-T formations (thanks to Forrest Evashevski (Univ of Iowa Head Coach).

I won the Alberta provincial pee wee championship in 2009 as a coach using the Wing T. I had a talented 12 year old qb. I adapted the playbook from the qb being a spinner to doing RPO which he picked up & read beautifully. There was so much misdirection that we easily racked up 300 yards rushing every game. We were extremely lucky as we had 4 outstanding running backs as starters. We  struggled the first couple of games going 2-3 But then going undefeated the rest of the way for the regular season, playoffs & championship game. 

Edited 20 hours ago by SpeedFlex27

[wbbfan]

17 hours ago, BRT said:

Hey don't insult us Single Wing Dudes - I was actually referred to as "the spinning back" on our H.S. team. And to boot the Iowa State Cyclones ran Single Wing until probably late 1960's.

Then we all upgraded to the Wing-T and Double Wing-T formations (thanks to Forrest Evashevski (Univ of Iowa Head Coach).

Auburn actually brought the single wing back for a hot minute 9 or 10 years ago. 

[BRT]

14 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I won the Alberta provincial pee wee championship in 2009 as a coach using the Wing T. I had a talented 12 year old qb. I adapted the playbook from the qb being a spinner to doing RPO which he picked up & read beautifully. There was so much misdirection that we easily racked up 300 yards rushing every game. We were extremely lucky as we had 4 outstanding running backs starting. starters. We  struggled the first couple of games going 2-3 But then going undefeated the rest of the way for the regular season, playoffs & championship game. 

Excellent!!! Maybe the CFL can bring back these formations - heck  when the weather gets bad (say playoff times) a Wing-T or Single Wing formation might be something to think about.

[SpeedFlex27]

14 hours ago, BRT said:

Excellent!!! Maybe the CFL can bring back these formations - heck  when the weather gets bad (say playoff times) a Wing-T or Single Wing formation might be something to think about.

With Streveler we should be using the Wildcat. We have an OC with a pee sized brain. And a Head Coach that is maybe the size of quarter. Move him & Zach around & Streveler can take direct snaps outside of the qb position in the Wildcat. 

Edited 16 hours ago by SpeedFlex27

[17to85]

10 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

With Streveler we should be using the Wildcat. We have an OC with a pee sized brain. And a Head Coach that is maybe the size of quarter. Move him & Zach around & Streveler can take direct snaps outside of the qb position in the Wildcat. 

And you think a pea-brained OC is the guy to ochestrate that?

[Goalie]

Can Streveler even orchestrate it tho. Honestly. Dude had 1 run last week and 10 qb sneaks. 

[ShyGuy]

Are we really advocating that the solution to the issues the Bombers have with their back-up quarterback is to utilize an offense that had its day in the sun in the NFL 15 years ago?

[bryan35]

14 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

With Streveler we should be using the Wildcat. We have an OC with a pee sized brain. And a Head Coach that is maybe the size of quarter. Move him & Zach around & Streveler can take direct snaps outside of the qb position in the Wildcat. 

Streveler can't run anymore.....and you call our coaches dumb. lol

[SpeedFlex27]

2 hours ago, bryan35 said:

Streveler can't run anymore.....and you call our coaches dumb. lol

Streveler can't run? He did score a TD on the ground & looked good doing it last week. I think he's getting his legs back but his arm deserted him years ago. 

 

[Bigblue204]

I'm not sure it's reasonable to have an entirely different offensive scheme for your back up QB. If he was our main guy sure...do wild cat. But it just isn't feasible to ask every player on Offense to learn two schemes/playbooks depending on who is in at QB.

[SpeedFlex27]

13 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm not sure it's reasonable to have an entirely different offensive scheme for your back up QB. If he was our main guy sure...do wild cat. But it just isn't feasible to ask every player on Offense to learn two schemes/playbooks depending on who is in at QB.

The scheme for Streveler would be part of the overall playbook. Just not the part zach would run. The problem isn't the change up of plays to suit Strev. It's his lack of reps in practice when Zach starts.  Streveler can't refine & polish up those plays so they work. It's like moving into a new house that may be livable inside as the water, plumbing, electricity & heat have been installed but the inside hasn't been finished or painted & there's no carpet on the floor. Just the basics so the plays are rough. 

Edited 3 hours ago by SpeedFlex27