Bo Levi Mitchell

by **Stallion** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:22 am

last nite I checked out the Texas 5A Division II State Championship Game replayed on FoxSW featuring Mitchell and Katy High School. You know one thing that has been overlooked is that Katy ran a very conventional I Formation offense last year relying on the running of UCLA recruit Audre Dean. Mitchell really has never operated a multiple set offense with 3-4 receivers before although he excelled in the I Formation hitting on 75% of his passes. Mitchell will face a rather large transition himself in running the Run and Shoot. Reading defenses is considerably different in the I-Formation and Run and Shoot.

by **PonyPride** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:38 am

Good points.
The spread offense that so many high schools now run and the Run-and-Shoot are far more different than many people think.

by **George S. Patton** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:12 am

Stallion wrote:last nite I checked out the Texas 5A Division II State Championship Game replayed on FoxSW featuring Mitchell and Katy High School. You know one thing that has been overlooked is that Katy ran a very conventional I Formation offense last year relying on the running of UCLA recruit Audre Dean. Mitchell really has never operated a multiple set offense with 3-4 receivers before although he excelled in the I Formation hitting on 75% of his passes. Mitchell will face a rather large transition himself in running the Run and Shoot. Reading defenses is considerably different in the I-Formation and Run and Shoot.

I think Katy's been running that I formation since rocks were new. The key is going to be repetitions. I think Willis eventually becomes the starter because there are too many questions with the new faces and just too much inexperience. That said, I think he will also have a short leash.

The battle for second team QB should be interesting.

by **Stallion** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:30 am

the announcer last nite said he hit on 75% of his passes. This Season Stat Sheet breakdown Game by Game says 57%. See Link below. Not sure which is correct. Anyway I had just assumed they were throwing the ball all over the field in multiple sets. Actually he rarely threw the ball more than 15 times a game. Surprised me a bit.

http://www.maxpreps.com/FanPages/Player ... 7-08/Texas

by **couch 'em** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:40 am

Just for reference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0OW-mteOxo

by **SMU Football Blog** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:49 am

Interesting. And it isn't as if the backp qb got a lot of time, either. Also important to look at Mitchell's 06 stats since that is the tape that Morrison and Jones likely looked at, but I can't find those online.

by **Samurai Stang** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:50 am

couch 'em wrote:Just for reference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0OW-mteOxo

At last we are using robotics.

by **ccballer** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:58 am

heard from the players that he reminds many of Tony Eckert. throwing style, mannerisms, and demeanor...just food for thought

by **couch 'em** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:20 pm

ccballer wrote:heard from the players that he reminds many of Tony Eckert. throwing style, mannerisms, and demeanor...just food for thought

Oh well. Next on the list is Braden Smith. Is he like Romo?

by **PonyPride** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:30 pm

Hard to say, but I don't recall him dropping any snaps while holding for field goals.

by **SMU 86** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:34 pm

PonyPride wrote:Good points.
The spread offense that so many high schools now run and the Run-and-Shoot are far more different than many people think.

Mitchell ran the I formation not the spread. The spread option is a lot different than the Run and Shoot (or the 4 wide as JJ calls his modified version). But the regular spread and the Run and Shoot are not that different. Braden Smith ran the regular spread and from what I understand said that there is not that much difference.

by **SMUtrojanFAN** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:38 pm

couch 'em wrote:Just for reference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0OW-mteOxo

Almost every pass is play-action.

by **pony warrior** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:50 pm

Katy ran an I and a spread, depending on the situation. Yes, Aundre Dean was a very big part of the offense, but so was Bo. If they shut down the run, Bo would start picking them apart. He has the talent and demeanor to play in this offense. Just ask JJ.

by **One Trick Pony** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:56 pm

Things to know about the run & shoot.

*The formation tells the defense to stop the pass. As a result you get great running out of the offense.

*Everything in the offense is mirrored, as opposed to a conventional strongside/weakside approach.

*The QB's movement is always fronting out. So all runs and passes look the same.

*By rolling out, with the movement of the QB fronting out, the pass protection is simplified. So you are able
to get by with fewer big superior people up front.

*Offense doesnÃ¢â‚¬â„¢t vary inside the Red Zone or the Goalline.

*The Run and Shoot allows you to use more skill players.

*The Run and Shoot allows you to always attack the defensive weakness.

*The use of motion helps identify the coverage.

*Motion may give a number advantage.

*Motion also softens coverage and run support (may eliminate run support).

Former run and shoot @ SMU.

1989-1990 Southern Methodist University Forrest Gregg was head coach.
1991-1996 Southern Methodist University Tom Rossley was head coach.

by **SMU 86** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:00 pm

pony warrior wrote:Katy ran an I and a spread, depending on the situation. Yes, Aundre Dean was a very big part of the offense, but so was Bo. If they shut down the run, Bo would start picking them apart. He has the talent and demeanor to play in this offense. Just ask JJ.

Good Info. Nice to hear Bo has experience running a passing spread offense.

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