In the first running play of the game for Auburn vs Georgia in 2013, we will look at what made this simple looking play successful, especially left tackle Greg Robinson and what he will tell us this play that symbolizes Auburn's run game.
This is one of Auburn's basic runs (one we do not run although our veer play is essentially of the same mindset) the inside zone read. In this trips formation to the field, Georgia covers down every receiver and stays in their base 2 high look. Of course this leaves favorable numbers in the box for Auburn with 5v5. Marshall decides to keep off of his backside end read and gains a good 8 yards. Notice if the corner or safety is well-blocked by the playside receiver and Marshall makes the first man miss in the ample amount of space (what usually happens in this occurrence) it would have been a huge gain.
Left tackle Greg Robinson, number 73 for Auburn and number two pick in the 2013 NFL draft, double teams with his guard on the 3 technique to the only linebacker left in the box. Notice when he makes contact with the DL, a split second after his guard does, the movement on their DL is enormous. This is due to Robinson's power and technique. He is a flat out strong dude and strikes his man near the hip, which is exactly what we preach on our delta double teams. He even comes off on the LB with a great amount of movement. This is the key to Auburn's success and why we teach our Delta blocks and veer run the way we do.
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