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Pasch Factor: Evaluating Quarterbacks

Related Topics: Quarterback, Huddle

Very few colleges run NFL-type offenses anymore except Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Stanford, and Florida State. Most college quarterbacks run a no-huddle system, with primarily shotgun formations, and very little coverage diagnosis. Turn on the television Saturday and watch how many quarterbacks look to the sideline for checks.

There's nothing bad about all this in my opinion. The no-huddle, fast-paced systems are terrific for college football because they

can be a great equalizer for a team with less talent. The defense can't substitute and can get exhausted quickly. In some of these offenses, the potential of the quarterback running is hard to defend, and adds to the excitement of the college game.