Ian Robinson: Why this offense can't adaptBy Ian Robinson
Daily Sports Editor
Shotgun formations. Wide receiver screens. Four- and five-receiver sets.
Sounds like this year's Michigan offense, right?
Not exactly. That's how Michigan came out in the Capital One Bowl against Florida on New Year's Day, for former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr's last game.
In the month between the Ohio State and Florida games, Michigan installed a version of the spread offense that played to the strengths of its skill players and took advantage of the Gators' inexperienced defense.
The veteran Michigan squad had been accustomed to a pro-style offense and surprised the college football world by changing offenses. On the first drive, the ABC commentator compared it with the spread offense Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez would implement.
Against Toledo, Michigan fell victim to a similar type of offensive adjustment.
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