Restrictions on contacting receivers, however, have reduced the ability of defensive backs to play physically, leading to softer coverage and clean releases. With no back to help with pass protection, there is greater pressure on offensive linemen, especially when defenses bring the blitz. The conventional thinking behind the use of Empty is that, with five receivers in the pattern, the odds are pretty good one will come open and the quarterback will find him.
All five eligible receivers are assembled at the line of scrimmage in some fashion. “Empty” simply means there is no back in the backfield. It can be utilized with any combination of players on the field - from five receivers to two back, two tight end (22) sets. Running on Empty, indeed.Īs discussed recently in our Offensive Glossary, Empty is a formation, not a personnel grouping. And, in a truly inspired series of plays, he devised quick passes out of Empty sets that functioned as de facto run plays to supplement the Steelers rushing attack. He ran a misdirection concept that saw the QB toss the ball to a running back in one direction only to have him pivot and counter back the opposite way. He split Vance McDonald wide to get him matched up against corners. Browne, then, that I mention his song not as an homage to his music career but as a prelude to writing about Randy Fichtner’s use of Empty formations to augment the Steelers run game.įichtner displayed a knack for intriguing play designs in his first season as offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh. You know what I like better? Creative offensive football. I like “Running On Empty,” It’s a catchy tune. put the order in and got my c d within a week.Those of you who remember the music of Jackson Browne are probably familiar with his 1977 hit “Running On Empty.” For those too young to have heard it in its heyday, you might recognize it as the theme song for the epic running montage in the movie “Forrest Gump.” And for those of you who don’t know “Forrest Gump,” shame on you.
and i will buy from here soon.the price of the c d was good.i tried to buy the c d at a local store. What an awesome album, Jackson takes you, on a journey, about a band on the road, all songs are done to perfection, if you like Jackson, youll love this album Great tunes! Service from CD Universe was excellent. Was looking for certain songs by Jackson Browne and found them on this CD. Came right home and bought this wonderful digitally remastered 10 track album. Beyond al the emotinal crud, it is a well executed album.īought this on the strength of hearing ‘the load-out’ on the radio, I thought such an emotive song. I was 23 in 1977 and it just takes me back. This album was recorded on the road and is best listened to while tooling down the road. One of the best live/recorded on the road albums EVER!
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