The scheme was different in every aspect. There was seldom less than 6 blockers. They used an unbalanced line rather than a balanced line. They used an H back as a receiver , blocker and lead blocker. The passive zone was at times an aggressive zone. Meaning that rather that just get in the way of the first man in your zone and let the RB come to the gaps , they were attacking the gaps and driving the blocks. This is all stylistically different. Also , it appears that they simplified the layered west coast read which mystified JDs to a single read executable. Meaning he was reading an over under combo in one area of the field .
What I dont know is is this was schemed just for UK or if it is a reaction to Hurd leaving of if it is an attempt to resolve the sputters and stops and starts that this offense has suffered from all season. I believe approach would have helped them be more consistent in every game they have played and have noted all of these concepts in previous posts. I have never thought that JD was suited for a layered west coast and have always thought that the spring draw concept of running is terrible in general and especially terrible when you can complete intermediate passes. It was good to see them consistently power running concepts
