🏈 Bama using signs for Offense ???

[Bamabww]

I saw somewhere a picture of one of our scrimmages and a couple of the guys were holding up signs similar to what the barn does. Anyone else seen or heard about this?

My first reaction is "Oh hell no!" but I guess if the coaches think it's the best, then it doesn't matter what I think. But I hate the idea of using a gimmick like this.

 

[rocknthefreeworld]

I think it looks stupid, but my wife pointed out that it is really no stupider than the hand signals and can convey the same information more quickly and with better clarity. I still hope they don't have stupid pictures on there.

 

[obie]

Just words are fine with me.....
SCREW tENNESSEE
& aUBURN SUCKS

 

[UAgrad93]

I haven't seen nor read anything. I used to signal our plays on Friday nights when I coached. I sat down with our QBs and we worked out a system that was easy for them. For example; our bubble screen was called "Boston 60/61". We used a number tree on my body, top of the head was zero and worked our way down to 9, which was both knees. For the "Boston" part, I grabbed my ass cheeks, a la Boston Butt. We ran a Guard trap from the gun that was "Georgia 80/81". I hiked my leg like a "Georgia bulldog". Our tackle trap was "Texas 84/85". We used the hookem horns sign. The players loved it!
As for the cards, if the QBs are given input with it, it does run quicker and more efficiently.

 

[PhillyGirl]

Whatever brings home the hardware.

 

[riz]

Oh lawd no

 

[sean]

first, this is strictly my opinion and should only be taken as such. as for that.....

i think those that are against this are not wanting us to look like others who have used this system (name, those down on the plains). they may think it will make us look like followers and not leaders.

me? i say that if we use them and they get us to the big game and we win that game, then we did what they did.....only better.

 

[TerryP]

(name, those down on the plains)

The first team that came to mind when I read the original post in this thread wasn't the "Plainsmen," it was Oregon. Heck, I recall seeing UCLA start this before AU; I think. Nebraska is another.

I've wondered why the teams using this type of signal calling have used some of the pictures they've used. This is from Auburn and...well, it fits the WTF category.

On the other hand,

but my wife pointed out that it is really no stupider than the hand signals and can convey the same information more quickly and with better clarity.

Case example:

 

[PhillyGirl]

I find the Eagles signs entertaining.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

I like this sign.

 

[rammerjammer]

This is all that comes to mind.....

 

[riz]

Just once, I want to see LAIN KIFFKINS hold this up.