It is a more traditional style of offense that often results in a higher time of possession by running the ball heavily.
So-called "smash-mouth football" is often run out of the I-formation or wishbone formation, with tight ends and receivers used as blockers.
Though the offense is run-oriented, pass opportunities can develop as defenses play close to the line.
[citation needed] This term describes run-heavy offenses such as those used by coach Woody Hayes of Ohio State University in the 1950s and 1960s.
The fullback would lead the path through the lane for the half back, who received a pitch from the quarterback.