A look at some basic formations found in the vintages offenses in use by three metro teams having impressive 2011 seasons.
ELK RIVER
Coach: Steve Hamilton
Record: 5-1
Offense: Straight-T
What it involves: Two tight ends, no wide receivers, four backs in the backfield, ball fakes and deception.
Bread-and-butter play: Straight dive by the fullback.
Results: Fullback Moses Saygbe has rushed for 1,011 yards in six games.
SHAKOPEE
Coach: Jody Stone
Record: 6-0