1.   Between the Detroit Lions and Patriots, Clay had been around long enough to have seen just about every offensive formation ever designed.

2.   Bledsoe was sacked four times, twice at key points in the fourth quarter when Robinson simply outmanned the New England offensive formation.

3.   But it is the third quality, being able to recognize offensive formations and make the right calls, that remains to be seen.

4.   But the formations often confused the Cowboys, who committed nine penalties, some of which were for lining up in illegal offensive formations.

5.   Coaches choose their offensive formations based on the situation.

6.   He introduced a revolutionary offensive formation, the I, in which three backs lined up in a row behind the center.

7.   He says he plays better with an offensive formation that spreads the field and figures the Bills will make every attempt to accommodate his style.

8.   Louisiana Tech has an offensive formation for all occasions.

9.   Minnesota used more offensive formations than in any game this season, including using running back David Palmer at quarterback, with Cunningham split wide left as a receiver.

10.   Smith is so quick at recognizing offensive formations that he has permission on certain plays, depending on down and distance, to line up wherever he wants.