2016 Georgia Tech Triple Option Offense Breakdown versus Kentucky (Taxslayer Bowl)
December 31, 2016
Georgia Tech- 33 v. Kentucky- 18
Georgia Tech Triple Option Offense Total Plays- 67
Triple Option- 15/67 (22% of offense)
Zone Dive- 15/67 (22% of offense)
Dropback Pass- 5/67 (7% of offense)
Rocket- 4/67 (6% of offense)
Down- 4/67 (6% of offense)
Triple Pass- 4/67 (6% of offense)
Sprint Pass- 4/67 (6% of offense)
Other Concepts Utilized:
Rocket Pass- 1
Speed Option- 1
Rocket Boot- 1
Outside Veer Give- 4
Counter Option- 2
Eagle (Quarterback Draw)- 1
Trap Option- 1
Trap- 2
B-Back Toss- 1
Counter Speed Pass- 1
Counter Speed- 1
Notes: 3/4 (75%) of Georgia Tech’s Offense versus Kentucky was Triple Option, Zone Dive, Dropback Pass, Rocket, Down, Triple Pass, and Sprint Pass.
Triple Option and Zone Dive were 44% of Georgia Tech’s Offense versus Kentucky.
This fact was noted in the broadcast. During the game, Paul Johnson’s visual focus is the following:
- FIRST on the defensive secondary.
- NEXT on the linebackers.
- FINALLY on the defensive first level.
When Coach Johnson is on the sideline, his primary focus is what the third level of the defense is attempting to do.
