Navy’s Modern-Day Perspective of Midline

February 21, 2017

Navy’s A-Back’s Coach, Danny O’Rourke recently discussed Midline at a February 2017 clinic.  Here’s what he had to say:

• In 2016, Midline is often what they ran versus an Odd Front.
• The goal of Midline is to keep the Linebackers inside the tackle box through the duration of the play.
• Backside A-Back leaves at snap (unless directed with a specific tag).
• The Playside Guard veers–if 2i, the Guard veers into the 2i, and the Quarterback pulls the ball.
• Midline Lead/White (double options) are utilized versus slanting defenses.
• Midline Lead works well versus a 4-3 because the Backside A-Back has a great opportunity to out-leverage the Mike.

• Midline Triple (Zoom)- In 2016, Navy had the Center base the 0-technique, both Guards block the first Linebacker to their side, and the Playside Tackle veers outside.

• Midline Triple (Husky)- Midline is blocked the same as Triple Option.