Here’s How Navy Ran Midline Triple Option Nine Times versus UConn’s 50 Defense (2016)
September 15, 2016
After two games, Midline Triple Option is Navy’s #2 concept of 2016. They run a variation of Midline Triple Option called ZOOM. Zoom is when the Playside A-Back twirls and on the fourth step he dropsteps, crosses over, runs, and is responsible for #3 (run support). Against a 50 Defense, Navy does this so […]
The Triple Option Quarterback’s Progression in Six Steps
September 14, 2016
On Triple Option the Quarterback is going to do the following: 1- Take the snap. 2- Jump into the A-gap. 3- Point the ball. 4- Give to B unless #1 tackles the B. If so… 5- Re-seat the ball, replace #1, and score unless #2 steps at the Q. If so… 6- Parallel pitch. The […]
Strength in Numbers: Navy’s First Touchdown Against UConn (2016) Was Heavy Bunch B-Back Toss Crush
September 13, 2016
Navy has not utilized the Heavy Bunch formation frequently in the past. After Saturday’s first touchdown, perhaps they should. Heavy Bunch puts both Receivers on the same side. One is flanked and the other is on the line of scrimmage. The A-Back aligns outside of the Heavy Tackle. In addition, the Backside A aligns on […]
Six Plays Constitute 62% of Navy’s 2016 Triple Option Offense
September 12, 2016
In 2016, Navy has run 113 plays. Sixty-two percent (62%) of Navy’s 2016 offense is right here: Triple Option- 23 (20% of offense) 2. Midline Triple- 12 (11% of offense) 3. Zone Option- 10 (9% of offense) 4. Rocket- 9 (8% of offense) 5. Triple Pass- 8 (7% of offense) 6. Midline White- 8 (7% […]
2016 Navy Triple Option Offense Breakdown versus UConn
September 11, 2016
Connecticut Huskies (1-1) Navy Midshipmen (2-0) 1 2 3 4 Total Connecticut 0 7 14 3 24 Navy 7 14 0 7 28 Total Plays- 59 Triple Option- 14 (24% of offense) Midline Triple- 9 (15% of offense) Triple Pass- 5 (8% of offense) Zone Option- 5 (8% of offense) Rocket- […]
Both Navy and Georgia Tech Ran This Last Weekend (9/3/16) Versus an Odd-Front Defense
September 8, 2016
Navy and Georgia Tech saw odd-front defenses at various times throughout their games with Fordham and Boston College. When #1 cancelled the B-Back on Triple, both Navy and Georgia Tech decided to block #1 and run outside with the B-Back on Outside Veer Give. As both defenses forced Navy and Tech to go outside, Navy […]
Navy Took a 20-3 Lead on Fordham After Running Heavy Slot Left, Midline Left
September 8, 2016
Navy knew that if they went Heavy, they would get a 3-technique to the Heavy side. Also, Navy knew that by taking the A-Back out into the slot, that they would remove the fold player on the Midline Double Option. Once the 3-technique cancelled the B-Back, the Quarterback replaced the 3-technique and ran into the […]
