How the Triple Option Offense is Evolving with Army and Navy as We Move Into 2018
December 31, 2017
Army and Navy’s top three formations in 2017 (combined): 1- Double Flex 2- Heavy 3- Flex Spread Army and Navy’s top three concepts in 2017 (combined): 1- Zone Option 2- Zone Dive 3- Triple Option Happy 2018!
The Two Offensive Formations Army West Point Ran in 2017
December 30, 2017
In 2017, Army West Point had their best season in 22 seasons, and they were based out of two formations–Double Flex and Heavy. They were aligned in one of these formations, or a combination thereof, 95% of the time in their bowl win versus San Diego State. Double […]
What Army Does Versus Hard B-Gap Pressure
December 28, 2017
Often times when Army wants to run the Zone Option, the 3-technique can create penetration. When this happens, they get into the Heavy Formation. Then, they run the Down (also known as Belly-G). […]
2017 Army West Point Triple Option Breakdown versus Navy
December 26, 2017
Army West Point- 14 v. Navy- 13 F (December 9, 2017) Army West Point Total Plays Run- 50 68% of Army’s Offense was the following: Zone Option- 11; Zone Dive- 10; Trap- 7; Triple Option- 6 The other 32% of Army’s Offense was the following: Sweep- 4; Quarterback Iso- 4; Down- 2; Counter Trey- 1; Quarterback Sweep; […]
Army Has The Most Wins in a Season Since 1996–Here are Their Top Four Offensive Concepts of 2017
December 25, 2017
In 2017, Army West Point had their first 10-win season since 1996. Here are their top four concepts, which made up exactly 50% of their offense: ZONE DIVE (16% of offense–utilized when the defense forces a pull read on Triple Option) ZONE OPTION (14% of offense–utilized when the defense forces a give read on Triple […]
Army’s Amazing Stats from Yesterday’s Armed Forces Bowl Win Shows the Power of the Triple Option Offense
December 24, 2017
Army won 42-35 yesterday over San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl. The Black Knights had the ball for 46 of the 60 minutes. They had 31 1st downs. 72% of the time on third down, Army got a first down. This is by far the best in the FBS. Army had 440 yards […]
2017 Army West Point Triple Option Breakdown versus San Diego State in the Armed Forces Bowl
December 23, 2017
Army West Point- 42 v San Diego State- 35 F Army West Point Total Plays Run- 83 83% of Army’s Offense was the following: Zone Option- 25; Zone Dive- 16; Trap- 12; Down- 10; Rocket- 6 The other 17% of Army’s Offense was the following: Zone Belly- 1; Midline Lead- 2; Triple Pass- 2; Sneak- […]
Nine Offensive Accomplishments Army West Point Achieved with their 2017 Triple Option Offense
December 20, 2017
Army West Point had their best regular season since 1996 and won their first Commander-in-Chief trophy since 1996. Here are nine accomplishments Army achieved with their Triple Option Offense: #1 in FBS in rushing offense with 356 yards/game. #1 in FBS with a 53% 3rd down conversion percentage. #1 in FBS with fewest sacks allowed […]
Army’s 2017 Ball Security Led to their First Commander-in-Chief Trophy Since 1996
December 19, 2017
Army’s Ball Security in 2017 Led to their First Commander-in-Chief Trophy Since 1996. They finished next to Alabama and tied LSU for the least number of turnovers lost. In addition, they only fumbled the football 4 times in 12 games. This was the sixth best in the country in 2017. Turnovers Lost RANK TEAM G […]
Win the Time of Possession Battle with the Triple Option Offense
December 18, 2017
In 2017, four of the top eight FBS programs that lead college football in time of possession were Triple Option football programs. Time of Possession RANK TEAM G TOP AVG TOP 1 Navy 12 430 35 2 Michigan St. 12 422 35 3 Wisconsin 13 457 35 4 Ga. Southern 12 408 34 5 Army […]
