December 10, 2014
A concept Georgia Tech has run more this year than in recent years is the Down. The Down is utilized to load #1 when he takes the Quarterback on Triple. Here, #1 gets down blocked by the A-Back (or Tackle if he aligns in a 4i). The Down can also be utilized to thwart the […]
December 9, 2014
Over the last five weeks, Georgia Tech has competed against some of the best football teams in college football. The research resulting from these 340 offensive plays is rather interesting. Georgia Tech has run the Triple Option and the Zone Dive 166 times. This is 49% of their offense. The next closest concept in the […]
December 9, 2014
Saturday, November 1, 3:30 PM Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Tech- 35 Virginia- 10 Georgia Tech Offensive Breakdown 78 Total Plays Triple Option- 22 (28% of offense) Zone Dive- 9 (12% of offense) Midline Lead and White- 5* (6% of offense) Down- 4 (5% of offense) Counter Speed- 3 Eagle (QB Draw)- 3 […]
December 9, 2014
Georgia Tech Head Football Coach Paul Johnson’s Teaching Progression on the Triple Option: Part Seven When instructing coaches on the Triple Option Offense, after Paul installs the Triple versus a Triple Stack–the next step is to install the Triple Option versus a 4-4 Defense. Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have […]
December 9, 2014
The Over Green formation allows the A-Back to align on the line of scrimmage. This gives him a better angle to down block (blast) the C-gap defensive linemen, which further allows the Playside Tackle and Guard to get around to the perimeter. The numbers on the perimeter are more favorable in this situation, and Rocket […]
December 8, 2014
Georgia Tech vs. NC State Saturday, November 8, 12:30 PM Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, North Carolina Georgia Tech- 56 NC State- 23 Georgia Tech Offensive Breakdown With First Team Offense- 46 total plays Triple Option- 12 Zone Dive (with Zone Dive Influence one time)- 9 Rocket- 5 Counter Option- 4 Counter Keep- 3 Counter Speed- 2 Follow- 2 […]
December 8, 2014
Georgia Tech Head Football Coach Paul Johnson’s Teaching Progression on the Triple Option: Part Six When instructing coaches on the Triple Option Offense, after Paul installs the Triple versus a 50–the next step is to install the Triple Option versus a Triple Stack (3-3-5): Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in […]
December 8, 2014
With the evolution of the Pin technique, the Zone Dive can be utilized to prevent #1 from cancelling the B-Back, thus allowing the B-Back to run the ball. The Zone Dive in the past was difficult to run versus one-high safety defenses; however, now the offense can account for the Mike Linebacker in case he […]
December 7, 2014
Triple Option Football Academy Owner, Dr. Lou Cella, is the opening speaker at the Wings & Things Mesh Point Clinic on March 6th in Lancaster, PA. The clinic involves Triple Option Coaches, such as SUNY-Maritime Head Football Coach, Clayton Kendrick-Holmes as well. The clinic brochure containing schedule and other pertinent information can be found here. […]
December 7, 2014
Georgia Tech and Florida State (12/6/14)–ACC Championship–Second Half Offensive Breakdown Total Offensive Plays by Georgia Tech- 35 Triple Option- 11/35 (31% of offense) Zone Dive- 7/35 (20% of offense) Down, Rocket Boot, Rocket, Down Option, Counter Option- 5/35 (20% of offense) Dropback Pass Variations- 6/35 Triple Pass Variations- 3/35 Sprint Pass, Rocket Boot Pass, Counter […]