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 […]
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- […]
Eight-Man Triple Option Football: Running Triple Pass Titan to Destroy 2nd and 3rd Level Run Support
September 9, 2016
In eight-man Triple Option Football, the 2nd level is put in position to where they have to play the dive, keep, pitch, and the pass. This is an impossible task. Triple Pass Titan puts all the pressure on the Safety as he is going to have to cover TWO corner routes. Against a one-high safety […]
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 […]
Running Heavy Left, Rocket Pass Left B-Wheel to Beat Man Coverage
September 7, 2016
Navy and Georgia Tech made great utilization out of the Heavy Formation last weekend (9/3/16). In Navy’s case, they knew when they aligned in the Heavy Formation, they were getting man coverage. In order to beat man coverage, they faked the Rocket to the Heavy side and sent the B-Back on a wheel to […]
Navy’s First Touchdown of the 2016 Season: Double Flex, Zone Option Right versus 4-4 Defense
September 5, 2016
On the first offensive play from scrimmage in 2016, Navy scored a touchdown. They scored on Double Flex, Zone Option Right. Navy calls this Double Flex, 26. When Navy gets into Double Flex, they Trey (Tackle/Receiver) double team on Zone Option. The Playside Guard has the B-gap. He would have the Mike on the […]
2016 Navy Triple Option Offense Breakdown versus Fordham
September 4, 2016
Navy vs Fordham Yesterday, 12:00 PM Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland 1 2 3 4 Total Fordham 10 0 3 3 16 Navy 21 14 14 3 52 Total Plays- 54 Triple Option- 9 (17% of offense) Midline White- 7 (13% of offense) Outside Veer Give- […]
