A Five-Minute Description of Paul Johnson’s 20 Series
July 18, 2016
In this five-minute podcast episode, Dr. Cella describes Georgia Tech Head Football Coach, Paul Johnson and his 20 series. The 20 series is where the read (#1) is blocked and the concept is run from there. Concepts involved in the 20 series are discussed and where each concept stands in 2016 is discussed as well. […]
A Detailed Analysis of Paul Johnson’s 10 Series
July 17, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Lou Cella covers Georgia Tech Head Football Coach, Paul Johnson and his 10 series. Established in 1985, the 10 series is Paul Johnson’s Option series. Dr. Cella goes through the concepts involved in the 10 series and what they represent to Navy, Georgia Tech, and other Under-Center Triple Option schools […]
Paul Johnson’s Authentic Run-and-Shoot Passing Game
July 16, 2016
In this eight-minute podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses Georgia Tech Head Football Coach Paul Johnson’s and his actual Run-and-Shoot passing game. Paul has been running the Run-and-Shoot with the Triple Option since the 1980s. He started adding 360/370 (inside hot), 560/570 (outside hot) and 460/470 (double hot) to his package when he was the Offensive […]
Offensive Line Blocking on the Rocket and B-Back Toss
July 15, 2016
In this six-minute podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses modern-day blocking of the Rocket and B-Back Toss. The Rocket and B-Back Toss is run when the Triple Option is executed for a gain of <4 yards on a give to the B-Back. When the defense forces the Triple Option inside, the offense must get the ball […]
Dr. Cella Describes the Role of Each Player in Executing Triple Option versus the 50 Defense
July 14, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella describes what each player does with his assignment and technique versus the 50/3-4/5-2/Okie defense. The description is broken into three components: 1. Perimeter Blocking; 2. Offensive Line Blocking; 3. The Triple Option. Dr. Cella covers the situations that can occur and teaches you how to execute the Triple Option […]
Triple Option Offensive Line Footwork–Mastering the First Step on Each Block
July 13, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses Offensive Line footwork on the Triple Option. In recent months, Dr. Cella has had NFL Offensive Line Coaches tell him and those close to him that every footstep in the process is not as important as the placement of the hat and the hands on every block. In […]
The One Offensive Line Drill that Actually Works to Make the Triple Option Offense Go
July 13, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses that there is ONE Offensive Line Drill that actually matters to make the Triple Option Offense go. Often times, assistant coaches are enamored with drills because this the opportunity for them to shine. They love doing drills with which they are familiar and which proves their individual philosophy; […]
How About the Fact that Navy Ran Counter Option 1% of the Time in 2015?
July 12, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses the significant reduction on Counter Option by Navy. In 2015, Navy ran Counter Option 1% of the time. This is a difference as in 2007, Navy was running Counter Option 7% of the time. Also, in 2015, Navy only ran a misdirection-based concept 10% of the time. Dr. […]
After 20 Years of Running Midline, Dr. Cella Discusses How to Make Midline Work
July 11, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Cella discusses how to make the Midline Option work. After 20 years of coaching the Midline Option, Dr. Cella provides the facts on the Midline. Dr. Cella discusses how Midline is declining in usage by both Navy and Georgia Tech and that other concepts serve better purposes to get specific […]
Teaching the Count System to Identify the Read, Pitch, Run Support, and the Deep Defender on Triple Option
July 10, 2016
When identifying the players for whom the Quarterback, Playside A, and Playside Receiver are responsible to cancel, utilize the following: #1 (Read Key)- Defender touching the Tackle. He is cancelled by the Quarterback. #2 (Pitch Key)- Defender on or past #1. He is cancelled by the Quarterback. #3 (Run Support)- Defender on or past #2. […]
