What if the Defense Sacrifices Pass Coverage for Run Support?
December 28, 2015
Whether it’s the Corner or the Safety that’s flying upward to stop the Triple Option, Triple Pass stops THEM. When members of the secondary just won’t cover the pass–throw over their heads!
The Two Concepts That Make Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense Go
December 7, 2015
In 2015, they have executed 659 plays. The following is what they are doing to become successful with their 335 yards/game rushing offense: 1- Triple Option- 153/659 (23% of offense) 2- Zone Option- 73/659 (11% of offense) Two State Semifinalists, A State Finalist, and a State Champion in Texas have Come […]
The New Era of Check-with-Me Option Football: Step-by-Step Instructions
November 30, 2015
Do you want to call the best option at the line of scrimmage? Here’s how to do this in 2016… 1- Align in Double Flex. 2. Signal in the side to which you want to run the football (left/right). 3. Quarterback utters the cadence–“Down, Ready, Sethut.” 4. The Quarterback then does the following: a. If […]
Paul Johnson’s Triple Option Offensive Backfield Checklist
November 23, 2015
Paul Johnson Triple Option Tips Backside A-Back _____ Backside A-back’s option route is five yards behind the Quarterback. _____ A-back will take three more steps and turn up with Quarterback. _____ When backside A-back catches the pitch, he will run wherever the blocking seam is. B-Back _____ He is the dive aspect of the […]
Navy’s Top Run Concepts Through their First 10 Games of 2015
November 22, 2015
Navy is 9-1 through their first 10 games of 2015, and they are nationally ranked. In 2015, they have executed 659 plays. The following is what they are doing to become successful with their 335 yards/game rushing offense: 1- Triple Option- 153/659 (23% of offense) 2- Zone Option- 73/659 (11% of offense) […]
Which Division 1 Schools Run the Under-Center Triple Option?
November 19, 2015
The Division-1 schools who run the Under-Center Triple Option are the following: Georgia Tech- #7 in FBS at 256 yards rushing/game. Navy- #2 in FBS at 335 yards rushing/game. Army West Point-#9 in FBS at 253 yards rushing/game. Air Force- #3 in FBS at 333 yards rushing/game. The Citadel- #2 in FCS at 344 yards […]
Five Triple Option Offensive Tips From Paul Johnson
November 13, 2015
Paul Johnson has provided coaches with a multitude of Triple Option strategies.His focus is continually on #1’s role on the Triple Option and whether #1 is cancelling the dive or not. Once this is established, much of the strategy occurs from there. The following are five top Triple Option Offensive tips from Georgia Tech Head Football […]
Navy Ran This Concept Nine (9) Times versus Previously Undefeated Memphis on Saturday Night
November 9, 2015
Navy ran the below-listed concept nine (9) times in their win versus previously undefeated Memphis on Saturday night: Midline Triple (10/11) On Midline Triple, the Receiver has the Deep Defender, the Playside A-Back has #3, and the Backside A-Back has the pitch, the Backside Receiver has the cutoff. The Quarterback takes the snap, jumps in […]
So How Did Navy and the Triple Option Beat an 8-0 and #13 Ranked Memphis Team?
November 8, 2015
So How Did Navy and the Triple Option Beat an 8-0 and #13 Ranked Memphis Team? They ran Triple Option and Midline Triple Option 46% of the time. This means that they attempted to read two down linemen just about every other play. Navy knew they couldn’t block Memphis, so they made Quarterback Keenan Reynolds read their […]
The Citadel’s Ron Boyd is One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Triple Option Football
November 7, 2015
Ron Boyd is in his second season as offensive line coach at The Citadel. Currently, The Citadel is averaging 353 yards/game and are 7-2. Getting productivity in the running game is commonplace when Ron Boyd is the team’s Offensive Line Coach. In 2014, Boyd’s front line paved the way for an average of 347.2 rushing yards […]
