Below is the alignment for the Double Flex formation, which is Army and Navy’s modern-day primary formation.
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The B-Back Position From a Former Navy B-Back
Navy Head Football Coach Ken Niumatalolo Clinic Video on Vimeo from 2012
What Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech’s Leading Rusher in 2017 All Have in Common
The Under-Center, Flexbone Triple Option Offense continues to evolve.
In 2017, Navy’s top two leading rushers were their Quarterbacks, Zach Abey and Malcolm Perry. Also, 56% of Navy’s run offense were Quarterback runs.
| NAVY 2017 RUSHING STATISTICS | |||||
| NAME | CAR | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
| Zach Abey | 293 | 1413 | 4.8 | 75 (TD) | 19 |
| Malcolm Perry | 138 | 1182 | 8.6 | 92 (TD) | 11 |
| Chris High | 144 | 621 | 4.3 | 37 | 2 |
| Anthony Gargiulo | 76 | 423 | 5.6 | 44 | 3 |
| Josh Brown | 22 | 203 | 9.2 | 39 (TD) | 2 |
| Darryl Bonner | 33 | 178 | 5.4 | 38 | 1 |
| Joshua Walker | 15 | 106 | 7.1 | 48 (TD) | 2 |
| Keoni-Kordell Makekau | 16 | 103 | 6.4 | 22 | 0 |
| John Brown III | 15 | 90 | 6.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Garret Lewis | 26 | 83 | 3.2 | 16 | 0 |
| Tre Walker | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 26 | 1 |
| Jahmaal Daniel | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 13 | 0 |
| Brandon Colon | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 26 | 0 |
| Mike Martin | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 7 | 0 |
| Nelson Smith | 8 | 17 | 2.1 | 4 | 0 |
| Akili Taylor | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Scott | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 822 | 4568 | 5.6 | 92 | 42 |
In 2017, Army West Point’s leading rusher was their Quarterback, Ahmad Bradshaw.
| ARMY WEST POINT 2017 RUSHING STATISTICS | |||||
| NAME | CAR | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
| Ahmad Bradshaw | 242 | 1746 | 7.2 | 71 (TD) | 14 |
| Darnell Woolfolk | 157 | 812 | 5.2 | 44 (TD) | 14 |
| Kell Walker | 86 | 629 | 7.3 | 47 (TD) | 6 |
| Andy Davidson | 116 | 627 | 5.4 | 42 | 5 |
| Connor Slomka | 49 | 216 | 4.4 | 29 | 4 |
| Calen Holt | 42 | 214 | 5.1 | 30 | 1 |
| Jordan Asberry | 18 | 115 | 6.4 | 22 | 0 |
| Fred Cooper Jr. | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 17 (TD) | 2 |
| John Trainor | 18 | 66 | 3.7 | 24 | 1 |
| Sandon McCoy | 12 | 58 | 4.8 | 13 | 0 |
| Kelvin Hopkins Jr. | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 22 | 0 |
| Luke Langdon | 8 | 24 | 3.0 | 7 | 1 |
| Kjetil Cline | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 23 | 0 |
| Zack Boobas | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 (TD) | 1 |
| Nick Schrage | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 |
| Artice Hobbs IV | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 18 (TD) | 1 |
| TJ Wisham Jr. | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dominic Distefano | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 |
| Donovan Franklin | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 |
| Blake Wilson | 1 | -9 | -9.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 785 | 4710 | 6.0 | 71 | 50 |
In 2017, Georgia Tech’s leading rusher was their Quarterback, TaQuon Marshall.
| RUSHING STATISTICS | |||||
| NAME | CAR | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
| TaQuon Marshall | 247 | 1146 | 4.6 | 78 (TD) | 17 |
| KirVonte Benson | 204 | 1053 | 5.2 | 65 | 6 |
| Nathan Cottrell | 33 | 271 | 8.2 | 69 | 0 |
| Qua Searcy | 36 | 217 | 6.0 | 42 (TD) | 1 |
| Clinton Lynch | 28 | 209 | 7.5 | 48 | 0 |
| Jerry Howard | 23 | 175 | 7.6 | 65 (TD) | 2 |
| J.J. Green | 21 | 156 | 7.4 | 36 | 2 |
| Quaide Weimerskirch | 16 | 70 | 4.4 | 19 (TD) | 1 |
| Matthew Jordan | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 12 | 1 |
| Ricky Jeune | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 30 | 0 |
| Jay Jones | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 6 | 0 |
| KeShun Freeman | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Lucas Johnson | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pressley Harvin III | 1 | -13 | -13.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Totals | 632 | 3381 | 5.4 | 78 | 30 |
FBS Rushing Offense
Last updated – December 31, 2017 Through games of December 30, 2017
| RANK | TEAM | G | RUSH | RUSH YDS | YDS/RUSH | RUSH TD | YPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Army West Point | 13 | 785 | 4710 | 6.00 | 50 | 362.3 |
| 2 | Navy | 13 | 822 | 4568 | 5.56 | 42 | 351.4 |
| 3 | Arizona | 13 | 613 | 4021 | 6.56 | 48 | 309.3 |
| 4 | Air Force | 12 | 765 | 3689 | 4.82 | 38 | 307.4 |
| 5 | Georgia Tech | 11 | 632 | 3381 | 5.35 | 30 | 307.4 |
Quarterbacks runs take the Triple Option Offense to another level in 2017. Utilize this information to make your Triple Option Offense go.
Happy 2018!
How the Triple Option Offense is Evolving with Army and Navy as We Move Into 2018
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!
Navy Flexes 99% of the Time
In Navy’s huge bowl win versus Virginia (49-7), Navy was in a Flexed formation 99% of the time.
This means they brought the Receiver in two yards from the Tackle.
63% of the time versus Virginia, Navy was in Double Flex:
Only 37% of time versus Virginia, Navy split out a single Receiver.
Only 1% of the time versus Virginia, Navy split out two Receivers.
In 2017 Navy’s #1 formation was Double Flex. No other formation was close. The offense is certainly evolving.
2018 Wings & Things Mesh Point Football Clinic is Held at Alvernia University in Reading, PA on March 2-3
2018 MESH POINT FOOTBALL CLINIC
Friday, March 2 and Saturday, March 3, 2018
Alvernia University, 400 St. Bernardine St, Reading, PA
Clinic directors – Anthony Sottasante & Dennis Iezzi
The clinic brochure can be found right here.
2017 Navy Triple Option Offensive Breakdown versus Virginia in the Military Bowl
Navy- 49 v Virginia- 7 F
Navy Offense Total Plays- 76
72% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Zone Dive- 20; Triple Option- 12; Zone Option- 16; Follow- 7
The other 28% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Triple Pass- 4; Trap- 3;
Rocket- 3; Trap Option- 2; Rocket Boot- 2; Rocket Boot Option; Midline Triple Option; Midline White- 5
2017 Army West Point Triple Option Breakdown versus Navy
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; Triple Pass; Sweep Reverse; Sneak- 2
Win the Time of Possession Battle with the Triple Option Offense
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 West Point | 12 | 405 | 33 |
| 6 | Mississippi St. | 12 | 404 | 33 |
| 7 | Georgia Tech | 11 | 368 | 33 |
| 8 | Air Force | 12 | 401 | 33 |
Navy lead the FBS by possessing the football 35 minutes/game.
Army, Georgia Tech, and Air Force all averaged the football for 33 minutes/game.
The Triple Option Offense is the way to go if you want to control the game.
Hancock County (KY)
In 2016, Hancock County won three (3) games.
In 2017, after becoming a Triple Option Football Academy client and working with Dr. Cella, Hancock County won seven (7) games, had their first winning season in 5 years, and made it to the second round of the 2017 Kentucky Class 2A State Playoffs.
“The Triple Option Football Academy was instrumental in our program’s success this year. It gave us the tools to become better coaches and provided us with the answers to make in game adjustments that gave our kids a chance to be successful. This led to our players becoming more confident in themselves and our coaching staff. Practices and Game planning became streamlined and everything we did had a purpose. We are true believers in this offense and the knowledge we have gained through the Triple Option Football Academy has laid the foundation for continued success in the future.”
— Bobby Eubanks, Head Football Coach
How About The Fact that the Top Four FBS Teams in Yards Per Completion (2017) are All Triple Option Teams?
That’s right–in 2017 the top four FBS teams in yards per completion are the following:
| RANK | TEAM | G | PASS COM | PASS ATT | PASS YDS | AVG |
| 1 | Navy | 12 | 42 | 101 | 1005 | 23.93 |
| 2 | Georgia Tech | 11 | 43 | 119 | 927 | 21.56 |
| 3 | Air Force | 12 | 69 | 143 | 1321 | 19.14 |
| 4 | Army West Point | 12 | 19 | 61 | 355 | 18.68 |
Navy averages 24 yards every time they complete a pass.
Georgia Tech averages 22 yards every time they complete a pass.
Air Force and Army average 19 yards every time they complete a pass.
In 2016, here were the top four FBS teams in yards per completion…
If you are looking for a quick-strike offense–look no further than the Triple Option Offense.
Rainier (WA)
In 2017, after becoming a Triple Option Football Academy client and working with Dr. Cella, Rainier (WA) had their best season in 26 years, reached the state playoffs for the first time since 1991, and made it to the Washington Class 2B State Quarterfinals.
“Rainier Football has played around with the triple for a few years. This past season we went to the Triple Option Academy and had our school’s best season in 26 years (7-3, losing twice to the defending state champs) and reaching the State Playoffs for the first time since 1991. The part that impressed me the most was Dr. Cella’s availability throughout the season. Whenever we called with detail questions about the system, he had time for us.”
— Terry Shaw, Head Football Coach
Four of the Top Five 2017 FBS Rushing Offenses are Triple Option Offenses
The Triple Option Offense was devastating in 2017.
In 2017, Army West Point averaged 355.8 yards/game. This was the best in major college football. In addition, they averaged 6.12 yards/run, and ran for 45 touchdowns. Army averaged 58 rushes/game and won their first Commander-in-Chief trophy in 22 seasons.
Navy finished #2 with 343 yards/game. They averaged 64 rushes/game.
Air Force and Georgia Tech tied for #4 with 307.4 yards/game.
| RANK | TEAM | G | RUSH | RUSH YDS | YDS/RUSH | RUSH TD | YPG |
| 1 | Army West Point | 12 | 698 | 4270 | 6.12 | 45 | 355.8 |
| 2 | Navy | 12 | 746 | 4116 | 5.52 | 35 | 343.0 |
| 3 | Arizona | 12 | 570 | 3893 | 6.83 | 48 | 324.4 |
| 4 | Air Force | 12 | 765 | 3689 | 4.82 | 38 | 307.4 |
| Georgia Tech | 11 | 632 | 3381 | 5.35 | 30 | 307.4 |
Pamlico County (NC)
In 2016, Pamlico County (NC) won two (2) games and scored 108 points.
In 2017, after hosting a Triple Option Football Academy Camp with Dr. Cella, Pamlico County won nine (9) games and made it to the North Carolina Class 1A State Quarterfinals–all while scoring 508 points.
“The Triple Option Academy was huge for us as a program here at Pamlico County High School. Teams that thrive at the 1A level run system based offenses and that’s what the Triple Option Academy gave us. Dr. Cella came out and worked with my players and myself. Dr. Cella helped put the system in place for us while we were in our spring football period. Offensively we went from scoring a total of 108 points in 2016 to scoring 508 points in 2017. The Triple Option Academy played a huge role in points scored for us. I am super excited to see what the future has in store for us in the second season of running this new offense.”
— Torrey Nowell, Head Football Coach
Here’s Exactly What Georgia Tech, Army, and Navy are Running in 2017
Well, to no surprise the Triple Option is Georgia Tech, Army, and Navy’s #1 concept. This is due to fact that the Triple Option is an offense and not just a play.
Triple Option is the only concept that these three football programs all utilize at least four times/game.
Army and Navy are utilizing the Zone Option when they are forced to give the ball on Triple Option. The Zone Option is Army and Navy’s #2 most utilized concept right now.
Army and Georgia Tech are utilizing the Follow when they are forced to pull the ball on Triple Option. Follow is Georgia Tech’s #3 most utilized concept and Army’s #4 most utilized concept.
So if you are looking for answers into playcalling the Triple Option Offense, look no further.
Step 1- Run Triple Option. If you get four yards on Triple Option, align and run Triple Option again. If not…
Step 2- If the defense forces a give read and a gain of less than four, run Zone Option. If the defense forces a pull read and a gain of less than four, run Follow.
Have a great weekend!
Navy’s Top Four Concepts Through October 14, 2017
In 2017, Navy has run the Triple Option and the Zone Option significantly more than any other concept.
1- TRIPLE OPTION has been run 47 times.
2- ZONE OPTION has been run 41 times. This concept is utilized when the defense is forcing a give read on Triple.
3- MIDLINE TRIPLE OPTION has been run 28 times.
4- FOLLOW has been run 26 times. This concept is utilized when the defense is forcing a pull read on Triple and in Short Yardage/Goal-line situations.
2017 Navy Triple Option Breakdown versus Memphis
Navy- 27 v. Memphis- 30 F
Navy Total Offensive Plays- 63
70% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Triple Option- 19; Follow- 10; Zone Option- 6; Triple Pass- 5; Midline Lead- 4
The other 30% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Rocket- 3; Counter Option- 2; Down- 2; Cowboy- 2; Zone Dive- 1; Zone Belly Pass- 1; Midline Triple- 1; Sneak- 1; Quarterback Power- 1; Power- 1; Trap- 1; B-Toss Pass- 1; B-Toss- 1; Sprint Pass- 1
2017 Navy Triple Option Breakdown versus Tulsa
Navy- 31 v. Tulsa- 21 F
Navy Total Offensive Plays- 75
52% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Zone Option- 16; Midline Lead- 13; Triple Option- 10
The other 48% of Navy’s Offense was the following: Zone Option Block- 5; Rocket- 4; Midline Triple- 3; B-Toss- 3; Counter Option- 3; Zone Dive- 3; Slot Counter- 2; Triple Pass- 2; Down- 2; Iso- 1; Midline Pass- 1; Lucky (Slot Dive)- 1; Zone Belly Pass- 1; Follow- 1; Trap- 1; Sneak- 1; Midline White- 1; Dropback Pass- 1
A Big Reason Why Academies Run the Triple Option
American Athletic Conference Head Football Coaches Speak Out About Defending the Triple Option Offense
This below-listed 3 1/2 minute video gives feedback from AAC coaches on how they will attempt to defend Navy’s Triple Option Offense.
Notre Dame Coach Brian Kelly Admits when Facing Navy’s Offense: “You Can’t Have All the Answers”
Brian Kelly has been humbled by Navy’s Triple Option Offense.
Before Navy’s 28-27 win over Notre Dame in 2016, Brian Kelly admits that the Triple Option is beyond difficult to stop.
How Navy Oversimplifies the Process with their Flexbone Triple Option Offense
Navy has a way of making their Triple Option Offense very concrete.
There is a lot of direct teaching from coach to player.
Navy’s Players and Coaches Give the Reasons Why the Triple Option is So Great
Over the last 15 years, Navy has possessed vast success with the Triple Option Offense.
Their Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and others have great reasons and convictions why the Triple Option is the way to go.
Read exactly why Navy says the Triple Option is great right here.
Read success stories about Triple Option Football Academy clients right here.
The Basics of Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech’s Triple Option Playcalling Process
There is an “if-then” and procedural system to playcalling within the Triple Option Offense.
Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech have evolved in the specifics of this over the last few years.
Simply put–The Offense runs the Triple. If the offense gets several yards on the Triple Option, run Triple Option again.
Have an answer for the following:
1. When the offense doesn’t get many yards on a give to the B-Back on Triple Option.
2. When the Offense don’t get many yards on a pull/pitch on Triple Option.
Army, Navy, and Georgia Tech have these answers–and you can read about these answers right here.
Testimonials and success stories of Triple Option Football Academy clients are found right here.
2016 Navy Triple Option Offense Breakdown versus UConn
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Midshipmen
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| 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- 4 (7% of offense)
Follow- 4 (7% of offense)
Other Plays: Sprint Pass- 2, B-Back Toss- 2, B-Back Toss Pass, Ringo- 3, Sneak- 2, Rocket Boot Pass, Down, Rocket Pass, Belly, Midline Lead, Counter Option, Hitch, Midline White
Notes: Two (2) out of every five (5) plays were Triple Option and Midline Triple Option.
Twice on Triple Option, Navy pulled the Tackle instead of veering him. The reason is to influence #1 and give #1 and other members of the defense a false key.
The Academy
Install the Triple Option the right way the first time.
Learn from the Sports Psychologist with 20 Years of Experience Running the Triple Option Offense
Dr. Lou Cella’s Triple Option Football-based Camp System has helped produce state champions, state championship appearances, state semifinals appearances, has had clients break school records, and has produced drastic one-year turnarounds–read all of these stories right here.
Install the Authentic Navy/Georgia Tech/Citadel Triple Option Offense
You learn the authentic Navy, Georgia Tech, and Citadel Triple Option Offense. Everything Dr. Cella installs with you, your coaches, and your players is based on the actual data from their most recent action.
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All Triple Option Football Academy Clients receive their very own HUDL account.
Access to the Largest Library of Triple Option Offensive Football Coaching Material
The Triple Option Football Academy gives you and your assistant coaches the following plethora of resources:
- Video Library
- 2016 Triple Option Football Academy Clinic
- Dr. Cella’s State Championship Level Clients in Action
- Online Classroom
- Interactive Playbook
- Drill Guide
- Audio Series by Topic
- Webinar
- Message Board
- 24-Hour/Day On-Call Support
The Triple Option Football Academy gives you access to all online resources for the next two years.
Are You Ready to Install the Triple Option the Right Way the First Time and Have an Offensive System for the Rest of Your Coaching Career?
Contact 570.332.0265 to become a Triple Option Football Academy client today.
Army and Navy’s Midline Variations
The following are the four variations of Midline run by Army and Navy:
1. Midline Triple
Double Flex Midline Triple
PR- #2 in triple count
PA- Twirl, Arc
PT- Pull, Block 1st threat
PG- Veer
C-BG- Reverse Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Pitch
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1, Pitch 2
B- Mid Path
2. Midline Lead
Midline Lead versus 6-2
PR- Deep Defender
PA- #2
PT- Fan #1
PG- Veer
C/BG- Ace
BT- Scoop
BA- Lead
BR- Cutoff
Q- Mid 1
B- Mid Path
3. Midline White (Playside A lateral steps and leads through the B-gap)
TRIPS MIDLINE WHITE RT
4. Midline Twirl (Playside A motions and leads through the B-gap)
MIDLINE TWIRL V 4-4
The Academy
Install the Triple Option the right way the first time.
Learn from the Sports Psychologist with 20 Years of Experience Running the Triple Option Offense
Dr. Lou Cella’s Triple Option Football-based Camp System has helped produce state champions, state championship appearances, state semifinals appearances, has had clients break school records, and has produced drastic one-year turnarounds–read all of these stories right here.
Install the Authentic Navy/Georgia Tech/Citadel Triple Option Offense
You learn the authentic Navy, Georgia Tech, and Citadel Triple Option Offense. Everything Dr. Cella installs with you, your coaches, and your players is based on the actual data from their most recent action.
All Triple Option Football Academy Clients receive their very own HUDL account.
Access to the Largest Library of Triple Option Offensive Football Coaching Material
The Triple Option Football Academy gives you and your assistant coaches the following plethora of resources:
- Video Library
- 2016 Triple Option Football Academy Clinic
- Dr. Cella’s State Championship Level Clients in Action
- Online Classroom
- Interactive Playbook
- Drill Guide
- Audio Series by Topic
- Webinar
- Message Board
- 24-Hour/Day On-Call Support
The Triple Option Football Academy gives you access to all online resources for the next two years.
Are You Ready to Install the Triple Option the Right Way the First Time and Have an Offensive System for the Rest of Your Coaching Career?
Contact 570.332.0265 to become a Triple Option Football Academy client today.
