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. […]
Navy and Georgia Tech’s Goal-Line Offense Over the Last 10 Years
July 7, 2016
In this podcast episode, Dr. Lou Cella discusses Navy’s Goal-Line Offense over the last 10 years. As told to Dr. Cella by Navy Head Coach, Ken Niumatalolo, this is a simple process. Dr. Cella teaches the alignments and the build-in audible that Navy and Georgia Tech have to make sure that they ensure success on […]
Zone Dive—Navy Says there is Only ONE Situation in Which They Run this Concept
July 5, 2016
In this podcast, Dr. Cella discusses the Zone Dive. Navy says they only run Zone Dive in one situation–versus a 4-3 with #1 cancelling the B-Back and the Mike Linebacker taking the pitch; however, coaches are enamored by the concept. Dr. Cella states that coaches are in love with the Zone Dive because the play […]
Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. Triple Stack Defense)
July 4, 2016
Navy runs Zone Option when the defense forces a give read to the B-Back on Triple Option and the result of the play is a gain of less than four yards. Then, the Naval Academy comes back with Zone Option, which forces the defense to have to play the Quarterback and the pitch. This concept […]
Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. 4-4 Defense)
July 3, 2016
Navy runs Zone Option when they give to the B-Back on Triple Option and gain less than four yards. This means that the defense is boxing Navy inside and preventing Navy to go to the outside with their Triple Option. Once this is the case, Navy runs the Zone Option to get the ball outside […]
Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. 4-3 Defense)
July 2, 2016
Navy’s #2 concept of 2015 was the Zone Option (#1 was obviously the Triple Option). They utilize the Zone Option when the defense forces the give read on the Triple Option. When the defense forces the Triple Option Offense to go inside, the Triple Option Offense must go OUTSIDE. The Zone Option is a great […]
Navy’s #2 Concept of 2015: Zone Option (Illustrated vs. 3-4 Defense)
July 1, 2016
Navy’s #2 concept in 2015 was the Zone Option. Zone Option is utilized when #1 forces a give read to the B-Back on Triple Option and the play results in less than four yards. If this is the case, they get the ball to the outside with the Zone Option. Navy has run Zone Option […]
Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense: Part Four of a Quantitative Study
June 18, 2016
This is the final edition of a four-part study on Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense. The data derived from this study is based on Navy’s play selection during all games during the 2015 season. You will learn what Navy actually does to execute their Triple Option Offense, and what created Navy’s best season in 53 years. […]
Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense: Part Three of a Quantitative Study
June 17, 2016
This is the third of a four-part study on Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense. The data derived from this study is based on Navy’s play selection during all games during the 2015 season. You will learn what Navy actually does to execute their Triple Option Offense, and what created Navy’s best season in 53 years. […]
Navy’s 2015 Triple Option Offense: Part Two of a Quantitative Study
June 16, 2016
To read Part One, go here. Navy and Georgia Tech’s Similarities and Differences through October 22, 2015 Similarities The Triple Option is 31% of Georgia Tech’s Offense and the Triple Option is 22% of Navy’s Offense. Both Georgia Tech and Navy run Triple Option more than any other concept.The Zone Dive is 12% of Georgia Tech’s […]
