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Category Archives: Schemes
Key Plays: 4th and Goal: Texas Tech and TCU
Texas Tech and TCU staged an immensely entertaining game, complete with an outstanding finish. Here is TCU’s go ahead touchdown with 23 seconds left The Situation TCU had driven down the field, but they stalled on the goal to go series. … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, News, Schemes
Tagged Crossing Routes, man to man, Pick Play, TCU, Texas Tech
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Key Plays: 4th and 14, Florida – Tennessee
If you missed the Florida-Tennessee game on Saturday, go back and watch it; it will be worth your time. If you’ve seen it, or if you’ve seen the highlights, you no doubt remember Florida’s 4th down touchdown with time running … Continue reading
Key Plays: Alabama vs. Ole Miss
Today, we look at two plays from the Ole Miss – Alabama game on Saturday night. Both plays showcase Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze’s offense, his innovation and understanding of the game. He must be a nightmare to coach … Continue reading
Run Fits with South Carolina’s Jon Hoke
Everybody has to worry about run fits. New South Carolina defensive coordinator Jon Hoke mentions them each week when he is interviewed. After practice on Friday he was asked to explain some more for the less technically savvy fan. Here’s … Continue reading
How Notre Dame Can Stop Georgia Tech’s Option
After the season opening blowout of Texas and survival against Virginia, Notre Dame’s pre-season expectations seem less like hype and more like reality. They will take that hype to Atlanta to play Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are off to … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, News, Schemes
Tagged ACC, Concepts, Georgia Tech, Gimmick, Notre Dame, Offense
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Virginia Tech’s Double Eagle to Stop Ohio State Again?
The last marquee match up of opening weekend kicks off Monday night in Blacksburg when Ohio State tries to avenge last season’s loss to Virginia Tech. After last season’s surprising upset both teams’ seasons moved in opposite directions. The Buckeyes … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, News, Schemes
Tagged blitz, Double Eagle, man to man, Ohio State, Spread, Steve Addazio, Urban Meyer, Virginia Tech
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Gridiron Glossary: The Pistol
An offensive formation where the quarterback is directly behind the center, but neither under center nor as deep as a shotgun position with a running back directly behind him. The key to the pistol is not the position of the … Continue reading
South Carolina’s Zone Running Game
In Columbia, the Gamecocks are trying to bounce back from a disappointing 7-6 season. All eyes are on the quarterback derby and the improvement on the defensive line. If those two areas are strong, South Carolina’s season will be better … Continue reading
Posted in Concepts, Schemes
Tagged Alex Gibbs, Combo Block, Shawn Elliott, South Carolina, Steve Spurrier, Zone Blocking
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Georgia Tech’s Option Play and Offense
Style defines. The Fun and Gun defined Florida in the 90s. Alabama is defined by their defense. Ohio State is now known for Urban Meyer’s Spread offense. In Atlanta Georgia Tech is the triple option. Paul Johnson’s offense is called a … Continue reading
Asymmetric Warfare with Bret Bielema
George Washington had to be a four touchdown underdog to the British. The opening line should have been higher, if not for the French money coming in on the Americans’ side. There was simply no way the colonials could go … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, Alex Collin, Arkansas, Bret Bielema, Jonathan Williams, Power
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Third Down Draw 