Tag Archives: Offense

How Notre Dame Can Stop Georgia Tech’s Option

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Billy Koehler

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 →

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Gridiron Glossary: Combo Blocking

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Billy Koehler

A combination or combo block is one in which two offensive players initially engage a defender to block before one of the offensive players disengages and engages a second, designated defender.   Usually you have two offensive linemen engaging a … Continue reading →

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The Hurry Up Advantage

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Billy Koehler

All of football is action and reaction.  The offense substitutes; the defense substitutes.  An offensive formation causes a defensive reaction and formation.  Motion, initiated by the offense, is reacted to by the defense.  And when the ball is snapped, the … Continue reading →

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