The Pin and Pull Sweep
In 2010, part of our attack of the D gap involved a stretch play in which we were trying to reach the next adjacent defender. We found the stretch play strung out quite a bit and decided to use pin…
PASS PROTECTIONS: PART TWO
Diagram 1 shows our 6-man “Box” protection scheme. The Center makes the Box Call when he sees five defenders in the tackle box. The O-Line is now responsible for those five defenders while the lone RB is responsible for edge…
“Am I doing what’s right?”
Am I doing what’s right? “Am I doing what is right?” This is the question many coaches ask at the end of a season. Many try to justify the answer with wins and losses, but that is a futile pursuit….
Our Evolution of the Pistol Set
At the end of the 2009 season, we started aligning in the pistol and bouncing our back to his alignment next to the quarterback right before the snap. We had developed some tendencies with our back set and defenses were…
Quality: NOBLE
Quality: NOBLE To be noble is to be outstanding. The best and excellent, all of which make up the “Inside Stuff” that is necessary for greatness. To be noble is to possess outstanding qualities. Qualities of superior nature, especially in…
Interview with Tom Moffit LSU S&C Coach by Rob Taylor
If you are looking to learn more about developing, and enhancing, your off-season strength and conditioning program, why wouldn’t you start with a College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year from American Football Monthly and a Collegiate Football Strength…
PASS PROTECTIONS: PART ONE
Diagram 1 shows our 50 protection. This is a 6-man protection. The Center calls the 50 scheme when he sees 5-down linemen. The O-Line is responsible for the 5-Down, while the F-Back is responsible for any 2nd level blitzers. Remember, keeping…
A Coach You’ve Probably Never Heard of – Bob Beatty
Trinity High School in Louisville recently finished 14th in USA’s Final Top 25 Prep Poll. They had a 13-1 record and were crowned 6A State Champions. Trinity has now won 22 State Championships and amassed eight undefeated seasons. It is…
The Stick-Draw Concept
In 2002, Rich Rodriguez made the zone-read-bubble a popular scheme and opened the door to the world of two-or-three-in-one plays. Most recently Dana Holgorsen has popularized the stick-draw scheme as a great way to attack the defense and put players…
Character Matters TIMEOUT: Gratitude
Coach The Quality “Gratitude” is something we need to demonstrate more consistently beside just Thanksgiving! The definition is “to make known to others in what ways they have benefited my life.” The mindset that stands out to me is “Appreciate…