Getting Five Out . . . and Still Protecting Your QB

by Ron West
Offensive Line Coach, Clemson University
American Football Monthly August 1999 Issue OnlineThe philosophy of our offense at Clemson University is to spread the field both horizontally and vertically. We believe that if we force the defense to defend the entire field, we can move the ball successfully. In order to spread the field effectively, we must be able to get five receivers out in some of our route packages. These packages must be coupled with a five-man protection scheme that will give our quarterback ample time to throw the ball.

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