Triple Option Means Triple Threat
by Scott WachenheimRice Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach
The Rice University Triple Option traces its roots to West Texas High school football. Emory Bellard invented wishbone triple option football in the summer of 1968. Coach Bellard always liked option football and the advantages three back formations gave an offense.He started toying with the concept while coaching at Ingleside and Breckenridge High Schools. Coach Bellard felt to be successful on offens...Login to Read More