When head coach Dr. Ted Kessinger arrived at Bethany College 26 years ago, he brought an offensive philosophy in which the pass will set up the run. During this time period the Swedes have relied on the passing game to move the football. The offensive philosophy at Bethany College is based on the following ideas: 1. Always attack - we must have the attack mentality on offense and set the tempo. 2. Balance between run and pass - equally productive when used, not necessarily 50% run and 50% pass. 3. Multiple formations/personnel groups - allows the offense to get possible advantages of numbers, angles and athletes. 4. Shifting and motion - make the defense think and adjust instead of just reacting. 5. Stretch the field both vertically and horizontally - must attack the whole field. 6. Have the flexibility to get out of bad plays and into good plays. 7. Unpredictability - the essence of
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