Inside The Hornet's Nest

As coaches we are always looking for a new idea or concept that agrees with our own personal offensive or defensive philosophy. When it comes to seeking out new information, I am no exception. An article that captured my attention was featured under AFM’s old name, American Football Quarterly, entitled, “High-flying Hornets” (Volume 4, 1st Quarter). The article focused on current Texas State University-San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas University) head coach, Manny Matsakis, and the “Sting-and-Shoot” offense that he employed while he was coaching at Emporia State University. At that time, the Sting-and-Shoot offense was putting up great offensive numbers lead by running back Brian Shay. By the end of his college career in 1998, Brian Shay became the all-time leading rusher in NCAA history up to that point at all levels. This accomplishment destroyed the myth that you need a