Inside the Option: Maximizing its Effectiveness and Keys to Defending it
by Dan Weil
The triple option offense has grown in popularity in recent years, with
coaches appreciating the difficult adjustments that the option forces on
a defense. We talked to three coaches who have had success running the
option, and one who has had success defending it.
On the offensive side, we spoke to Paul Johnson, head coach of Navy;
Chuck Petersen, offensive coordinator at Air Force; and Mike Sewak,
former coach at Georgia Southern. On the defensive side, Al Seamonson,
outside lineb...Login to Read More
The triple option offense has grown in popularity in recent years, with
coaches appreciating the difficult adjustments that the option forces on
a defense. We talked to three coaches who have had success running the
option, and one who has had success defending it.
On the offensive side, we spoke to Paul Johnson, head coach of Navy;
Chuck Petersen, offensive coordinator at Air Force; and Mike Sewak,
former coach at Georgia Southern. On the defensive side, Al Seamonson,
outside lineb...Login to Read More