Converting on Third Down

by Zak Willis
Head Coach, Newberry College
American Football Monthly June 2007 Issue OnlineOne of the keys to turning our program around at Newberry College was developing consistency in our offense. We found that teams who convert their third and medium opportunities have the best success rate when it comes to the hallmark of offensive consistency, the long drive. We define a third and medium opportunity as anything ranging from three to seven yards to go on third down. We define a long drive as anything over eight plays and 70 yards. Time of possession is a factor but we do not fact...Login to Read More

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