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The full text of “RPO Advantage” by Gene Suhr, from the Vol 1 — Winter 2024 issue.
Page 3030 situation. Avoid the loss on 1st down, select the sure fire running plays listed in the game plan. If you Pass, select the sure fire pass list in the game plan. The best play to call is a play that we consider our basic-a play that we are capable of running well, Regardless of the opponent we are playing.
If the defense is set up to stop or basic runs, we must con - sider an increase in passing on 1st down-passes that take advantage of glaring weak=nesses. 2nd DOWN What we do on 2nd down is governed by what we have gained on the 1st down. If we gain in the charmed figure of 4 years, we should run. If not, we can pass. An opponent’s long yardage defense might, however, affect the above thought.
For example, they might go into some type of Prevent De - fense which leads us to find outside running 2nd and THREE or LESS Run-get the first down. It is the best time to get the 1st down. Third and one is the most difficult time. Do not be so foolish and pass in this situation as the defense plays pass. Consequently, it is easier to get the 1st down, also something could happen (pass protection breakdown) to cause a loss.
To do something that may result in a possible loss in an unforgiv - able sin of generalship in this situation. 2nd and 2 to 6 or Less You have succeeded in getting or av - erage. We have downs: to get six, you should run 90% of the time. Follow the ready list for another strong running play. 2nd and MORE THAN 6 (Know defensive tendencies) We have not reached our average. You can run or pass.
If you run, outside might be best unless the game plan indicates otherwise- Screens, Draws, Rolls, Waggle (if no dog) are good. 3rd DOWN All downs are of vital importance, howev - er, victory as against loss can frequently be pin-pointed to the success or failures of 3rd down situations. Distance to be gained should influence your call.
Page 3131 3rd and 2 or LESS (They will be in Short Yardage Defenses) We must maintain possession. On occasion, we might throw a quick or slant with as much as 2 yards to gain. With less than 2 yards, use of Goal Line Running Plays. 3rd and 3 or 4.5 (Will probably face regular defense) These situations are the most difficult situations in Quarterbacking. Run against pass will be deter - mined by the nature of the defense we encounter in this situation.
Some clubs play pass defense in which case we should run. 3rd and MORE THAN 5 (Prevent Defense Situation) This is definitely a passing situation. On occasion, an outside play (Sweep) is definitely indicated. You should expect dogging or prevent defense. PANTHERS PASSING GAME 1. Percentage Passing a. Our passing attack included 3 classifications of passing 1. Short-Hitches, Slants, etc. 2. Medium-Curls, Ins, Stops, Seams, etc 3. Deep- Go, Q, etc. b. Pass coverage will dictate the passing approach to any game.
However, the percentage ap - proach is a mixture of the short and medium type passes with the deep pass thrown at no greater percentage than one for 4 or 5. The medium length pass is thrown with the greatest degree of consistency. 60 plays-average = 36 running plays = 24 passes The average use should be approximately: 8 Short 12 Medium 4 Deep 2. The above percentages are round figures. It will serve to give us the variation in depth of throw - ing we need. 3.
To utilize any one phase of our passing game too frequently will hurt us. For example, to throw deep consistently or to throw short too consistently will hurt us
Page 32Henning had two stints as the offensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins (1981–82, 1987–88). He won two Super Bowl rings during this time. He was the offensive coordinator for the Carolina Pan - thers from 2002 until January 2007. Henning helped lead his team to the Super Bowl after the 2003 sea - son. A quarterback, he played college football at the College of William & Mary and professional football in 1966 for the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL).
Henning began coaching in college at Florida State (on the staff with Joe Gibbs and Bill Parcells). He served as a head coach in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Fal - cons (1983–1986) and the Chargers (1989–1991). He was the head football coach at Boston College from 1994 to 1996. Henning then returned to the NFL as an offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills in 1997, and later with the Jets, Panthers and Dolphins.. KEYS TO SUCCESS IN PASSING 1. You must key and read your keys properly.
Our passing game is predicated on throwing to the single coverage man. Throw where the coverage is the weakest. Like the running game, we run where there are fewer people-where we have angles, we must pass where there are fewer people. To be able to ac - complish this, you must follow your keys and throw accordingly. 2. Must control the underneath coverage. The success of any pass defense depends upon the help that the deep men get from their linebackers. If they don’t get help, no pass defense will hold up. 3.
Timing of the throw. Getting the ball there on time is of vital importance. Hit them on the break or be - fore is necessary for completions. It takes long, hard, diligent work to accomplish this art. 4. Pump and look off. These are the necessities or the finesses that go with the accomplished artists. The above also takes work to know who has to be looked off and where to pump so as to help the receiver remain free or to open once he has defeated his opponent.
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Page 33A complete day-by-day listing of priorities for getting ready for your next opponent. 44 Pages - PDF Download Written by Head Coach Joe Susan, the package includes: Proper ways to have an efficient meeting structure. Day by day game plan progressions to get ready for Friday night or Saturday afternoon. Detailed practice organization, Sunday-Friday. Critical content of your opponent’s film evaluation. Defensive front and coverage evaluation.
Pressure the defense may show as well as a breakdown of situational defens - es. Installing formations in the run game. Installing formations in the passing game. Prepare handouts for entire offense. What to emphasize with each daily practice. Prioritizing red zone offense and formulating situational game plans in priority order. Review of four minute concepts and the two minute offense.
Preparations for game day - everything that needs to be done as a staff, with the team, and a complete detailed review of the game plan. Essential elements to consider. BUCKNELL’s WEEKLY GAME PLAN PROGRESSION
