My Football Beliefs

I believe in the offensive line. Of all the members of a football team, the players in this position embody what it means to be a teammate. A good offensive line can carry your team deep into the playoffs. They keep football fun. I believe in running the ball. A good run game breaks the…

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Why TE Trips is the Best Formation

What’s your favorite formation?  Right now, mine is TE Trips. I really like this formation for a number of reasons. It forces a fairly predictable defensive alignment The TE forces the front to declare a strength, giving the offense a strong side and a weak side to attack with the run. This gives a bubble…

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Making In-Game Adjustments

Do you take notes during the game? When I was in the booth, it’s easy to take notes. I had ready made templates to draw up the opponent’s alignment to our formation. I used printed spreadsheets to jot down my thoughts on how the OL performed on each play. I’m not talking about detailed reports,…

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