Fear the Goat!

I am beginning to really enjoy the pre-game motivational videos created for the Navy Football team. Fantastic stuff again for the ECU game.

The focus is on fear and there are some great quotes in here from legends like Ronnie Lott, Lawrence Taylor and Deacon Jones. Stephen King also provides some thoughts. Who better than King to speak on fear.

Check it out below.

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Option Football 2012!

College football camps across the country opened up this week and needless to say I’m excited. We also start fall camp at the high school level next week. Ready to do some work!

Anyway, I will be spending a lot of time watching and breaking down option football teams this fall. Be sure to check back regularly for updates.

Oregon Spring 2012

 

 

Georgia Tech Will Be Better in 2012

In 2009 the Yellow Jacket O-Line helped GT to an 11-3 record and and ACC title. Photo by Hector Alejandro

While casual football fans clamor over a quarterback who can throw a football 80 yards, or a speedy running back that can run a 4.4 second 40 yard-dash, coaches and analytical fans understand football is a game played on the line of scrimmage. It is the 18 inches of space in the trenches that ultimately decide how successful an offense will be. Considering what Georgia Tech brings back in 2012, I expect the Yellow Jackets to contend for an ACC title and will improve upon last year’s 8-5 record.

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Welcome to the Optionfootball.net Blog

 

This is the beginning of a blog where football matters. Where option football is considered the best way to chew up yardage and score points. And where coaches and fans of the game share their thoughts and opinions.

I hope to provide a place where we can discuss the game of football, the option philosophy, and hopefully build a community where all feel welcome. With that in mind, here is a video from the Georgia Tech Football Blog that should help to build some excitement for the upcoming season and the great things I hope to do with this blog.

Featured Image by West Point Public Affairs