The article I talked about yesterday ended with some comments by UNC professor Jay Smith on “holding players to high academic standard” and “focus[ing] on the things that are supposed to matter to a university.”
I cringe when I hear comments like this and don’t believe it is helpful for either side of the debate to devalue the abilities of the other.
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.
Gotta love the U.S. Naval Academy and the way they storm the field carrying American flags. If you can, I recommend watching this video from Navy’s YouTube channel in HD. Phenomenal stuff here.
Happy Independence Day!
Another preview video featuring option football as Navy prepares for their 2012 bid. The video is from the official Navy Football YouTube Channel. Enjoy!
Navy 2012 Preview Video
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
