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Tyler Hopperton’s Revolutionary Approach: No Depth Chart

Tyler Hopperton’s Innovative Idea At 27 and with no prior head coaching experience, Tyler Hopperton introduced a groundbreaking concept to his coaching staff during training camp: eliminating the traditional depth chart until the first scrimmage. Despite initial skepticism, Hopperton convinced his defensive coordinator, Rick, by highlighting the benefits of improved communication and opportunities for young…

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Hal Mumme’s Insight and Method for Selecting Personnel

When selecting personnel, Hal Mumme, a pioneer of the Air Raid offense, offers invaluable insights that every football coach can benefit from. Mumme’s approach is grounded in his extensive experience and innovative thinking, making his methods both practical and transformative for any coaching staff. Listen to Coach Mumme on Coach and Coordinator: A Tribute to…

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Insight into the Preparations and Teachings of a Top Defensive Passing Game Coordinator

Terry Joseph, Passing Game Coordinator and DB Coach at the University of Texas, shares his process for scouting an opponent and sharing information with his players.

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Why Inside Footwork in the Vols Offense – Glen Elarbee, OL Coach, University of Tennessee

In this COOL Clinic segment, Glen Elarbee explains how the Vols are successful in the run game, the context within what they do, and why it works for them.

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Phil Longo’s Don’t Blink Offense – The Magic Formula

Wisconsin OC Phil Longo brings to the Big Ten his version of the Air Raid, a simple and efficient offensive philosophy built around personnel and balance.

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The Hot Gap Plus 3️ Gap Scheme RPOs to Stress the Defense

Gap schemes found their way into the RPO world. But they require a different approach than the initial wave of inside zone.

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Adding Multiplicity and Flexibility with the Counter Play

In this era of inside zone schemes, the counter, a play popularized by Joe Gibbs in Washington in the 1980’s, has returned.

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5 Ways to Protect the RPO

Many RPO throws do not stretch the defense deep. Learn from a few of the top offensive minds who are finding answers for defenses that react quickly or take away throws to the second level.

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The RPO of the Year

First mentioned in AJ Smith’s episode of OC Office Hour, we unpack one of the emerging trends of 2022 through the perspectives of some of the foremost offensive coaches in college football.

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Phil Longo on Instinctiveness: Play the Best Eleven

A coach’s job is to get the best eleven on the field. But who are they? North Carolina Offensive Coordinator Phil Longo says it’s the guys who can play instinctively.

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