Leveraging the Quarterback in the Run Game – Patrick Rotchford, Offensive Coordinator, SUNY Cortland

Leveraging the Quarterback in the Run Game – Patrick Rotchford, Offensive Coordinator, SUNY Cortland

In this episode, Patrick Rotchford takes us through the process for how D3 National Champion SUNY Cortland thinks about the QB run game, as well as their use of offset gun to make the QB a dual threat.

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Patrick Rotchford is the offensive coordinator and OL coach at SUNY Cortland. In this segment of his clinic presentation at the recent D3 Top 25 Clinic, Coach Rotchford shares the importance of the quarterback in the run game.

The QB run game is an aspect of the game that can create a strategic advantage on offense by effectively utilizing the quarterback’s mobility and decision-making skills. This approach involves a meticulous balance between incorporating the quarterback into various run schemes while considering the overall offensive game plan.

Follow Patrick Rotchford on Twitter/X @CoachRotch.

Coach Rotchford will also be presenting at the 4th Annual Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic this week. To register for the event, visit https://lfgf2024.coachesclinic.com.

Show Notes:

>Offensive Philosophy and Success
>Importance of the Quarterback in Run Game
>Offensive Balance and Strategy
>Quarterback’s Impact and Performance
>Decision-Making with Quarterback Involvement
>Utilizing the Quarterback in Different Situations
>Analyzing Gun Tendencies and Defenses
>Breakdown of Quarterback Read Runs
>The Significance of Offset Gun Formation

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