The “arrow” RPO which pairs bubble blocking by perimeter blocking with an arrow route from a tight end or receiver has become an extremely popular way to attack the defense. It became so popular that the UFL San Antonio Brahmas Offensive Coordinator AJ Smith called it the “RPO of the Year” in 2022 on Coach…
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Offenses continually seek ways to challenge and destabilize defenses. Brad Glenn, Offensive Coordinator of the University of Cincinnati, shared valuable insights on eight key stressors that can equalize a defense, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and strategic combination of these elements. 1. Tempo Tempo is a powerful tool that keeps defenses off balance by accelerating…
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In this episode, Kyle Cogan explains the evolution in run fits that addresses the dilemma posed by RPOs, where defenders are required to make split-second decisions between defending the run and covering potential pass options.
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In this episode, Caleb Corrill digs into his approach to learning and evolving as a coach, how he teaches and builds relationships, and some of the components that make the Lions’ offense one of the best in the country.
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In this episode, revisited from our archives, Dub Maddox shares lessons learned from his study of adaptations of the U.S. Military and how they are applied to football to identify and account for non-negotiables, edit the paradox of choice, implement brevity language, and install sequential processes to remain ahead of the opponent.
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From the archives, Brent Dearmon discusses the evolution of the RPO in this episode. Coach Dearmon teaches how to maintain a downhill run mentality, account for the “hot gap”, protect the QB on every play, and find success with Power, Counter, and Buck Sweep as RPO’s.
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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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Jeff Mullen, former offensive coordinator at West Virginia and UNC-Charlotte, discusses explosive plays – both runs and passes. Coach Mullen digs into everything from numbers runs to using tempo, sweeps and reverses, as well as RPO’s and play-action passes. Listen On: Jeff Mullen coached college football at the Division 1 level for over 25 years, including…
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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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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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