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On behalf of Miami University and 2003

MAC Coach of the Year Te r r y

Hoeppner, I would like to thank the AFCA

for allowing me to contribute to the

Summer Manual. This past season was

one of the most successful years in the

long and storied history of Miami University

football, and our offensive staff did a

tremendous job of teaching and motivating

our players each day. Our offensive staffconsisted of: Jim Wachenheim (Running-

backs), John Peterson (Offensive Line),

Bobby Johnson (Tackles and Tight Ends),

Brian Von Bergen (Wide Receivers) and

Billy Lynch (Offensive Graduate Assistant).

Their hard work and dedication created a

great working atmosphere.

The Miami offense set numerous school

and conference records in 2003. Our

game-by-game goals were stressed each

day in practice through individual, group

and team periods. The preparation put

forth throughout the week from our players

and coaches helped us perform at a high

level on game day.

Game Goals

1. WIN!

2. Eliminate Turnovers

3. Score 100 percent in the Red Zone

4. Avg. 4/+ yards per rush

5. Complete 60 percent /+ of passes

6. Eliminate sacks

7. Convert 50 percent/+ of third downs

Our offensive philosophy at Miami

University is to mix a highly efficient pass-

ing game with a physical running game.

The past three years, with Ben

Roethlisberger as our quarterback, our

run/pass ratio has been around 50/50. We

wanted to take advantage of his skills as a

passer by spreading out defenses and

making them defend the entire field.

After the 2002 season, our staff felt that

there were two areas in which we needed

to improve for 2003. First, was to improve

our running game. We felt that our oppo-

nents werent respecting this aspect of ouroffense and it was putting too much pres-

sure on our passing game. Secondly, we

needed to create more big plays. As suc-

cessful as we were throwing the ball in

2002, we didnt have a large number of big

plays and thus had to rely on sustaining

longer drives time after time.

To address these areas, we decided to

use a second back or tight end in our for-

mations more than we had in the previous

year. We combined our second tight end

and our fullbacks and came up with a new

position (B back). Besides putting the B

back on the line of scrimmage or in the

backfield, we could move the B back

around to help as an extra blocker in our

run game, send him out in routes, or use

him as a pass protector. By constantly

motioning our B back, we could jump in

and out of numerous formations and keep

the defense off balance.The following formations are the ones

we use in which we utilize our B back

(Diagrams 1-4). The TE (Y) is always to the

strength of our formation. If the B is on the

TE side, it is considered a wing, if the B

is opposite the TE, it is considered a slot.

We are usually motioning the B back out

of these formations.

Play Action

Passes to

Compliment

the RunningGame

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

Diagram 3

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Why the Play Action Pass?

The more success you have running the

ball, the more defenders you will start to

see at the LOS. Once there are more

defenders in the box, the opportunity for

the big play increases as your receivers

tend to get man coverage.

Play Action Philosophy

1. Have a play action pass off each rungame action.

2. Make play action scheme look like run.

3. Play action tends to slow down pass

rush.

4 . Better opportunity for 1-on-1

matchups.

Power Pass

One of our most successful runs this

past year was our strongside power. We

ran it to the TE and B back most of the time,

even though occasionally, we would run it

weakside. Off the strongside power, we

implement the power pass (Diagrams 5-6).

The initial action looks like our power

play, however, we use a gap protection and

do not pull the backside guard as we do on

the run play.

Assignments

Offensive Line: Responsible for back

gap away from power pass call. Be aggres-

sive to sell run as best as possible.

Tight End (Y): Vertical release to 10-12

yards, execute corner route.

B Back: (Motion) Release right off TE to

flat, get head around quickly (2-3 yards

deep).

Flanker (Z): (Diagram 5) Execute cross-

ing route at 10 yards (Diagram 6). Vertical

release to 10-12 yards, run deep zone

post.

Split End (X): (Diagram 5) Execute

deep crossing route at 20-25 yards.

(Diagram 6) Execute crossing route at 10

yards.

Tai l b a c k : Slide step, quick downhill

power steps and block first defender out-

side offensive tackle (Let QB do most of

faking).Q u a r t e r b a c k : Open at five oclock,

quick fake to tailback. Must be ready to

throw hot to B back if two defenders rush

outside our playside OT.

Progression

Diagram 5: B/Y off widest defender.

Backside crossing routes are late throws.

Diagram 6: B/Y/Z; must always be

ready to get ball to B, but can check deep if

no blitz.

Gap Protection

Another play action pass off our strong-

side power is our gap protection scheme.

The initial action looks like our power and

power pass, however, both TEs stay in for

protection. The runningback makes a great

fake before helping in protection. Three of

the main routes are shown below.

(Diagrams 7-9)

Assignments

Offensive Line: Responsible for back

gap. Be aggressive to sell run as best as

possible.

Tight End (Y): Responsible for man on

to first threat inside.

B Back: Responsible for first threat out-

side TE.

Flanker (Z): (Diagram 7) Execute

comeback at 20 yards. (Diagram 8)

Execute corner route. (Diagram 9) Execute

deep climb route.

Split End (X): (Diagram 7) Execute

comeback at 20 yards. (Diagram 8)

Execute corner route. (Diagram 9) Execute

crack and go route.

Ta i l ba ck : Slide step, quick downhill

power steps, responsible for C gap to scan.

Q u a r t e r b a c k : Open at five oclock,

great fake to tailback to sell run, deep set-

up.

Progression

Diagrams 7 & 8: Can go either side

based on leverage of CBs.

Diagram 9: X/Z of free safety and weak

CB.

Naked/Boots

Our primary play action pass off our

inside zone is our naked or boot scheme.

The naked scheme lets the QB know that

there are no offensive linemen pulling for

protection purposes. In the boot scheme,

we pull our center or backside guard,

whomever is uncovered, as a protector for

the QB. In Diagrams 10 & 11, we use both

our naked or boot scheme If we call this out

of a two tight end formation. We usually

fake the run to the TE (Y) and naked back

to the B back. We keep simple rules if we

call this out of a 2x2 formation. The No. 1

receiver to the call side executes a streak

route, and the No. 2 receiver runs a snag

route to the flat. On the backside, the No. 2

receiver (inside) executes a crossing route,and the No. 1 receiver (outside) runs a

deep crossing route. (Diagram 10) If we

call a naked to a trips formation, we will tag

a three level route (Diagram 11).

Assignments

Offensive Line: The line must do a

great job of selling the zone by keeping

their pads low without going downfield.

Tight End (Y): Zone step to get best

release off DE. Work upfield to depth of 10

Diagram 5

Diagram 6

Diagram 7

Diagram 8

Diagram 9


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yards on crossing route. Be patient, dont

be too fast!

B Back: Use motion to make play look

like run. Have the ball snapped when B is

right inside OT. Aim for DEs outside shoul-

der, remain square, throw defender inside

after two-second count and release to flat

at 2-3 yards deep (Motion helps us control

the edge player).

Flanker (Z): (Diagram 10) Execute

deep crossing route on backside. (Diagram

11 ) Release vertical for eight steps and

bend towards sidelines to open area.Split End (X): (Diagram 10-11) Execute

streak route through cornerback on

frontside.

Tailback: Zone steps, good fake, pro-

tect off edge of formation for blitzers.

Qua rt er b ac k : Fake zone away, two

steps deep off fake, boot to callside.

Progression

Diagram 10: B/Y/Z; look quick for B vs.

outside blitz.

Diagram 11: B/Z/Y; could look for Z first

if no immediate pressure.

QB can look for Z first vs. man cover-

age, but must hit him right off break.

Conclusion

Our two-tight end personnel account-

ed for nearly 35 percent of our off e n s i v e

plays in 2003. By mixing this personnel

with our spread personnel (three or four

WR other 65 percent), we were able to

show the defense a lot of formationseach week. The two tight end formations

enabled us to establish a physical run-

ning game. Once defenses stacked the

line of scrimmage to stop the run, our

wide receivers and tight ends were able

to get one-on-one matchup on the out-

side. These one-on-one matchups led to

big plays.

Again, thanks from Miami University for

letting us contribute to the S u m m e r

Manual. Please feel free to contact us if we

can ever be of any help. Best of luck in

2004!

Diagram 10

Diagram 11

1. Keep the head up.

2. Discuss risk of injury.3. Keep the head out of contact.4. Explain how serious injuries can occur.

5. Involve parents in early season meeting.6. Have a set plan for coaching safety.7. Clearly explain and demonstrate

safe techniques.

8. Provide best medical care possible.9. Monitor blocking and tackling

techniques every day.

10. Repeat drills which stressproper and safe techniques.

11. Admonish and/or discipline usersof unsafe techniques.

12. Receive clearance by doctor for athlete to play

following head trauma.13. Stress safety every day.

14. Dont glorify head hunters.15. Support officials who penalize

for illegal helmet contact.

16. Dont praise or condone illegal helmet contact.17. Provide conditioning to strengthen

neck muscles.

18. Entire staff must be tuned in to safety program.19. Check helmet condition regularly.

20. Improper technique causes spinal cord injuries.

21. Helmet must fit properly.22. Be prepared for a catastrophic injury.23. The game doesnt need abusive contact.

24. Player safety is your responsibility.25. Its a game not a job for the players.

Excerpted from an article by Dick Schindler for the National Federation News

Coaches Checklist

Keep The HeadOut Of Football

Rules changes that eliminated the head as theinitial contact point in blocking and tackling havesignificantly reduced head and neck injuries in

the sport.

Coaches can do their part to continue that trendby teaching correct techniques and emphasizingproper fundamentals at all times. That way, play-ers can avoid catastrophic injury and coachescan avoid lawsuits.

Keep the head out of football.

Practice Safety-First Coaching Techniques

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