TEAM PLEDGE

WIN THE DAY

We promise to:

. . . play with extreme courage, confidence and conviction while taking responsi-bility for our actions and inactions . . . on and off the field. . . . play with great intensity, give everything we have, finish every play and every game with no fear, no excuses and no regrets. . . . accept and support coaches, staff and team-mates and treat them like family. . . . always push our teammates and ourselves to be the best in athletics, in academics, and in life, providing positive role models for our university and our community. . . . respect men and women of all races, creeds, and colors and to be honest with ourselves and others. . . . earn the trust and respect of our teammates and coaches while enjoying ourselves, being positive and making football fun for everyone.

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Recent Oregon Quarterback Success -

Kellen Clemens-Nominated for Davey O’Brien Award-Before injury, led Pac-10 in total yds-2nd round pick to NY Jets in 2006

Akili Smith-1998 Pac-10 All-Conference QB-1998 Pac-10 Co-Offensive Player of the Year.-3rd overall pick in the 1999 NFL Draft.

Jason Fife- has played with Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas Gladiators (Arena), New Orleans Saints, and Washington Redskins- Part of NFC South Champion New Orleans Saints

Jason Maas- Signed with Baltimore Ravens in 1999- Now plays in CFL with Montreal Alouettes- Has also played with Edmonton Eskimos and Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Joey Harrington-2001 Pac-10 All Conference QB-Fiesta Bowl MVP-Heisman Trophy Finalist-Davey O’Brien Award Finalist-Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year-3rd overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft-Has played for Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons

A.J. Feely- Drafted in 2001 by the Eagles- Has also played with Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers- Just signed 3 year deal with the Eagles to play through 2010

Tony Graziani-Drafted in 1997 to the Atlanta Falcons-Part of Atlanta Falcons Superbowl team-Played in World, Canadian, and Arena Football Leagues

Danny O’Neil-1994 Pac-10 All Conference QB-Rose Bowl Co-MVP-Rose Bowl Record Holder (Pass Completions, Pass Attempts, Total Yards)-Deferred from NFL to become a Pastor

Dennis DixonPac-10 Offensive Player of the Year1st Team All Pac-10Davey O’Brien Award FinalistMaxwell Award Finalist Walter Camp Player of the Year Finalist2 time National Player of the Week - 20073 time Pac-10 Player of the Week - 2007.

Darron Thomas2011 Season 1st in Oregon touchdown passes (63)7th in Oregon passing yards (5,642)6th in Oregon total offense4th in PAC-12 Conference passing efficiency 14th nationally in passing efficiency Finalist for the Davey O’Brien Award

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SPREAD / SHOTGUN

Advantage• Force defense to cover width

and depth of field• Create more one-on-one

situations offering more RAC opportunities

• See blitz coming or must come from distance

• Easier to read coverage as spacing makes disguise more difficult

• QB is separated from LOS so immediate pressure takes longer to get there

• Depth may allow for better vision

• Spread may allow for better vision

Disadvantage• Lose lead back power running

game• Eyes of QB must be on

shotgun snap so he loses ability to read coverage for split second

• Two open side tackles, no help• Defense can always

outnumber you so you must have answers for blitz (option, hots, sights)

• QB must be viable ball carrier• Lose downhill lead back play

action• Lose ability to throw no step

quicks

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QB DEVELOPMENT: FUNDAMENTALS, SKILLS AND DRILLS

MIKE BELLOTTI

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1. What we look for in a potential quarterback recruit

a. Mental characteristics

1. Intelligence / Common Sense / Football Sense

2. Character / Responsible / Work Ethic

3. Coachability

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b. Performance characteristics

1. Winner / Performance in clutch / Desire to excel

2. Vision / Decision making / Reaction to pressure or adversity

3. Repetitive accuracy / Touch

4. Leadership / Confidence / Poise

5. Release (3/4 or Overhead), Throwing motion

6. Toughness (Mental & Physical)

7. Running ability / Elusiveness / Agility

8. Drops / Footwork

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c. Physical characteristics

1. Overall athletic ability

2. Quickness / Acceleration / Change of Direction

3. Size (6' 3")

4. Agility / Foot skills

5. Arm strength / Velocity

6. Speed (4.6)

7. Body strength

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2. Stance (under Center)

• Stance should be comfortable as high as the center allows • Feet are parallel or slightly turned in shoulder-width apart, weight equally distributed on inside balls of feet• Knees bent• Slight bend at waist• Back erect• Head and shoulders up• Eyes up looking up the field • Feet should be about six to eight inches behind and just inside center's

feet. • Arms should hang down at less than a 45 degree angle to the body with a slight bend in the elbows to allow the QB's hands to ride the center• Eyes are up going from clock to keys to hot reads (shell/contour)

Exchange a. Position b. Pressure c. Ride

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3. Stance (Shotgun)

• Stance should be comfortable • Feet are parallel or slightly turned in, shoulder-width apart• Weight equally distributed on inside balls of feet• Knees bent • Slight bend at waist• Back erect • Head and shoulders up• Arms extended, hands open giving Center a target • Eyes hard focused through Center’s legs • Toes are at 5, 5½, or 6 yards, depending on play • Scan secondary into front • Signal center when ready • Bring eyes back to hard focus on ball

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4. Pre-practice Routine

a. Direct snap with center movement both directions

b. Gun snap with center movement both directions

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5. Drop Step / Optional • A six inch toe to in-step step inside the QB's stance that allows him to turn

his knee, hip, and lower body in the direction he wants to go.

• Sometimes referred to as a cheat step, it helps him to get his pivot foot out of harm's way whichever way he chooses to go.

• It also eliminates the possibility of a false step toward the LOS.

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6. Dropsa. 1 step – drop step, shift weight, align shoulders ( .8 set-up) (1.0 – 1.2 delivery)

b. 3 step (1 medium, 1 brake, 1 plant = 3 yd depth) (1.0 -1.2 set-up) (1.5 – 1.8 delivery)

c. 5 step (1 medium, 2 long, 1 brake, 1 plant = 7 yd depth) (1.4 -1.6 set-up) (2.0 -2.4 delivery)

d. 7 step (1 medium, 2 long, 2 gather, 1 brake, 1 plant = 9 yd depth) (1.8 -2.0 set-up) (2.8 -3.0 delivery)

e. Sprint (1 medium, 2 depth, 2 turn, 2 attack = 6 yd depth at tackle) (2.0 -2.2 set-up) (3.0 – 3.4 delivery)

f. Screens

g. Play Action

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7. Individual Drills

a. Warm-up - Arm ISO's, Range of motion, Trunk rotation

1. Jump rope

2. Back pedal

3. Crossover (long and quick)

4. Single and double leg bounds

5. Skiers

6. Line touch

7. Square (both ways)

8. Fingertip pushups / ball pushups

9. Sit-ups/Diagonal crunch 13

b. Throwing

1. One knee/other knee

2. Dart (short arm motion)

3. Opposite foot forward

4. Facing sideways

5. Long arm motion

6. Movement

7. Goal post

8. Garbage cans - End Zone- 35 – 45 yards downfield at sideline

9. Net drills- stationary- movement 14

8. Individual Drills

c. Drop / Ball Carriage / Delivery - Depth drops vs Speed drops

1. Drop on line drills / Cadence Drills (throw or no throw)

2. Drop for depth drills / Vision drills / Low shoulder / Chin to shoulder (throw or no throw)

3. Drop and deliver drills / Shuffle / No shuffle (Throws)

4 . Pocket awareness / Peripheral vision

5. Wave drills (Throw / No throw)

6. Slide vs. pressure drills (Throw / No throw)

7. Escape vs. pressure drills (Throw / No throw)

8. Pattern read drills (Throw / No throw)

9. Screen drills (Throw)

10. Net drills (Throw) 11. Goal post (Drop and Throw)

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9.Combination Drills (WRs, RBs, TEs, OL)

a. Circle vs. air - RBs / TEs / HBs & QB

b. Route vs. air - WRs & QB

c. Pattern vs. air - Multiple RECs & QB

d. 1 on 1 - QB & REC vs. DB / LB

e. 3 on 2 - OLB / CB / S vs. 2 REC & QB

f. Pocket / Protection - OL / QB / RB / Near REC

g. Concept - 11 on 11

h. Undercover - LBs & S vs. RBs / IR / QB

i. Half Skelly - 2 REC / QB / RB vs. CB / S / 2 LBs

j. Skelly - Off w/o Line vs. Def w/o Line

k. Team pass - Off v. Def 16

10. Specific Exercises (QB)

a. Tricep extension (above head)

b. Bent arm pullovers (bench)

c. Straight arm pullovers (ground)

d. Wrist rolls and reverse forearm curls

e. Wall pulley machines

f. Sit-up with full twist (glute-ham developer / Roman Chair)

g. Russian twist (glute-ham developer / Roman Chair)

h. Medial shoulder rotation (bench)

i. Medicine ball routine

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j. Situations: 1. Normal downs 2. Red Zone 3. Backed up/Coming out 4. Clutch 5. Specials/Shots 6. 4 minute offense 7. Goal line 8. 2 pt plays 9. Short yardage

10. Long yardage 11. 3rd downs 12. 2nd & long 13. Blitz

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