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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
Diagram 4
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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