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I'm surprised this hasn't ever really been discussed by a Miami staff.

I think switching to a triple option offense could actually do wonders for this program. South Florida is always loaded with great running backs and offensive lineman. With a run heavy offense, I could see no reason why we could not continually land the multiple 5* RB's that come out of this area every year. Part of running a successful program is having a scheme that plays to your recruiting strengths. South Florida is dominant with offensive lineman and RB's (i.e. Slaton, Donaldson, Lingard, Cook, Yearby, etc.)

The biggest advantage with a triple option is the fact that it is so rarely used. Other teams would mightily struggle to prepare for a triple option scheme since they never face it on a regular basis. Just remember a few years ago when GT won the ACC. GT, despite having poor athletes, was able to win the ACC since their offensive scheme was difficult to prepare for and provided excellent ball control. How can a team like GT win the ACC and Miami can't?

Miami's pro style offense is unfortunately a thing of the past. Notice how teams no longer really run a pro style offense (many have been switching to a spread or triple option). I'm sick of our team constantly getting beat on ball control and turnovers. Maybe the triple option is actually the offense of the future.

What do you guys think? I really believe that a radical idea like this is what we need to turn this program around. There is a famous quote that says, "Desperate times call for desperate measures".
 
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reidz5 said:
I'm surprised this hasn't ever really been discussed by a Miami staff.

I think switching to a triple option offense could actually do wonders for this program. South Florida is always loaded with great running backs and offensive lineman. With a run heavy offense, I could see no reason why we could not continually land the multiple 5* RB's that come out of this area every year. Part of running a successful program is having a scheme that plays to your recruiting strengths. South Florida is dominant with offensive lineman and RB's (i.e. Slaton, Donaldson, Lingard, Cook, Yearby, etc.)

The biggest advantage with a triple option is the fact that it is so rarely used. Other teams would mightily struggle to prepare for a triple option scheme since they never face it on a regular basis. Just remember a few years ago when GT won the ACC. GT, despite having poor athletes, was able to win the ACC since their offensive scheme was difficult to prepare for and provided excellent ball control. How can a team like GT win the ACC and Miami can't?

Miami's pro style offense is unfortunately a thing of the past. Notice how teams no longer really run a pro style offense (many have been switching to a spread or triple option). I'm sick of our team constantly getting beat on ball control and turnovers. Maybe the triple option is actually the offense of the future.

What do you guys think? I really believe that a radical idea like this is what we need to turn this program around. There is a famous quote that says, "Desperate times call for desperate measures".
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I have 2 questions for you.

1: What the f*ck are you talking out?

2: What the everloving f*ck are you talking about?
 
These fake a$$ miami fans are invading our board while the MODS do nothing.....can we build a wall to keep the invaders out?
 
The pro style offense is a thing of the past so lets switch to the triple option?

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reidz5 said:
I'm surprised this hasn't ever really been discussed by a Miami staff.

I think switching to a triple option offense could actually do wonders for this program. South Florida is always loaded with great running backs and offensive lineman. With a run heavy offense, I could see no reason why we could not continually land the multiple 5* RB's that come out of this area every year. Part of running a successful program is having a scheme that plays to your recruiting strengths. South Florida is dominant with offensive lineman and RB's (i.e. Slaton, Donaldson, Lingard, Cook, Yearby, etc.)

The biggest advantage with a triple option is the fact that it is so rarely used. Other teams would mightily struggle to prepare for a triple option scheme since they never face it on a regular basis. Just remember a few years ago when GT won the ACC. GT, despite having poor athletes, was able to win the ACC since their offensive scheme was difficult to prepare for and provided excellent ball control. How can a team like GT win the ACC and Miami can't?

Miami's pro style offense is unfortunately a thing of the past. Notice how teams no longer really run a pro style offense (many have been switching to a spread or triple option). I'm sick of our team constantly getting beat on ball control and turnovers. Maybe the triple option is actually the offense of the future.

What do you guys think? I really believe that a radical idea like this is what we need to turn this program around. There is a famous quote that says, "Desperate times call for desperate measures".
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The triple option is an offense that predates the forward pass. The reason why nobody runs it besides service academies and Georgia Tech is that it's completely one dimensional. In today's game (especially with all the rule changes to benefit the passing game) you have to have run/pass balance. Teams use gimmicks like the triple option or the air raid when they don't have the talent to match up against most of their opponents. A unique offense gives them at least a little leg up on more talented teams in that the opponent often doesn't spend much time prepping for an offense you see once a season. The downside is, you're stuck in a one dimensional system with no other options (pun intended) should the running game falter. If you fall behind by 21, you might as well fold up the tents and go home. The other downside is NOBODY OF ANY SKILL WANTS TO PLAY IN THAT OFFENSE. Try convincing a young running back with NFL dreams to come play in that offense that doesn't even closely resemble anything they do in the NFL. Especially since most triple option backs never get drafted or totally bust if they do.

It's a gimmick offense that can turn a bad team into a competitive team but there's a definite ceiling of around 8 wins a season. Especially in a power 5 conference.
 
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