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Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
 
DTP said:
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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OP must be a kid. OU and NE basically ran triple option and did well with it UNTIL Howard and JJ destroyed that offense with Miami speed, saving college football in the process. OU lost 3 games in 3 years, winning one NC, and all three were to JJ and Miami speed. Barry proclaimed he could not beat us and vowed to never play us again. OP, please watch 30 for 30 so this sort of thing does not happen again. Miami killed the option. It only reappeared because of our decline.
 
Georgia Tech will fire Paul Johnson and rid themselves of the triple option after this season.
 
Why hire Richt if you don't want to run his offense? The triple offense would be as disastrous as Golden's defense was at Miami.

Adding spread plays can help Miami, and has led to Morris racking up yards against NCST. However, going to a Paul Johnson or Tebow type offense wouldn't be what we are set up for.
 
There are too many feminized men on this site. Look, OP is just expressing an opinion, but some you let the girl in you come out if you don't agree.

OP, I don't agree with the Triple Option at Miami, but I get your point.
 
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reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
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Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
 
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JerseyCanes said:
reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
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Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
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Nebraska, UF (with Tebow as starter)...**** even OSU ran some option stuff
 
JerseyCanes said:
reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
Click to expand...

Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
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Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio St.

The Triple Option is known for putting players in the league. Maybe not great quarterbacks have come out of this offense, but some of the best WR's, OL, and RB's ever played in a triple option. By the way... Calvin Johnson played in a Triple option.

I understand your point that it may not be the flashiest of offenses. But it gets the job done and puts some tough players in the league.
 
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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reidz5 said:
JerseyCanes said:
reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
Click to expand...

Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
Click to expand...

Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio St.

The Triple Option is known for putting players in the league. Maybe not great quarterbacks have come out of this offense, but some of the best WR's, OL, and RB's ever played in a triple option. By the way... Calvin Johnson played in a Triple option.

I understand your point that it may not be the flashiest of offenses. But it gets the job done and puts some tough players in the league.
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Reidz5 and cold beer are the same girl.
 
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3rd-43 said:
reidz5 said:
JerseyCanes said:
reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
Click to expand...

Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
Click to expand...

Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio St.

The Triple Option is known for putting players in the league. Maybe not great quarterbacks have come out of this offense, but some of the best WR's, OL, and RB's ever played in a triple option. By the way... Calvin Johnson played in a Triple option.

I understand your point that it may not be the flashiest of offenses. But it gets the job done and puts some tough players in the league.
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Reidz5 and cold beer are the same girl.
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Sorry mate I have to downvote you for this.

Again, read my second post. You are criticizing/insulting without actually attacking the argument I made. When you do that it makes you seem weak. Can you not offer any viable counterargument?
 
reidz5 said:
3rd-43 said:
reidz5 said:
JerseyCanes said:
reidz5 said:
Seems like we have some real children in this thread...

If you disagree with my topic, that's fine... But at least be able to back it up with something. People here are throwing around insults without backing up their argument of why the Triple Option is a bad idea.

Seriously I dare some of you guys to give a real argument about why Miami should not run what many believe to be the future of College/Professional offense.

I'll wait for a response here :)
Click to expand...

Give me ONE team that has run the triple option - as you refer to - that has won the NC in the past 30 years?
And why would any recruit with NFL aspirations want to play in that type of system?

I'll hang up and listen...

JC
Click to expand...

Nebraska, Oklahoma, Florida, Ohio St.

The Triple Option is known for putting players in the league. Maybe not great quarterbacks have come out of this offense, but some of the best WR's, OL, and RB's ever played in a triple option. By the way... Calvin Johnson played in a Triple option.

I understand your point that it may not be the flashiest of offenses. But it gets the job done and puts some tough players in the league.
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Reidz5 and cold beer are the same girl.
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Sorry mate I have to downvote you for this.

Again, read my second post. You are criticizing/insulting without actually attacking the argument I made. When you do that it makes you seem weak. Can you not offer any viable counterargument?
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There's nothing wrong with being female.
 
**** no, freaking triple option. We would get killed in recruiting using that crap. Plus teams with matching athletes would destroy it every time. This is not new, we smashed it back in the 90s when everyone was using it.

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