spread option
Americannoun
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With Syracuse using a spread option, offensive coordinator Tim Lester said he is hoping to keep Dungey’s carries to six or fewer.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2015
These ploys and initiatives may be as central to Meyer’s coaching philosophy as the spread option.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2015
With an offense transformed into a spread option attack built on Tebow's running, and a strong defense that kept games close, the Broncos won the AFC West title.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2012
Broncos coaches were clearly spooked when, on the Broncos’ first drive of the game, they used something resembling the spread option that Tebow ran to such great success in college.
From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2011
Oregon’s speedy spread option got back on track and racked up 603 yards in total offense against the Wolf Pack, 272 on the ground and 331 in the air.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2011
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