spread option
Americannoun
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The Yellow Jackets were expected to need time as players recruited for former coach Paul Johnson’s spread option attack adjusted to a pro-style offense.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2019
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
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
Appalachian State Coach Jerry Moore didn’t actually invent the spread option, though.
From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2011
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