PHILOSOPHY
The wishbone is a team oriented offense that is predicated
on the basis of all eleven offensive players doing their jobs. All eleven
players must be aggressive. All eleven players must execute their assignments.
All eleven players must hit. It is an attack offense. Wishbone people do
not get bored with running the same play. It is a mindset that realizes
that success comes from relentlessly attacking the defense. It is a simple
offense, the success of which does not lie in the number of plays used but
rather in the successful execution of a limited amount of plays. The plays
are based on sound technique and repetition. It is a stable offense regardless
of the defense. It is a fundamentally sound offense. Technique is coached
over and over; and this repetition will lead to perfection. In addition,
since the same technique is used by the players again and again, the coaching
staff is given the opportunity to stress the little things that lead to
victory. Things such as mental intensity, keep the ball, no turnovers.
The opponent's defensive preparation is complicated by
the fact that Triple Option football requires defensive assignments for
the defensive team. This takes away from the defense's aggressive nature.
It also means that a relatively simple defensive game plan will be used.
The ability to READ the defense at the Point of Attack eliminates physical
mismatches. The balanced formation places the defense in abnormal situations
where there is no strong side to be defended. In addition the balanced formation
means that a defense that protects the wide side of the field will also
be placed in a numbers disadvantage in defending the Triple Option. How
the defee adjusts, determines where the offense will attack. It is an ATTACK
offense with few negative yardage playes. This makes for an excellent ball
control offense; while at the same time the Triple Option allows the BIG
play potential which all offenses desire. It is an enhanced pass offense
since much of the defense is geared to stopping the Triple Option both mentally
and physically. This allows the offense excellent opportunities to successfully
pass the football.