East Carolina’s offense is based on speed, timing, tempo and quickness. Huddles are usually not necessary, and often discouraged.
Navy is almost the exact opposite with its triple-option rushing attack. Although Navy has the ability to occasionally strike quick if a rusher breaks loose or a play-action pass frees up a receiver, the Midshipmen normally succeed with long drives that feature old-school qualities such as huddles and the ability to wear down defenses based on precision and technique.
Dictating tempo — especially on defense — is key in a matchup of the contrasting styles that will be on display Saturday when Navy hosts East Carolina at 3:30 p.