Eagle Nation couldn’t be more excited to put last season’s uncharacteristic 5-7 record behind it, but one of the the biggest tests in school history awaits the Eagles in the first game of this 2017 season.
History repeats itself
For non-Georgia Southern fans, the Eagles are known for one thing: the triple option offense. Established by legendary coach Erk Russell in his dynasty days of the late 80s and early 90s, the triple option was fresh, effective and took a lot of time off the clock.
Run correctly, the option is a beautiful thing to watch, but in recent years, Georgia Southern has strayed from their roots.