There is a simple defensive adjustment that can all but put a stop to the proliferation of run-pass option plays in college football.
“Recruiting guys who can play man-to-man,” South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp said.
So, the solution is simple in the sense that it’s easy to understand but very difficult to do. The RPO has been the most recent offensive adjustment in the constant back-and-forth between offensive and defensive coaches and systems.
“Football is a cyclical thing. That’s the thing that is hot right now and people are doing a good job with it,” South Carolina defensive line coach Lance Thompson said.