Quarterback Kaleb Barker excels in Troy Trojans' RPO attack

Troy quarterback Kaleb Barker drops back to pass during a game against Southern Miss at Veterans Memorial Stadium.Troy may rely on the RPO more than most because of the confidence it has in senior quarterback Kaleb Barker to do just that.

“There are a lot of things in our pass game or run game that he can get out of and into certain things. Therefore, I might call a play and it might end up being something else. … You’ve got to have a quarterback that studies and has an idea what to look for and spends a lot of time doing it and a guy that can make quick decisions.”

Often, the key to that is through simple mathematics. Barker must count the number of defenders “in the box” – or the area…