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Understanding and Defending the Triple Option

Editor's Note: This article was originally published several years ago when Wake Forest played Georgia Tech and Navy in consecutive weeks. It has been modified to reflect this year's opponent, roster and defensive scheme.

The Intricacies of the Triple-Option

What most people do not understand about the triple option (flexbone/spread option/wishbone/whatever you want to call it), is that is very similar to the spread offenses run at Arizona and Ohio State. The biggest difference of course is that it is run under center, while Rich Rodriguez and Urban Meyer operate almost exclusively out of the shotgun.