Georgia Tech spreads the field with a potent option attack
Georgia Tech’s spread option blends wishbone and run and shoot elements. Scott Dochterman notes QB Josh Nesbitt guides the offense with three options, aiming for 1,000 rushing yards and ACC records, supported by Jonathan Dwyer’s power running and DeMaryius Thomas receiving.
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Immaculate Interception Turns Iowa's Season Around
Iowa safety Tyler Sash returned a deflected pass 86 yards for a touchdown as time expired in the comeback win over Indiana on Halloween. The play, nicknamed Touchdown Jesus, featured a chaotic sequence with A.J. Edds and Christian Ballard applying pressure and the ball ricocheting to Sash, who sprinted to the end zone amid a backdrop of a Jesus costume. Coach Kirk Ferentz called it a miracle and noted the moment helped define a strong season.
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Stanzi Back at Practice as Iowa Eyes Orange Bowl
Iowa coach Ferentz said quarterback Ricky Stanzi will start in the Orange Bowl after a limited Wednesday with a day off Thursday. Offensive lineman Dace Richardson remains hopeful for a comeback from a broken leg suffered October 24 against Michigan State with no players ruled out for the game.
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Triple option offense leads Navy and Air Force to bowls
Navy defeats Missouri in the Texas Bowl and Air Force tops Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl using versions of the triple option. Georgia Tech is noted for its triple option, described as a tough offense to defend. Ferentz comments on the scheme are quoted.
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International Bowl features South Florida and Northern Illinois at Rogers Centre Toronto. Cotton Bowl pits Oklahoma State against Mississippi at Cowboys Stadium Arlington. Connecticut faces South Carolina in Birmingham Liberty Bowl action. East Carolina meets Arkansas in Memphis. Alamo Bowl showcases Michigan State vs Texas Tech in San Antonio. Players to watch include B J Daniels Jake Coffman Russell Okung Jevan Snead Lawrence Wilson Eric Norwood Ryan Mallett Greg Jones Brandon Sharp.
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Binns Key Hawkeye Recruiter With Long Reach
Iowa defensive end Binns draws attention for his nine passes broken up, a team lead among defensive backs normally, and for his length a 6-foot-2 frame with long arms. He notes bat ted balls as his favorite stat, while coach Norm Parker praises his timing and quarterback reads. Henderson from Minnesota eyeing Iowa as one option among eight colleges.
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Sash's Interception Feat Sets Iowa Record Pace
Iowa linebacker Sash topped the year with 84 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss while recording three interceptions against Iowa State to tie an Iowa record. Teammates praise his knack for catching tipped balls as he counters Georgia Tech's run heavy attack in the Orange Bowl prep.
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