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Topic: Halfback option play

	Glossary of American football at AllExperts
		;halfback option play :a trick play in which the halfback throws a pass.
		passing play: a play in which a forward pass is made;place kick :kicking the ball from where it has been placed stationary on the ground or, where legal, on a tee.
		The play is usually employed to defuse the pass rush in the case of a running back screen.
	en.allexperts.com /e/g/gl/glossary_of_american_football.htm (6430 words)

	American football - Open Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		However, both of these games have their origins in varieties of football played in the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century, and American football is directly descended from rugby football, usually known simply as "Rugby".
		The minor Arena Football League (1987-present) plays an indoor adaptation of American football, at a faster pace, on a smaller field with no built-in sidelines -- the edges of the grid are coincident with padded walls similar to those found in a baseball outfield.
		Prior to each play from scrimmage, the two teams line up on opposite sides of a line of scrimmage, which is defined by the spot of the ball from the previous play.
	open-encyclopedia.com /American_football (7860 words)

	Glossary of American football - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		an offensive play predicated upon misdirection in which the quarterback pretends to hand the ball to another player, and then carries the ball in the opposite direction of the supposed ballcarrier with the intent of either passing or running (sometimes the quarterback has the option of doing either).
		an offensive play in which a ballcarrier going toward one side of the field hands or tosses the ball to a teammate who is running in the opposite direction (if the second ballcarrier is an end, it is an "end around").
		The play is used when a team needs a very short gain to reach either the goal line or the line to gain.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Glossary_of_American_football (5267 words)

	Offense - Overview
		A third option is the Double Reverse (DV), which is the reverse play with a second handoff, the wide receiver running to the weakside handing the ball off to a second wide receiver running to the strongside.
		This is the riskiest play of all, but if the defence is caught pursuing the play to the weakside the extra blockers to the strongside (from the initial misdirection) may lead to a large gain.
		The Option Screen (OS) is a more complicated option play where the QB has the choice of throwing deep to a receiver downfield (the OS play) or dumping off to a back in the flat with a screen of blockers (the DC play).
	brucey.net /nflab/howtoplay/offense.html (5710 words)

	Football Struggles To Escape With Defensive-Led Victory
		With a dominant performance from a stifling defense and a trick play midway through the final quarter, the Jeffs came out on top, narrowly avoiding a disappointing loss on their home field.
		The trick play was not the only attempt by the Amherst coaches to keep Colby off balance and add a spark to the struggling Jeff offense.
		Mills was also pleased with the improved play on special teams, especially in the kicking department.
	www.amherst.edu /~astudent/1998-1999/issue006/sports/s-football.html (838 words)

	University of Washington - Official Athletic Site :: Football
		Husky All-American halfback George Wilson, named the bowl's Most Valuable Player, was out of the game with an injury during the scoring binge as 'Bama took a lead Washington could not overcome in front of 45,000 fans at the Rose Bowl.
		Playing mostly reserves, Washington cruised through the second half, tacking on a final touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
		The key play of the drive was a 35-yard pass from senior quarterback Mark Brunell to tight end Mark Bruener across the middle, setting the Huskies up at the Michigan one-yard line.
	gohuskies.fansonly.com /sports/m-footbl/archive/wash-m-footbl-bowlhist.html (11530 words)

	Football (American) [encyclopedia]
		American football is played at several levels in the United States: from Pop Warner youth leagues to teams from high schools to teams from colleges and universities (popularly known as College Football) to teams of professional players.
		Halfbacks are usually the main runners on their team and often also act as short-yardage receivers.
		Defensive ends play on the outside of the defensive line and are supposed to stop outside rushing plays and to put pressure on the quarterback on passing plays.
	artzia.com /Recreation/Sport/Football (2290 words)

	Augsburg College - Athletics
		The halfback-option play, which won the Auggies' final game of the season, was chosen by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters from around the nation.
		The play is one of 10 outstanding plays from all divisions of college football that are packaged for satellite transmission to all television stations in the United States.
		The pass was the second play by an MIAC team to be chosen among the Compaq College Football Plays of the Week.
	www.augsburg.edu /athletics/sportsnews/111799nationalplay.html (437 words)

	New York Sharks Gameday (10/07/01): New England 0 @ New York 19
		Playing for the first time in a month, the New York Sharks (6-1) hosted the New England Storm (2-5) at Kane Stadium in New Jersey.
		Lueck handed the ball off to halfback Courtney Eaton who ran to her right and then stopped to toss the ball to wide receiver Chris Aigotti on the halfback option play.
		It was only after the play was over that the referees made the call that the ball was whistled dead at the line of scrimmage.
	www.nysharksfootball.com /schedule/gameday.cfm?id=19 (742 words)

	History of Pro Football in Buffalo
		The key play was the power sweep, which later became known as the "Lombardi sweep" or "Packer sweep," because it became famous after Lombardi took over as head coach of the Green Bay Packers and guided them to five NFL championships.
		As the diagrams show, there were only two really important differences: The halfback had to receive a handoff from the quarterback, rather than taking a direct snap from center as the single-wing tailback; and both guards pulled to lead the blocking, rather than the on-side guard and the quarterback.
		Halfback Paul Hornung, who had been a split-T quarterback at Notre Dame, was ideal for running the sweep and the halfback option.
	www.billsbackers.com /proform3.htm (3671 words)

	Offense - Running Plays
		This play gives the halfback a good chance of finding a hole and getting decent yardage if the defense is expecting the run, but isn't likely to get much extra yardage if the defense is playing pass as the linebackers get time to readjust.
		This is the riskiest play of all, but if the defense is caught pursuing the play to the weakside the extra blockers to the strongside (from the initial misdirection) may lead to a large gain.
		The QB has the option to pitch out to the halfback (option run) against an aggressive defense, hand off to the fullback up the middle (triple option) against normal run defenses and keep the ball (Quarterback Scramble) if the defense is soft.
	brucey.net /nflab/howtoplay/offenser.html (1322 words)

	McLaughlin has Woburn fired up - The Boston Globe
		McLaughlin, who carried 27 times, threw a 67-yard touchdown pass to Travis Meyer on a halfback option play in the second quarter.
		McLaughlin had seven carries for 26 yards, but it was his option pass that highlighted the scoring.
		On the first play of the next drive, Romeo hit Mike Maggio for a 60-yard pass to the Woburn 7.
	www.boston.com /sports/schools/football/articles/2004/11/26/mclaughlin_has_woburn_fired_up (501 words)

	TechSideline.com: Hokie Hotline Notes, 11/3/03
		Wiles agreed that Trott played an outstanding game, and said VT is very fortunate to have him because he had many offers from other schools while he was being recruited.
		He noted that VT intentionally played conservative on offense because they had built a lead and were trying to protect that lead.
		Beamer said the officials missed a call on that play because a VT player, who was trying to down the ball near the goal line, was hit in the back by a Miami player.
	www.techsideline.com /hotlinenotes/20032004/20031103hotline.htm (5330 words)

	Guides: NCAA Football 2005 Guide (PS2)
		In this formation, the halfback and fullback line up directly behind the quarterback, forming an "I." Normally, there is one wide out on either side and one tight end, although in the Twins and Y-Trips versions of this set, receivers can be stacked disproportionately to one side of the line.
		The halfback streaking up the middle is the primary target you should be looking to on this pass play, but the left slot receiver is also a good choice.
		This play works because the QB rolls to the same side that the action is going to.
	guides.ign.com /guides/661770/page_3.html (2636 words)

	AAAA: Morelli's legs carry Penn Hills to win
		Three plays and a penalty later, Joe Prokopik tied the score and sent it into overtime with a 29-yard field goal with less than 15 seconds to play.
		Gateway took possession at the 10-yard line but attempted a halfback option on third down and Justin Colbaugh's pass attempt was intercepted by defensive back Tyrell Herbert.
		The play sparked the Indians, who drove 45 yards on six plays on the ensuing possession and pulled to 20-15 on a 1-yard run by Lewis.
	www.post-gazette.com /highschoolsports/20030830hsgate0830p2.asp (622 words)

	Penn Manor Football (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Playing in Shillington on a beautiful fall evening in their first ever District III playoff game, Penn Manor lost by an extra point to Governor Mifflin 14-13.
		On 4th and 9 from the 15 the Comets executed their familiar halfback option play as Hess tossed a TD pass to senior tight end Ryan Crider, who made yet another spectacular diving catch in the endzone with a little over a minute left in the 3rd quarter.
		With about 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter (all times are estimated since the scoreboard clock was dark) still knotted at 0-0, the Comets were stopped short on 3rd down and faced a 4th down and a yard to go with the ball on their own 37 yard line.
	eteamz.active.com /pennmanorcomets (5335 words)

	Big-play drives haunt USC
		The first play of the drive was almost a disaster for Washington State, as quarterback Ryan Leaf fumbled the snap.
		USC had been victimized by one big play during Florida State's winning drive, in the form of a 46-yard completion from Busby to E.G. Green.
		On the next play, Leaf found McKenzie again, who made a one-handed catch and sprinted down the middle of the field, untouched, for what would turn out to be the game-winning touchdown.
	www.usc.edu /student-affairs/dt/V132/N13/01-big.13s.html (751 words)

	Hey Jenny Slater.: The Lord answers all prayers . . .
		Except -- except man, when we ran that freaking miracle halfback-option play for the touchdown in the third quarter, I really thought things were going to turn out differently.
		In case you didn't see the earth-shattering awesomeness that was Spartan 47: Second and seven from the Florida 9, Dawgs down 14-3, Joe Tereshinski III takes the ball from under center and nearly gets planted in the ground by a Florida DL who came blasting through our O-line like the freaking Kool-Aid pitcher.
		That's the last Moral Victory on the Rocks I'm going to drink this weekend, except to say that T3 played a hell of a game and for all the talk about how Chris Leak looked so poised and so confident in the pocket early, he only had 8 more passing yards than 'Shinski did.
	heyjennyslater.blogspot.com /2005/10/lord-answers-all-prayers.html (552 words)

	Articles - Rugby union positions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		As the play goes through multiple phases the scrum half or fly half may be taken out play, if this occurs the blind side wing can step in to perform a creative role.
		They are generally larger as they have a more physical role to play at the line-out and may well be used as a jumper.
		George Smith (Australia) is a notable flanker who is often played on the blindside, but generally plays like a second openside in tandem with Phil Waugh.
	www.dcustom.com /articles/Rugby_union_positions (3038 words)

	The Harvard Crimson :: Sports :: Dartmouth Stifles Varsity Eleven, 26-0; As First Half Setback Clinches Contest
		Using a halfback option play with devastating effect, the Green ripped at will through the Crimson defenses in the first half.
		This play is a neat variation on the standard quarterback option.
		Burke and Crouthamel, the two halfbacks, made the majority of carries, and it is unlikely that the Crimson will again face as devastating a pair of runners this season.
	www.thecrimson.com /article.aspx?ref=147919 (807 words)

	Bills Daily Gameday Review
		It was an ill advise gadget play considering the team was struggling pretty bad offensively to begin with.
		The field goal drive was a 14 play, 85 yard drive that took half of the third quarter.
		The QB option pass with Henry was ill timed, ill executed, and it cost the team three points.
	www.billsdaily.com /gameday/2003/mia (936 words)

	111398 Commerce vs Sanger
		Four plays later, Commerce was in Sanger territory and inside the 40-yard line after junior quarterback Chad Anderson faked a pass attempt and ran for eight yards and Tigers first down.
		On its third possession of the night, Commerce started with two big running plays - a 36-yard broken field run by senior halfback P.J. Winston followed by a 26-yard gainer from junior halfback Clifford Ethridge - that gave the Tigers a first-and-goal at the Sanger 7.
		The Indians kept their drive alive with a 10-yard pass from Sprabury and a 18-yard halfback option pass down to the Commerce 2.
	www.koyote.com /users/huffman/111398.htm (781 words)

	Sullivan County Democrat: Indians Take Nailbiter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Cornerback/wide receiver Chris Winters, burned for a go-ahead TD minutes earlier, gathered a 40-yard halfback option pass from Mike Poje and waltzed untouched into the end zone with 28 seconds left for the winner.
		Twelve plays later, facing a fourth-and-four at the Liberty 14, Siegrist arced a ball deep in the corner.
		Among the key plays in this drive: Joe Colacurcio gaining a first down on a third-and-three from his 23; and Nick Rusin making a first down on a third-and-one from his 48.
	www.sc-democrat.com /archives/2000/sports/10October/10/indians.htm (696 words)

	Giteau could be halfback answer: Jones - Breaking News - Sport - Breaking News
		Matt Giteau should be considered as a halfback option, Stephen Larkham will keep needing a back up to finish games and Wallabies selectors must make changes, says former coach Eddie Jones.
		Giteau was playing halfback when Jones picked him as a 19-year-old in the 2002 Wallaby squad to tour Argentina and Europe but he's never had the chance to play behind the scrum for the national team, finding a niche for his electrifying running at inside centre.
		Australia has few other options at five eighth other than Larkham for the clash with the All Blacks in Auckland on August 19, which the Wallabies must win to stay in the hunt for the Tri-Nations title.
	www.smh.com.au /news/Sport/Giteau-could-be-halfback-answer-Jones/2006/08/07/1154802816262.html (641 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Murray's defensive stand stops Oly
		The tackle was a big relief for Takai who had thrown an interception just moments earlier on a halfback option play giving Olympus the ball on the 33-yard line.
		Max Moala, who transferred to Murray from Olympus, played big on both sides of the ball, scoring the games lone touchdown in the second quarter on a 7-yard run, and also making big stops on defense from his linebacker position.
		Moala played the game after barely practicing in the past two weeks due to spraining his ankle.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,595100093,00.html (398 words)

	Dartmouth Spoils Gridders' Biggest Game In 20 Years (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Bruins had the option of either having Routt try to redeem himself by kicking a game-tying 47 yard field goal or having McCullough toss up a Hail Mary pass to Morey or wide receiver Gordon Nangmenyi '98 in the end zone.
		Six plays later, Regula was able to successfully convert on a 43 yard field goal attempt, giving Dartmouth a 17-10 lead.
		The key plays in this drive were McCullough's 35 yard completion to Lairson and a 12 yard pass play from McCullough to Morey, who made an unbelievable catch.
	www.brown.edu /Students/OHJC/bring.html (1823 words)

	Football.com
		The option allows for flexibility and the ability for the quarterback to control the running attack - the quarterback can be hand off to the fullback for a dive, turn the ball upfield for the end sweep, or pitch it out to the half back.
		The role of the halfback is to run to the outside and be ready to receive a pitch from the quarterback.
		Many high school and college teams like the option play because it gives an opportunity for the quarterback to make decisions on their own.
	www.football.com /playbook/option.shtml (699 words)

	NFLHS.com - Tips & Drills - Interactive Playbooks
		A play action pass designed to pull the defense away from the action.
		A quick option play designed to go to the short side of the field.
		The oldest deception play in the book is even more effective against today's quick and aggressive defenses.
	www.nflhs.com /tipsDrills/InteractivePlaybooks/HSTeams/11_o_split.asp (200 words)

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