TCU travels to Stillwater to take on Oklahoma State in a game that will go a long way toward determining the Big 12 champion. Mark Schofield looks at the surprising Cowboys, and how the Oklahoma State offensive concepts in use are contributing to success. While quarterback Trevone Boykin leads a high-powered Horned Frogs offense, the Cowboys are…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Like any good researcher, Mark Schofield despises a small sample size. Unfortunately, prospect evaluation is almost always too early, or without all the information necessary. Thus, we have our series: On Two, in which Inside The Pylon examines two plays from a quarterback that address traits that scouts are talking about. Examining the decision-making process of a…
Whether fake punts, dynamic returns, or plays that no one can comprehend, Chuck Zodda highlights the keys to the third phase of the game. Today, he looks at Duke kicker Ross Martin and how he has quietly become of the of the top college kickers in the country. It would be easy to say that Duke…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From 12 personnel to press man coverage, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us…
Chuck Zodda has looked at crazy kickoff and punt attempts before. He has looked at botched fake punts. But there is nothing that tops the craziness of the Miami 8-lateral kickoff return between the Duke Blue Devils and Miami Hurricanes on Halloween night. Having scored a touchdown and two-point conversion with six seconds left, the Blue Devils…
DeShaun Watson is not draft eligible for another season, but the Clemson quarterback continues to impress fans and scouts alike with his stellar performances. Mark Schofield looks at how Watson to Cain won the game for the Tigers. Clemson remains atop the ACC Coastal standings for another week following their convincing 56-41 victory over North…
Misdirection is a key element in offensive play design. The end around gets a defense moving one way, and the reverse hopefully creates a big play. Mark Schofield looks at an OK reverse pulled off by the Oklahoma State Cowboys. While TCU and Baylor grab the headlines, Oklahoma State has quietly put together a playoff…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From NASCAR front to Landry Shift, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with any…
Inside The Pylon works to deliver quality football content to our readers. This Week in Football Writing collects some of our favorite pieces from friends and colleagues last week and shares them with you. Why I Drafted Jay Cutler, And What Happened From There An excellent look behind the curtain from former Denver Broncos General Manager, and co-host of…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From off man coverage to scramble drill, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations and video examples. Please contact us with any terms or phrases you’d like to…
Notre Dame faces a stiff road test this weekend when they travel to Philadelphia to take on the #21 team in the country: The Temple Owls. With the guidance of Mark Schofield, let’s meet the Temple offense. To understand Temple’s accomplishments so far this season you need a bit of context to the school’s football…
Football is littered with specialized terminology. From punt gunner to climbing the pocket, commentators rarely get to explain everything you need to know before the next play. Inside The Pylon’s glossary was developed to give fans a deeper understanding of the game through clear explanations, as well as image and video examples. Please contact us with…
Like any good researcher, Mark Schofield despises a small sample size. Unfortunately, prospect evaluation is almost always too early, or without all the information necessary. Thus, we have our series: On Two, in which Inside The Pylon examines two plays from a quarterback that address traits that scouts are talking about. When you consider the traits to…
Like any good researcher, Mark Schofield despises a small sample size. Unfortunately, prospect evaluation is almost always too early, or without all the information necessary. Thus, we have our series: On Two, in which Inside The Pylon examines two plays from a quarterback that address traits that scouts are talking about. The goal line fade has become…