The Oregon State Beavers are one of the most effective rushing teams in the Pac-12, utilizing a combination of inside zone, outside zone, misdirection, and option running plays to confuse and attack defenses. One of their most common run plays, beyond their basic inside and outside zone calls, is the pin-pull sweep. It involves one…
The days and weeks leading up to the 2017 NFL Draft is a time where we can hypothesize about several different scenarios and hope our favorite team does not swing and miss early, while at the same time hoping that our team finds the hidden gems in the third day of the draft. After a…
Click here for a full explanation of methodology and categories used in the chart above. Head of the Class Western Kentucky left tackle (and friend of the #PylonU podcast) Forrest Lamp highlights the interior offensive line class. Lamp, a left tackle for the Hilltoppers, could play the position at the next level, but he best translates…
There are encouraging signs that the Oregon State Beavers are starting to climb back into Pac-12 relevance after a tough couple of years. One sign is their commitment to the ground game with creative formations and concepts. Ryan Dukarm looks at how the Beavers are utilizing a jet sweep read option play to boost their…
Mitch Leidner was on Mark Schofield’s QB Watch List this preseason, but was also receiving some first-round hype. The Minnesota senior made his 2016 debut against Oregon State on Thursday night, and while the Golden Gophers pulled out the victory, the results from Leidner were not pretty. Mark broke down the film and has some…
Despite a new season and new quarterback leading the Cardinal offense, don’t look for familiar schemes to go away. Ryan Dukarm breaks down one of David Shaw’s favorite passing concepts, the mesh concept, and how he varies it to keep defenses guessing. The Stanford Cardinal are facing uncertainty at the quarterback position for the first time in…
Despite unexpected turnover at the quarterback position, the Gators still boast an impressive passing attack. Mark Schofield turns to the tape to highlight a handful of Florida Gators passing concepts to watch out for this season. The Florida Gators begin the 2016 season much like they began their last campaign, with question marks at the…
Before the big Pac-12 championship game ‒ Stanford vs USC ‒ review what Inside the Pylon head writer Mark Schofield had to say about these teams throughout the season. Click here for Temple vs Houston, Florida vs Alabama, Michigan State vs Iowa, and North Carolina vs Clemson. Oregon State tied Stanford in the first quarter of their week 4…
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…
The University of Michigan run defense is ranked 5th in the nation headed into their matchup with Northwestern. Mark Schofield looks at their penetrating style and ability to clog rushing lanes. When Northwestern and Michigan clash Saturday in the Big House, strength will meet strength when the Wildcats look to run the football. Northwestern sports…
Week 5 of the college football calendar is upon us, and with it, the meeting between the Air Force Falcons and Navy Midshipmen. To help you organize your Saturday, Mark Schofield tells you what to look for in Air Force vs. Navy and other key matchups. CFB Week 4 Film Reviews CFB Big Block: LSU pulled away…
Big gains can come on any play, but the measure of efficient offense is stringing together modest gains on a scoring drive. Mark Schofield looks at the Stanford Cardinal getting home in three plays. Stanford earned their second Pac-12 victory on Friday night, knocking off Oregon State in Corvallis. After the Beavers scored on a…
With quarterback Marcus Mariota leading the way, the Oregon Ducks are again contending for the Pac-12 crown, and perhaps a spot in the College Football Playoffs. With a slew of Heisman Trophy candidates from eastern schools getting more national TV exposure, where does Mariota stand? FCU’s Andrew Pina takes a closer look at the junior…