September 20, 2024

Clemson DC Brent Venables on Stopping the 'Triple-Option' Buckeyes


Brent Venables has his work cut out for him this weekend, and he knows it.Photo by Dan Harker PARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — Ohio State is scoring 42.7 points per game this season, which is good for ninth in the nation. It is also the third-highest scoring average in Ohio State history behind 2013 (45.5) and 2014 (44.8). Obviously, the Buckeyes can stress a defense in any number of ways, which is what Urban Meyer has always wanted from his offense. On Tuesday, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables explained those stresses and really the only way to combat them. “Well, I mean, I just think you have to be — it’s like triple-optionfootball,” he said. “And it starts with the dive. And then you’ve got the quarterback. And then you’re going to have an alley and pitch player. And you’ve got your play-action passes. And why does Georgia Tech complete a…

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