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Ferris State’s Sticks, Snags, and Simple Answers for the Quarterback

Last week we broke down the Ferris State Power Read and how the Bulldogs use it as a core part of their spread option identity.

Dec 11 • The Board Drill and Matt Dixon

Fitting the Run with Coach Zach Capehart

S3E2 – Run Fits w/ Coach Zach Capehart (Silverdale Academy DC)

Dec 10 • The Board Drill

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Inside the Hoosiers’ Run Defense in the B1G Championship

I tried to tell everyone how good Indiana’s defense was way back before the Oregon game, but not many listened.

Dec 9 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

Northwest Missouri State and the Art of Pin and Pull

How the Bearcats Dress Up a Classic Scheme

Dec 8 • The Board Drill and Matt Dixon

The College Visit Playbook: How to Prep Your Staff for Maximum Off-Season ROI

Every coach loves the idea of visiting a college program in the off-season.

Dec 5 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

Montana’s Split Zone Run Game: One Core Concept, Endless Variations

Montana has quietly put together a stellar 11-1 season in 2025, earning a spot in the FCS playoffs.

Dec 4 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

Joey Wiles on Preparing for College Visits That Develop Your Coaching Staff

In this premiere of Season 3 of the Board Drill Podcast, we bring on one of Florida’s most respected voices in high school football: Joey Wiles. The…

Dec 3 • The Board Drill

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November 2025

The Inevitable Harding Triple Option Attack

The D2 playoffs kicked off last week and we finally get to see some tape on Harding, and they didn’t disappoint running their triple option attack.

Nov 28 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

Why Ferris State’s Power Read Is a Nightmare for Defenses

The top-ranked Ferris State Bulldogs football team won their first-round NCAA Division II playoff game against Northwood with a dominant 65-14 victory.

Nov 26 • The Board Drill and Matt Dixon

How Mercer Carves Up Defenses with Sail Concept Variations

Explore how Mercer’s offense uses multiple variations of the sail concept to stress defenses in 2025. This breakdown covers formations, motion, tags…

Nov 24 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

Mean Green’s Short-Yardage Stick & Screen

Learn how North Texas attacks third and fourth and short with shoot, shield, and bubble screens, plus coaching points you can steal to keep your high…

Nov 19 • The Board Drill and Matt Dixon

The Power of Motion in the UC Davis Offense

A breakdown of UC Davis' creative use of pre-snap motion and shifts to manipulate defenses, slow linebackers, and create explosive plays. Learn how to…

Nov 17 • The Board Drill and Kyle Bradburn

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