Board Drill Quick Hit | Ferris State Offense Snag & Stick RPOs

In this Board Drill Quick Hit, Kyle flips the script—Matt Dixon brings the playlist, and we dive into some rare Ferris State TV copy film. Despite the lack of All-22, there’s still a ton of value here as we study their zone run game, creative use of motions, and dangerous empty formations.

Breakdown Topics:
Ferris State using motion to manipulate defensive structure (1:00)
Snag concept from an empty look—what makes it dangerous (1:30)
Quarterback run threat with TE in empty (1:40)
RPO mechanics and decision-making vs. static second-level defenders (2:00)
Tough reads vs. a sitting corner & poor angles (3:15)

Timestamps:
(0:00) Intro & Ferris State film warning
(1:00) Motion to zone RPO with snag
(2:30) Empty with tight end—why it’s a problem
(3:45) Defender leverage & the RPO read
(5:20) Final thoughts & “Send us the All-22!”

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