I agree...especially with Andrew Coverdale calling the offense has been huge for the program...he is a pro football coach...coaching on the high school level. Jay Cobb on defense has been an outstanding addition as of late. And of course having Coach Beatty orchestrating the whole program has been nothing short of greatness...his history with program speaks volumes.

Any Trinity fans know if Barron Hoffman will be suiting up for the finals? I'm sure it would be hard to work into the rotation at this point in the season. I've known the family for years and I know they were really devastated with the preseason injury he had. He worked hard for three plus years to finally earn a starting spot but it was not to be

He has been in street clothes wearing a number 5 jersey during the playoffs and much of the season. Blackburn changed to number 5 to honor his classmate this season.

I'm going to preface this question with this statement: I'm asking in all honesty, not trying to take any digs or make any accusations.

 

What has allowed Beatty to take T to such a high level during his tenure? They've always been very good, but what tweaks and changes have been made within the program to get them to get to and stay at such a high level?

As a fan, this is my take. A) The spread offense. B) Increased emphasis on conditioning. C) Winning football attracts more talent.

As a fan, this is my take. A) The spread offense. B) Increased emphasis on conditioning. C) Winning football attracts more talent.

 

I would agree that early on in the Beatty tenure they ran primarily a spread offense. In the early years, they were in a 1-back set 100% of the time. However, I think a key to their recent success has been their ability to adjust their offense to a much more diverse collection. Besides spreading it out, they now have the capacity to play with multiple TE's, and they also often play with 2 backs. This allows them to play better situational football. They are much more competent in short yardage and goal line situations than they were 10 years ago. This situational prowess, combined with their ability to spread it out and sling it, makes them pretty tough to stop.

 

They have also racketed up their defense in the past few years.

I would agree that early on in the Beatty tenure they ran primarily a spread offense. In the early years, they were in a 1-back set 100% of the time. However, I think a key to their recent success has been their ability to adjust their offense to a much more diverse collection. Besides spreading it out, they now have the capacity to play with multiple TE's, and they also often play with 2 backs. This allows them to play better situational football. They are much more competent in short yardage and goal line situations than they were 10 years ago. This situational prowess, combined with their ability to spread it out and sling it, makes them pretty tough to stop.

 

They have also racketed up their defense in the past few years.

 

Are you just assuming or do you really not remember Vince Phillips at rb with 2 te and 2 back offense sets?

Are you just assuming or do you really not remember Vince Phillips at rb with 2 te and 2 back offense sets?

 

The freight train himself.

Are you just assuming or do you really not remember Vince Phillips at rb with 2 te and 2 back offense sets?

I do remember that, but they have used the 2-back as more of their regular offense the past few years, not just in goalline situations. They have also used the 2-back recently to use play-action to get deep throws, which has been very effective.

Trinity actually went vanilla 4 wide when Coverdale left and went right back to personnel groups when he returned.

Trinity actually went vanilla 4 wide when Coverdale left and went right back to personnel groups when he returned.

 

How many years has Coverdale spent at T?

How many years has Coverdale spent at T?

 

He arrived in 1999 with Coach Wright, but he had a period of three or four years in the middle where he left to be a head coach in Indiana.

He arrived in 1999 with Coach Wright, but he had a period of three or four years in the middle where he left to be a head coach in Indiana.

 

WE glad HE came back :taz::taz::ylsuper::ylsuper:

The freight train himself.

 

Until the State championship

Until the State championship

 

 

I am well aware of that and why.