Third Down Conversions: Strategies That Will Move the Chains

by: Dan Weil
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It’s pretty difficult to move the ball if you don’t convert your third down opportunities. We talked to three offensive coordinators about their approach to third down plays: Sam Venuto at Villanova University, Alvin Parker at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina and Jim Glover at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN.

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    To Venuto, succeeding on third down is so important that it represents one of the three goals he sets for his offense, with the other two being no drive-stopping penalties and winning the turnover battle. “We feel if we can emphasize those aspects of the game we have a good chance of winning,” he said.

    Glover sets a numerical goal. “I’....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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