US Sports Football: Easy QB Runs to Drive Defenses Crazy and Las Vegas Raiders vs. Tennessee Titans Highlights

 

• By Ryan Eisenberger
 

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To run the QB or not to run the QB? That is the question many coaches face. Should we risk extra hits on our most important position or not? Believing the benefits of running your QB outweigh the risks, Marcel Quarterman presents three easy QB runs to install and score more points.

Quarterman gives 5 reasons to run your QB but his first is best: more ball carriers for the defense to defend. If the defense needs to account for the threat of the QB run, more passing options and running lanes open up. Quarterman utilizes three easy runs: Inside Zone Bash, Pin and Pull, and QB Draw.

Inside Zone Bash

The offensive line blocks exactly how they would for a normal inside zone, so no matter what inside zone blocking rules you use, this play can be installed today! With the inside zone, defenses begin keying on the alignment of your RB to predict where you will run. The Bash tag helps thwart that issue.

Pin and Pull

The Pin and Pull rules are simple: first uncovered between the play side Guard or Tackle is first puller and the Center is always the second puller. Everyone else blocks down. Deciding who pulls between the Guard and Tackle depends on the DT alignment: head up or inside of the Guard means the Tackle pulls and any alignment outside the Guard means the Guard pulls.

First puller will look for the alley player (or first to show). The Center looks for the front side Linebacker. These rules make the play easy to teach and adaptable to various defensive schemes.

QB Draw

The QB Draw is easy for any team that utilizes a half slide protection scheme. The concept is to slide away from the technique closest to the A gap with the RB releasing up the middle at the backside LB (away from slide). This creates a great 6 on 6 box with the RB leading for the QB.

Quarterman suggests running this play from spread formations to open up the running lanes and make the defense account for more space. He also likes to attach simple quick routes for RPOs: Go-Out and Y-Stick.

Running the QB can be seen as risky to some. But evening up your box numbers or even getting an advantage with the threat of your QB running far outweighs this risk. All three of these concepts can easily be tagged into any spread offense. Give opposing coaches headaches and install these today!

Coach Quarterman shares the entire package in his course on CoachTube “QB Run Game and RPO’s.” Learn it all and put it into your attack.

The Rock Almighty. What Message Was Delivered From The Cross? The "Wuss" Church Is Dying. Good Riddance!

 

The Message of the Cross

What does the cross mean to you?

October 12, 2025

From Intouch Ministries 

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John 19:15-27

Rome used the cross as a brutal method for executing criminals. But through Jesus’ sacrificial act, its message became one of hope and life for those who believe in Him.

The cross meant various things to people in the Gospels. To Pilate, it was where an innocent man died. The religious leaders saw the cross as the way to eliminate a problem—with the rabbi gone, they assumed their position and authority were safe. When Judas Iscariot heard Jesus was condemned to die, he was greatly distressed and committed suicide. (Some Bible scholars believe Judas thought his betrayal would force Jesus to declare His kingdom and then Judas would take a powerful position in it.)

In that culture, the cross represented shameful crime. Knowing the perfection of her child’s life and His identity as the Son of God, Mary knew the brutal punishment was undeserved. She also no doubt saw it as fulfillment of prophecy. (See Luke 2:34-35.)

To Jesus’ disciples, the crucifixion was the time when their beloved friend and Messiah died. Their close relationship with Jesus seemed to end.

What does the cross mean to you? Is it the place where a good man lost his life, a troublemaker was eliminated, or the Son of God died to save you?

Bible in One Year: Matthew 27-28

                             

US Sports Football: Week 5 National High School Football Rankings

 

• By Keith Grabowski

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We are at about the halfway point and we have plenty of CoachTube high school coaches who are having tremendous seasons. 31 coaches who have courses on CoachTube have made it to the top of the rankings in the country or in the state.

These coaches are sharing their philosophy, strategy, and schemes.  Take a look at some of the key concepts that have helped bring their teams to the top

Max Preps Top 25

#3 John Bosco - Head Coach Jason Negro

Developing Culture and Practice Construction

In this course, Coach Jason Negro gives you his program's base values, which are the foundation of his culture, as well as their plan for practices and in-game situations. 

#4 Westlake - Head Coach Todd Dodge

Todd Dodge has won six state championships in his career and at Westlake his teams won the 2019 and 2020 Texas 6A state championship. He shares his offensive knowledge in two courses:

Westlake Football: 3x1 and 2x2 Passing Game

Training a championship QB

#10 St Xavier, Head Coach Steve Specht and Offensive Coordinator Andrew Coverdale

Coach Specht has won 4 championships at St. X including one in 2020 and his team is no stranger to the top 25 having won a National Championship in 2007.  On top of that he has added 13x state champion offensive coordinator Andrew Coverdale to his staff.  Both has CoachTube courses:

Coach Specht: Defending a Key Receiver

Coach Coverdale: Boundary Pass Concepts 

#11 Katy, Head Coach Gary Joseph

Gary Joseph is in his eighteenth season in charge at Katy with hopes of adding to a resume that includes a 227–22 record and five state championships. His Tigers picked up their most recent state title last season, and Joseph’s teams have finished as the runner-up four other times.

His course on CoachTube: Winning Up Front: Gary Joseph & the Katy Football Staff

#18 Hamilton, Defensive Coordinator Tim Dougherty

Coach Tim Dougherty won two state championships in Illinois before “retiring” to Arizona. Now he looks to help the Huskies win another as their defensive coordinator.  He shares his pressure package in  5 and 6 Man Pressures & Transition to Multiple Fronts.

#25 Milton, Head Coach Adam Clack

Adam Clack is on a quest for his second state title. He is a big believer in analytics and presents that in his course Looking at Analytics

Tops in each State

There are also several coaches who have their teams ranked in the top 10 in their state. Here is the run-down.

Alabama

#8 Spanish Fort, Head Coach Ben Blackmon

The Outside Zone play is making an impact on every level and it’s a big part of the Spanish Fort offense.  In this comprehensive course, Coach Blackmon teach the Outside zone and Tags.

Arizona

#4 Saguaro, Head Coach Jason Mohns 

Jason Mohns has shared his entire offensive system which has helped them to 6 state championships.  If there is an area of offense you are looking to improve right now, he has something for it. Check it all out here.

Arkansas

#13 Shiloh Christian Academy, Defensive Coordinator Jacob Gill

Jacob Gill uses The 3-Safety Defense to help the Saints on their climb back to the top.  He explains the Complete System in his series.

Illinois

#5 Rochester, Head Coach Derek Leonard

Derek is no stranger to being at the top of Illinois state rankings.  Rochester has won an IHSA state championship in eight of the last 10 years. His No Huddle Offense shreds defenses and he shares the keys to implementing no-huddle in his course.

Indiana

#4 Warren Central - Head Coach, Mike Kirschner

Mike Kirschner is no stranger to being at the top of the Indiana rankings.  He won two state championships at Ben Davis. Of all the things that he does, understanding how to deal with today’s high school athlete is something he excels at and he shares his method for building a strong culture in his course Leadership and Today’s Societal Issues.

#5 Westfield, Head Coach Jake Gilbert

In addition to having his team ranked, Coach was named the Indianapolis Colts Coach of the Week on September 9th. The Shamrocks have won a state championship under his guidance. He believes that there are key metrics that matter most to winning and lays those out in his course What Wins? State that Matter Most.

#12 Ben Davis - Head Coach Jason Simmons

Ben Davis is a longtime powerhouse in Indiana and Coach Simmons has them closing in on the top ranking.  For him, Ben Davis Special Teams make a huge impact on whether they win or lose.

Kentucky

#1 Male HS, Head Coach Chris Wolfe

The Bulldogs have won two state championships in Kentucky’s largest division under Coach Wolfe and he looks to add another this season. He is an outstanding teacher of the game and shared his defensive knowledge in two courses:

Chris Wolfe- Using Hybrid LB`s at the 1st Level

Chris Wolfe - Effective Corner Blitz Package from the 4-2-5 Defense

#4 Boyle County - Head Coach Chuck Smith

Establishing and Maintaining a Culture for Success is exactly what Coach Smith has done. In 19 seasons with Boyle County, Chuck Smith compiled a record of 211-45 with six state titles in eight finals appearances, both marks ranking him among the state’s all-time best. In his course, he shares how they do it using the exact presentation that is shared with his players each year.

Maine

#6 Marshwood, Head Coach Alex Rotsko

Coach Rotsko believes that success is a choice that you make and it drives your actions.  That Belief has led to 16 state championships over his career. He has been selected “Coach of the Year” by The National Football Foundation, the National Federation of High School Coaches Association, twice by the Maine Football Coaches Association, twice by the Campbell Conference, and twice by USA Today. His course Championship Football: Success is a Choice shares his philosophy on building a program.

Maryland 

#2 Archbishop Spalding, Head Coach Kyle Schmidt

A former University of Maryland GA, Coach Schmidt has Spalding clicking on all cylinders.  His understanding of winning the critical situations in the game is reflected in his course Situational Football: Game Planning, Prep.

#7 Wise, Offensive Coordinator - Steve Rapp

Wise has won four state championships and runs a high-powered offense.  Offensive coordinator Steve Rapp uses one-word tempo as part of their attack.  He shares his strategy in his course One Word Tempo Plays and Offensive Game Planning

Mississippi

#10 Madison-Ridgeland Academy, Head Coach Herbert Davis and WR Coach John Weaver

MRA has been featured in recent years on ESPN and Head Coach Herbert Davis and the Patriots have won two consecutive state championships. Coach shares their strategies in his course Calling the Perfect Play.  Also, WR Coach John Weaver shares what he does with his units in his four courses:

WR Blocking Progression Circuit: Block Party

WR Catching Drills: Freeze Frame

Maximizing Kickoff Returns with Gap Scheme Principles

Simple One Word Quick Game/RPO Playcalls

Ohio

#2 St. Edward

Coach Tom Lombardo has the Eagles ranked as a top 50 team nationally and #2 in Ohio.  He’s won two state championships at St. Edward. He likes to utilize his personnel in the best way possible and his course Power Read with Variations and Play Actions from Multiple Sets demonstrates that philosophy.

#3 Medina - Larry Laird

Head Coach Larry Laird has changed the Bee’s fortunes with his Empty Offense.  It’s taken the program from average to one of the tops in the state in just a few seasons.  It’s a system he believes in and knows how to execute and he shares why in his course The Advantages and Reasons to Run an Empty Offense

Oklahoma

#2 Jenks - Head Coach Keith Riggs

Oklahoma powerhouse is now led by long time assistant Keith Riggs and the Trojans haven’t skipped a beat.  Coach Riggs and his team look to add another trophy to the already full case this season.  He shared LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE in his CoachTube Course.

South Dakota

#16 Riggs - Steve Steele

After coaching at the college level, Steve Steele has made a huge impact on the Riggs program winning two state championships. Steele's program set a state record for yards and points scored, averaging nearly 60 points per game. He builds his culture on a philosophy of Winning Comes Last which he shares in his course.

Texas

#3 Duncanville - Head Coach Reginald Samples

During his distinguished 33 years coaching career, Coach Samples has received numerous awards and recognitions. The most prestigious of those came in 2019 when USA Today named him its ALL-USA Football Coach of the Year. He is closing in on his 300th win this season and he attributes Duncanville’s success to their off-season program.  He presents it in his course Duncanville strength and conditioning.

#4 Carthage - Head Coach Scott Surrat

Coach Surrat has won 7 state championships and has Carthage in the hunt for another in 2021.He shares multiple aspects of their offense in  Prepared to Protect Carthage Multiple Pass Protections  and Isolated Slant, All Go, and Keeper

#7 Aledo - Head Coach Tim Buchanan and Assistant Coach Doug Wheeler

Coach Buchanan wants to add state title to the five which they have already won.  Along with assistant coach Doug Wheeler take you through the run game teaching progression that powers the Bearcat attack.  Aledo Run Game Teaching Progression

Wisconsin 

#4 Muskego - Head Coach Ken Krause

Coach Krause led Muskego to the school's first-ever State Championship in 2018 and they repeated in 2019. In 2020 the Warriors went 9-0 and finished the season ranked Number 1 in the state by WISSPORTS and the AP.  The Warriors currently have a 37 game winning streak which is the longest in the state of Wisconsin and 7th longest in the nation for 11 man football.   In the last three seasons, the Warriors have been ranked as one of the top ten teams in the midwest.  At the end of the 2019 football season, the Muskego Warriors finished ranked 23rd in the nation by USA Today. Coach Krause shares a career full of insight in Thoughts & Reflections on Building A Championship Football Program 

We are excited about the success these coaches and programs are having.  We hope you share your successful philosophies, strategies, and schemes on CoachTube in the future as well.

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US Sports Baseball: Three Ways to Perfect Hitting Mechanics From an MLB Icon.

• By Grant Young

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Learning to produce solid, consistent hitting mechanics in baseball might be one of the toughest things to do in any sport. 

Not only does a successful swing demand perfect timing, hand-eye coordination, and body mechanics but the hitter must synthesize a complex series of movements in a split second to make solid contact with the ball. Not to mention how factors such as pitch speed, movement, and location further complicate the task. Additionally, hitters must constantly adjust their mechanics to adapt to different pitchers and pitch types. 

And because there is so much nuance to a swing that many coaches who haven’t played the game at a high level can struggle to comprehend, it's easy to develop bad habits with a swing without adequate baseball hitting instruction. 

Without proper guidance and attention to detail, hitters can easily fall into patterns that hinder their performance such as lunging, casting the hands, or an inconsistent stride. Plus, given how predicated modern baseball is on hitting home runs, the natural desire to overpower the ball can lead to a breakdown in mechanics, resulting in poor habits for youth baseball players. Over time, these bad habits can become deeply ingrained, making them difficult to correct. 

It's crucial for players to receive regular coaching and feedback to prevent the development of detrimental swing habits. And who better for these lessons to come from than a former MLB player? 

Gary Joseph Gaetti, is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins, California Angels, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Boston Red Sox. He won the 1987 MLB World Series with the Minnesota Twins and was the 1987 ALCS (American League Championship Series) MVP. Across his career, Coach Gaetti won the 1995 Silver Slugger Award, was a four-time Gold Glove Award winner, and was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame when his career ended. 

Coach Gaetti’s ‘MLB`s Gary Gaetti Hitting Course’ shows the secrets to how he became one of baseball’s elite hitters during his playing days. He lays out a comprehensive, easy-to-follow hitting success blueprint that will help any player or coach learn the correct mechanics at the plate and unlock their team’s batting average. 

Bat Toss Drill

One of Coach Gaetti’s most effective drills that he used throughout his professional baseball career is what he calls the Bat Toss Drill. 

This drill has two purposes:

1. Teaches hitters the predominant feel they need to have, in regard to their bat’s barrel. 

2. Helps hitters to reach where their true, natural launch position will be when swinging.

For this drill, a player will grab a bat and come up to a net (ideally one that’s in a batting cage). They’ll stand about a foot away from the net and mirror the start of their swing, simulating making contact. When reaching this point, the player should be making sure their bat stays flat, parallel with the net. 

From there, the hitter will return to their batting stance and remove their bottom hand from the bat. They will then simulate their swing and let go of the bat (essentially throwing it) at the point where they would be making contact. 

This drill is great for coaches because it highlights common mechanical issues for players, such as realizing they can’t throw the bat properly if their elbow is too raised or their hands too close to their head because it’s such an unnatural movement. And to do so, they’ll fly their front shoulder open, which is a common mechanical mistake. 

They also might move their hands back in their stance to generate more force for their push. If either of these things occurs during this drill, it’s a signal that a stance adjustment may be necessary. 

Soft Toss

Every coach knows that soft toss is an integral aspect of developing a smooth, consistent hitting swing. But Coach Gaetti conveys what a coach should be looking for when doing these drills to ensure that players are getting the most out of them. 

“Most soft toss, I like [the tosser] at a 45-degree angle, not too close, and a nice firm toss near the front side [of the hip],” Coach Gaetti said. 

He then explains that the more realistic you can make the pitch, the more effective it’s going to be for a hitter’s development. That’s why he stresses a nice firm toss without a lot of arc because that doesn’t resemble something a hitter will see in a game. 

And a hitter will never see the ball coming at them from the other batter’s box. So soft toss should either be done directly in front of the hitter (with a net or L-screen) or off to the side, at a 45-degree angle. 

The Tomahawk Drill

Coach Gaetti loves using the Tomahawk Drill when hitters aren’t using their top hands, their hands look sluggish, or their barrel isn’t getting to the ball on time. 

In doing this drill, Coach Gaetti wants his hitters to feel like they’re hitting a line drive to the third baseman. But the pitch (this is a front toss drill) is going to be high and outside, which is not ideal for pulling the ball. While this isn’t a good strategy in a game, this is going to force quick and decisive hand action from the hitter in order to pull this type of pitch. 

To be clear, this isn’t a hitting strategy that should be used in a game. But it’s a great mechanical adjustment when a hitter’s hands have been slow to react. 

                           

The Rock Almighty Devotional: No Problem Is Bigger Than The One Who Can Solve It!

 

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Overcoming Trials

Moses endured because He fixed His eyes on the Lord.

October 10, 2025

From Intouch Ministries

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23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king's edict.

24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,

25 choosing rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,

26 considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward.

27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen.

28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of the blood, so that he who destroyed the firstborn would not touch them.

29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as though they were passing through dry land; and the Egyptians, when they attempted it, were drowned.

Bible in a Year

Hebrews 11:23-29

Moses faced some tough times. He fled from a murder charge, spent years in the desert, led a grumbling nation whose allegiance ran hot and cold, and more. Today we’ll explore what a challenge it was for Moses to stand toe-to-toe with a ruler who scorned him—and how he endured.

Even though he returned to Egypt with an unmistakable call from God (Exodus 3:10), appearing before Pharaoh must still have been intimidating. And Moses had to plead with him repeatedly for the Israelites’ release. Pharaoh was not fazed by locusts, convinced by boils, or softened by water turning to blood. In fact, he made life even harder for the Israelites. In turn, the Hebrew people heaped ingratitude on the one tasked with liberating them.

Moses, however, kept returning to the palace until he’d achieved the Lord’s purpose—the release of the Israelite slaves. And while leading the exodus from Egypt, “he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen” (Heb. 11:27). With a stack of trials behind and even more to come, Moses moved forward, aware that he was walking in the Lord’s presence.

God had pledged to be with him (Exodus 3:12). So, fixing his focus on that promise and the One who made it, Moses wisely trusted that whatever trials he faced, God would bring victory.

Bible in One Year: Matthew 22-24

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US Sports Football: 3 Third Level RPOs for Explosive Plays and College Football Week 7 PREDICTIONS w/ Will Cain | Alabama v Missouri, Texas v Oklahoma

 

• By Keith Grabowski

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Defenses are getting better and better in how they defend the RPO.  Having a mechanism to attack their aggressiveness can provide answers and explosive plays.

One answer to RPO is to cover down and allow the safeties to get down into the box for the run fit.  Of course, aggressive safeties expose the defense to big plays and that’s exactly what these RPOs are designed to attack

Maryland Popsicleicle

Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley has established himself as one of the top offensive thinkers in terms of how to attack defenses with RPO. He did it as the OC at Alabama and now is continuing to do it at Maryland.

His “Popsicle” RPO attacks the third-level defender (safety) who is aggressively fitting the box.  In the video example, they do it off of Power with the same side read of the safety.  

Coach Locksley understands the details that make this play successful.  He explains the coaching points on the QB-RB mesh as well as what he calls “100 to 90” for the receiver

Western Michigan Double Glanceance

Head Coach at Western Michigan Tim Lester has made the RPO a big part of the Broncos attack.  He likes to attack level 3 while giving the QB options.  

An offense, especially the QB, is not always able to know which safety will trigger.  In order to give the QB opportunities on a 3rd level RPO, WMU will utilize double glance which gives the QB the ability to attack either side of the defense based on which safety fits. He explains the concept here

Wake Forest Route Behindhind

The slower mesh is utilized on their RPO’s with the quarterback spending extra time riding the mesh with the running back to be able to see his key pull and throw the ball for a big play.  It makes the 3rd Level RPO a very viable part of their attack.

The outside zone with a crack route by the receiver makes this a very difficult play to defend.  Head Coach Dave Clawson illustrates the play in this video

Bonus Play - Manheim Central HS Play Action off of RPO:RPO:

Adding third-level RPO does require time in practice to allow the QB to understand the picture and the read.  One way to maintain a 3rd level attack as part of the RPO offense is to call it for the QB by making it a play action. 

That’s exactly what Manheim Central HC Dave Hahn does with this play-action concept.  Seeing that the safety is aggressively fitting on the run allows this big play opportunity.  

Since it is just a call it does not require the QB to read for Run or Pass.  He can sell a great fake and draw the safety down then hit the skinny post for a big play

As the cliche goes, “It’s about who has the chalk last.”  The third level RPO is a logical progression in the RPO attack and whether you create concepts that read the triggering safety or simply add play action to stretch the defense and expose the aggressiveness, attacking level three this fall will provide your offense huge benefits.