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Conclusion
Option football has always been an inte-
gral part of our offensive philosophy at
Furman. I have shared with you a limited Furman averaged 218 yards per game on the ground in 2001 and rushed for
number of ways we try to attack opponents 35 touchdowns. Runningback Louis Ivory (34) won the Walter Payton Award as
and give different threats that opposing I-AA’s player of the year in 2000 and rushed for 5,871 yards in his career.
defenses must concern themselves with in
preparing to play us. Our players under- it has continued to remain clear that we have helped us grow through the years and
stand that options give them chances to must “find a way to run the option.” It is my we certainly would love the opportunity to
make big plays and advantages other hope that this article has assisted you in share ideas with many of you who we have
schemes may not afford them. As we eval- some way as you continue to develop your not met and could help us all the more. You
uate our schemes year after year and look offensive philosophies. The offensive staff are welcome at Furman, so give us a call
at the risks and rewards of option football, at Furman have so many to thank who and let’s get together.
Contact with players by agents almost always is done without the knowledge of the
coach. Some agents openly admit they will continue to make contacts and agree-
ments with players before their final season has been completed.
This could lead to forfeiture of games. Some agents are advising players not to risk
injury by playing. Your players must be warned about this problem. Do it more than
once.