The idea of finding a conflict defender on every play, then actually putting that guy in a run-pass conflict was a simple yet brilliant idea. But what really took us to another level was the incorporation of RPOs into our system. We were a true spread offense with four and five eligible receivers flexed that operated at a fast pace. My time at Marshall and with Legg was no different. From Chad Pennington and Randy Moss to Byron Leftwich and most recently with Rakeem Cato, there has been no shortage of great players who have thrived putting up points for The Herd over the years. Marshall football has always been synonymous with explosive offensive football. In the two seasons that I coached offense with “Billy” at Marshall, our offense ranked 12th and 2nd, respectively, in total offense, averaging more than 500 yards and 42 points per game. From inside/outside zone to play-action pass to run-pass options, Legg is one of the best innovators of spread offense in the country. He is a master teacher of one-back offense. I learned at a very young age that coaching is teaching, and that’s where Legg excels. My time spent at Marshall, under the tutelage of Legg, then the program’s offensive coordinator, was one of the most enjoyable times of my career. However, none has had as great an impact on what I believe in schematically as an offensive coach than Bill Legg. All have had some level of influence on my coaching career and my beliefs on what it means to be a football coach. They are men who are not only great with X’s & O’s, but also excellent teachers. From offensive coaches like Mark Richt and Mike Bobo to defensive coaches such as Willie Martinez and Chris Rippon to special teams wizard Doc Holliday, these coaches and many more are true football men. I have been very fortunate to have worked with and for some great football coaches during my career. Each has its own way of running an RPO package. ![]() In almost every offense across college football, you can find some version of the run-pass option (RPO). Field goals are scored by kicking the ball through the opponent’s goalposts.From television to social media, everyone is throwing around the term “RPO,” in many instances, without really knowing what it means.
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