Evolution of Mike Yurcich's use of the T Formation

[CaliLion79]

Inside Penn State’s Playbook: Evolution of The T Formation

Learn how Penn State's offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich transformed the historic T Formation offensive scheme in American football to increase the team's success rate by 71%. Yurcich's use of the T Formation increased by 700% in 2022 and produced more play-calling diversity, resulting in 10...

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Interesting deep dive read (w/ clips!) on an old school formation made modern. Really shows how adaptable Yurcich is as a playcaller. At Oklahoma State he had no tight ends. At Penn State he's had 3 above-average tight ends on the roster the past two years. This year, he found a pretty creative way in the T to adjust his concepts to fit his personnel strength. Feels like Yurcich had a quietly impressive rebound that flew completely under the radar

 

[BostonNit]

Wish they could put leather on the helmets for the throwback uniforms! How cool would that be?

 

[Penn State Pigskin 2023]

Wish they could put leather on the helmets for the throwback uniforms! How cool would that be?

I wore leather a helmet ‘67, ‘freshman fb & ‘68 JV .
it was awesome. Concussions were a regular thing for many. I’m museum material in 2023.

 

[OhioLion]

Our high school ran the T exclusively. Maybe go to a wing, but the T was golden.
T 26/47 power ran 13 straight plays.

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