Small College Team of the Week - #️⃣ 1️⃣1️⃣ U. Indy
Oct 20, 2023 2:12 pm
Coach ,
We recognize #11 University of Indianapolis as our CoachesClinic Small College Team of the Week.
Head Coach Chris Keevers has U Indy performing solidly on both sides of the ball. The defense is ranked #9 in the country where it matters most, allowing only 14 points per game. Defensive Coordinator Brad Dougherty’s bend but don’t break defense is #6 in Red Zone Defense at .572.
On the offensive side of the ball, the Greyhounds are moving the ball well (#15 Total Offense 448.0 yards per game) and putting up points (#20 Scoring Offense 37.5 points per game). Offensive Coordinator Brad Wilson relies on a balanced attack (216 rush/232 pass ypg) with QB Gavin Suckup and RB Jon Lewis leading the way.
QB Gavin Sukup
95 of 145 for 1342 yd / 15 TD / 3 INT
#19 Completion 65.5%
#6 Passing Efficiency 172.91
#20 Points Responsible For 114
RB Jon Lewis
94 for 540 yd/ 5.7 avg. / 6TD/ 90 ypg
Coach Wilson spoke at the Indiana Football Coaches Association Clinic and also put together a series of videos on the Greyhound offense. Let’s take a look at the Greyhound attack.
One-Back and Two-Back Power
Coach Wilson leans on the Power Run Game. Power is illustrated in this video; he shares the single back base to the tight end and to the open side and two back power. While inside zone is their #1 run scheme. Their gap schemes were highly efficient averaging 7.9 yards per carry.
Inside Zone
The zone running game is the starting point for the attack. Inside zone provides the Greyhounds with a run that has answers like in this example he where he explains how they use the run vs. field zone blitz teams and nose twist stunts.
Play Action
When you run the ball well downhill, then play action works effectively to create a balanced offense. In the example, Coach Wilson explains their “City” concept which works off of their gap scheme runs. He shows a power read action with 3 receivers going vertical using their “Viking” or 4 verticals concept.
This package of downhill runs forms the basis of the offense which then allows for play action and RPO to be a big part of the passing attack to provide balance.
Best of luck to everyone this weekend!
Always be growing!
Coach Grabowski
P.S. Here are other ranked teams who have presented at our clinics:
Ranked Small College Teams (D2, D3, NAIA)
D2
9 Ferris State - Sam Parker, OL Coach - Ferris State O and Grant Caserta, LB Coach - Ferris State Championship Defense - A Unique Twist on the 4-3
11 Indy - Brad Wilson, OC - Gap Schemes, RPO & Tags, Inside Zone
19 Angelo St - Kevin Kilmer, OC - RPO & Air Raid Pass Concepts from 10-11-12
22 Shepherd - Ernie McCook, HC - Shepherd Pass Pro, Luke Wright, STC - Special Teams Play, Josh Kline, DC - Rams Defensive Concepts, Ramal Faunteroy - Pass Rush Techniques, Jesse Correll, OC - Harlon Hill Winning QB Play
23 Tiffin - Cris Reiserts, HC - Slow and Quick Screen Game
25 Truman St - Jason Killday, OC - Stick Concept
D3
1 North Central Shane Dierking, DC - Manipulating Gaps, Defending Empty Formations
6 Wisconsin-Whitewater Brody Pogue, WR Coach, Whitewater Special Teams
18 Ithaca - Micheal Toerper - Special Teams Philosophy, Drills and Transferable Skills
23 DePauw - Brett Dietz, HC - Maximizing Play Action in a Balanced Offense
NAIA
#3 Morningside - Casey Jacobsen, Co-DC, LB Fundamentals - Developing an LBeast
#8 Keiser - Doug Socha, HC
#11 Lindsey Wilson - Phil Kleckler, HC - Bear Front and its Variations
#18 St Xavier - Bill McKeon, DC - Zone Blitz 3 Deep with 2 or 3 Under
#23 St. Thomas - Tony Nemeyier, OC - Building an OL from Scratch