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Navy Football: Preview, prediction for 2019 season

By Gavin Jernigan

ANNAPOLIS, MD - OCTOBER 13: Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen looks on before playing against the Temple Owls at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD - OCTOBER 13: Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen looks on before playing against the Temple Owls at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – OCTOBER 13: Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen warms up prior to playing against the Temple Owls at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
ANNAPOLIS, MD – OCTOBER 13: Malcolm Perry #10 of the Navy Midshipmen warms up prior to playing against the Temple Owls at Navy-Marines Memorial Stadium on October 13, 2018 in Annapolis, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

Previewing the offense

The entire success of the Midshipmen offense rests solely on the shoulders of senior quarterback, Malcolm Perry. Okay, well not the entire success, but a great deal of it.

In typical offenses, the quarterback really only makes decisions during passing plays. On running plays, he simply has to hand the ball off. The nature of the triple-option offense is that the quarterback makes multiple decision every single play. Perry is an experienced triple-option quarterback who is the most athletic and talented player on the Navy team.

If Navy is in a position to win over 10 games, he would be a Heisman hopeful. There’s no doubt that Perry will put up massive numbers this season.

Whether those numbers will translate to wins or not will be up to the offensive line and the schematics of offensive coordinator, Ivin Jasper. Because the Navy line is smaller than your average D1 offensive line, they must rely on their quickness and technique to open up rushing lanes. Then, when the offense is required to pass, or Jasper is trying to catch the defense over-committing to the run, the offensive line must give Perry enough time let the play develop and  find the open receiver.

Lastly, keep an eye on junior fullback, Nelson Smith. At times in 2018, Smith showed breakaway speed and the ability to bruise through defenders. He could very well dominate on runs up the middle as the first option in the triple-option.

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