4 Results for mike leach

Online playbooks help spread the spread

Matt Winkeljohn, Special to ESPNRISE.com

Coaches who want to introduce the spread at the high school level don't waste time watching tape and creating new plays -- they turn to Internet gurus for help, writes Matt Winkeljohn.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2009

Spread traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

The spread has made headlines in recent years because it aims to level the playing field while resulting in eye-popping passing stats. But the offense is no recent fad; it traces its roots to Depression-era Texas high school football, writes Jeff Miller.

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009

Six-man thrives in rural towns

Jeff Miller, Special to ESPNRISE.com

No players? No problem. In small, rural Texas towns, six-man football teams are thriving. From the birth of this gridiron hybrid to its loyal fans, it's clear quantity doesn't always trump quality.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

Montgomery County Players to Watch

Mike Loveday & Sheldon Shealer, ESPNRISE.com

Maryland Preview - Montgomery County Players

Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009