NEW ORLEANS — Navy offensive coordinator Ivin Jasper is worried about moving the ball against a Tulane defense that proved quite adept at stopping the triple-option last season.
Defensive coordinator Dale Pehrson is concerned about containing the Green Wave's newly-installed spread option, which is something the Midshipmen don't see that often.
Navy's ability to establish the run and stop the run will go a long way toward determining whether it avoids an upset on Saturday night at Yulman Stadium.
On offense, the Mids must avoid a repeat of last season's performance when they managed a season-low 133 yards rushing against the Green Wave.