Editor's Note: This article was originally published several years ago when Wake Forest played Georgia Tech and Navy in consecutive weeks. It has been modified to reflect this year's opponent, roster and defensive scheme. While there are differences in what Georgia Tech runs as an offense (the “spread-option” offense) as opposed to just the “triple-option” play, this article serves as a good primer for what Wake Forest will face tomorrow night.
What most people do not understand about the triple option (flexbone/spread option/wishbone/whatever you want to call it), is that is very similar to the spread offenses run at Arizona and Ohio State.