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3 unusual facts about Zone run


Zone run

Most NFL and Division I NCAA football teams that rely on running the ball now use zone blocking schemes.

The concept of Zone blocking in both the run and pass game was created by Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz.

However, this blocking scheme came to prominence when used by the Denver Broncos, under offensive line coach Alex Gibbs (formerly the offensive line coach for the Seattle Seahawks), and head coach Mike Shanahan.



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