On this episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, your host Keith Grabowski spoke with North Dakota State University's offensive coordinator Tyler Roehl. Coach Roehl was an All-America running back and four-year letterman at North Dakota State from 2004 to 2008, and returned to serve as the tight ends and fullbacks coach in 2014. He was then named as the offensive coordinator in 2019.

On today's episode hear how North Dakota State has been successful on offense by remaining multiple with a physical mentality. Also learn how fullbacks and tight ends are crucial to the success of the Bison.

Show Notes:

3:27 Inspiration to get into coaching

10:36 Continued success at North Dakota State

13:18 Overall offensive philosophy

16:02 Rushing attempts

16:49 Variety of formations with simple concepts

18:21 Physicality with spread formations

20:20 Motions and shifts

22:03 Finding advantages on offense

24:02 Making adjustments

25:20 Reps in the pass and run game

27:46 Drills for kick-out blocks

31:31 Everyday drills for tight ends and fullbacks

33:56 Using fullbacks in the passing game

35:53 Running power out of two tight end sets

38:59 Delayed pull by guards

44:32 Running backs and power run plays

46:21 Game planning

48:22 Short yardage and goal line

50:34 Base drop-back passing game

53:35 Protections on gameday

55:11 Making fullbacks great again

57:26 The winning edge

You can follow Coach Roehl on Twitter @tyroehl.

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Making the Fullback Great Again - Tyler Roehl, Offensive Coordinator, North Dakota State University