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How trick plays work

Trick plays in football are designed acts of deception that exploit an opponent's tendencies or schematic weaknesses, ...
The Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson displayed their bag of tricks in last week's 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, pulling off several big plays that resulted in points. Whether it was ...
Ben Johnson's creativity was on full display Sunday in Cincinnati. The Bears coach called multiple trick plays that helped his team not only register a thrilling 47-42 win over the Bengals, but earn a ...
The New York Giants have been without rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart for two weeks because he is in concussion protocols. This left the Giants with the choice between veteran quarterbacks Jameis ...
The Lions and Cowboys meet on Thursday Night Football in Week 14 with a lot on the line. If the playoffs had started today, neither team would be involved. Detroit is 7-5, a win behind the Packers in ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — While most of the focus leading up to Ohio State’s Saturday night matchup with UCLA centers on the Buckeyes’ overwhelming advantages, there’s one battleground where the massive ...
On a fall afternoon in 1989, Bob Surace ’90 — then a senior center for the Orange and Black — watched senior running back Judd Garrett ’90 throw a touchdown pass in a trick play that gave the Tigers ...
Following their tough win against Nebraska, USC came into this week’s game with a fire under them, but it took a little time for them to warm up. Both teams had just one possession in the first ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo–Hello everyone, I’m Dan Lucy on the Ozarks First digital desk. The Missouri State Bears started preparation for their last scheduled football game of the season. That’s Saturday ...
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor has spent enough time in meetings through the years to understand how trick plays create fits for defensive coaches. An offense can show a gadget play one time, and an opposing ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Behind every successful football team is a coach with a distinct philosophy and approach to the game. In the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl between Georgia Tech and BYU, viewers will ...