I formation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of I formation
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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But first Kelly had to convince Bowes and McDonnell, then the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator, that it was the right fit for a team that ran the somewhat staid I formation.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2018
He's in the I formation and he does all the kinds of runs, the powers, the inside zones, the outside zone, the toss play.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2011
We averaged 42 points a game that year and Don was running an I formation with two tight ends before Keith Gilbertson got there.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2011
He helped pioneer the spread offense and the I formation, so there’s one guy that was really in large part responsible for two pretty significant innovations.
From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2010
The first coach to popularize the explosive I formation, McKay has a knack for confusing defenses with deceptive variations on a basic play.
From Time Magazine Archive
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