Scouting/Breaking down film

One thing that I always look for in addition to what has been said is on their OL. Who is thier worst OL...that way I know which way they are less likely to run when it comes to 3rd and 2 in the 4th Q. Also, look to see if they are moving linemen around. We beat a team we had no business beating and wound up winning the conference a few years ago because the other team moved their best G around--he was the only one they pulled with. Our LB's had a great day! I've also been an assistant on a staff that moved thier best lineman around and ran behind him almost exclusively. You could tell the teams that recognized it and those who didn't.

One more thing I've picked up. I coach I admire greatly once told me--especially in high school--pay attention to the OC's throwing hand as much as the OB's. Don't think that just because a kid is a lefty that he will favor that side for throwing, rollouts, etc...chances are if the one calling the plays is right handed, the tendancy may go opposite. Just a thought.