Tigers set for ‘challenging’ task of stopping Navy triple-option attack
Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry runs the option offense against East Carolina during a game earlier this season. Navy's ability to run the unusual offense could pose problems for Memphis in Thursday's American Athletic Conference game. (Gail Burton/AP)
A fast Navy triple-option attack poses several challenges for the Tigers' defense, including the occasional pass to keep defenders off balance.
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Adam Fuller Malcolm Perry Memphis Tigers Football Mike Norvell Navy triple option offenseJonah Jordan
Jonah Jordan was born and raised in Memphis, graduated from the University of Memphis and has covered the Memphis Tigers for three years. When he's not writing, he enjoys golfing and eating barbecue.
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