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COLL 170 001 (CRN: 25865)

INTRO TO FOOTBALL THEORY

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO FOOTBALL THEORY (WILL RICE)
Department: College Courses
Instructors:
Zimmerman, Carissa
Narra, Suhas
Meeting: 7:00PM - 7:50PM W (12-JAN-2026 - 24-APR-2026) 
Part of Term: Full Term - No WL Purge
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 1
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 19
Waitlisted: 2 (Max 99) 
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 25-NOV-2025 1:42AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: No Final Exam
 
Description: Are you ready to stop just watching football and start thinking it? This course is for students who understand the fundamentals of American football and want to go deeper— to see the game through the eyes of a coach. We’ll take you beyond the broadcast to explore the high-level strategies, game planning, and film analysis that win championships. We’ll start by mastering the technical football terminology used by pros, giving you a deeper understanding of the game's language. The first third of the course focuses on defensive theory, where you'll learn common schemes and how to identify an opponent's weaknesses. In the second third, we'll shift our attention to the offense. You’ll explore various offensive schemes and get hands-on experience with play design. By the last few weeks, you'll be able to analyze film and identify schematic weaknesses on both sides of the ball. By the time you finish this course, you won't just be watching a game; you'll be analyzing a strategic chess match. You'll have the skills to break down film, scout opponents, and understand the ""why"" behind every play call.