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WATCH: Elliott wary of defending funky Citadel offensive scheme

Published Nov. 17, 2015 7:07 p.m. ET

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Although The Citadel is a small-school opponent, South Carolina needs to be cognizant of the problems the Bulldogs' offense could pose. 

The Citadel runs the triple-option -- and quite well from a statistical standpoint. At 7-3 overall this year, the Bulldogs average 343.7 yards a game on the ground. This pseudo-form of deception and unconventionality could make it difficult to defend against -- primarily because it isn't seen very often in today's spread-driven world. 

The offense could also help to mask obvious deficiencies up front from a depth and talent standpoint, as well as help the Bulldogs to control the clock. 

While South Carolina is the heavy favorite in this contest, interim head coach Shawn Elliott isn't taking this opponent lightly. 

"The triple-option, you have to go in and attack it," said Elliott. "You have to focus on it. Then of course you have to be ready for the element of surprise and the play-action pass off of it."

Elliott has some familiarity with the program, as multiple coaches on The Citadel staff are friends of his. He's got obvious respect for the team. 

"Coach Houston is bringing in the Co-SoCon champs," said Elliott. "He has done a remarkable job down there turning that program around, getting them focused and winning again. They are a well-coached football team." 

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