Coaches often talk about the “Middle Eight,” a term, which was originated by Bill Belichick and Michael Lombardi. Belichick organized his game plan around the Middle Eight concept.
The Middle Eight? That is the last four minutes of the second quarter and the first four minutes of the third quarter.
So many dramatic turns can take place during those eight minutes of a football game. Its proponents maintain it plays a big role in the outcomes of games from week to week throughout the season…