BOCA RATON — Technically, Army’s offense is the triple option.
But Saturday, quarterback Bryson Daily really had just two decisions each time he pulled away from center.
Keep the ball and count on picking up 7 yards.
Or get the ball in the hands of Noah Short and watch Florida Atlantic’s defenders chase the running back for about 15 yards each time he touched the ball.
Either way, the Black Knights wore down and demoralized FAU’s defense, which carried over to a sputtering offense in an easy 24-7 victory at FAU Stadium.
As heartened as Tom Herman should have been after the Owls ‘ one-score season-opening loss at Michigan State, the second-year coach was as disheartened after this uninspiring effort.
“I’m angry,” Herman said. “I’m angry at myself.”
This was a step back in Herman’s attempt to rebuild this program, but not one he will allow to derail that task. Spirits were high during camp as he revamped the roster, and the arrow continued to point up when FAU (0-2) returned from East Lansing and a game in which the Spartans’ victory was not secured until the final 90 seconds.