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An in-depth look at football with discussion on strategy, plays, ideas, concepts, and techniques, with a particular focus on the Big Ten.Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-12346274711801332082023-02-21T09:29:00.003-05:002023-02-21T09:29:50.842-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs TCU, 2022 Season, CFP Semi-Final<p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/azHED_4_Eyk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v0XnybwOd08" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cNhogIUgBvg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XRY82lii-Vk" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-10421541138740323342023-02-16T17:18:00.001-05:002023-02-16T17:18:11.523-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs Purdue, BTT Game, 2022 Season, 1st Half<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CwcZ2pElDPU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><br /></div><div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QahgI1HJpIs" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></div>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-19969622894201035682023-02-10T14:42:00.006-05:002023-02-21T09:30:08.292-05:00Film Review: Purdue vs Illinois, 1st Half, 2022 Season<p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/49ReNWcjwt0" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dtt0OFohlDE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-61836099414460186952022-12-03T10:24:00.005-05:002022-12-03T10:27:26.423-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs Ohio State, 4th Quarter, 2022 Season<p> A look at the fourth quarter of the Michigan vs Ohio State football game in the 2022 season.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Previously</b></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/11/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-1st-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">1st Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/11/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-2nd-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">2nd Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/12/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-3rd-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">3rd Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Film Review - 4th Quarter</b></p><p><br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Jv5lcOTOics" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-jlBlpV7jXo" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-47180389578074219672022-12-01T12:11:00.007-05:002022-12-03T10:26:48.534-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs Ohio State, 3rd Quarter, 2022 Season<p> A look at the third quarter of the Michigan vs Ohio State football game in the 2022 season.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Previously</b></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/11/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-1st-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">1st Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/11/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-2nd-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">2nd Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Film Review - 3rd Quarter</b></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6uJKdE6VU98" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-28550994783908281832022-11-30T11:43:00.003-05:002022-11-30T11:44:42.696-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs Ohio State, 2nd Quarter, 2022 Season<p> A look at the second quarter of the Michigan vs Ohio State football game in the 2022 season.</p><p><b>Previously</b></p><p><a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/11/film-review-michigan-vs-ohio-state-1st-quarter-2022.html" target="_blank">1st Quarter - LINK</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>2nd Quarter</b></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 0 double rat. I don’t like it much without a pressure look added too it, too much time vs man. But that’s not the problem here, coverage just poor, but a poor throw bails OSU out <a href="https://t.co/8tMuqurDSV">pic.twitter.com/8tMuqurDSV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597643049597009920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s my general defense of why I see the LT as more of a round 2 pick than a top 15 pick. Run game consistency needs to improve <a href="https://t.co/9zKEHnh5sD">pic.twitter.com/9zKEHnh5sD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597643439755395073?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">How to kill a bubble screen by alignment instead of numbers <a href="https://t.co/jvr8FMNYKy">pic.twitter.com/jvr8FMNYKy</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597644827738664960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan in Mint, 2-high odd front. OSU goes to the Wisconsin game plan and attacks the soft edge. Should be more than 8 yards <a href="https://t.co/YgVMdmAHuU">pic.twitter.com/YgVMdmAHuU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597645904429056002?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice little T-T run stunt. Counter OT again <a href="https://t.co/HaOgWnsX3Q">pic.twitter.com/HaOgWnsX3Q</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597649400171757568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">4th and 2, roll the dice on the Y delay throw back. Would like a little better ball here (got a <a href="https://twitter.com/colintj?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@colintj</a> call out here for those that want to follow that) <a href="https://t.co/G5PoG4B4yP">pic.twitter.com/G5PoG4B4yP</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597650172108222465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is… not a real coverage. Multiple busts. Lucky to only give up 20 yards <a href="https://t.co/caJ1O1jj28">pic.twitter.com/caJ1O1jj28</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597651873716400129?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Interesting change up for UM in their pin and pull scheme where they traditionally zone the backside. Here they pull the backside G almost like Buck. Must have a formational check vs odd that adds that sort of zone pull to the mix vs a 0-5 backside <a href="https://t.co/BeMYV0kXvq">pic.twitter.com/BeMYV0kXvq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597654272128471040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">OSU schemes up a free hitter that isn’t needed because DE does work <a href="https://t.co/rGNhdfEh8g">pic.twitter.com/rGNhdfEh8g</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597655877120819201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 0. I’m very forgiving of playcalling, as most of you know… <a href="https://t.co/xEKgE0vQcb">pic.twitter.com/xEKgE0vQcb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597656768154570752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Part 2 of do your job rant <a href="https://t.co/lt1uQTVo8C">pic.twitter.com/lt1uQTVo8C</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597657101840834561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Same side OZ. This is not their same size zone sweep that we see later, this is basically pistol OZ. Kevin Wilson at IU was the first I saw run this (now TE/OC at OSU). Great tendency breaker.<br /><br />Also great example of a zone pull from RG/C <a href="https://t.co/kDhIF0877z">pic.twitter.com/kDhIF0877z</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597660799518244864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really like this coverage rotation from Michigan. “Clip”. Really baiting a relief throw. However, OSU is run bubble action and hits the corner route on a great throw <a href="https://t.co/hoxKBQqzSn">pic.twitter.com/hoxKBQqzSn</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597663357930467328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Invert Tampa 2 from Michigan. Don’t think they’ve run it like this this year. Stroud looks like he hasn’t seen it this year <a href="https://t.co/FuNm1juPhV">pic.twitter.com/FuNm1juPhV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597665036360900608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="it">Quasi stack post-corner TD <a href="https://t.co/wMIz2WMPom">pic.twitter.com/wMIz2WMPom</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597666162653147136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">X Read <a href="https://t.co/Ardq5rYMnK">pic.twitter.com/Ardq5rYMnK</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597669223412961281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Off a shot play, tempo, I’m guessing that’s typically a run call. UM guesses run call. It is not a run call. TD <a href="https://t.co/Hwf9X7Ed0I">pic.twitter.com/Hwf9X7Ed0I</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597672165066780672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan breaks a motion tendency, retraces to Counter OH. DT may save a TD here <a href="https://t.co/1rHZ9dJKkr">pic.twitter.com/1rHZ9dJKkr</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597673163910877190?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan goes same side Down G. Someone missed an assignment or else a big gain like the OSU same side run <a href="https://t.co/rqPburiXM5">pic.twitter.com/rqPburiXM5</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597674165875937280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Run stuff against the wedge <a href="https://t.co/cd9Gjr1O8H">pic.twitter.com/cd9Gjr1O8H</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597675120247865344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 1 Double Rat with a nice little double A gap blitz. Force the protection check so pressure will get home. The “Knife” concept is very well defended anyway <a href="https://t.co/yqJOqkpnHp">pic.twitter.com/yqJOqkpnHp</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597676591748112386?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really good D play call from Knowles here. Cover 2 with UM thinking man <a href="https://t.co/FAv291Vbpl">pic.twitter.com/FAv291Vbpl</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597677203013394432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-49147310498129587112022-11-29T17:54:00.000-05:002022-11-29T17:54:03.513-05:00Film Review: Michigan vs Ohio State, 1st Quarter, 2022 Season<p> A look at the first quarter of the Michigan vs Ohio State football game in the 2022 season.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play, Michigan vs Ohio State<br /><br />IZ RPO. Single high Cover 1. Call gets booted into the sideline <a href="https://t.co/ucWnNWH7vV">pic.twitter.com/ucWnNWH7vV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597601693046550530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fairly simple concept. UM shows single high presnap and rotates into C6 (Quarter-Quarter-Half) <a href="https://t.co/2iW9eFVh8Z">pic.twitter.com/2iW9eFVh8Z</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597607770244714496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Going to start my “Do your job” ranting now. It’ll become a theme <a href="https://t.co/tE9vaFOPTQ">pic.twitter.com/tE9vaFOPTQ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597609133804761088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Unbalanced Sweep from spin series. I say series because I think there is more here they didn’t get to <a href="https://t.co/NAixrljcH9">pic.twitter.com/NAixrljcH9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597609650161340416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Back to unbalanced. IZ with bubble. Missed read. Pre-snap expectations need to be confirmed post snap <a href="https://t.co/rcSxzeotmI">pic.twitter.com/rcSxzeotmI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597611415912996867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Option route from a switch release <a href="https://t.co/tYneySi1pA">pic.twitter.com/tYneySi1pA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597614523892273152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan goes 5-1 and get what they’re looking for but RB finds a little crease and doesn’t hesitate <a href="https://t.co/OPBPY8zXfR">pic.twitter.com/OPBPY8zXfR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597615580588429312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bonus single back power from an unbalanced look like they’re Michigan or something <a href="https://t.co/KZJhBt7b2M">pic.twitter.com/KZJhBt7b2M</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597616074828419072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just something to keep in mind. Watch the unblocked DE. We’ll come back to this <a href="https://t.co/QyeQvYvMar">pic.twitter.com/QyeQvYvMar</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597618617549754370?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">3rd and G. Touchdown <a href="https://t.co/vDQPD05Q6a">pic.twitter.com/vDQPD05Q6a</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597620424250384384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play for Michigan. Levels concept. Motion IDs zone. This should be a 4-7 yard gain but QB bails early <a href="https://t.co/AencnysVjR">pic.twitter.com/AencnysVjR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597621465352130560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">OSU front causes some confusion in the UM blocking scheme (insert Iso) <a href="https://t.co/rhEt7oOOaB">pic.twitter.com/rhEt7oOOaB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597623236233003008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">3rd and 6. Play will work as designed vs man. QB feeling the pressure and bails early… but bails correctly so still is able to make the play <a href="https://t.co/w6BJOX38fD">pic.twitter.com/w6BJOX38fD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597624372906569730?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Misleading because the RB is past the cut point (and still shots are always misleading), but this is the backside hole that was forming <a href="https://t.co/2y5X0xG3hj">pic.twitter.com/2y5X0xG3hj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597625629515845634?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Where having a mobile QB is better than having a robot. It all has its pros and cons. Spy pressure again from OSU <a href="https://t.co/0l2acGiHpE">pic.twitter.com/0l2acGiHpE</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597627455380283392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Play action off Windback has a wide open TD… if pressure doesn’t get in his face immediately <a href="https://t.co/Qvu52XohTj">pic.twitter.com/Qvu52XohTj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597627823640174592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">By the way, this is an NCAA concept (post-dig-drag). Same basic levels read as first play of the game though. But he anticipates the outside WR because of coverage <a href="https://t.co/Wmdy6YmEHp">https://t.co/Wmdy6YmEHp</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597629372432646145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not an impressive play, OSU defends it really well, but been a while since I’ve seen this play design. This is a WR screen to the opposite side of the formation. Cool design even if it doesn’t work <a href="https://t.co/ouFBl8C6Kr">pic.twitter.com/ouFBl8C6Kr</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597631031129305089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="und">OSU close to a KR TD here <a href="https://t.co/3s68nOjdii">pic.twitter.com/3s68nOjdii</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597631877623730178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bubble screen catches a CB blitz. Hustle to the ball <a href="https://t.co/LkrGqkBbhy">pic.twitter.com/LkrGqkBbhy</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597633252579487745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Got a good battle going on on the LOS <a href="https://t.co/tjhn3ftjKm">pic.twitter.com/tjhn3ftjKm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597634123426074626?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">OSU runs Windback PAP from 12 P. Trying the throw back screen and Michigan kills it. But OSU still manages to gain 5 <a href="https://t.co/uwy4w2AJR0">pic.twitter.com/uwy4w2AJR0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597634680194334721?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OT from OSU. Should be more yards <a href="https://t.co/oxlxTr2jBh">pic.twitter.com/oxlxTr2jBh</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597636344310034433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lead OZ vs Odd front <a href="https://t.co/YKrz6PeONT">pic.twitter.com/YKrz6PeONT</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597637840162066433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really cool Yo-yo design, formation + motion, a lot going on. UM just has none of it <a href="https://t.co/fol9EH5WjQ">pic.twitter.com/fol9EH5WjQ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597638706273619969?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OT again. UM dominated it <a href="https://t.co/DKi6LfqT9o">pic.twitter.com/DKi6LfqT9o</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597639625262399488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice use of formation + motion to force the CB to have to fit insert on an interior gap. Predictably the CB does not, and this should be a big gain <a href="https://t.co/h2KFHu57Wf">pic.twitter.com/h2KFHu57Wf</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597640516711370752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A lot of people cited this play as bad from the RB but this one to me is more understandable. Is the play there? Yes. But it’s a really tough read for a young RB to trust punching it A gap here <a href="https://t.co/IWdFwJZBRO">pic.twitter.com/IWdFwJZBRO</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1597642087905652738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-70635680976969305832022-11-03T09:45:00.001-04:002022-11-03T09:45:08.623-04:00Film Review: Michigan State vs Michigan, 1st Quarter, 2022 Season<p> A look at the first quarter of the MSU vs Michigan football game in the 2022 season.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play, MSU vs UM. One of the few well blocked run plays gets UM in kind of a unique front game. Nice gain for the RB on split zone <a href="https://t.co/IPTKVNxvZI">pic.twitter.com/IPTKVNxvZI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587526188548980741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reverse off of OZ. Could be more though <a href="https://t.co/UYSoMQF6bA">pic.twitter.com/UYSoMQF6bA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587527059953553408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Did not see the PF on All-22 either, but got better view than TV. Looks like LT was continuing to “finish the play” well after the ball was away and probably done. If I had to guess, given history of the rivalry, refs were quick to try to nip that sort of thing in the bud</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587527847899500547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Soapbox! My beef with Counter OT read. Killed with 2 defenders. But everyone runs it successfully so what do I know <a href="https://t.co/fDikxXfHj1">pic.twitter.com/fDikxXfHj1</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587529514971799554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Let’s talk special teams! <a href="https://t.co/srTmVwra9C">pic.twitter.com/srTmVwra9C</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587531025629986816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hey look! Zone run with push bubble RPO. This time UM runs it and gets run numbers <a href="https://t.co/N86vrxdozf">pic.twitter.com/N86vrxdozf</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587532804019159040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Spacing concept for UM. MSU in 2-high. WR a little redirected, route is late, can’t work back to the ball and MSU gets a PBU <a href="https://t.co/H4PfG6FHLy">pic.twitter.com/H4PfG6FHLy</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587533986192138241?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hitch-flat RPO. Ran it a bit last year. MSU loves that CB pressure, tip it a bit vs condensed set. Too easy for QB <a href="https://t.co/3BCfS5VT7I">pic.twitter.com/3BCfS5VT7I</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587534222755086337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Flats open vs C3 <a href="https://t.co/gULIvY7qMc">pic.twitter.com/gULIvY7qMc</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587535053906759681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">13 Personnel Strongside Counter CH is a TD if the frontside Wing gets his block <a href="https://t.co/n4WQEmHtYm">pic.twitter.com/n4WQEmHtYm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587537914203873280?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Your 2nd good combo block from MSU OL gets eaten up because of poor blocks around it <a href="https://t.co/HEPL9cRwrc">pic.twitter.com/HEPL9cRwrc</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587539484438044675?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is a well blocked run for MSU <a href="https://t.co/XW9IIQVncn">pic.twitter.com/XW9IIQVncn</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587540176376676354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is not a well blocked play <a href="https://t.co/IFPdJklnMX">pic.twitter.com/IFPdJklnMX</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587541448320237570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Running into a loaded box. I’m ok with it! (In doses) <a href="https://t.co/vBK51rPvxu">pic.twitter.com/vBK51rPvxu</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587542535660093442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">RB vs LB in coverage with WIDE splits. Too easy for UM <a href="https://t.co/E2dPqwSxlq">pic.twitter.com/E2dPqwSxlq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587543698296000514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">End zone view is better <a href="https://t.co/f6tmWeMEuY">pic.twitter.com/f6tmWeMEuY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587546871375036417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don’t mind the thought process, don’t love the design for UM here <a href="https://t.co/VaLMqZPEwW">pic.twitter.com/VaLMqZPEwW</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587547159485980674?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lots of complaints on this call, let me explain the design here <a href="https://t.co/vVjb2OCfmq">pic.twitter.com/vVjb2OCfmq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587550355293978624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Breaking tendency with a same side Crack Sweep. But MSU struggles with the blocking <a href="https://t.co/4S7B5bOa2Z">pic.twitter.com/4S7B5bOa2Z</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587885000804167680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Slow screen. RB needs more patience <a href="https://t.co/kicJMbLUiO">pic.twitter.com/kicJMbLUiO</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587885463192293376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not a lot to say other than it’s a great catch <a href="https://t.co/dDDStydk56">pic.twitter.com/dDDStydk56</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587886029327011841?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Second big catch <a href="https://t.co/5JiWbsjl0p">pic.twitter.com/5JiWbsjl0p</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587886368449257472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not really sure what either LB is doing here <a href="https://t.co/AEMpT5sFzb">pic.twitter.com/AEMpT5sFzb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1587887330307743746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-60572108045758928002022-10-28T17:12:00.004-04:002022-10-28T17:14:27.854-04:00Preview: Michigan State at Michigan, 2022 Season<p> The Michigan State Spartans will face off with the Michigan Wolverines on October 29th for the Paul Bunyan trophy in Ann Arbor, MI. This serves as my preview for the match up.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/0b93f86e17582625c43d85e35c5349090b0430db/c=0-0-947-535/local/-/media/2016/10/26/MIGroup/Lansing/636130980139781900-Paul-Bunyan-Statue-300-dpi.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="372" data-original-width="660" height="225" src="https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/0b93f86e17582625c43d85e35c5349090b0430db/c=0-0-947-535/local/-/media/2016/10/26/MIGroup/Lansing/636130980139781900-Paul-Bunyan-Statue-300-dpi.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Courtesy photo/Michigan State University</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p><b>Film Review</b></p><p>2022 Penn State vs Michigan - <a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/10/film-review-penn-state-vs-michigan-1st-half-2022-season.html" target="_blank">LINK</a></p><p>2022 Wisconsin vs Michigan State - <a href="https://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/10/film-review-wisconsin-vs-michigan-state-1st-half-2022.html" target="_blank">LINK</a></p><p>2021 Michigan vs Michigan State - <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2021/11/film-review-michigan-at-michigan-state-2021-part-1.html" target="_blank">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2021/11/film-review-michigan-at-michigan-state-2021-part-2.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a></p><p>All Michigan - <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/search/label/Michigan" target="_blank">LINK</a></p><p>All MSU - <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/search/label/MSU" target="_blank">LINK</a></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>Where It Stands</b></p><p><i>On Michigan State Health:</i></p><p>MSU has had a case of the injury bug this year, which as everyone knows, is an excuse for every woe for the fanbase suffering from it, and "next man up" for every rival going against it. In the case of MSU, they lost for significant time maybe the most important players at each level of the defense: Slade, Snow, and Henderson. While their loss doesn't serve as an excuse for just how bad the defense was in that stretch, no doubt their return serves to boost their defense going forward (for all but Snow).</p><p>Slade was back last week, but limited, I expect he'll be mostly good to go, and DT depth is pretty solid anyway. While Henderson himself is a better run defender than pass defender for a safety, he is very critical for leadership and communicating calls for the defense. Wisconsin isn't the stiffest passing test, but MSU was notably better last week. Snow won't be back. While it's questionable he's the best LB, I do think he was critical for LB coverage, where MSU has continued to struggle. Brule was back last week, and while I wouldn't say he's great in coverage, he's an improvement from what was being put out there.</p><p><i>On the Spartans Defense</i></p><p>Working forward-back. I've really liked what I've seen from Harmon this year, think he's actually be MSU's best DT. Barrow continues to flash, showing glimpses of All-B1G caliber, but is inconsistent. Hansen and Mallory both solid for depth. DE has been less stellar. Windmon showed flashes early, but doesn't have a lot of size and is probably a better blitzer than pure rusher. Everyone else lacks consistency outside Pietrowski, who has been (and may still be) hurt.</p><p>Brule has probably been an improvement for MSU LB, but otherwise Haladay looks similar to last years (positives and negatives). Depth there has been a weakness.</p><p>The backend seemed to fall apart without Henderson. Obviously they had issues last year too, but guys like Grose seemed to struggle much more with an increased load, and looked better as soon as Henderson could shoulder some of it again. I think CB is slightly improved, but too little overall. As they've shown weaknesses, I've felt other receiving groups have stepped up due to confidence as well. Will be interested to see what they did vs UW from a coverage standpoint.</p><p><i>On the Wolverines Offense</i></p><p>They are going against a UM OL that seems to be finding it's stride now, especially on the ground. Michigan runs a ton of schemes, and probably has draftable prospects at 4/5 positions right now. Better run blocking than pass blocking, but adequate pass blocking.</p><p>QB has been much more consistent than I anticipated, though still makes a couple poor decisions a game when under pressure. But overall has controlled the game, and hasn't been asked to shoulder too much. The deep ball has missed so far, but I don't know if that extrapolates.</p><p>Corum is among the best RBs in the country. Shifty in small areas, sees the field well. Think a little loss of top end speed with bigger size, he can convert to power well, but it's felt like it needs to be intentional (i.e. he loses his power at times based on how he cuts). Edwards provides depth, but is a clear step down as a runner (but provides a significant match up issue in the pass game).</p><p>TEs have been great this year, despite missing All. They don't have a standout, but Schoon is an all around threat with good hands that can find voids, and the rest have shown ability to be plus in the run game (depth chart goes deep).</p><p>WR group is diverse, and has guys for each role. But it is missing a *star* that does it all. Look for how they use formations and routes to get favorable match ups and utilize each strength.</p><p><i>On the Michigan State Offense</i></p><p>On O for MSU. OL remains inconsistent. I don't think they are bad, per se, but they just don't open up a lot and remain pretty mediocre in pass protection. Last year, the MO was basically "got into assignments". I think that's mostly true this year too.</p><p>At QB, Thorne is probably the most up-and-down QB outside Petras in the B1G. Shows flashes where he looks like an NFL-caliber QB. Shows moments where you wonder what the hell is going on. Feet can be inconsistent, especially when he starts holding the ball and gets pressure</p><p>I think they're mostly fine at RB. Berger has looked better than I anticipated, Broussard less so. Collins has stepped up a bit as a hard runner. Again, behind a better OL, I think this RB group is fine at worst. They just aren't creating a lot on their own.</p><p>I anticipate they've struggled to get TEs involved based largely on the run game issues. But both Barker (NFL prospect) and Carr (NFL potential) are good TEs. Hunt is a bit more balanced, but doesn't have the upside. That's an area they could focus vs UM, especially because TE blocking from any of the three is not a particular strength.</p><p>At WR, Reed is obviously great. I think they have solid depth, with Coleman actually showing more improvement than I anticipated. He's got a lot of basketball player in his game. Enough depth here to at least have a rotation.</p><p><i>On the Michigan Defense</i></p><p>For Michigan, I think they've been good up front, but remain a bit inconsistent at times. Lots of depth at DT, show flashes of greatness, but have some lapses from time to time when down numbers in the box.They have been desperately trying to find organic edge rush, anticipate coming out the bye they are going to ramp up those players. That part has been inconsistent outside Morris. But they have a lot of guys that can play snaps if they need to save reps for their better rushers.</p><p> LB has been inconsistent, as they've been down a starting LB all year. Barrett has stepped up and is solid, but has limitations. Colson has some great traits, but still working on instincts/reads. They can be hit in coverage. Both great blitzers though.</p><p>DB I would say has been good so far. I'm not sure I've seen a one year transition from O to D as good as Sainristil, who is potentially all conference. Green has been the better CB, but Turner has more big play potential. Safeties go three deep. They use them in a lot of ways, so a lot on their shoulders. Feels like tackling has been a little rougher this year, but they are shouldering a lot more in terms of playing at LB level and doing some other things too.</p><p><i>On Special Teams</i></p><p>MSU has one of the best punters in the nation (stats say best), UM is Top 5. Michigan has one of the best kickers in the country, MSU has had a wild ride (but hey, college kickers, anything can happen). Michigan has been great on special teams the last few years. B1G Football!</p><p><br /></p><p><b>What I Expect</b></p><p><i>For the Wolverines Offense vs Michigan State Defense</i></p><p>For UM Offense, I think a lot of people want them to come out airing it out. I'm not sure I'm there, honestly. While the backend has undoubtedly been the major issue for MSU, the run D hasn't been great either, despite being solid at DT. I would expect Michigan to end around 55-45 run/pass on first down. My guess is UM will be able to lean on that front and force MSU to play a style of defense that is geared to stop the run, which will open up better match ups on the back end. As noted by @statsofwar, while MSU has struggled at passing defense, they have also struggled in run D, particularly because offenses are running less against them (because of the pass D issues) except in obvious pass situations.</p><p>This is a balanced approach, it's not run dominant, but it is still primary run to set up the offense, with occasional early down reliefs to keep the defense honest. For UM, while a pass heavy approach is probably best chance for pulling away early and blowing out opponent, I think it also lends best chance for major swings in the game, which would ultimately make it the chance that gives MSU a better chance to come away with the win.</p><p>If I'm MSU, I try not to buy into it. I believe that with healthy DTs and return of Henderson, I can do enough to slow down the run. Some DCs believe "stop what the O does best." I don't think MSU has the horses on backend or front where committing that much resource makes sense.</p><p><br /></p><p><i>For the Spartans Offense vs the Michigan Defense</i></p><p>For MSU on O, I'd expect Thorne's legs to be a little more active in this game. 11P run option, 12P pass plays. We saw a few new wrinkles to some of MSU's zone plays last year, expect that again (including more reads). In the pass game, expect Reed and TEs to try to work over the middle and match ups, and then plenty of your Jay Johnson standard Go routes and back shoulder throws to try to win 1v1 matchups.</p><p>If you're UM, I think you try to stay 2-high more of the day (this is generally against their nature this year, so we'll see), force MSU to try to win it on the ground where they just haven't been consistent enough. Then, when you get in pass situations, get into your 2-high SIM pressures and Fire Zones and speed up Thorne.</p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-78057743399292436162022-10-28T16:00:00.001-04:002022-10-28T16:00:14.233-04:00Film Review: Wisconsin vs Michigan State, 1st Half, 2022 Season<p>Film review of the 1st half of the 2022 Wisconsin vs Michigan State football game.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play Wisconsin vs MSU<br /><br />IZ from 11P vs a 3-4 <a href="https://t.co/bNyjVSQyBk">pic.twitter.com/bNyjVSQyBk</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585699779908366337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Split zone now. Front side gets eaten up. Room on the backside, but RB sped up I think in his process due to the NT winning so quick <a href="https://t.co/kUI4vJYlBG">pic.twitter.com/kUI4vJYlBG</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585700093163933708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good effort putting the hands up here <a href="https://t.co/8MRXdUhqUO">pic.twitter.com/8MRXdUhqUO</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585702916849295360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pretty sure the LT busts here and pulls away from the IZ, but that pulls 3 defenders and works so hey why not <a href="https://t.co/m5E8F7uCad">pic.twitter.com/m5E8F7uCad</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585704544553541633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bit of food and some less good here. MSU’s most consist DT this year (my opinion) makes a nice play to cut this one down <a href="https://t.co/TIi9SLMCrl">pic.twitter.com/TIi9SLMCrl</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585707456893591552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A little bit of scouting perspective when watching this boot play <a href="https://t.co/RFTWwWvaPs">pic.twitter.com/RFTWwWvaPs</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585708711527403520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">There is just a lot here. Should be RB 1v1 vs safety for 6. Wisconsin doesn’t block it well at all so then MSU gets about 4 chances to bring down RB at LOS. RB churns our 7 yards then MSU gets tagged with a late hit <a href="https://t.co/pEUdSeUhrv">pic.twitter.com/pEUdSeUhrv</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585710040442277888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DT flashing.<br /><br />Slade also in here, knocking off rust a bit <a href="https://t.co/qQZrbJKvp8">pic.twitter.com/qQZrbJKvp8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585713217510285313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Slade generating interior pressure and the coverage is good on first drop back for Wisconsin <a href="https://t.co/WjNNAEyoTE">pic.twitter.com/WjNNAEyoTE</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585713531114385408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Coverage issues on the back end not helped by what’s up front <a href="https://t.co/PVeTMYIAsj">pic.twitter.com/PVeTMYIAsj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585714344125517829?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Putting this in the OL <a href="https://t.co/4EqzUWQJ5h">pic.twitter.com/4EqzUWQJ5h</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585715391900385282?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Again, OL looks initially pretty good, until it isn’t <a href="https://t.co/spnIphMxMU">pic.twitter.com/spnIphMxMU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585716086921650178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MSU using a bit of 12 personnel but splitting out one TE, but getting Wisconsin into 3-4. It's something quite a few teams have used against Michigan, I'd expect quite a bit of it Saturday (MSU did that a bit last year too)</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585717285251063810?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Snag route. Good job by QB getting it out <a href="https://t.co/D35sneQNoo">pic.twitter.com/D35sneQNoo</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585718947336556545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">4/5 OL block this really well, almost textbook. This should be more <a href="https://t.co/H4RmWZqMIY">pic.twitter.com/H4RmWZqMIY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585720787830546433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Sail concept. Good stem by the WR, gets leverage on the safety and it’s easy pitch and catch <a href="https://t.co/HVmqtsO59N">pic.twitter.com/HVmqtsO59N</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585721545061978112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I like the MSU OL out of the snap. They have to be more consistent after, but at the snap things look nice <a href="https://t.co/Zgay7iy4q0">pic.twitter.com/Zgay7iy4q0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585722088240910343?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Big INT for MSU <a href="https://t.co/C1gcqioAp8">pic.twitter.com/C1gcqioAp8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585981077272895489?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Windback. MSU ran it a ton last year with a lot of success. Gets a good run here as the initial zone look pulls the defense out of position <a href="https://t.co/7QKdmyWTPf">pic.twitter.com/7QKdmyWTPf</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585983586699812865?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Guys just getting a little nosey here not completing their assignments <a href="https://t.co/wnqp9QBObH">pic.twitter.com/wnqp9QBObH</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585985780224237569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">These are the sorts of plays that actually concern me more for MSU. Historically good run D, this won’t cut it <a href="https://t.co/nvSjS1RcdD">pic.twitter.com/nvSjS1RcdD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585987355743485952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MSU really sliding over the LBs to strength vs TE-Wing. Gotta find a way to run weak vs these looks <a href="https://t.co/AeFklM4ZYe">pic.twitter.com/AeFklM4ZYe</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585988671362113536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice example of Wisconsin LBs falling back a gap when down a man in the box <a href="https://t.co/SJKnHoXqx0">pic.twitter.com/SJKnHoXqx0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585992808208408579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">And next throw <a href="https://t.co/Bqn7yRxcKp">pic.twitter.com/Bqn7yRxcKp</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585996048161538050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">See an adjustment from MSU in protection, this time pick it up. Great pocket, great throw vs Green 2 <a href="https://t.co/KZvomDZB0K">pic.twitter.com/KZvomDZB0K</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1585993955090759685?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">MSU switching up protections, a bit old school here, G on OLB. Wisconsin drop 8 Cover 2, QB dumps off quick <a href="https://t.co/y5R7Qu1jOI">pic.twitter.com/y5R7Qu1jOI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1586000134613045248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wisconsin tries to hit the backside of the play but can’t get off the front side DT. TFL <a href="https://t.co/9MsaCxvxYw">pic.twitter.com/9MsaCxvxYw</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1586076232780697600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pin and pull. UM ran it a bunch vs PSU. LB level can’t get out to squeeze the outside gaps down <a href="https://t.co/jw6coR35lX">pic.twitter.com/jw6coR35lX</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1586076958412398592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Wisconsin keeps getting whooped over the top on gap schemes. Just can’t happen if you want success on the ground <a href="https://t.co/OdPxAzuNh0">pic.twitter.com/OdPxAzuNh0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1586078563782234112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Little center route from MSU. Find ways to get the ball in the hands of your most dynamic player in space <a href="https://t.co/iVHdYceEAl">pic.twitter.com/iVHdYceEAl</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1586079787679993857?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-42777621873100503442022-10-28T11:02:00.002-04:002022-10-28T11:02:22.381-04:00Film Review: Penn State vs Michigan, 1st Half, 2022 Season<p> Film review of the 1st half of the 2022 Penn State at Michigan football game.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play: Penn State vs Michigan <br /><br />Pistol with Jet motion. Quick game Spacing + Stick. Just feeling out the PSU response <a href="https://t.co/l6X77cJork">pic.twitter.com/l6X77cJork</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582465397894225920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan runs Iso for 6 yards <a href="https://t.co/zxJIYJUJth">pic.twitter.com/zxJIYJUJth</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582467399176986624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nub side pin and pull. Good example of why teams run to the short side. Lots of nice blocking here <a href="https://t.co/RRmTIDW0ce">pic.twitter.com/RRmTIDW0ce</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582467900908396545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tackle Over Power O and it’s almost a big one <a href="https://t.co/Plmf1O0MEY">pic.twitter.com/Plmf1O0MEY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582470998149906432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The DL slant busts the windback play <a href="https://t.co/Vh3vWw0Zko">pic.twitter.com/Vh3vWw0Zko</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582473566788157440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fake Reload. Get the defense to fall asleep and check the reload and fire the screen. Just a bit too amped up. Definitely a scouting tell from PSU to call this early <a href="https://t.co/FGgVvuuazt">pic.twitter.com/FGgVvuuazt</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1582473907248181248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Duo from PSU. A lot of whoopin early <a href="https://t.co/IcuJiFpsJ9">pic.twitter.com/IcuJiFpsJ9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583537260007653377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Under center IZ from PSU. Center can’t get off the NT, and play is dead from there <a href="https://t.co/TBTCbkRd9P">pic.twitter.com/TBTCbkRd9P</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583537649029038080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">22P Power O. Love this Deuce block up front between LG-LT <a href="https://t.co/z7SD5WIi20">pic.twitter.com/z7SD5WIi20</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583540628922978304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice play by the DE here to sense what is coming and attack the QB, force the throw away <a href="https://t.co/c8Ek2MbTbb">pic.twitter.com/c8Ek2MbTbb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583547932178989056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">More pin and pull from Nub formations, here, presnap read to throw the bubble <a href="https://t.co/8ry9hi5IBK">pic.twitter.com/8ry9hi5IBK</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583549246720335873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tampa 2 vs spacing + smash fade + a surprise! <a href="https://t.co/nUv8yooV0g">pic.twitter.com/nUv8yooV0g</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583551407331758080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is basically using stack/switch release tactics but with motion</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583560234764599296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="ht">Swap boot: <a href="https://t.co/HfXl2uUaaX">https://t.co/HfXl2uUaaX</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1583580572085280768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">3rd and 5 - Drive and Chase <a href="https://t.co/wKCEESB6uW">pic.twitter.com/wKCEESB6uW</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584609487071064064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice run stunt from PSU but don’t finish the play <a href="https://t.co/1SHoC8mkT6">pic.twitter.com/1SHoC8mkT6</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584610704451309569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">TFL on Down G play. RBs presuppose this play is going to bounce, can’t do that <a href="https://t.co/ubyUBDRtEj">pic.twitter.com/ubyUBDRtEj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584612214602104833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OH from double wing. FSLB plays this well <a href="https://t.co/GCiuGOLyBB">pic.twitter.com/GCiuGOLyBB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584613264561881089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Every player loses on the OL gap scheme <a href="https://t.co/yK4kQHa6tF">pic.twitter.com/yK4kQHa6tF</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584613983100669953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan shows Cover 0 and rotates into a Tampa 2, with invert 2 to the boundary. Pressure doesn’t get home but Cover 0 look speeds up the QB <a href="https://t.co/03xFEwt0d2">pic.twitter.com/03xFEwt0d2</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584615573589094400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Whip route from Michigan off their levels concept look <a href="https://t.co/FFPi0Wkeya">pic.twitter.com/FFPi0Wkeya</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584617208205914113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="es">Duo vs IZ <a href="https://t.co/B7tP83kCd6">pic.twitter.com/B7tP83kCd6</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584620229774409728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tackle Over Power breaks a big one <a href="https://t.co/MywFwnAB6S">pic.twitter.com/MywFwnAB6S</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584620687704014848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Minter is playing off a big tendency here. They have looooved to go C0 Double Rat pressure on 3rd and medium this year. In the big 4th and 6 later this game, that's what they're in. <a href="https://t.co/fB2axe6eT5">https://t.co/fB2axe6eT5</a> <a href="https://t.co/BlDdPtG663">pic.twitter.com/BlDdPtG663</a></p>— Manuel Excel (@colintj) <a href="https://twitter.com/colintj/status/1584627170332536833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Double Bluff IZ from Michigan <a href="https://t.co/icsOLAuf84">pic.twitter.com/icsOLAuf84</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584648911666323456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Load Single Back Power. Again adding two new playside blockers <a href="https://t.co/gdmO3hHcj8">pic.twitter.com/gdmO3hHcj8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584650394201792512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Really nice play by the LT on the zone read here <a href="https://t.co/gPgmCCK4ms">pic.twitter.com/gPgmCCK4ms</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584653284270559232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Same look as the double bluff, now just split zone <a href="https://t.co/rsMHzqStiU">pic.twitter.com/rsMHzqStiU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584657665720225793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan goes back to the slide play and two nice plays on the DL lead to some crazy stuff happening and a pick 6 <a href="https://t.co/kJB4LEsBs3">pic.twitter.com/kJB4LEsBs3</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584658952163192832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">BASH Counter OT on a pass down is nice <a href="https://t.co/Ssn443nrR9">pic.twitter.com/Ssn443nrR9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584659860662390784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="es">PSU defends Leak <a href="https://t.co/O9vFgiwGfS">pic.twitter.com/O9vFgiwGfS</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1584660141516869632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>embed5</p><p>embed6</p><p>embed7</p><p>embed8</p><p>embed9</p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-62446971627547922112022-10-18T13:31:00.002-04:002022-10-18T13:31:29.088-04:00Film Review: Wisconsin vs Ohio State, First 1.5 Quarters, 2022 SeasonFilm review of the 1st half from the 2022 Wisconsin at Ohio State football game.<div><br /></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play Wisconsin - OSU. Split OZ. Eyes an issue on the front side <a href="https://t.co/n1sRqnFAac">pic.twitter.com/n1sRqnFAac</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578445511257792513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great D playcall from Wisconsin. Roll 2 into trap coverage. Show 7 in the box, force the relief throw right into the trap. Bad angle on the outside turns a potential pick 6 into a 20 yard gain <a href="https://t.co/TXauVmu8dh">pic.twitter.com/TXauVmu8dh</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578452615201189889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">No reroute in the slot, LBs can’t get depth. QB hits the bender route <a href="https://t.co/rQIYWW54hP">pic.twitter.com/rQIYWW54hP</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578453529026785281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don’t think Wisconsin knows the call here. No one in the D gap vs strong side OZ <a href="https://t.co/Rdu9Pqw4Aq">pic.twitter.com/Rdu9Pqw4Aq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578454114844844032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Again free access bender from #3 between levels of 3-deep coverage. OSU iterating off TE motion early, breaking tendency here <a href="https://t.co/MqnUL2ANJm">pic.twitter.com/MqnUL2ANJm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578454473990471681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inside zone on Wisconsin first O play <a href="https://t.co/t1ekhfzB07">pic.twitter.com/t1ekhfzB07</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578455389427073024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">LOL it was wild cat not the QB churning out broken tackles and extra yards at the end</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578456679053942784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice design from Wisconsin, but LB level looking fast. Good team D.<br /><br />Also a good example of why teams run sweep to the short side rather than the field (I talk about it near the end) <a href="https://t.co/m5xK1FIJ7y">pic.twitter.com/m5xK1FIJ7y</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578458807499247619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bad QB read. Reads zone (for some reason) throws the sit, it’s man, should throw the out <a href="https://t.co/KKWMZX04jU">pic.twitter.com/KKWMZX04jU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578459535575900160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Was really impressed by the Center live in this one. Ho him gain but this is nice C play <a href="https://t.co/nxdlPCO7fD">pic.twitter.com/nxdlPCO7fD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578460631937650688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">TE throw back. Not against the young CB, but great play call vs a D that is looking to make a play, and ends up playing outside the frame of the D <a href="https://t.co/wnqWBBrfS0">pic.twitter.com/wnqWBBrfS0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578460980312702977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Again the LB stacking the end again, it’s why the FB missed his assignment <a href="https://t.co/7T3tiE9YE9">pic.twitter.com/7T3tiE9YE9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578462790792060928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Kicking myself if I’m the play caller because this Power play sets up beautifully only for the LT to just stop his feet. Maybe the safety cuts down the RB in space and the outcome is the same, but give the RB a chance! <a href="https://t.co/Qqllp0KltA">pic.twitter.com/Qqllp0KltA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578464054364209152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Looks like Fire Zone to me but nice job dropping out of a pressure look underneath the single WR side. Think that forces the ball long here <a href="https://t.co/PY8i404Oam">pic.twitter.com/PY8i404Oam</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1578464806159679488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><br /></div></div>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-82413086811877374892022-10-07T14:01:00.002-04:002022-10-07T14:01:22.720-04:00Film Review: Maryland vs Michigan, 2-4th Quarters, 2022 Season<p> Film review of the 2nd through 4th quarter of the Maryland at Michigan football game in the 2022 season.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bit of good offense and defense here. Maryland wants the rail route, it’s taken away. Nice job moving to the comeback route <a href="https://t.co/On1RgJCtw1">pic.twitter.com/On1RgJCtw1</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577384348281716755?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play of the game the Ni lost outside leverage on the WR screen. Issue corrected <a href="https://t.co/7VyipLHV8z">pic.twitter.com/7VyipLHV8z</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577384683784245248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">TE delay screen. Nice design and execution <a href="https://t.co/O6JZ7Y6nE5">pic.twitter.com/O6JZ7Y6nE5</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577386009582616578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I put the INT on the WR as much as the QB. Route just dominated the whole way <a href="https://t.co/VE3Jc2vqnh">pic.twitter.com/VE3Jc2vqnh</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577386805925666817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good job by Maryland in 22P power <a href="https://t.co/OqUbGkWq3L">pic.twitter.com/OqUbGkWq3L</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577388560646275077?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Three the single side earlier in the game, now the concept side <a href="https://t.co/T4laEIRj2s">pic.twitter.com/T4laEIRj2s</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577389448190377984?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Flood concept from Michigan. Nice throw and catch <a href="https://t.co/WCxtISHLpK">pic.twitter.com/WCxtISHLpK</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577390231124418565?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pin and pull vs odd front. Trusting the C to reach the NT is a pretty big benefit for an Offense vs odd fronts <a href="https://t.co/G6U4sohpw0">pic.twitter.com/G6U4sohpw0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577391199605891072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Young QB mistake. Gotta hit the drive to check down, but already bailing on the pocket <a href="https://t.co/w1ccABeIM8">pic.twitter.com/w1ccABeIM8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577392978141798406?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Similar sweep design as Michigan earlier. Snap too early <a href="https://t.co/jWSMxmz5jq">pic.twitter.com/jWSMxmz5jq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577393622688927756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bomber from OSU with a little frontside window dressing <a href="https://t.co/wqKHW6dRlw">pic.twitter.com/wqKHW6dRlw</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577394251289268235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Snag concept from Maryland. Good read from the QB, just don’t complete <a href="https://t.co/Qzp5cZrZ4j">pic.twitter.com/Qzp5cZrZ4j</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577395319318450189?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pin and pull again with frontside T and G pull. Great reach by the Center. Better play by the FSLB <a href="https://t.co/Ehovd2irhE">pic.twitter.com/Ehovd2irhE</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577396093876330496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inside dagger concept. This is where young QB comes in. Not trusting what he’s seeing here, has to go away from where he usually would in practice. Should be the TE here. Nice call by Maryland in trap here <a href="https://t.co/jCRvb6u1SA">pic.twitter.com/jCRvb6u1SA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577398865367646208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pass-Pass Option, now working to the flood side <a href="https://t.co/v9nykSQ7MV">pic.twitter.com/v9nykSQ7MV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577399433498873859?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Duo and a really nice run from the RB <a href="https://t.co/3M9pMJXeK5">pic.twitter.com/3M9pMJXeK5</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577400508612022294?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Back to the RB wheel. Open, but QB goes for the alert <a href="https://t.co/PuPFV8IVGW">pic.twitter.com/PuPFV8IVGW</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577400696034725888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Power, but D alignment results in pulling the T instead of the G <a href="https://t.co/bYPhrmiD0b">pic.twitter.com/bYPhrmiD0b</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577403609104293888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mills concept from Michigan. QB recognizes the presnap look and realize the deep over should win. Looks the whole time, easy TD <a href="https://t.co/xEtuqGcr1c">pic.twitter.com/xEtuqGcr1c</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577404344017817631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Like this PAP design from diamond formation with the RB inside wheel <a href="https://t.co/PVtvOxSFVH">pic.twitter.com/PVtvOxSFVH</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577761563146129440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lead draw from Maryland. Gun doesn’t sell it but tackles do. More draw action! <a href="https://t.co/QukpMPCsHb">pic.twitter.com/QukpMPCsHb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577763173649846273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yes the dig is open. But based on early indications, QB wants to work the single WR side. Bad idea as safety works back to him, but probably tough to argue he should have worked back to dig once he decided which direction to go <a href="https://t.co/kyIdqrawyO">pic.twitter.com/kyIdqrawyO</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577764170468130816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Four minute drill offense <a href="https://t.co/e2FCFGRZ08">pic.twitter.com/e2FCFGRZ08</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577764997958144007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 5, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-29614856690339573562022-10-04T14:50:00.002-04:002022-10-04T14:50:13.481-04:00Film Review: Maryland vs Michigan, 1st Quarter, 2022 Season<p> Film review from the 1st Quarter of the 2022 Maryland at Michigan football game.</p><p><br /></p><p>Aside:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you're interested in Michigan Defensive breakdowns, I suggest following Colin. He's been doing this all year, puts it in convenient threads. Always informative <a href="https://t.co/45C4FG3pIv">https://t.co/45C4FG3pIv</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575134986734342148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote><p>And now: </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play, Michigan vs Maryland. Little RPO action <a href="https://t.co/iLW64BFY3y">pic.twitter.com/iLW64BFY3y</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575226370644676609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Presnap RPO from Maryland, throw the Now screen. Uncharacteristic for Michigan to blow the edge assignments <a href="https://t.co/PJNnMxKjhI">pic.twitter.com/PJNnMxKjhI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575230926233440256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Busted coverage as UM auto checks vs jet motion and LB doesn’t fall back on split flow <a href="https://t.co/GwlWH44ozy">pic.twitter.com/GwlWH44ozy</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575232160126357504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 0 with 2 rats. Good pressure, busted coverage, face mask bails out Maryland <a href="https://t.co/MqurUaf7EE">pic.twitter.com/MqurUaf7EE</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575233134206992385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">There’s not much special about the coverage, but the defensive movement makes things more challenging on targeting and the QB reads, and it wins back numbers for the D <a href="https://t.co/Orgr1m2WHV">pic.twitter.com/Orgr1m2WHV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575526472131158016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Triple Gut Zero Double Rat again from Michigan. This time they overload the interior <a href="https://t.co/idEZKhphzv">pic.twitter.com/idEZKhphzv</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575526785298870273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Underrated big play for Michigan. Been complaining for a few years about their lack of quick game. This is quick game. It’s 6 yards on 1st and 10. Big part of why the QB’s numbers look solid despite downfield misses. 6 > 0 <a href="https://t.co/u9FdKMyrdT">pic.twitter.com/u9FdKMyrdT</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575531205289807872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is the classic Harbaugh stuff I loved. 1st and 10 22P Power. Short motion the WR to crack the Nickel. Now it’s RB 1v1 a CB in space. Condense the formation to create space <a href="https://t.co/YiRPnsgPh3">pic.twitter.com/YiRPnsgPh3</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575532381234409474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">3-man stick concept quick game again. 9 yard gain. Easy stuff <a href="https://t.co/BkGWIrfABe">pic.twitter.com/BkGWIrfABe</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575533334792241153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 1 from Maryland, but because of Y-Covered, they auto blitz the safety. So CB and FS spoke to orbit motion and QB doesn’t read it. WR makes a play in space to pick up yards.<br /><br />Want to emphasize LB tracking this down, 10 yards instead of TD, little improvements for UMd D <a href="https://t.co/hqX4NvVucj">pic.twitter.com/hqX4NvVucj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575534220830593024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pass-Pass Option<br /><br />Pairs a quick 3-step route with a roll out concept. UM will come back to this and hit the sail route. Here, the quick is open, just gotta execute it <a href="https://t.co/nMUDcQ98Vb">pic.twitter.com/nMUDcQ98Vb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575539022595702785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Designed wheel route to the RB. Think QB gets confused a bit on the coverage and then bails on his pocket <a href="https://t.co/Dry4nLKKQR">pic.twitter.com/Dry4nLKKQR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575549499983859712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Return of Matt Canada. LB bust here, and the big man with the ball gives a little shimmy and gets 8 more <a href="https://t.co/sE3tspi3Hb">pic.twitter.com/sE3tspi3Hb</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575551808788787200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Over-Post-Corner Post from Maryland. Trying to take a shot in quick change, pulling a guard on PAP, good concept. Michigan covers it really well, QB does really well to make something out of a dead play <a href="https://t.co/d7f3QNoHax">pic.twitter.com/d7f3QNoHax</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575553233220575234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Split zone with a frontside slant RPO. CB blitz from Michigan. WR doesn’t adjust, great play by the QB here <a href="https://t.co/DDAFb8iqyM">pic.twitter.com/DDAFb8iqyM</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575554117828628480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Triple option with a slide RPO to make it triple option. Michigan is crashing and overlapping with the LB, but this is a give because of the snap <a href="https://t.co/NY4sl3Pm1F">pic.twitter.com/NY4sl3Pm1F</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575554967511113728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Double screen from Maryland. Slow screen should be way more yards, RB in a hurry and second OL out has wrong target. Someone on D better retrace <a href="https://t.co/IUIwTIdKS8">pic.twitter.com/IUIwTIdKS8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575555364988125184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>e</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">CB blitz, should get Michigan off the field. DE doesn’t spike into B gap and RB churns <a href="https://t.co/LZRDsIBnib">pic.twitter.com/LZRDsIBnib</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575557366967595008?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fake jet, speed option, shovel with a pulling G and the shovel receiver counter stepping to sell the sweep. All the elements build on each other, really nice design <a href="https://t.co/w6AVD0UnIr">pic.twitter.com/w6AVD0UnIr</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575557965247291394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Corner route very capped. Inside whip is open but outside WR late on his break leaves the WR covered <a href="https://t.co/JQy2PR9Zqx">pic.twitter.com/JQy2PR9Zqx</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575559061168439296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another great play by the QB. Cone-Cover 2 has this play dead. Pressure almost gets home, but think inside move is late which causes Michigan to lose contain. QB makes a play <a href="https://t.co/Kd8KEAt2B2">pic.twitter.com/Kd8KEAt2B2</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575560165104922625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Zone read near the end zone. Coverage walked up, makes him the read defender. Steps out with the TE, and now he can’t get to the RB square in the hole <a href="https://t.co/bDmfTjkJiJ">pic.twitter.com/bDmfTjkJiJ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575561451863158784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Zone windback from Michigan. To a 4 man surface. So many gaps. I love it <a href="https://t.co/H4LIweXwQi">pic.twitter.com/H4LIweXwQi</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575574379223986176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A cool sweep design. Nice play by the frontside LB to stack the end so the lead blocker can’t find him though, and cuts down what might otherwise be a big gain <a href="https://t.co/PGmb4sFVI6">pic.twitter.com/PGmb4sFVI6</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575589598373482496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Under center Counter OF <a href="https://t.co/aXVBR3OGSU">pic.twitter.com/aXVBR3OGSU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575590704105271296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 1 Key from Maryland. Key the H and he is bracketed. Nullified Q run here, unblocked makes a play in the backfield <a href="https://t.co/LBSpQTZY0s">pic.twitter.com/LBSpQTZY0s</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575603663300542464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Y Cross with PAP and a puller for Maryland. Switch release on it, like it with PAP <a href="https://t.co/J6XSGpI2Nc">pic.twitter.com/J6XSGpI2Nc</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575945591774904336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dart Triple Option. Set up well, RG releasing to the 2nd level has no base though <a href="https://t.co/p0dahRTbBz">pic.twitter.com/p0dahRTbBz</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575946280828035072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quads. Maryland wants a shot but has free yards. Doesn’t take free yards and loses the 50-50 ball <a href="https://t.co/p5o6qR4uEd">pic.twitter.com/p5o6qR4uEd</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575946932043714560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hungry hungry hippo in the backfield. C expects LG help, its not there, TFL. Same play Michigan runs in the 2nd half by the way <a href="https://t.co/zCzvhVxXSs">pic.twitter.com/zCzvhVxXSs</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575948147842351104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is one of the coverages I suspect confused the Michigan QB. Basic levels concept, 2 guys “open”. Makes it work, but harder than it needs to be <a href="https://t.co/vIMTm3MN6n">pic.twitter.com/vIMTm3MN6n</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575948540731621394?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some tricks do need to be set up to force defense to respond, iterating off plays. This I don’t believe is one of them</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575951707980562432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Trick play. Jet sweep to pass. <br /><br />I disagree that play is bad because Michigan didn’t set it up. Everyone runs jet, so D auto react to it. Michigan ran jet motion in game and confirmed Maryland response. Only reason it fails is nice play by CB tying up WR trying to release <a href="https://t.co/3P9CxEJWDf">pic.twitter.com/3P9CxEJWDf</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1575950125695832064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-50058318128501784422022-10-04T14:38:00.003-04:002022-10-04T14:38:16.873-04:00The Current Status of the Iowa Offense<p> In a Twitter thread, I provide my thoughts on the current state of the Iowa Offense in the 2022 season</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Hi Everybody!<br /><br />Here's my semi-annual defense of the Ferentz offensive system! <a href="https://t.co/obvXTgMiFy">pic.twitter.com/obvXTgMiFy</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1577302236027408385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><b>The Offense Today</b></p><p>The system itself is still sound, in the year 2022. While the Ferentz way of running outside zone differs a bit from others, you see outside zone (OZ) based systems proliferating throughout the NFL with the Rams, 49ers, and Packers (though, we should note, those systems are starting to use more gap schemes too). The boot action, the flood concepts, the vertical shots off the run action, all of that is still, in this day, great. With the shift to a lot of man/zone match principles on defense, this sort of run pass conflict and threatening both sides of the formation is very hard to defend.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>Brian Ferentz over the offseason talked some updates. While the talk was probably more than the bite, based on the 2 games I watched, there has been an overall shift in the pass offense, one that I think in general is good. Iowa's drop back pass offense is fairly rudimentary, it looks like a 90s era simplified college WCO. But Iowa is running much less of a quick 3-step drop stuff that has largely been phased out of CFB. The routes themselves are more dynamic (less sit routes) to help with YAC.</p><p>So while it isn't an overhaul (were we really expecting that?), it's a move in the direction of goodness.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>So what's the issue and why is the Iowa offense mostly inept?</b></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>The primary issue, in my mind, is that the offense is fairly rigid. And right now, the offense just doesn't have the horses to make it go with that level of rigidity.</p><p>At it's heart, it's OZ based. The inside zone (IZ) really works off the stretch element. The play action (PAP), the windback, the counter, all work off that. Well, while the OZ is blocked better than the other schemes, it's still way too inconsistent. Too many stuffs, too much penetration, too many TFL. The offense can't believe in that run to get them 4-5 yards when they dial it up on standard downs. If the OZ no go, the offense no go.</p><p>The other runs aren't blocked well enough to stand alone, they can't be with how much they dedicate to OZ. So now you start PAP earlier. Mixing it up on 1st down is good. However, the pass protection combined with a QB that isn't mobile leaves you susceptible to sacks, QB hurries, throw aways, incompletions, and now you're behind the sticks and stuck.</p><p>Why are you stuck once off schedule? The QB himself has a strong arm. Can throw a great deep out or deep in route, but any coverage complexity causes him to mentally freeze. Suddenly his feet and drop don't match his timing, and the pass breaks down, not to talk again of the pass protection. And man coverage almost kills the pure drop back because you don't have the athletes on the outside to get separation and the route structures themselves are pretty rudimentary.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Way Forward</b></p><p>Either a consistent QB or an improved OL would see a pretty drastic improvement. We saw it as recently as 2020 with consistency at the tackle spot helping drive an efficient run offense. In 2021 they had to move to their Center powering the system as the rest of the OL caught up. Now absent the best center, the OL isn't performing. A consistent QB keeps some run/pass balance while keeping the offense on schedule. But absent those things, the way the system is structured, there really just is no way to make it work consistently well. And that's the downfall.</p><p></p><p>Whether recruiting, development, whatever, it just can't work as it is this year. It can work going forward. It can improve. But right now, the horses aren't there and I don't see it drastically improving within the season. Overall, I still think you can make it work. I'd take more influence on the Rams/49ers offense. I'd add some complexity to the route structure. I'd try to add some read element to make it more flexible going forward. But, will that happen...</p><p>I know a lot of fans are pushing for the more mobile backup QB. While there is some benefit to having a mobile QB to escape some of the pass protection issues and maybe add an element to the run game, that alone isn't necessarily enough to warrant going to him. Is he more or less efficient in the pass game with his decision making and accuracy. Does he help a young OL that is already struggling to get the blocking and pass protection set? Does he escape the pocket in an appropriate way or do his eyes come down against the rush and therefore make the risk higher within a pressure environment? These are all things the coaches must consider.</p><p>And I know other systems make it "look so easy." Certainly you can simplify some things for the QB more than Iowa does, but that can come with draw backs too (too simple, and the defense is licking their chops). You can go to a more diverse run offense rather than pounding home execution in stretch, but that's not really the philosophy that makes your program tick and that's at least another offseason in the making to make a reality, not in-season. </p><p>I was also asked a good question: "How much better would a pretty typical 11/12 personnel + formationing + RPO counter/split zone O do with this personnel?" My response: "I think the personnel is going to limit anything you do. So I don't think playbook improvements are going to make this a high powered offense. But it's possible that doing that gives them enough explosiveness to get a few more points, rather than being so efficiency reliant." There isn't a magic bullet for inconsistent OL and QB play. </p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-64141905206941304982022-09-28T10:45:00.001-04:002022-09-28T10:45:08.234-04:00Film Review: Penn State vs Auburn, 1st Half, 2022<p> Film review of the first half of PSU vs Auburn, 2022</p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play PSU-Auburn. Duo. Best run blocked play from PSU in half a decade <a href="https://t.co/wuPuSyKLvF">pic.twitter.com/wuPuSyKLvF</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574443688486260741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Snag concept from PSU. 4 strong stresses the D, and #3 gets open on his snag <a href="https://t.co/ReU1VPCYDG">pic.twitter.com/ReU1VPCYDG</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574444639679135745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Critiquing the QB sneak because it’s what we do here <a href="https://t.co/CV95bU6w9Q">pic.twitter.com/CV95bU6w9Q</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574453728647811082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Weakside stretch from Auburn. MIKE in too much of a hurry, gets washed past the play. <a href="https://t.co/xGlQ7p6EKP">pic.twitter.com/xGlQ7p6EKP</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574456708268695552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A couple really DE46. Really like how he’s playing the run <a href="https://t.co/YtuEuf6LuH">pic.twitter.com/YtuEuf6LuH</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574464118589108224?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Roll 2 four man pressure. Works as a creeper pressure that brings only 4, but gives you ability to run fairly standard back end coverage. The invert gives initial C3 roll to coverage, but it’s 2-high <a href="https://t.co/XPquM5n7st">pic.twitter.com/XPquM5n7st</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574770933935624194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Fire Zone. Each rusher has responsibility. If each goes balls to the wall for the QB, you get openings to break out, which kills the concept. Gotta execute your assignment <a href="https://t.co/GHhNRW2EF1">pic.twitter.com/GHhNRW2EF1</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574772294572023808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good weakside stretch defense by the 2i. Auburn, not great <a href="https://t.co/Rc56X19kKk">pic.twitter.com/Rc56X19kKk</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574774320534114307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Big 3rd and G sack <a href="https://t.co/Phl4GIY7MJ">pic.twitter.com/Phl4GIY7MJ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574774629058625539?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Why we cutting counter to the backside here? Frustrating <a href="https://t.co/qVsTOI97Gn">pic.twitter.com/qVsTOI97Gn</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574778402611019776?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This isn’t great from the OL, but it’s great improvement from last year, which is huge for the O as a whole <a href="https://t.co/q9PKBIRJmT">pic.twitter.com/q9PKBIRJmT</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574780225346469889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another well blocked Duo run <a href="https://t.co/5DhcxJu7KL">pic.twitter.com/5DhcxJu7KL</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574780549482291205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter is really well blocked here except the combo, which, admittedly, is a big deal <a href="https://t.co/H0XjAHv64K">pic.twitter.com/H0XjAHv64K</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574783723022721027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This Counter play is not executed great. But PSU continues to show they are understanding how to mitigate problems. That gives skill guys chances to make plays, which is a huge step forward <a href="https://t.co/PufMAVJzxU">pic.twitter.com/PufMAVJzxU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574785201183641600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Auburn apparently has no clue how to operate against the LBs playing at leas depth. Dudes flying into the backfield <a href="https://t.co/ekRknMNbDN">pic.twitter.com/ekRknMNbDN</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574785543736639493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Auburn apparently has no clue how to operate against the LBs playing at leas depth. Dudes flying into the backfield <a href="https://t.co/ekRknMNbDN">pic.twitter.com/ekRknMNbDN</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574785543736639493?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">What is your assignment in the pass rush. Not everyone races after the QB. Do your job <a href="https://t.co/QjPLRm9BG9">pic.twitter.com/QjPLRm9BG9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574790091255463939?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great individual effort by the DE to really get into the RT and lock him out, forces the flag to come out <a href="https://t.co/QbJSo1xsad">pic.twitter.com/QbJSo1xsad</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574792241759092741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Again… <a href="https://t.co/ymkVrpYWU7">pic.twitter.com/ymkVrpYWU7</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574793787901190146?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good look at the dummy slide route and impact on 2 PSU defenders. Also how much more comfortable Auburn is blocking to standard LB depth <a href="https://t.co/N9pf7k0rQY">pic.twitter.com/N9pf7k0rQY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574795484778172416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">When a hurdle attempt goes wrong but also right <a href="https://t.co/pY2S5otOu6">pic.twitter.com/pY2S5otOu6</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574834651012763654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Using bluff and Go to clear out the FS and give you more space to work your vertical to the field, without the FS threat <a href="https://t.co/OTakB5mewG">pic.twitter.com/OTakB5mewG</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574841245138128912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of my favorite single high plays. Can work match ups out of it, but good chance of getting an explosive without forcing a lot of QB reads <a href="https://t.co/nFhvnYayJd">pic.twitter.com/nFhvnYayJd</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574841893862740015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="nl">Slant into zone, ricochet, get vertical <a href="https://t.co/joz6Wy8tNq">pic.twitter.com/joz6Wy8tNq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574842365952593933?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Officially done posting clips of PSU letting the AU QB escape vertical in this one</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574843041516503040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another well blocked duo play except at RG <a href="https://t.co/D2qhPRoxeU">pic.twitter.com/D2qhPRoxeU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574859529191362579?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pin and pull from PSU. RB corrects LG error <a href="https://t.co/Wscv7SNPpK">pic.twitter.com/Wscv7SNPpK</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574862572918022144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Still work to do on the front side combo. Decent, not yet good <a href="https://t.co/R54XVuXmsV">pic.twitter.com/R54XVuXmsV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574864306507751427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great QB throw back design here with the fake cut blocks <a href="https://t.co/WSlXcRrA7p">pic.twitter.com/WSlXcRrA7p</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1574864610578014209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 27, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-11011407794133226612022-09-26T10:04:00.004-04:002022-09-26T10:04:33.017-04:00Film Review: Michigan State D vs Washington O, First Two Drives, 2022<p> Film review of the two first defensive drives for Michigan State vs Washington in 2022.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play MSU-Washington.<br /><br />DT saves the day here <a href="https://t.co/yG8yA8gtLS">pic.twitter.com/yG8yA8gtLS</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573351155538792448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mirrored snag concept vs Fire Zone.<br /><br />Just a need to be tighter on the outside when the WR runs to the flat. Can’t be this easy <a href="https://t.co/Gb22CSzm8b">pic.twitter.com/Gb22CSzm8b</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573351996027195400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Third and short. Not great <a href="https://t.co/wdmkgJ4Xtq">pic.twitter.com/wdmkgJ4Xtq</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573352612111740940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Disappointment in execution continues <a href="https://t.co/urH7yf4D8F">pic.twitter.com/urH7yf4D8F</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573353376783400961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Technique and athleticism an issue here. Can’t lose both and expect results <a href="https://t.co/o5nyH5NDFi">pic.twitter.com/o5nyH5NDFi</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573354491759529985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Defending stretch. End does his job initially now, but one guy flashing, others not continues to be a problem <a href="https://t.co/7QASuo9hrh">pic.twitter.com/7QASuo9hrh</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573355359292604417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not mad at the coverage here. Can improve a bit, but great O execution. But run D… <a href="https://t.co/fzmyk38woD">pic.twitter.com/fzmyk38woD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573356114363785216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well executed HOT coverage and pressure <a href="https://t.co/iWwknlWlVA">pic.twitter.com/iWwknlWlVA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573356407726157824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Better example of the DTs here <a href="https://t.co/jxE42ryGom">pic.twitter.com/jxE42ryGom</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573357047428837376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Miscommunication vs stack. Never in contact with WR <a href="https://t.co/bwTvbiJBGH">pic.twitter.com/bwTvbiJBGH</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573357857977810946?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">What are we doing in coverage here? <a href="https://t.co/Dz2oh1LDSC">pic.twitter.com/Dz2oh1LDSC</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573358943233101824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">What are we doing in coverage here? <a href="https://t.co/Dz2oh1LDSC">pic.twitter.com/Dz2oh1LDSC</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1573358943233101824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-42393161624592259482022-09-23T12:11:00.007-04:002022-09-23T12:11:59.529-04:00Film Review: Notre Dame vs Ohio State, 2022<p>Film review from the 2022 game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play OSU-ND<br /><br />CB blitz first play of the season!? Ballsy. Who I actually want to focus on is the DE here though <a href="https://t.co/OJCP5ZekOG">pic.twitter.com/OJCP5ZekOG</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567576539583205376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Single back power vs 5 man pressure C1. Now DE makes a huge play <a href="https://t.co/lUeKYKyssY">pic.twitter.com/lUeKYKyssY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567597644205137920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This isn’t block destruction, but is an impact of it. Get those OL leaning and hit ‘em with a little over move. TFL <a href="https://t.co/XdrBRdbgco">pic.twitter.com/XdrBRdbgco</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567598717967933445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lots happening on this play. Cover 1 look, O check to Q Draw RPO. OSU busts. OSU Ni whoops a block that would have overcome. ND doesn’t throw though, LBs drop for Q draw. OSU runs TEX stunt, gets home [breathe] <a href="https://t.co/8qACdGWjoa">pic.twitter.com/8qACdGWjoa</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567601599257649152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great backside blocking. Some work front side <a href="https://t.co/L8JiWbZDt7">pic.twitter.com/L8JiWbZDt7</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567603431262621699?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">ND actually busted in coverage here. Benefit of pressure getting home</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567604983528407040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">End zone view <a href="https://t.co/U3GYl8lw17">pic.twitter.com/U3GYl8lw17</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567607366853468171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">DE on the frontside again kills the combo block (end zone view shows bad technique from the TE here). WILL does great work reading the puller and getting numbers playside, giving OSU unblocked defender playside and a TFL <a href="https://t.co/OWadYixt7W">pic.twitter.com/OWadYixt7W</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567609993653882880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 1 vs split zone. LBs are so much more attacking this year, playing clean at the second level. So when ND misses an assignment, they are cleaning up at the LOS rather than 2 yards past it <a href="https://t.co/nwOHXH9fnM">pic.twitter.com/nwOHXH9fnM</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567621570570461188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/VqS9D64KxP">pic.twitter.com/VqS9D64KxP</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1567625208638349323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One of the down sides of RPO/relief heavy offense is that the D gains some ability to dictate. On this drive, OSU is 2/3 throwing for 6 yards total on reliefs. Something to consider <a href="https://t.co/HXGfiuhmY4">pic.twitter.com/HXGfiuhmY4</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572279528239546369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">5 man pressure Cover 1 from ND. Stroud knows right where he wants to go, ND follows eyes and tries to jump it. Perfect throw <a href="https://t.co/ijSKapSKek">pic.twitter.com/ijSKapSKek</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572281430717173760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Beautifully executed on all accounts here. C1 vs slide RPO <a href="https://t.co/1ioOCOsTl3">pic.twitter.com/1ioOCOsTl3</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572284792888250369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good example of pressure helping the coverage. Looks like HOT zone. Nice scheme gets home quick <a href="https://t.co/rHqlb29GJB">pic.twitter.com/rHqlb29GJB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572288912864808963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Forgot to mention to watch the RT. Nice to form a wall with one blocker chucking a guy!</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572290832111390722?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">If the defense looks like it’s aligned incorrectly, especially OSU, it typically means something is happening post snap to correct it <a href="https://t.co/8f33ufIjmV">pic.twitter.com/8f33ufIjmV</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572294074799124481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not a great play, but an important one: mitigating damage when it happens. Front side is good, ND trying to take advantage on the backside, but safety limits the damage done <a href="https://t.co/pA56IqF8p4">pic.twitter.com/pA56IqF8p4</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572325231552872452?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice pop pass design. Dropping the boundary safety into deep MOF makes it difficult to play run and cover here <a href="https://t.co/knQURAZdj9">pic.twitter.com/knQURAZdj9</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572326412610068481?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Quick hitting sweep plays were a bit of a concern coming in. Nice play call here, damage mitigated <a href="https://t.co/rHESqhxJ6V">pic.twitter.com/rHESqhxJ6V</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572328366287769601?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Some good stretch blocking <a href="https://t.co/Y0SMe65NjQ">pic.twitter.com/Y0SMe65NjQ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572328992291852288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I think ND game planned to take away the slot on 3rd short/medium <a href="https://t.co/A5wgkRN1df">pic.twitter.com/A5wgkRN1df</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572331367744081923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Split zone again. Can do better on the backside to help the DB and get this to a run stuff rather than a 4 yard gain, especially with how well the front side is defended <a href="https://t.co/EUhPdvS1j0">pic.twitter.com/EUhPdvS1j0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572332703189549057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">If their lined up in a way that looks wrong, they are typically baiting you. 3 DL to one side of the center, well, they rotate down a safety opposite.<br /><br />Bonus single back power from ND <a href="https://t.co/5fGggQcygL">pic.twitter.com/5fGggQcygL</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572333874482663425?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cover 0 overload pressure <a href="https://t.co/FpxUi0FIgm">pic.twitter.com/FpxUi0FIgm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572334278855331840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OH. Really nice by the TEs here <a href="https://t.co/PiI9ISgOy4">pic.twitter.com/PiI9ISgOy4</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572336232029356036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Yankee. Gotta clean up at LT <a href="https://t.co/gav6lv17GD">pic.twitter.com/gav6lv17GD</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572337951979225092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 20, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bomber concept vs Cover 1 Cross <a href="https://t.co/QjnYmDFsmN">pic.twitter.com/QjnYmDFsmN</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572937783563677698?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good example of showing odd front but stemming to even post snap. Cover 1 Rat with a green dog, which gets pressure home <a href="https://t.co/27W6JhCWYA">pic.twitter.com/27W6JhCWYA</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572940125625106435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Great defense here, understanding roles and responsibilities <a href="https://t.co/o5CLcsbQWP">pic.twitter.com/o5CLcsbQWP</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572941585293389824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Incomplete, but the process is correct. And that’s important for looking ahead <a href="https://t.co/Xlapg3OMBi">pic.twitter.com/Xlapg3OMBi</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572943122505601025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another example of pre snap picture impacting post snap execution on offense <a href="https://t.co/MUnKNJ3Wmh">pic.twitter.com/MUnKNJ3Wmh</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572946549436456960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Stroud was really good in his quick game reads vs ND <a href="https://t.co/XhcumxIkmp">pic.twitter.com/XhcumxIkmp</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572953023558856705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OH. Some good and some work to do <a href="https://t.co/lHNrV7ioDR">pic.twitter.com/lHNrV7ioDR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572953386693050368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Don’t love the double safety blitz coming from years away <a href="https://t.co/lBxV9KmwvI">pic.twitter.com/lBxV9KmwvI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572954706665693188?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OT from OSU<br /><br />So we’ve seen stretch, IZ, Windback, Zone Sweep, Counter OH, Counter OT, Duo <a href="https://t.co/9c6wpjTFxF">pic.twitter.com/9c6wpjTFxF</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572957765462642689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s often first through on the Ex stunt that ends up with the pressure. G reacts to loop, then DT in B gap has leverage on the tackle <a href="https://t.co/QsuLGAaZXR">pic.twitter.com/QsuLGAaZXR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572960538790862848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">OSU Stock Up O - QB7, RT79<br /><br />No one stock down for me, but I started from a little lower spots for the rest of the OL, including LT77. Not worried about WRs yet<br /><br />OSU Stock up D - the DTs, the ILBs, DE44</p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1572961234357452800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-79541864269165035202022-09-06T14:52:00.001-04:002022-09-06T14:52:27.613-04:00Film Review: Nebraska Offense vs Northwestern Defense, 2022 - First Half<p></p><p> Film review from the 1st half of Nebraska Offense vs Northwestern Defense 2022</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">First play of B1G 2022<br /><br />Nice start for Nebraska. Little IZ + Bubble RPO. Quick simple read. Get the ball out and go <a href="https://t.co/K7BsxZqmNo">pic.twitter.com/K7BsxZqmNo</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1565490100850642944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a></blockquote><span><a name='more'></a></span><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">3rd and 1. Great D call from Northwestern to get the MIKE and FS through the A gap. Cancels RPO read and wins numbers on the interior. They don’t finish the play.<br /><br />Ink block from Nebraska too <a href="https://t.co/zi5gowLJMj">pic.twitter.com/zi5gowLJMj</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1565490541386764291?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nebraska’s first drop back pass they go tried and true. 2-man sail/Hawk concept on the frontside. Drive on the backside. Easy reads. Almost in every pro style playbook <a href="https://t.co/HOz6MKWsmr">pic.twitter.com/HOz6MKWsmr</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1565687308904529921?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">2015 Dolphins <a href="https://t.co/UDseNkubN1">pic.twitter.com/UDseNkubN1</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1565688091813216258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"But has the play been around for decades?" you ask. Yeah, pretty much: 2002 Michigan, 1999 Rams, 1997 UCLA <a href="https://t.co/ZfocVB8S65">pic.twitter.com/ZfocVB8S65</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1565694171121389575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Inside zone run from Nebraska. Someone misses B gap assignment so it busts. But Northwestern timing QB’s hands <a href="https://t.co/htnx7GivcY">pic.twitter.com/htnx7GivcY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566055089940402177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/pdqTx5bGFm">pic.twitter.com/pdqTx5bGFm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566086195150471169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here it is from empty. Nebraska runs a 6 man pass protection, which leaves the RB in and check releases to the flat instead of putting him outside the under <a href="https://t.co/HYJfzRQs0I">pic.twitter.com/HYJfzRQs0I</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566086711997861888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This should be a much better gain on stretch <a href="https://t.co/dDCnYiyHyB">pic.twitter.com/dDCnYiyHyB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566091342354288643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not sure I’ve seen this. Instead of sticking ball in belly and pulling, QB keeps ball into chest, then sticks ball in belly once he reads run<br /><br />If I had to guess, it’s tied to the out route, need to set self to make throw on time. Or he thought he had it and just aborted last sec <a href="https://t.co/TQfoppYd1B">pic.twitter.com/TQfoppYd1B</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566092471091724289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">All Curl Air Raid Staple with a Tackle Over formation. Base concepts <a href="https://t.co/3C3pk5JmSJ">pic.twitter.com/3C3pk5JmSJ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566095719626412033?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Tackle Over Single Back Power<br /><br />Not much better <a href="https://t.co/lg2B2mD653">pic.twitter.com/lg2B2mD653</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566420645105336321?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Drive concept again. I think the QB thinks the ref is a defender and moves off the drive, because that’s a TD. But nice completion. Great pass pro <a href="https://t.co/hhCKkY7tOQ">pic.twitter.com/hhCKkY7tOQ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566421700996222978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not bad blocking, but have to adjust to a loaded box in the red zone <a href="https://t.co/tgBA1O6oZ8">pic.twitter.com/tgBA1O6oZ8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566422590167683072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Not bad blocking, but have to adjust to a loaded box in the red zone <a href="https://t.co/tgBA1O6oZ8">pic.twitter.com/tgBA1O6oZ8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566422590167683072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pretty sure this is a designed QB keep <a href="https://t.co/R7wawdk5de">pic.twitter.com/R7wawdk5de</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566426443684487168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Double hank. Just a missed throw <a href="https://t.co/6ymrNNAsgR">pic.twitter.com/6ymrNNAsgR</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566439082221359104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Like the formation here to run Jet Sweep. Doesnt tip sweep pre snap, allows the WR to have all the field to make a play <a href="https://t.co/Hk5QOrNz5U">pic.twitter.com/Hk5QOrNz5U</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566436978882740228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One block the difference between a TFL and an explosive <a href="https://t.co/3O93tF6BTI">pic.twitter.com/3O93tF6BTI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566443708345720832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/CUWHZSIAfY">pic.twitter.com/CUWHZSIAfY</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566444880917848064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bomber concept. Another staple. Read high to low <a href="https://t.co/0STA5OEeIB">pic.twitter.com/0STA5OEeIB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566415886793195520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="zxx"><a href="https://t.co/88b6K9cdrI">pic.twitter.com/88b6K9cdrI</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566445062237655041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Slightly different design, rather than leak the RB out, Nebraska just used the outside WR as the 3rd option <a href="https://t.co/7glAXSaSsc">pic.twitter.com/7glAXSaSsc</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566445494666203138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Nice sweep design from Nebraska here. Looks like long trap, gets to the edge. Big play if WR makes his block <a href="https://t.co/Ynugr2sLIt">pic.twitter.com/Ynugr2sLIt</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566448883852615680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Backside of Zone read doesn’t reach block, forces ball back into unblocked and Nebraska can’t convert <a href="https://t.co/hShFIybw5H">pic.twitter.com/hShFIybw5H</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566451320042684416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good CB play to stay on top of the route on the man coverage side. Allows him to drive in the dig and get a pass breakup <a href="https://t.co/6QJC8Rm5Wo">pic.twitter.com/6QJC8Rm5Wo</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566451750894198786?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s the big play. Eyes get locked front side and then I think he sees color flash and bugs out. <a href="https://t.co/NmucXPv06J">pic.twitter.com/NmucXPv06J</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1566457278928142336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-13194904248656713732022-09-03T10:46:00.001-04:002022-09-03T10:46:14.669-04:00Jim Knowles - Coaching Primer - Part 1<p> I've put together some tweets, but didn't get as in-depth as I originally wanted to. That said, I believe I have enough for at least an initial primer of the Jim Knowles defense. Jim Knowles has a pretty diverse background, starting as a primarily 4-3 coach, growing into a 4-2-5 coach at Duke, and finally transitioning to the 3-high safety coach at Oklahoma State which he is known for today. Still, he didn't lose all the tricks in the bag that he developed over the years, so let's take a look.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/030422-Headshots-0022-scaled-e1658251484476-1024x773.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="604" data-original-width="800" height="242" src="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/030422-Headshots-0022-scaled-e1658251484476-1024x773.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/coach/jim-knowles/" target="_blank">Ohiostatebuckeyes.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p><b>The Front - Standard Downs</b></p><p>Up front, he is very multiple. He utilizes a position he calls "Leo" in order to modify the front from Even to Odd fronts without having the necessarily switch personnel. What that means is from down-to-down it can look like this even/over front:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrNpIe3qeMpuJaeQT_ma12NDmGjJP55E79x02ExraI9H6Vs05EySfe7-N93tYQBvTkbEMM-XY5wFFWLXqOgLlfDBuZxcOtEH9ZHX4a7khxe--Xvd_3J2IZiBeHihlGLZhIbD2_awMkohXoU7mvuLwZhEayTGFYp-m3ffFILuE3dz5L5w-MiYOEdjK6" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="170" data-original-width="408" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhrNpIe3qeMpuJaeQT_ma12NDmGjJP55E79x02ExraI9H6Vs05EySfe7-N93tYQBvTkbEMM-XY5wFFWLXqOgLlfDBuZxcOtEH9ZHX4a7khxe--Xvd_3J2IZiBeHihlGLZhIbD2_awMkohXoU7mvuLwZhEayTGFYp-m3ffFILuE3dz5L5w-MiYOEdjK6=w400-h166" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8oUoQB3Ss19UfyYqj97WIoIlHO0M49NyxyRZJ1IjLXLwJ7X46LKx7DYSR8x-n_B5BiSRfqrHjzcsfQGVpg4GnPi_Kpy3Dc8hm8Flu7DgvGci_3tHA8lvwguH9HhCDvihphDoikFg1RKW1DreT2OKNPRtDz9d5g3sCLwuxapn1Jiy-6mhSxBIqYF0c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="411" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8oUoQB3Ss19UfyYqj97WIoIlHO0M49NyxyRZJ1IjLXLwJ7X46LKx7DYSR8x-n_B5BiSRfqrHjzcsfQGVpg4GnPi_Kpy3Dc8hm8Flu7DgvGci_3tHA8lvwguH9HhCDvihphDoikFg1RKW1DreT2OKNPRtDz9d5g3sCLwuxapn1Jiy-6mhSxBIqYF0c=w400-h161" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or this odd front, with the LEO mugged into the B gap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi2-3oeLCwxFQnZqy7HJ0XXKon29irNHnemGTHk2WvyiHzDG5I4SRlsqwI_9VhqT-PjnZza9dCGcVeIFMm8r5M-kFmM0saYVpBB1BotWTemUBc56w2WNFkAieRjrbI7CYfuZ9RUBnw6fvfIBifykfnCOoJXQ3YRW9QdwQr0a3pi8n99AioSfIezqo4z" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And he'll move that LEO around (typically he is into the boundary, but can line up strong/weak field boundary), including to line up in Mint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj916e9jRASPziYHpnNGeZxcGfk3H2FYALpfhSiLbLI0vSowQaVeSGu_wcxH4BX99w6lCIXLUiLWhOE64Iml_MxZCR43lygBYZX5eu-QJBngrWwFFeT5KsYtmNCLXp9jSSEhj62JSVXIpg/s400/Slide7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj916e9jRASPziYHpnNGeZxcGfk3H2FYALpfhSiLbLI0vSowQaVeSGu_wcxH4BX99w6lCIXLUiLWhOE64Iml_MxZCR43lygBYZX5eu-QJBngrWwFFeT5KsYtmNCLXp9jSSEhj62JSVXIpg/w400-h300/Slide7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="et">Oklahoma State<br /><br />Mint <a href="https://t.co/vZeHDbQZfC">pic.twitter.com/vZeHDbQZfC</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566056052440850432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And then he utilizes the LEO in a way to allow him to slant/pinch/stunt his way in and out of even/odd fronts post snap, giving the OL a cloudy picture on blocking assignments. In that way, the LEO is truly a post-snap modifier. Where the downside is sometimes you end up with a DE sized person on the interior, you make up for it generally by causing uncertainty and then attacking blockers off the snap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Generally speaking, this is a spill first defensive front. Knowles prefers to utilize the DL to close interior gaps, which results in the Ends often playing a heavy technique and spiking inside to the B gap (weak side) or C gap (strong side) in an effort to push the ball to the edge. This is a run mentality first defense the operates under the premise of block destruction more than gap penetration, a pretty major shift in philosophy for Ohio State. Gap penetration typically sees the DL move and get skinny, trying to work their way into the backfield in order to disrupt the play. Block destruction attacking blockers, it makes it so the DL is being physical against movement, and makes it difficult to get into combo blocks and out to the second level. The whole idea is to muck up the middle, and push the ball to the edge.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This does mean the DL must have a run first attitude on standard downs. That means that pass rush can be impacted because especially DEs are going to first make sure their inside gap is covered vs the run, and then when they confirm pass, they'll work on their outside pass rush lane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, I do love heavy technique DEs against the run game. Zone teams have a lot of trouble communicating it, and it really can cause problems in the backfield against gap schemes. It can also work well against pass pro, as a lot of college OTs will overset to the outside and get beat inside. Having that two way go, inside first run defense mentality in general is a negative is pass rush, but you will see instances where it becomes a benefit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Heavy DEs cause a lot of issues at college level. The communication between OT and OG breaks down all the time. Spill technique not only allows pursuit, but it helps generate TFLs in my opinion <a href="https://t.co/kDfaEcKoyS">pic.twitter.com/kDfaEcKoyS</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1560015249775919104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oklahoma State<br /><br />Spill defense <a href="https://t.co/0ZIc8pEkEs">pic.twitter.com/0ZIc8pEkEs</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566055983553646592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You will also see some run stunts. I mean, not in the spring game, that would be crazy, but on like, actual game film, you see it. But what is interesting, is that the vast majority of the stunts are just different ways of getting defensive lineman into interior gaps, and possibly steal gaps. For instance, here is a TEX stunt (Tackle First, End Loop) where the Tackle attacks the B gap so the DE can loop into the A gap. Notice how quick the stunt is (little to no vertical sell from the End), because it is a Run Stunt. It is designed to get the DE inside by all means necessary.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oklahoma State<br /><br />Tex Stunt <a href="https://t.co/At6AiBOcD4">pic.twitter.com/At6AiBOcD4</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566057054250360833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Knowles will also sometimes incorporate "2 Outside" run stunts against spread option teams. What this does is put two defenders outside the frame of the OT. One of them will attack the QB, the other will scrape hard down the LOS to cancel gaps behind the LOS. Which one does what (the one more inside, or the one more outside), will depend on the call. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ0nC0UJVfo&ab_channel=JarrellFlores" target="_blank">Coach Cogan</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpuacP3zeE8RCw2h6-j9EC0osAVtVBvM-l4aplJt6I-kIuuZ0rvMnGRBxKKPuY2_Bv4c3yw6SF-Igc9eXU7jW-4GU6pIMlBXFMN_fTFvcew2hH_tUHS_gwsdwy-j0d_bl6FhBOdOcLEeSIQJfDHl04_L0G63-Wd-ooPZ_tYFFiuyH0Ywhl2Ik11rzs" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="387" data-original-width="543" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgpuacP3zeE8RCw2h6-j9EC0osAVtVBvM-l4aplJt6I-kIuuZ0rvMnGRBxKKPuY2_Bv4c3yw6SF-Igc9eXU7jW-4GU6pIMlBXFMN_fTFvcew2hH_tUHS_gwsdwy-j0d_bl6FhBOdOcLEeSIQJfDHl04_L0G63-Wd-ooPZ_tYFFiuyH0Ywhl2Ik11rzs=w400-h285" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back-to-Back Stunt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpOCr79aenam4xeEA_DW_8M1_6ecK22w8BgCwE53wxshbB3rQkTZ0NIDtR8ZCMT1JEglO2-YVpOSENAH1oqa9r963CrX0A3widHBxULiHsSdjCrc3LopID8HKDbItNrwCcUcYPCcMrYlJMMzUhOuLYiIQLPHa3ZJ1mCHB-0mczgewajNCu36sriLDi" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="391" data-original-width="543" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpOCr79aenam4xeEA_DW_8M1_6ecK22w8BgCwE53wxshbB3rQkTZ0NIDtR8ZCMT1JEglO2-YVpOSENAH1oqa9r963CrX0A3widHBxULiHsSdjCrc3LopID8HKDbItNrwCcUcYPCcMrYlJMMzUhOuLYiIQLPHa3ZJ1mCHB-0mczgewajNCu36sriLDi=w400-h288" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Echo Stunt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The overall intent here is to disrupt blocking schemes with block destruction and changing the picture both pre-snap and post snap), force the ball to the edge, spill and kill. He will occasionally dial up the blitz too in order to add numbers. The overall intent is to generate TFLs and run stuffs on early downs and force the offense into pass downs quickly, where he can unleash some of the back end things we'll get to later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As a result though, you can sometimes end up with fairly loose coverage on the back end on early downs, and sometimes can get edged with quicker hitting sweeps as the ends are pulling inside (but this assumes that blockers find the right second/third level targets to block, which can be tricky).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>The Back End</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">At Oklahoma State, Knowles was primarily a 3-high safety look. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvH9FcXEAEjnur?format=jpg&name=900x900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="800" height="185" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvH9FcXEAEjnur?format=jpg&name=900x900" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">but he would occasionally get into some 2-high 4-2-5 looks, or even some 1-high (or zero high). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvHu4JXwAQzNQA?format=jpg&name=900x900" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="800" height="185" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvHu4JXwAQzNQA?format=jpg&name=900x900" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2-High 4-2-5<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvHu4HWYAEAzoK?format=jpg&name=large" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="370" data-original-width="800" height="185" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FbvHu4HWYAEAzoK?format=jpg&name=large" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Single High</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Coverage is highly predicated on disguise and he will pretty much run any coverage from any pre-snap look. He will occasionally move the CBs up to the LOS, but not terribly often (typically to the field), and often he doesn't actually press from that position. He will put guys in positions that are harder to execute from, because in his opinion, disguise will slow down QB enough to overcome it. The disguise also generally gets offenses running the ball into situations that aren't run friendly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What does this mean. Well, here's an off coverage look that Knowles will employ. 5-DBs are lined up about 10 yards off the ball. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover 1:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is my concern <a href="https://t.co/Na67r97h7r">pic.twitter.com/Na67r97h7r</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1560012700931051527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tampa 2:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Protecting that off man look by switching up to Tampa 2 <a href="https://t.co/IopuhV7T1h">pic.twitter.com/IopuhV7T1h</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1560017258600087552?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover 3:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">5 high shell pre snap now turns into their standard Cover 3 <a href="https://t.co/Hz175v17SQ">pic.twitter.com/Hz175v17SQ</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1560028448986374144?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Zero Double Rat (Creeper pressure, meaning you drop a defender from a primarily pass rush position, and bring a different defender from a primarily coverage position, and it results in 4 rushers)</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Zero Double Rat <a href="https://t.co/SajpzIemZM">pic.twitter.com/SajpzIemZM</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566063368485703681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see how the disguise can hurt you in Cover 1. But you can't also just play a bunch of spot drop zones the whole game, or teams can eat you up underneath. Notre Dame took advantage of this. As the zone drops gain more depth, Notre Dame just threw underneath it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Cover 3 <a href="https://t.co/RCLyv58o7C">pic.twitter.com/RCLyv58o7C</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566064739691765761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But the benefit of all this disguise is that you can play effectively any coverage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The majority of snaps that I saw were either forms of Cover 3 or Tampa 2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In these schemes, it becomes easy to see an additional benefit of his three high structure. Because from it, he can run Cover 3 Robber, which adds either the Boundary Safety or Field Safety (depending on strong or weak rotation) down into the hook/curl zone, and therefore, into the box as a run defender. You show a light box (meaning the offense has enough blockers to block every defender in the box) but add numbers from depth that they don't account for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover 3 Robber</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here’s what I would call Knowles most common version of Cover 3 from 3-high. Boundary Safety buzzes to hook/curl zone, field safety to flat. <a href="https://t.co/jcF2DtWFVU">pic.twitter.com/jcF2DtWFVU</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1559567666456809474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 16, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And they'll run other variations of Cover 3, including Cover 3 Cloud to keep the CB supporting in the run fit. So any of the 5 DBs at any one time can add themselves to the run. The three high safety defense gives the false impression that it's a pass defense, but with the front spilling everything and DB numbers coming into the box, often times it truly is a run dominant defense, particularly on early downs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There are also 2 variants of Tampa 2. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-cD-KP5Nq4Q3U6AMp2qB985R8OGPA31SRPL80tJAN3PScRKLR0T69mm3MYcnOAZcXQ7RQg877xYQ1KClQGPkfpbE_l2Wpc__s03xxGFN0nEu5G6pj1WY317bI0Lz-vU8y0qb3C-rEgs/s400/Slide7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-cD-KP5Nq4Q3U6AMp2qB985R8OGPA31SRPL80tJAN3PScRKLR0T69mm3MYcnOAZcXQ7RQg877xYQ1KClQGPkfpbE_l2Wpc__s03xxGFN0nEu5G6pj1WY317bI0Lz-vU8y0qb3C-rEgs/w400-h300/Slide7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">They will use the Middle of the Field (MOF) Safety as the deep hole defender. This gives you a more athletic deep coverage, and almost acts as a Double Cloud Cover 3. So while the QB initially sees a 2-high coverage, it turns into a single-high.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But you will also see them play Robber with the MOF safety and drop the LB into the hole, and form a more traditional Tampa 2 look. Again, adding defenders that are hard to account for from depth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Tampa 2 with MS buzz T-T stunt <a href="https://t.co/KW82e7dnRy">pic.twitter.com/KW82e7dnRy</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1557124676421386251?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He will also run Cover 1, but especially with his odd fronts, he can adjust who the deep MOF safety will be and who will be in coverage. This allows them again to provide a few different looks, as a lot or times in Cover 3, the middle safety will play deep MOF, and in man vs 3x1, the boundary safety will be the deep MOF player. Again, you're just changing the picture to the QB.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Odd front Leo Cover 1. Interesting how BS overlaps the SAM <a href="https://t.co/e1kAjgSr6N">pic.twitter.com/e1kAjgSr6N</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1557128370210619398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would say Cover 1 was his third most popular scheme, especially against run heavy and option oriented teams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">He didn't run much quarters, but it is sprinkled in. Both with 4-man pressure</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Cover 4 <a href="https://t.co/9Z3TVibp5H">pic.twitter.com/9Z3TVibp5H</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566069116905062400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And 5 man pressure</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />5 man pressure Cover 4 <a href="https://t.co/PZxMv8Ludt">pic.twitter.com/PZxMv8Ludt</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566069492253327362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And there are also variants of Cover 0 and Brackets as well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover 0</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Cover 0 <a href="https://t.co/aBfVlzt9t7">pic.twitter.com/aBfVlzt9t7</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566070690960269316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cover 0 Double Rat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ok St<br /><br />Zero Double Rat <a href="https://t.co/SajpzIemZM">pic.twitter.com/SajpzIemZM</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1566063368485703681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brackets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good example of a brackets coverage <a href="https://t.co/vk04IRELma">pic.twitter.com/vk04IRELma</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1560015765033865216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, umm.... Everything everywhere from all at once. Or something like that...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And of course, then on pass downs it can get wild.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>I've Been Asked, so I'll Add</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yeah, Knowles did some interesting stuff with mugged defenders, especially with how they defended gap schemes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It’s a pain in the ass, thanks <a href="https://t.co/xm3mzQBeQB">pic.twitter.com/xm3mzQBeQB</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1555021373117964288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p>As well as this</p><p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/
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As such, I can't recommend enough his article, which also details response to motion, alignments, a ton of history on how and where Knowles was influenced, and great examples of how Knowles gets in and out of odd/even fronts by dropping the LEO and adding a LB, not to mention more of the pressure scheme with "green dog" (adding to the pressure if your coverage responsibility stays in to block)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">If you are interested in a Knowles summary, or defensive football in general, I do highly recommend <a href="https://twitter.com/The_Coach_A?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@The_Coach_A</a>'s substack. He's one of the people I've probably learned the most from on here, and is a great follow as well<a href="https://t.co/fCJ0ykZT6d">https://t.co/fCJ0ykZT6d</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564812771694444547?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 31, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Overall</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the things that made Knowles hard to scout is that he was very gameplan specific. His plans from game-to-game varied widely. Yes, there were staples he showed every game. But what he believed in, what he leaned on, was more gameplan than system based. I do not expect Ohio State to just run the Oklahoma St defense. The units and skills are very different. Honestly speaking, I think OSU ends up running a lot of 4-down, 4-2-5, Cover 1 and Cover 3, which looks a lot like last year. But while they may favor that, they'll be more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still expect they press more than they've shown, but they really haven't show that to be a priority, either in spring or at Ok St. So that's pure speculation. I also expect them to implement more man match than we saw at Oklahoma St, again, because of the types of talents</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also think Ohio State will be very personnel package driven. Certain guys for certain roles. Lots of guys getting snaps. This differs than Ok St, but I think it's necessary for Ohio St to do all the things Knowles wants them to be able to do.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's the overall summary of it. Now I can go back to just writing OSU and meaning Ohio State. Overall, I expect the unit to be better coached and more fundamentally sound. That alone should mark more consistency and improvement for the D</div></div></div></div><p></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-5675889112219039412022-09-02T13:21:00.005-04:002022-09-02T13:21:50.692-04:00Inside the Playbook - Michigan's Counter Game - Part 3: Execution and Technique<p> We've now had an opportunity to look at the <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/08/inside-playbook-michigans-counter-game-part-1.html" target="_blank">general scheme and various run tags Michigan deploys</a>, as well as how they can <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/08/inside-playbook-michigans-counter-game-part-2-rpo-read-block.html" target="_blank">modify things post-snap</a>. But as any football coach will tell you, all the scheme in the world can't make up for poor execution. Michigan, in their run game, was a well oiled machine. It was clear on film that they were well coached and I want to take a look at some of that now.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlXHd3Tn48_UV72vhKbz9sB8ZPgfWqHKjvsFmGh7H60IrGbU65XUcAHF3aIN__Khd_CZ1nKyAPZZWJBEffMC3smUiKHWOp9tezHTHG80wdOK0ZkwiEYvTop6zizA3zy7p8ecnB3Jv6MOE560fJbbfvjbfsGZvpzHmXZ4Cl-4dSeHK1cxy7R9v2ld7/s545/Deuce%20Block.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="545" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlXHd3Tn48_UV72vhKbz9sB8ZPgfWqHKjvsFmGh7H60IrGbU65XUcAHF3aIN__Khd_CZ1nKyAPZZWJBEffMC3smUiKHWOp9tezHTHG80wdOK0ZkwiEYvTop6zizA3zy7p8ecnB3Jv6MOE560fJbbfvjbfsGZvpzHmXZ4Cl-4dSeHK1cxy7R9v2ld7/w400-h104/Deuce%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b>RB Footwork</b></p><p>One of the items I noted early in the season was that Michigan's "Counter" did not actually feature <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1293203302507778049?s=20&t=wBdFwAdm5ABlHBx_IGBUsg" target="_blank">counter footwork</a>. Instead, Michigan deployed a much more down hill attack. </p><p>Each has benefits. Counter footwork serves as a way of having some <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1539610107369095172?s=20&t=wBdFwAdm5ABlHBx_IGBUsg" target="_blank">misdirection in the backfield</a>. It also forces the RB to pause briefly putting some separation between himself and his pullers so that he can read how they are executing their assignments and work off those blocks. </p><p>But Michigan ran their footwork much more similar to Power. As I've talked about in my Power series, in modern football, most teams Power runs have become A-to-B-to-C-to-D gap runs. If the A-gap is open, you hit it, if not, you move to the B-gap, etc. Michigan took this approach to Counter and was able to almost eliminate any TFL or zero yard gains. </p><p>My initial criticism:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">One thing I don’t like is the footwork Michigan uses on Counter. Makes it hard for RB to read the wrap. It results in high efficiency (more down hill attack) but I think leaves some explosives on the field <a href="https://t.co/Na2uXukc8S">pic.twitter.com/Na2uXukc8S</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1450187689538510858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Why Michigan does what it does:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I said my *opinion* on kick footwork on counter. But here’s an example of why you use it. A 1-2 yard gain turns into 5-6 yards, and maybe by the 2nd half into the third level. No opinion is gospel. <a href="https://t.co/hhVRMgAskd">pic.twitter.com/hhVRMgAskd</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1450236161843159046?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Primary Front Side Combo Blocks</b></p><p>On gap schemes like Counter and Power, there are two primary types of <a href="https://www.hudl.com/blog/drilling-post-blocker-techniques-for-combination-blocks" target="_blank">combination blocks</a>. Those blocks are called a <u>Trey Block</u> (TE-OT block a first level player and one leaves to a backside LB).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTShhW_HYyJTix_f22977GV_rexFM2PunPF4-SGuA9RI4LCkg9KdZGBytfoBO_iXM24j_xsBDO3SYl8qJAnEGEjx1VWIFG4I8iYzBzDG3ElfvsV7kEe2cUylFvQ3gDc7HXlt1apXV4GjZw1jf04VmGD7g5gY5y-IYKdun-UZPtiV9bZpwq42BfSqp/s547/Trey%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="148" data-original-width="547" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuTShhW_HYyJTix_f22977GV_rexFM2PunPF4-SGuA9RI4LCkg9KdZGBytfoBO_iXM24j_xsBDO3SYl8qJAnEGEjx1VWIFG4I8iYzBzDG3ElfvsV7kEe2cUylFvQ3gDc7HXlt1apXV4GjZw1jf04VmGD7g5gY5y-IYKdun-UZPtiV9bZpwq42BfSqp/w400-h109/Trey%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>And a <u>Deuce Block</u> (OT-OG block a first level player and one leaves to a backside LB).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI90LVjDL9zcx0e4xtVuBKZtHwvFmVOStzf21eG8xXbhSugxRxc-3MuUg7Qmly8QCodgXxTjV2P1uDxMVv5veceClZGbfNhXKU3u8XyzD4XBWDw-dqtUV3Ju-MUUgER5QSU9nEuTnM0-I8m6RLdRZ552oGMFhe_mYx7QbdlsyG3ZuvkBegujXafozM/s545/Deuce%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="142" data-original-width="545" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI90LVjDL9zcx0e4xtVuBKZtHwvFmVOStzf21eG8xXbhSugxRxc-3MuUg7Qmly8QCodgXxTjV2P1uDxMVv5veceClZGbfNhXKU3u8XyzD4XBWDw-dqtUV3Ju-MUUgER5QSU9nEuTnM0-I8m6RLdRZ552oGMFhe_mYx7QbdlsyG3ZuvkBegujXafozM/w400-h104/Deuce%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Generally speaking, the blocker that stays at the first level will be called the "post" blocker. The one that climbs to the second level will be called the "seal" or "drive" blocker. </p><p>Like any things that can be done, there are a million ways to skin a cat. I'm not going to get into how everyone teaches this combination technique. What I will emphasize are what are fairly commonly excepted items that will happen to execute a good combination block.</p><p>First, your combination block needs to get effectively hip-to-hip. For some this is thigh to ass crack. But the point, to be clear, is that there is no space between the two blockers as they engage the first level blocker. The absolute worst thing that can happen is a down defender splitting in between a combination block. </p><p>Second, if at all possible, we want to take the down defender (who is often aligned between the two blockers at the snap) and displace onto the inside of the inside blocker. This means on a Deuce Block, for instance, we want the Tackle to help push the down defender to the inside shoulder of the Guard, and then have the tackle (or outside blocker) release to the second level.</p><p>Now, there are a few schools of thought on how to do this, and the right method for you depends on your system. For instance, some will want the outside blocker to get the high foot into the defender's crotch and have the inside blocker basically fill in behind that outside blocker and push him through. Others want the inside blocker to engage first, targeting somewhere between the inside number and the middle of the chest of the defender, and then while the defender is engaged with the inside blocker, to have the outside blocker push through the hip or love handles to push the defender inside. Regardless of your way of getting there, what you don't want is the inside and outside blockers working against each other, or in other words, one pushing one way and the other the other way. </p><p>Lastly (in this very general sense) one of the combination blockers will come of that combination block and go block a second level defender to the backside of the play. As I said, typically we want the outside blocker to leave to the second level, because that is the preferred angle to the defender to seal him backside. But that can all change based on how patient it is preferred for the combination block to be (do we emphasize sealing the backside as far back as possible, or do we emphasize winning the first level first?), how the LB reacts (does he plug, does he scrape over the top?), how the DL on the first level reacts (does he slant inside or outside?).</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Lesser Utilized But Still Important Combination Blocks</b></p><p>The first two of these really aren't that different other than it's just different players executing the combo block. </p><p>A "Quad" block is a combination block between two front side Tight Ends (or the third and fourth blocker to the side of the Center in the case of Tackle Over) to a backside defender.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLc65JNbGW4JDLDSb3rVF6RX3L7vWP9G9khTdYO70XJq90rvyX3QZXpSYItknP9oKgJm0BvkJCr2QMmYN4d2SbkwqqgG5Gc2sgJmk58aLb-n-UD144rTqWT3nuBPknbSKfGORLAPa2FZPsTs_HfeM4tddrtCxYI_K44FvRWR54T2Pk5_sjZjfu4wl/s251/Quad%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="152" data-original-width="251" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLc65JNbGW4JDLDSb3rVF6RX3L7vWP9G9khTdYO70XJq90rvyX3QZXpSYItknP9oKgJm0BvkJCr2QMmYN4d2SbkwqqgG5Gc2sgJmk58aLb-n-UD144rTqWT3nuBPknbSKfGORLAPa2FZPsTs_HfeM4tddrtCxYI_K44FvRWR54T2Pk5_sjZjfu4wl/w400-h242/Quad%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>An "Ace" block is a combination block between the Center and Guard to a backside defender. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mJ_4gwgofjZpmzsTlRLSGQhn5p2q2UFTZDMF35JIg0zzqZd_ypQUy73Ks6VAQc8jTHcIobrkE0V6x8RuljHjYzlVbt8PTVrv-_Quf-MHGbBC2hONSVv0Nqazmuxd9spc2bGjdf6WwWqQ7Q6sR-n1OCEXUZfpyBfgwFDb8udf3oQvJW6yH8AZpNvF/s547/Ace%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="547" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8mJ_4gwgofjZpmzsTlRLSGQhn5p2q2UFTZDMF35JIg0zzqZd_ypQUy73Ks6VAQc8jTHcIobrkE0V6x8RuljHjYzlVbt8PTVrv-_Quf-MHGbBC2hONSVv0Nqazmuxd9spc2bGjdf6WwWqQ7Q6sR-n1OCEXUZfpyBfgwFDb8udf3oQvJW6yH8AZpNvF/w400-h108/Ace%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Block Back and the Act of Playing Slow</b></p><p>One of the most underrated difficult assignments in football is blocking back. You think, it's just like a down block or just pinning a guy to the backside until you realize you have to avoid the puller that's going opposite, you have to prevent player from winning over the top of you, but oh yeah, you also have to prevent the guy from grabbing onto the puller's butt and riding him straight to the ball. Usually you have to do this after snapping. This is often called a "Choke" block, because you are helping to choke out the hole left by the vacated puller.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPktNVNB3xSSYQJ-UGFZwPfnWypDHmFRe_yezIETU3vDtdikKl7zWMrpkL9cT7APhn0j6DGv4-PqmdCZxh1e_Ennqxlo7UDPLUXsx0S3OxT8dSzdQe8El80EKOkKilv_N211suFC6zHn7H82khw4He5tmDZMXR0mM6PKcsn_KZgO2uadKQr4SKsb2/s541/Choke%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="145" data-original-width="541" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkPktNVNB3xSSYQJ-UGFZwPfnWypDHmFRe_yezIETU3vDtdikKl7zWMrpkL9cT7APhn0j6DGv4-PqmdCZxh1e_Ennqxlo7UDPLUXsx0S3OxT8dSzdQe8El80EKOkKilv_N211suFC6zHn7H82khw4He5tmDZMXR0mM6PKcsn_KZgO2uadKQr4SKsb2/w400-h108/Choke%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>But there is one technique or call that I want to focus on that is a bit unusual, one we call a "Slow" technique. Why is it called slow? Because you slowly work back after first helping with a defender head up from you. So if the LG is pulling and there is a 3T outside of him, but there is also a NT in front of the Center, the RG and C will execute a "Slow Ace" block. Ace means it starts off as a combo block between the RG and Center, "Slow" indicates that the C is going to release (relatively quickly) back to a backside DL. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCTmrBNquo5tDDERnV6XrEGL87aLWvVrsW_c7k6dmYthyjZ_X6_wAScrX2MPn8jFMJptJezQQWhMLNSv5gPQEMMk9f1jOFSKTnzNvkaF_M-9IvknSOCviH3PNmN2PhszS79Gf1IFc5osVIU6sy0tfs1IDhFwtdpL7vpdXIzxxS51A_QDHIT4I9FzS/s543/Slow%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="143" data-original-width="543" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKCTmrBNquo5tDDERnV6XrEGL87aLWvVrsW_c7k6dmYthyjZ_X6_wAScrX2MPn8jFMJptJezQQWhMLNSv5gPQEMMk9f1jOFSKTnzNvkaF_M-9IvknSOCviH3PNmN2PhszS79Gf1IFc5osVIU6sy0tfs1IDhFwtdpL7vpdXIzxxS51A_QDHIT4I9FzS/w400-h105/Slow%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the event the Center is not providing support on the NT, a quick call can be made</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWYEVqcoIPNh5LVGoYQvOaNha9I5SNIlWW8n_iMZkgU3buujHgEodxaRFtcgtXHNBt3kpRmgIKBHpNv-7huX1_qoAB5ca14O94U_wmhyqdZQTybLxyVJCeB7LvwBe3Oe6O4pp7FsDkd9VOIFzJFcC-nYvYtZ80pD0_OuLuIzomh2rbsfhq7Dn1tVG/s545/Quick%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="148" data-original-width="545" height="109" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwWYEVqcoIPNh5LVGoYQvOaNha9I5SNIlWW8n_iMZkgU3buujHgEodxaRFtcgtXHNBt3kpRmgIKBHpNv-7huX1_qoAB5ca14O94U_wmhyqdZQTybLxyVJCeB7LvwBe3Oe6O4pp7FsDkd9VOIFzJFcC-nYvYtZ80pD0_OuLuIzomh2rbsfhq7Dn1tVG/w400-h109/Quick%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>The various thought processes going into this block will be: Are they a stunt/slant team, do we need to get NT movement, how good of an athlete are the NT vs the backside T?<br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Pulling Out the Stops</b></p><p>Again, a lot of ways to skin a cat here. Some teach skip, some teach traditional pull, but the end is pretty much the same. The puller likes to read the inside arm pit of the intended kick player. The arm pit doesn't lie. Either it turns to you, and he's trying to wrong arm/spill (and you log), or it stays square and he's trying to log. Now, a more modern technique called "dent" in the last few years makes that read a little more difficult, but nevertheless, that's the plan.</p><p><br /></p><p><i>Kick Block</i></p><p>The path needs to be flat and tight to the LOS. If you err, err on the side of upfield, because the defender going deeper into the backfield is mostly fine, he'll take himself out of the play. We want a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbAXi6hGQ8I&ab_channel=TipoftheSpearFootball" target="_blank">kick out block</a> to be a collision, it is a violent block. But it isn't an out of control block (or you'll fall on your face). So come to balance and collision with the outside, solid part of the shoulder (so if you're pulling right, your right shoulder). Upfield foot (left foot when pulling right) is where your power is generated, should be at 90 degrees to the target. We try to get under their shoulder and strike out and up to root them out. That arm should be tucked in so as not part of the collision, but post collision can be used like a flipper or crowbar to help lift the defender. Naturally upon string, your arm not within the strike will wrap around on the defender to prevent him for fighting back up field.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8M3cNLoL-PnENF9es4MaL2N52MFzGobdvWPaMreL-CG9yU_KLRVmTbzYOlsoWko5dRrgI_9y3KJiFbnKS95TXiugCZQEwMDauadmT9qR7yaY3JdMkFQMWN2rDX4GO0CHVgjEj2_teLUTqmh1GYErn9ItJFY45TmbkezWUPC0qmBViWZ5yisDwWA/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8M3cNLoL-PnENF9es4MaL2N52MFzGobdvWPaMreL-CG9yU_KLRVmTbzYOlsoWko5dRrgI_9y3KJiFbnKS95TXiugCZQEwMDauadmT9qR7yaY3JdMkFQMWN2rDX4GO0CHVgjEj2_teLUTqmh1GYErn9ItJFY45TmbkezWUPC0qmBViWZ5yisDwWA/w400-h300/Slide2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><i>Log Block</i></p><p>The initial path remains consistent, however, now the defender has turned to square you up. Imagine you are in a race around a basketball poll and back. When you go to round the basketball poll, you're not going to just circle it at full speed because your path is too round. You're also not going to reach the poll and then pivot around your inside foot to run the other direction. When you do that you artificially lose speed and your power is generated through that pivot foot. Instead, you are going to reach out and grab the poll and use that as your pivot point, whipping yourself around. A log block isn't too much different.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXtV2lf0W83phAjXnmlQYlsD9Uqf9ci32HRxLIzlzbY4G3HwB6aZffmGH_wLoU4jGexz7bAanuMLMFJjXck0yVaYJcdakHA3bD7lrx3HN3jWQ3ffdVkvnvtS4emhP3GX4AmFQmrlvua9MeLOcLB8sxbGd0Cj8h-8LVXISsPko3e_zpdHU7KE6iAGw/s400/Slide10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXtV2lf0W83phAjXnmlQYlsD9Uqf9ci32HRxLIzlzbY4G3HwB6aZffmGH_wLoU4jGexz7bAanuMLMFJjXck0yVaYJcdakHA3bD7lrx3HN3jWQ3ffdVkvnvtS4emhP3GX4AmFQmrlvua9MeLOcLB8sxbGd0Cj8h-8LVXISsPko3e_zpdHU7KE6iAGw/w400-h300/Slide10.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>On a log block you want to contact through the shoulder that is deeper in the backfield, keeping your inside hand slightly lower and preparing to wraps around a bit higher with your outside hand. The collision is still present because the collision slows you down so you can turn the corner, but it also forces the defender to react to on-coming force, making it easier to hook him. As you use the defender as a pivot point, as you would when rounding the basketball poll, or as you would when rolling on a log. Now, when rolling on a log your chest stays square and tight to your pivot point. That's how we want to round the corner, keeping our feet back, chest tight, to maintain generating power as we whip our butt around. Once we get our butt around, drive the hips in and lift and drive the defender back into the wash. </p><p><br /></p><p><i>Lead or Wrap</i></p><p>On a lead or wrap block, we generally want to meet the defender with our shoulders square. However, upon arrival, we want to clear the head based on the reaction, path, and position of the defender. But regardless, you want to impact first with shoulder (it's a collision), then finish with either a flipper/lever from the shoulder side arm to lift up and out, or bring two hands. Hands general benefits block maintenance, but generally you may decrease a bit the force of the collision and it's difficult to latch onto the block anyway given the colliding nature of the block. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpI1BAOeLGX9LiUTEMJLnpP5HjqCZNZpjPxIZskaP8BJWylV9lBiflsOaiws9uyYqxy97R2Ktqba98ydxubh3iyZuNwSSuojWGWoTu6KPctfqfUlya3aMExdVAIhYe8bx1Zh4AR_yBWsUE2Lfh5zkJYIuhN-EUmww25qMgUXrO_JDOmxiqnaa51GXg/s400/Slide12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpI1BAOeLGX9LiUTEMJLnpP5HjqCZNZpjPxIZskaP8BJWylV9lBiflsOaiws9uyYqxy97R2Ktqba98ydxubh3iyZuNwSSuojWGWoTu6KPctfqfUlya3aMExdVAIhYe8bx1Zh4AR_yBWsUE2Lfh5zkJYIuhN-EUmww25qMgUXrO_JDOmxiqnaa51GXg/w400-h300/Slide12.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>At All Hinges on This</b></p><p>Last of the blocks is the backside hinge block, also known as a Cutoff block, among other things. Step down to close the gap due to the vacated puller. Keep a wide base and rotate the backside foot back into the backfield to keep good play strength. Get square to the defender bring hands, lift with hands, bring hips, prevent the defender from squeezing the play down.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMeAK2gbDuK3JcZC1vgu_i-qi62OhJNc7Oaz-97dGxjKP8HBRixxFNd-YPKcW5L4chirMq2NLScN4IsLDxwLPbZs6c_VhWMHWGKJEoKp90h6EmCwbtknfXOkG2iy6Bc5jEfR499ozXOUQDtslsfLrvoygc0NVENKZo0oE_dvDIrhvSoTAh7Jc6tVI/s543/Jab%20and%20Pick%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="543" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMeAK2gbDuK3JcZC1vgu_i-qi62OhJNc7Oaz-97dGxjKP8HBRixxFNd-YPKcW5L4chirMq2NLScN4IsLDxwLPbZs6c_VhWMHWGKJEoKp90h6EmCwbtknfXOkG2iy6Bc5jEfR499ozXOUQDtslsfLrvoygc0NVENKZo0oE_dvDIrhvSoTAh7Jc6tVI/w400-h108/Jab%20and%20Pick%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><p>While Michigan did not execute this call, because they swapped the puller, there is an option to secure the backside DL while executing a combo up to the BSLB.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoFiv4erGEYlYTFmdtqhBuP0SYGqdEx2fzHa54bQsbP2cRiRWqzb4zEi20H2k2t4X3QRi8fJ4pn_NRXQncLAVH3SDEljEPHOMChUjZ6Cx5La7wCl7eHEaQ3Nq9LBzP8Gt_V4z16C1Hf3N3onp1VBIvO9XAyvMcbgJUNlDAiSDUc08uQ24BNO12-b3/s542/Kitty%20Block.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="146" data-original-width="542" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFoFiv4erGEYlYTFmdtqhBuP0SYGqdEx2fzHa54bQsbP2cRiRWqzb4zEi20H2k2t4X3QRi8fJ4pn_NRXQncLAVH3SDEljEPHOMChUjZ6Cx5La7wCl7eHEaQ3Nq9LBzP8Gt_V4z16C1Hf3N3onp1VBIvO9XAyvMcbgJUNlDAiSDUc08uQ24BNO12-b3/w400-h108/Kitty%20Block.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Mesh Point</b></p><p>Michigan implemented several mesh points and RB alignments. </p><p>There was backside sidecar:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OT (log) with Arrow RPO <a href="https://t.co/Jv3WY7l68V">pic.twitter.com/Jv3WY7l68V</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531027785917005826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>Frontside sidecar:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Same side Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/x4snlFmdKG">pic.twitter.com/x4snlFmdKG</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533183593266167809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>Deep Backside Sidecar:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OF <a href="https://t.co/vaN8fBPqR1">pic.twitter.com/vaN8fBPqR1</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532838415246434304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Deep Frontside Sidecar:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong (TE-Wing) Sameside Counter OF <a href="https://t.co/HjTFMOJmNW">pic.twitter.com/HjTFMOJmNW</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532836723218161666?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>Backside Pistol:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/hGdGVsAH8a">pic.twitter.com/hGdGVsAH8a</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531058759124107266?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>And Frontside Pistol:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Strong Counter OH with Jet motion <a href="https://t.co/4o6uas5BnQ">pic.twitter.com/4o6uas5BnQ</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531028771062665216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote><p>Sweep</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter Sweep. Blocking looks the same to the defense, but the pulling G will either log or bypass, there is no kick.<br /><br />(Have mentioned it previously, but playside combo block also great here) <a href="https://t.co/xQp69tmzM0">pic.twitter.com/xQp69tmzM0</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564654607170682885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>Handback</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Short Counter OH (with Orbit RPO) <a href="https://t.co/xkeO0bxYv5">pic.twitter.com/xkeO0bxYv5</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531050284264349697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>BASH </p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />BASH Strong Q Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/lfzgDJrC9V">pic.twitter.com/lfzgDJrC9V</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533199187478827009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Examples of Executing Various Techniques:</b></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan executing against a line slant to the play side. <br /><br />Center and LG execute a Slow Combo block through the NT to the backside DE. <br /><br />Front side Trey block doesn’t chase the slant, goes to seal <a href="https://t.co/2XG8qsBIwp">pic.twitter.com/2XG8qsBIwp</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564638424023302145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Pulling the Center and dealing with a line slant: same Slow Technique from the G. Protect against the slant to the play <a href="https://t.co/C32coDUkFd">pic.twitter.com/C32coDUkFd</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564640336630145026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Finally, short Counter OH.<br /><br />Center reacts to slant a little slow, but eventually cleans up the backside slant with a Slow technique that can then climb once he has pushed the DE back onto the BST <a href="https://t.co/1cYwsTOmOm">pic.twitter.com/1cYwsTOmOm</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564642222330494978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Counter OT from Michigan. See how the two pullers play at different levels.<br /><br />Front side Trey (TE-OT) block is great. TE gets long, shoves the hip of the 4T inside to allow the RT to seal, climbs and cuts the D in half at the backside LB <a href="https://t.co/PLxpXGQDaz">pic.twitter.com/PLxpXGQDaz</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564615355028348934?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">UM regaining numbers playside vs heavy 5T<br /><br />Heavy 5 will look to spill the first puller while disrupting the combo block. This allows LBs to scrape over the top while playside interior gaps are closed.<br /><br />So RT stays square and drives heavy 5T out, equaling blocking numbers <a href="https://t.co/aW1Kq2NIaS">pic.twitter.com/aW1Kq2NIaS</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564614603325280265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">2 Look from OSU. LT stays square, let’s the DE attack, torques him inside. They go win the game <a href="https://t.co/HP5NWmlnhl">pic.twitter.com/HP5NWmlnhl</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564375320219746305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Patience on the frontside. What is a presnap Deuce block sees the front side LB plug, and the LT stay square, pick up the plugger, and go win the game <a href="https://t.co/3mXvW5Dp4p">pic.twitter.com/3mXvW5Dp4p</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564374280946712578?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Again a frontside Deuce block without a gallop technique. But watch how the two work together to throw the 3T inside and climb to the backside LB <a href="https://t.co/r8RLcqjyON">pic.twitter.com/r8RLcqjyON</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564372345007095808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Another great example of a gallop technique by the RT.<br /><br />And check out the kick by the H <a href="https://t.co/OhlTB4DrZd">pic.twitter.com/OhlTB4DrZd</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564369049210994690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Protect the scheme and execute<br /><br />Pull C because backside 3T<br /><br />C gets on edge fast. Edge should spill but isn’t prepared for speed<br /><br />Gallop technique by LT on Deuce (OT/OG) block climbs right to backside LB<br /><br />Watch to the end to see the perfect view of a defense split in half <a href="https://t.co/8NamEHINM6">pic.twitter.com/8NamEHINM6</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564364021322719235?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Now let’s look at the combo block. Patient. Let’s the defense over pursue. Then washes by <a href="https://t.co/2ElW2RQfwM">pic.twitter.com/2ElW2RQfwM</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1564356366197821440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Conclusions</b></p><p>Execution is fundamental in football. But it is not alone. In the last portion of this series, we will look at how Michigan protected the counter scheme with their playbook.</p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-50780063691303702352022-08-10T14:46:00.001-04:002022-08-10T14:46:07.925-04:00Inside the Playbook - Michigan's Counter Game - Part 2 - Post Snap Modifiers<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the basics of the Michigan Counter package, including the five basic schemes (Counter OH, Counter OF, Counter OT, Counter HF, and Counter O). We also looked at run game tags that can be applied pre-snap to modify blocking assignments, and when to incorporate them.</p><p class="MsoNormal">In this part, we are going to look at Post-Snap Modifiers (i.e. reads), and how Counter serves as protection of other schemes, and how Michigan protected Counter within their scheme.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzdBzcsSR0vUViVvf7oAojJCMmImTqLvcp9QLEkboGozw7036rMx2xNDr9yBTy7MJMKG2ZvSkzPpBWTyIiyO3chUBrOerLQW2FbVgXJOpXjGKLhKqQBGweNGE5MsyB6tiD8VERpIJCPGLfbCFZYrY82_UnfT5Ruc_QE-UTP8eS3nmzG2XP4P8-Hc2/s960/Slide17.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqzdBzcsSR0vUViVvf7oAojJCMmImTqLvcp9QLEkboGozw7036rMx2xNDr9yBTy7MJMKG2ZvSkzPpBWTyIiyO3chUBrOerLQW2FbVgXJOpXjGKLhKqQBGweNGE5MsyB6tiD8VERpIJCPGLfbCFZYrY82_UnfT5Ruc_QE-UTP8eS3nmzG2XP4P8-Hc2/s320/Slide17.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Post-Snap Modifiers - Kick/Log</b></p><p class="MsoNormal">One area where Michigan really struggled in 2020 but was great in 2021 was deciding on whether to kick or log with their OL.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Kick</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">Traditionally, the pulling offensive lineman will kick out the defensive EMOL. And as a general rule, you should kick out until you can't. The idea is the kick out widens the gap inside the combo block, allows the lead blocker to wrap up to the playside LB, and results in too much grass for a LB to have to defend while the RB makes the lead blocker right.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8M3cNLoL-PnENF9es4MaL2N52MFzGobdvWPaMreL-CG9yU_KLRVmTbzYOlsoWko5dRrgI_9y3KJiFbnKS95TXiugCZQEwMDauadmT9qR7yaY3JdMkFQMWN2rDX4GO0CHVgjEj2_teLUTqmh1GYErn9ItJFY45TmbkezWUPC0qmBViWZ5yisDwWA/s960/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpm8M3cNLoL-PnENF9es4MaL2N52MFzGobdvWPaMreL-CG9yU_KLRVmTbzYOlsoWko5dRrgI_9y3KJiFbnKS95TXiugCZQEwMDauadmT9qR7yaY3JdMkFQMWN2rDX4GO0CHVgjEj2_teLUTqmh1GYErn9ItJFY45TmbkezWUPC0qmBViWZ5yisDwWA/w400-h300/Slide2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/iQUPrO8E0u">pic.twitter.com/iQUPrO8E0u</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531418983064272906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">But many modern defenses are very adept at squeezing down that gap, making it difficult to widen the gap sufficiently, allowing the defense to effectively form a pile of bodies at the point of attack, and even with a numbers advantage, forcing the play back to backside help. That's where the log block comes into play.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Log</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">The "log" block is named as such because the OL will roll around the defender like he's rolling on a log. He is asked to whip his butt around and pin the defender inside, allowing the lead blocker and ball carrier to go outside of that block into space.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXtV2lf0W83phAjXnmlQYlsD9Uqf9ci32HRxLIzlzbY4G3HwB6aZffmGH_wLoU4jGexz7bAanuMLMFJjXck0yVaYJcdakHA3bD7lrx3HN3jWQ3ffdVkvnvtS4emhP3GX4AmFQmrlvua9MeLOcLB8sxbGd0Cj8h-8LVXISsPko3e_zpdHU7KE6iAGw/s960/Slide10.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaXtV2lf0W83phAjXnmlQYlsD9Uqf9ci32HRxLIzlzbY4G3HwB6aZffmGH_wLoU4jGexz7bAanuMLMFJjXck0yVaYJcdakHA3bD7lrx3HN3jWQ3ffdVkvnvtS4emhP3GX4AmFQmrlvua9MeLOcLB8sxbGd0Cj8h-8LVXISsPko3e_zpdHU7KE6iAGw/w400-h300/Slide10.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="de">Michigan<br /><br />Open Counter CF <a href="https://t.co/YwIj8Hlia6">pic.twitter.com/YwIj8Hlia6</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532516609163763712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Kick the Spill</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">But it isn't enough to just say "log block" when the defensive end squeezes hard. Many of the best defenses in modern football are great at "spill and kill". The DEs will spill the ball outside, where the LB has overlapped tight, and the ball carrier has no where to go. When you see this sort of thing happening, you're still going to want to kick, and effectively you can get a 2-for-1 when you "kill the spill" and block where the play is initially intended to go.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDkGAtXYd_mNdtYK8-TQF9gz_6Aoss9gBje8U104g8nvqXJjL8b_JvqtUzm0QAI3_kIOqh4FzMx0dPrHPx7oR83RhR0dq6OEcuat1RgZ4o7-3pP2RRy02wROfIFzKNT6YL2oaNMyS2CqWVPjXBseHCtAzkuEGt6BtKdmqB-9STdHic5w3QSikSBym/s960/Slide11.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGDkGAtXYd_mNdtYK8-TQF9gz_6Aoss9gBje8U104g8nvqXJjL8b_JvqtUzm0QAI3_kIOqh4FzMx0dPrHPx7oR83RhR0dq6OEcuat1RgZ4o7-3pP2RRy02wROfIFzKNT6YL2oaNMyS2CqWVPjXBseHCtAzkuEGt6BtKdmqB-9STdHic5w3QSikSBym/w400-h300/Slide11.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Same Side Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/wuSG2XV9hY">pic.twitter.com/wuSG2XV9hY</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533194916058304519?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><i>Wrap</i></p><p>Against a heavy technique OLB or a defender threatening to slant inside the TE, the offense may decide they still want to handle him with the TE rather than arc him. In this case, the first puller will wrap to the PSLB, with the second wrapper will work to the first off-color jersey.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpI1BAOeLGX9LiUTEMJLnpP5HjqCZNZpjPxIZskaP8BJWylV9lBiflsOaiws9uyYqxy97R2Ktqba98ydxubh3iyZuNwSSuojWGWoTu6KPctfqfUlya3aMExdVAIhYe8bx1Zh4AR_yBWsUE2Lfh5zkJYIuhN-EUmww25qMgUXrO_JDOmxiqnaa51GXg/s960/Slide12.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpI1BAOeLGX9LiUTEMJLnpP5HjqCZNZpjPxIZskaP8BJWylV9lBiflsOaiws9uyYqxy97R2Ktqba98ydxubh3iyZuNwSSuojWGWoTu6KPctfqfUlya3aMExdVAIhYe8bx1Zh4AR_yBWsUE2Lfh5zkJYIuhN-EUmww25qMgUXrO_JDOmxiqnaa51GXg/w400-h300/Slide12.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/VE2CtWsevj">pic.twitter.com/VE2CtWsevj</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531036097408602116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Note, in Part 1, I also noted a scenario where some teams wrap vs wide aligned Odd fronts.</p><p> </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Post-Snap Modifiers - Running Edition<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Post-Snap Modifiers are the ways you can run counter, but
protect it by modifying how you execute post snap. Effectively, this is “reads”
for the QB or the offensive line.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Run Read<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As I noted above, one of the popular ways of running Counter
OT is with a backside QB read. Michigan did that too, largely relying on their
more athletic backup QB when calling Counter OT.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">(Note: this example went poorly, and why protecting your read is important when you don't major in it)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwzmu-Aj6coRe6gm00f3exPsRJvQv-2aaP4GOm9W-sNjBrSbKC_ZqaU-dGO97CR4JiDhUQrmnA649CR4y5ktSZRD35WZxaS5Es-pr8gb991vYh-xS8ZsxKdtTU9xrkPiAW_4UUjfzXaF7BALbV1xOgpAs92wDZvvxFf3HIg5tiJZZG6EMSCFoiuaj/s960/Slide13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwzmu-Aj6coRe6gm00f3exPsRJvQv-2aaP4GOm9W-sNjBrSbKC_ZqaU-dGO97CR4JiDhUQrmnA649CR4y5ktSZRD35WZxaS5Es-pr8gb991vYh-xS8ZsxKdtTU9xrkPiAW_4UUjfzXaF7BALbV1xOgpAs92wDZvvxFf3HIg5tiJZZG6EMSCFoiuaj/w400-h300/Slide13.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/pJrcvZOUaF">pic.twitter.com/pJrcvZOUaF</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531046628261519362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan would also protect those reads with arc blockers. An
arc block in this case is to the backside of the play, or toward the read defender. The
blocker will bypass the “read” defender and block any secondary defender that
may be playing the run. This protects against games or confusion the defense
may present to the QB, which is very beneficial when you don’t major in run
reads (it simplifies the reads for the QB so he doesn’t have to have vision for
what secondary run defenders are doing). Michigan did this in a few ways, both
with WRs, RBs, and backside TEs.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvgxerO6CalpJPXmGK1NWBHvJyoO_j-zGDaO0oLg5venStqsBla2qeDd3cVMqdTzqlySlQDZQVVbtTR4AbvW1zYSR9XAnKfni9d4AMK4OO7NMMTz1-Y3e00GrjcrvtYj7GvnXk7609MOPkdf6CTn-8NlzFZ3beKdyquqrVj8DZYMN8icB_iCxevrt/s960/Slide14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjvgxerO6CalpJPXmGK1NWBHvJyoO_j-zGDaO0oLg5venStqsBla2qeDd3cVMqdTzqlySlQDZQVVbtTR4AbvW1zYSR9XAnKfni9d4AMK4OO7NMMTz1-Y3e00GrjcrvtYj7GvnXk7609MOPkdf6CTn-8NlzFZ3beKdyquqrVj8DZYMN8icB_iCxevrt/w400-h300/Slide14.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT08zJp15vUzhdffA5jfr-31UveGZv8H6ZGIw63cNIjiagLPtDaSCycpdN_MiwIBDcL8n26QLk875sgNZrauIpNmmt5UCJKDwwHCsMw3Z4qjiy9Coe4oI9w_CRTET6beIv-XdcAoPJ7dsCtciUphIYMZrodo7_Ds0BgVZGfSYd2SzXVzOSxAKhoGXl/s960/Slide15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT08zJp15vUzhdffA5jfr-31UveGZv8H6ZGIw63cNIjiagLPtDaSCycpdN_MiwIBDcL8n26QLk875sgNZrauIpNmmt5UCJKDwwHCsMw3Z4qjiy9Coe4oI9w_CRTET6beIv-XdcAoPJ7dsCtciUphIYMZrodo7_Ds0BgVZGfSYd2SzXVzOSxAKhoGXl/w400-h300/Slide15.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open (Nasty) Counter OT with Jet Away <a href="https://t.co/6EDuDyrSbw">pic.twitter.com/6EDuDyrSbw</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531412128401350658?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Arc (6T) Counter OT with Arc Read <a href="https://t.co/okzpfcnTNo">pic.twitter.com/okzpfcnTNo</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532525860003127296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a> </blockquote>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>BASH Read<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan, like most teams, does not have a QB that is really adept at just running Q Counter. But sometimes an offense wants to utilize the threat of the better athlete (the RB) in space, rather than having the QB responsible for that portion of the read. So BASH (Back Away) allows the RB and QB to switch assignments, having the QB run the Counter Run portion of it, while the RB works in space. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf_VA1RD2rQDoScroa2jJ_4D7RX3V5pwAMkP-CqaMYr_6DyWgTkYfsJgKkw8ynpnEpM5BMthCuDWgrQCpqbzJObQDeUfvZ4NFj2nmw_AGR93h2pNkcMsHwih0t6-M9NPsDTIiCicFC_kxZ68wv4ppWaLxEpbaeiDeqIBMO6Rppb58UA-lO63oPzzy/s960/Slide13.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHf_VA1RD2rQDoScroa2jJ_4D7RX3V5pwAMkP-CqaMYr_6DyWgTkYfsJgKkw8ynpnEpM5BMthCuDWgrQCpqbzJObQDeUfvZ4NFj2nmw_AGR93h2pNkcMsHwih0t6-M9NPsDTIiCicFC_kxZ68wv4ppWaLxEpbaeiDeqIBMO6Rppb58UA-lO63oPzzy/w400-h300/Slide13.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />BASH Strong Q Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/xPbgBLTCuK">pic.twitter.com/xPbgBLTCuK</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533190247076487170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />BASH Strong Q Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/lfzgDJrC9V">pic.twitter.com/lfzgDJrC9V</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533199187478827009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Again, Michigan had a variety of ways of adding an arc
blocker to the alley to support the BASH run and to protect the QB read.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S87WT0WSH3H4QGbVmPeE7bnYTv94FLF2H8Ha-SJEysCF34pSaxTZby7vmIl6_niSgTF5BP8MkFlm198gL9-f7TM_BnJspm1cX9XAw30e07F-n3gdF28TwLOa-ExzTxPE1UpURZWa95sDziJ6IhuKMLp-1ecGJQjWE9zQPtA0TmQujuV8MlODq3pW/s960/Slide15.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S87WT0WSH3H4QGbVmPeE7bnYTv94FLF2H8Ha-SJEysCF34pSaxTZby7vmIl6_niSgTF5BP8MkFlm198gL9-f7TM_BnJspm1cX9XAw30e07F-n3gdF28TwLOa-ExzTxPE1UpURZWa95sDziJ6IhuKMLp-1ecGJQjWE9zQPtA0TmQujuV8MlODq3pW/w400-h300/Slide15.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KH8zqKeuhpiF39xNU_WrZQJxprcWKD1MEdKIkVS4c7tsSpQffkdqEeLCgUJpX6JrR8uNPgEbJ_TJqMCGuJrF4AUg7u-lzbmmzZ8a6a2HMY5MCsHQynAyi6uWSXM_shxIisYy9woGKuhrHU9crtkMq_XwKiOeAIcrSXIWwmNImI6d-MBlMCcsMXEg/s960/Slide14.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KH8zqKeuhpiF39xNU_WrZQJxprcWKD1MEdKIkVS4c7tsSpQffkdqEeLCgUJpX6JrR8uNPgEbJ_TJqMCGuJrF4AUg7u-lzbmmzZ8a6a2HMY5MCsHQynAyi6uWSXM_shxIisYy9woGKuhrHU9crtkMq_XwKiOeAIcrSXIWwmNImI6d-MBlMCcsMXEg/w400-h300/Slide14.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Arc BASH Open Q Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/oDaqwbLGYM">pic.twitter.com/oDaqwbLGYM</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532700755265716226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Arc BASH Q Counter CT <a href="https://t.co/zBSw1bBUWZ">pic.twitter.com/zBSw1bBUWZ</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532739766751571971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Post Snap Modifier - RPO Edition</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In 2021, Michigan did not prefer <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/p/rpo.html" target="_blank">RPOs</a>, rather, they
preferred to block safeties. This is a bit of a sensative topic for many. Some coaches believe every run play should have an RPO tag on it. RPOs can hold LBs and safeties and take their eyes out of the backfield as they are forced to stay into throw windows, or otherwise force man coverage. But the downside is that once run is declared, the defense is in a better position to surround the ball carrier. The result can tend to be an increase in 7 yard gains at the expense of 20+ yard gains. Blocking to safeties really forces defenses out of their comfort zone, forcing secondary run defenders (typically CBs) to have to try to stop the play. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The true key is finding the balance between blocking and RPOs. If you can do both, and do both well, you can effectively get the benefit of both, because from down-to-down, the defense doesn't know which one you are doing, and the threat of doing either really can open both options up.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Michigan preferred to block safeties, stalk
blocking, push crack, etc. </p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVhc3o__jymN5zibk_T7pOGjCpAj2rw-7yFsuVkcbpMG9TyqPMy1tGIPEzN0Xv1wGh_nLDFmXRYJk1DCBYWTanFwh7L__9mwto2S6ozAjRFA2prOO8g5crvZ5zj5hVCbdAdMwqY8qLypDWH0HLqPXisrsbGDsk5Z26mzGxughGIDW61vBgrFKN3Fd/s652/WR%20Blocking%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="625" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVVhc3o__jymN5zibk_T7pOGjCpAj2rw-7yFsuVkcbpMG9TyqPMy1tGIPEzN0Xv1wGh_nLDFmXRYJk1DCBYWTanFwh7L__9mwto2S6ozAjRFA2prOO8g5crvZ5zj5hVCbdAdMwqY8qLypDWH0HLqPXisrsbGDsk5Z26mzGxughGIDW61vBgrFKN3Fd/s320/WR%20Blocking%201.png" width="307" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wtFojz0eU1G31_pk8ot1qexd9w3GVnZ4Us5qK7UnnkZf-cuKUTf3iOXnJ2cOgOnRfZGyc67vUj34BNlJYvectpsfUmdAHTFUNCX-Dh5GADhgN8JThHVh2Y0qtCgbHFJqEH8qUzusr1jwPflFLSds_7QT6wqT-JD5LfbSZNBkFyB6alNNmXR0WP2k/s652/WR%20Blocking%202.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="637" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wtFojz0eU1G31_pk8ot1qexd9w3GVnZ4Us5qK7UnnkZf-cuKUTf3iOXnJ2cOgOnRfZGyc67vUj34BNlJYvectpsfUmdAHTFUNCX-Dh5GADhgN8JThHVh2Y0qtCgbHFJqEH8qUzusr1jwPflFLSds_7QT6wqT-JD5LfbSZNBkFyB6alNNmXR0WP2k/s320/WR%20Blocking%202.png" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2018 Iowa State Playbook</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">But they kept RPOs in the playbook enough just to
force defenses to honor it and prepare for it. And while in years past the depth of their RPO tags was limited, Michigan maintained a pretty deep (though not necessary complete) array of RPO schemes, allowing them to threaten RPO from any formation and threaten multiple parts of the field.<o:p></o:p></p>
<div><br /></div><div><b>Leverage RPOs</b></div>First, let's look at the leverage based RPO. These throws are typically made based on pre-snap leverage. If the the bubble receiver can get outside the defender over the top of him by the time the ball can get there, there are more gaps than defenders outside. But if he can't win outside based on leverage alone, they will stick with the run (blockers will still block the "most dangerous man" on the schemes, but if that read defender has enough width, it allows the defense to push the ball into the sideline, so it's all about that initial leverage on the read)<br />
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Bubble:</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The benefit of bubble is that it spreads the field, which generally can spread the "gaps" the defense has to cover. The difficulty is it does take some reps to get the blocking right.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuv9cwEX99AVUqQRYeneOs1EcE1uwJrXEVM2-B1_TsDR1nielOr7KawztIjGazM-G4TyICdns2T-8FIUPjUUIlVXdoJidL6PV55DEABxQyv_GCM9UO69_nNi_4hp_tuaigGeYD6_Ij_TkSQYMMf94s-uyGPTjzPdDHUDgczhezteX9BtEkdCA2X4x/s960/Slide17.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwuv9cwEX99AVUqQRYeneOs1EcE1uwJrXEVM2-B1_TsDR1nielOr7KawztIjGazM-G4TyICdns2T-8FIUPjUUIlVXdoJidL6PV55DEABxQyv_GCM9UO69_nNi_4hp_tuaigGeYD6_Ij_TkSQYMMf94s-uyGPTjzPdDHUDgczhezteX9BtEkdCA2X4x/w400-h300/Slide17.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OT (bubble RPO) <a href="https://t.co/urCzj1HiHk">pic.twitter.com/urCzj1HiHk</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531036216551948289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Condensed Bubble:</i></p><p class="MsoNormal">This is becoming a popular scheme, as it really emphasizes the leverage and utilizes "space" in the sense that the condensed formation opens up the space to the sideline.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGQkZC8M3WX4zztImmvcRexbCiWJcM2HukEx9lEHwAj35SmNN8cdJDVxHBHzjq4-9crHZVgDfg5mgOmgN03Ji_8Qpcgeyfm4vy6M5sobhP3W79X9jRdknYwsBW5RHFaZNfA7nBpWhVzcHvpd5kI4A1UhkX9CgtEMravyKPJm09udlzN3K_U5vMcJa/s960/Slide18.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGQkZC8M3WX4zztImmvcRexbCiWJcM2HukEx9lEHwAj35SmNN8cdJDVxHBHzjq4-9crHZVgDfg5mgOmgN03Ji_8Qpcgeyfm4vy6M5sobhP3W79X9jRdknYwsBW5RHFaZNfA7nBpWhVzcHvpd5kI4A1UhkX9CgtEMravyKPJm09udlzN3K_U5vMcJa/w400-h300/Slide18.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Strong Counter OT with Bubble RPO (triple option) <a href="https://t.co/MyHOwwqY7g">pic.twitter.com/MyHOwwqY7g</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532739185135996931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Push Bubble:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> Push bubble is a bit in between a "movement" read and a leverage read, but we lump it in with leverage. The idea here is with the quick, pre-snap motion, you should get an immediate sense of if you've won leverage based on if the LB starts traveling with the motion. So in that sense, it is still a mostly "pre-snap" leverage read.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lonZWNdVJPBpSRK3giHkBIGHYUHQqntIp5d7kcXKDPUW9dIeInnuA7h3mEC0dWyKhiUeW4zS9uCsuIzlt-nUsfKd2YRgwU0tn_DSsc34Pq1T8fgUUuWu20PqQskSH6fHFIgZdP4btW1B1NnnB4aGi8ajZUyJJEvuBvfo4fenm80eV8e_iHockKdo/s960/Slide19.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lonZWNdVJPBpSRK3giHkBIGHYUHQqntIp5d7kcXKDPUW9dIeInnuA7h3mEC0dWyKhiUeW4zS9uCsuIzlt-nUsfKd2YRgwU0tn_DSsc34Pq1T8fgUUuWu20PqQskSH6fHFIgZdP4btW1B1NnnB4aGi8ajZUyJJEvuBvfo4fenm80eV8e_iHockKdo/w400-h300/Slide19.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p>
<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Strong Counter OT with Push Swing RPO <a href="https://t.co/3jOfiDDCwJ">pic.twitter.com/3jOfiDDCwJ</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532513899475501074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Orbit Bubble</i></div><div>Another way to get to bubble, but now getting the response that jet motion provides (note: this is done with a second RB, so you're likely getting secondary indicators by splitting a RB wide and then putting him in motion).</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Ddd5f0aB8LfaSadxu_81DMnmvcv3LHXNi9sAMuQTL-tv42185XkRfc5fMFMuJygZgHy-aWeiBsEW48caqrM1EF8JRne6jjCC2CLK2qYDEAeR0G3ftbcGC3Nq6aTHNCWFuf9CckVSWk6wvw_LEWbPA_oiCrsvXAMBmbXScMcsi5sBLp1QZZ_-rCf/s960/Slide20.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz9Ddd5f0aB8LfaSadxu_81DMnmvcv3LHXNi9sAMuQTL-tv42185XkRfc5fMFMuJygZgHy-aWeiBsEW48caqrM1EF8JRne6jjCC2CLK2qYDEAeR0G3ftbcGC3Nq6aTHNCWFuf9CckVSWk6wvw_LEWbPA_oiCrsvXAMBmbXScMcsi5sBLp1QZZ_-rCf/w400-h300/Slide20.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OT with Orbit Swing RPO <a href="https://t.co/VokmiCaMh6">pic.twitter.com/VokmiCaMh6</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533198786272559105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Venus</i></div><div>The only front side throw Michigan made this year. This is also leverage based, but based on the CB being alone and provide space on the snap. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUmnhDkFjO5iyV0seKkExbTPVXvQ7nOGOVWGtfvHpnBjvHQDGwYZdwy6coFWDF4rQN-3mGE4YaouXenSmQpRFeJ0WaxhQQKxEQ9PLOkmyKQYT-tdVKe16Q89G_Z6AX2Mk61acmgdk9mWrhsky0LxbZUNXReuwFh0EaMkpXKVrmHnwKnnkPemWyhYy/s960/Slide21.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpUmnhDkFjO5iyV0seKkExbTPVXvQ7nOGOVWGtfvHpnBjvHQDGwYZdwy6coFWDF4rQN-3mGE4YaouXenSmQpRFeJ0WaxhQQKxEQ9PLOkmyKQYT-tdVKe16Q89G_Z6AX2Mk61acmgdk9mWrhsky0LxbZUNXReuwFh0EaMkpXKVrmHnwKnnkPemWyhYy/w400-h300/Slide21.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Counter OH with Frontside hitch RPO <a href="https://t.co/KuN6Blq0lF">pic.twitter.com/KuN6Blq0lF</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532513350281723930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <b>Numbers RPO</b></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>This type of RPO is really just protecting against box numbers. If you have equal numbers in the box, you run the ball. You run the ball until you can't, at which point you throw to the edge. You'll often see wider splits here, and this is also a popular RPO to run into the short side of the field.</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Now: </i><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWENvPf0s1Zn9sYWIl79LUvXun9ue85KMhCbyyyaNhLl4akZ32PvICQ25JpmcPTpW4MbrJKQT9OdILisZRqCf1Cawmyc_Odg71RSE0fuF6aI8W5X6Yz1i8gs8QiooFI6p8Pz7ZjHA_yu2_MBQY52ELHdX87QgtQFUl0737tjrbNzoqdN8THJuvm1Qh/s960/Slide22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWENvPf0s1Zn9sYWIl79LUvXun9ue85KMhCbyyyaNhLl4akZ32PvICQ25JpmcPTpW4MbrJKQT9OdILisZRqCf1Cawmyc_Odg71RSE0fuF6aI8W5X6Yz1i8gs8QiooFI6p8Pz7ZjHA_yu2_MBQY52ELHdX87QgtQFUl0737tjrbNzoqdN8THJuvm1Qh/w400-h300/Slide22.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CT <a href="https://t.co/g0zgmRI80m">pic.twitter.com/g0zgmRI80m</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531387412647231495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote><p> <i>Smash Fade:</i></p><p>If the defense overloads the box, take your shot on a Smash-Fade, throwing away from the CB (typically this will be based on which safety spins down, so you have knowledge that the other safety can't get over the top)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxc5kl63gSSUPts-S7t1yRakW7rAvfB9zYOftVKrMD4R6gp8KTjx7HiQpQ1KwYFk0Qs0CzIS5NdSnsMf_K5Xbtj_10jbCVR-qWrV8_o8NLfqugt5vhsvUaba2rZAm1rlNY9yl53lEFbON-CPjwNN9KCQfw85-nn3hEZ-_Z2kXRqf5ZM3cqlTwkB-V/s960/Slide23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxc5kl63gSSUPts-S7t1yRakW7rAvfB9zYOftVKrMD4R6gp8KTjx7HiQpQ1KwYFk0Qs0CzIS5NdSnsMf_K5Xbtj_10jbCVR-qWrV8_o8NLfqugt5vhsvUaba2rZAm1rlNY9yl53lEFbON-CPjwNN9KCQfw85-nn3hEZ-_Z2kXRqf5ZM3cqlTwkB-V/w400-h300/Slide23.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OH Smash RPO <a href="https://t.co/72yptt2PxA">pic.twitter.com/72yptt2PxA</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531390832523321346?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b>Movement RPO</b></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>These RPOs are post-snap reads. You are looking at the movement of a key defender to determine if you should make the throw or not. Often times, teams that don't major in RPOs will often still incorporate a numbers aspect here, and continue to "run until you can't". This allows a little more diversity in the RPO concepts, in that, the read is only turned on if they have 2 over 2 to the route concept, and once the "key" defender triggers in run support, you can hit either receiver.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>This does take away from a bit in the pass-based explosiveness in RPOs though that you see from teams that really major in it. That's because you aren't hitting the bang 8 or the slant based on winning that matchup and hitting the receiver in stride. Again, it's trade offs.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Dragon:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>This is a simple in-out read with a slant and flat combination. 90+% of the time you are going to hit the slant, but the angle route gives a strong indication if the key defender is traveling in coverage or fitting the run. In the rare instance you get a defensive bust or unexpected coverage rotation, you may end up hitting the flat </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitq8NMz2C5bxluNl95eyh09kVkS7r9RNJ05u6BNR_MuXPkb83Adk96yHZOLj5fNxP8k1XOLI6aKaqVlmHxbdcuBlWoZ0pxgOV4AchczU6Q5R90mCb5kDAvFDxS9qczW37dZCBmQLMysau1CW6bIHxcdMXoDBkVYlRHdxhPIxzEcMsdIDmQ0tbu5d6O/s960/Slide24.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitq8NMz2C5bxluNl95eyh09kVkS7r9RNJ05u6BNR_MuXPkb83Adk96yHZOLj5fNxP8k1XOLI6aKaqVlmHxbdcuBlWoZ0pxgOV4AchczU6Q5R90mCb5kDAvFDxS9qczW37dZCBmQLMysau1CW6bIHxcdMXoDBkVYlRHdxhPIxzEcMsdIDmQ0tbu5d6O/w400-h300/Slide24.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OH with Backside Slant RPO <a href="https://t.co/bpY8oJDJX1">pic.twitter.com/bpY8oJDJX1</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531389061147025409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Hitch-Flat:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> This effectively gets to the same place as Dragon, but allows you to do it from a condensed formation. A little more likely to hit the flat just based on typical defensive responses to condensed formations and how the hitch can act as a rub for the flat route. </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjAEck4_8EXtnHBTsoicntuzBgXbGUcs9WOLUi983U6aBvHXa7zhxmuwKHWu3NLTNPlKB1BWx_8ALuNOZ92c67wKEYhJOUil1jm7egOfPzHnJEbftbJBIEj47kyXRLy743gif99umxqDvHxU92Y9nDXVKB33noxUN_OGwYw_1vWHnXZEr_WbwlWkg/s960/Slide25.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOjAEck4_8EXtnHBTsoicntuzBgXbGUcs9WOLUi983U6aBvHXa7zhxmuwKHWu3NLTNPlKB1BWx_8ALuNOZ92c67wKEYhJOUil1jm7egOfPzHnJEbftbJBIEj47kyXRLy743gif99umxqDvHxU92Y9nDXVKB33noxUN_OGwYw_1vWHnXZEr_WbwlWkg/w400-h300/Slide25.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OT (log) with Arrow RPO <a href="https://t.co/Jv3WY7l68V">pic.twitter.com/Jv3WY7l68V</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531027785917005826?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CT with Hitch-Flat RPO <a href="https://t.co/2t7GlpJaoW">pic.twitter.com/2t7GlpJaoW</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533188032140025862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Double Slants:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> Generally allows you to have a wider split from the #2. Also generally preferred vs 2-high, where Dragon is preferred vs 1-high. Rarely gets to the second WR in an RPO structure.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0M2StYPhO0nQPGXrufJ_YpKgHfADeeznFjPKfOfrRXK2HG6gWWsIrj9lzlAcPICUuMlnq5U5YtNCSfmCrO4oxG9C9Vi7KGJDXeGbAbJR-zcFMATqbQMO5flV_tX7JHghZDew4Mp0ZhOSXkW1nk5Cc7Ait01Oh0WsWtfihm6mZFwLkEBOTMGKQeOhy/s960/Slide26.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0M2StYPhO0nQPGXrufJ_YpKgHfADeeznFjPKfOfrRXK2HG6gWWsIrj9lzlAcPICUuMlnq5U5YtNCSfmCrO4oxG9C9Vi7KGJDXeGbAbJR-zcFMATqbQMO5flV_tX7JHghZDew4Mp0ZhOSXkW1nk5Cc7Ait01Oh0WsWtfihm6mZFwLkEBOTMGKQeOhy/w400-h300/Slide26.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CH <a href="https://t.co/YT3d6Da6k9">pic.twitter.com/YT3d6Da6k9</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531035179279589377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Phoenix:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> A variation of double hitch. The inside receiver has the option to run a slant or hitch, but always running away from the defender. Outside receiver runs a hitch.</o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic87Q5qsE4E_Bh5552Rxht79txaT-PJgsDfzBtQjZuth49woO1oZsdIpKELHwkXj7o4x6wXnuILkn3tBx9M5fx9v99KIjGdr6dGCj-lOGLbds8uqkqWt38YWLSPLEPz0TsYgYQM05tQJnoghdjfwc_UljMZ84ppbjTNA5NRgO71AWaflK51UKq2-0C/s960/Slide27.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic87Q5qsE4E_Bh5552Rxht79txaT-PJgsDfzBtQjZuth49woO1oZsdIpKELHwkXj7o4x6wXnuILkn3tBx9M5fx9v99KIjGdr6dGCj-lOGLbds8uqkqWt38YWLSPLEPz0TsYgYQM05tQJnoghdjfwc_UljMZ84ppbjTNA5NRgO71AWaflK51UKq2-0C/w400-h300/Slide27.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CH with backside Slant/Hitch RPO <a href="https://t.co/tjMH8u8Gao">pic.twitter.com/tjMH8u8Gao</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532523768710680576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Bluff and Go:</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Taking advantage of safeties filling down in run support based on push-crack action with <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2020/03/inside-playbook-bluff-and-go-rpo.html" target="_blank">bluff and go</a> RPO, this time <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/08/quick-hit-film-review-michigan-sequencing-short-motion-counter-rpo.html" target="_blank">off short motion</a>. </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD25wmXio46pUJI0VnVaP5P_87BLVtpu-NHSqEInZQ_KeQW4Tn-tHXPcnpaD9m-tDmXKnmT8Do3WoJNqA6ceodyIJsFZJrk5eATdb5XAz0frIAuE8i_H-uQJc0Qq0qhXUcK75M2BmDbtF5-WvqknFJqmg-pmPCY93qbly-TPXcnvsrgxqKkIFrndZn/s960/Slide28.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD25wmXio46pUJI0VnVaP5P_87BLVtpu-NHSqEInZQ_KeQW4Tn-tHXPcnpaD9m-tDmXKnmT8Do3WoJNqA6ceodyIJsFZJrk5eATdb5XAz0frIAuE8i_H-uQJc0Qq0qhXUcK75M2BmDbtF5-WvqknFJqmg-pmPCY93qbly-TPXcnvsrgxqKkIFrndZn/w400-h300/Slide28.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><o:p><br /></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><br /></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OH with Bluff and Go RPO <a href="https://t.co/FpjWSDsS3p">pic.twitter.com/FpjWSDsS3p</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531412325315518468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">All this adds up to forcing the defense to defend the width
and depth of the field in a variety of ways, even when seeing Counter action.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> <b>Up Next</b></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p>Next we're going to look at how the Counter scheme is protected within the playbook. You've already seen how it is done with tags and modifiers, but it is also done with specific play calls, formations, and alignment. Then, we'll go deeper into how Michigan executes.</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-71970347025558268272022-08-10T12:27:00.008-04:002022-08-12T10:11:42.938-04:00Quick Hit Film Review - Michigan Sequencing Short Motion Counter RPO<p> Michigan only ran Counter to the wide side of the field approximately 25% of the time. But against Nebraska and their 2-high heavy, sky force favored defense, Michigan decided to aim their attack to the field more often than usual. This led to some sequencing in their Counter/RPO scheme.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Counter + Short Motion</b></p><p>In running Counter to the field, Michigan would bring the outside WR in short motion into the formation, giving him a better path to the safety and force the CB into run support.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/ix4tuaKROv">pic.twitter.com/ix4tuaKROv</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531410298376269824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>Notice how hard the safety tries to buzz down, and how delayed the CB is in their coverage scheme to commit to the run. This allows Michigan to maintain a numbers advantage at the point of attack and force secondary run defenders to clean up.</p><p>They did this twice, though the second time Nebraska had on a unique coverage call.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="tl">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/pjIO2p1iVj">pic.twitter.com/pjIO2p1iVj</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531410652115378176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p>By the time Michigan got to the red zone later in the game, though, they had a feel for how Nebraska pressed run fits down inside the 20. The safety buzzes down quick based on the TE's down block. The CB, seeing the WR start to execute a push-crack, bails on his coverage to help set support the run to the field. This provides the WR leverage on the CB to run to the goal post.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OH with Bluff and Go RPO <a href="https://t.co/FpjWSDsS3p">pic.twitter.com/FpjWSDsS3p</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531412325315518468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>The ball is a little late and the placement behind, and the CB makes a really nice recovery to rip up through the WRs hands, but this should be a TD.</p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-55778959688211735582022-08-09T16:42:00.007-04:002022-08-10T12:51:11.702-04:00Inside the Playbook - Michigan's Counter Game - Part 1 - Scheme and Run Tags<p> While the most utilized run scheme for Michigan throughout
the duration of 2021 may have been <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2014/12/football-fundamentals-zone-blocking.html" target="_blank">Inside Zone</a> (specifically, <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2014/12/inside-the-playbook-ohio-state-split-zone-run-play-football-urban-meyer-tom-herman.html" target="_blank">split zone</a>), it was <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2018/12/football-fundamentals-i-formation-rb-counter-run-plays.html" target="_blank">Counter</a> that ended up as
<a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/06/inside-playbook-unbalanced-counter-choh.html" target="_blank">their most effective play</a>. This post is going to look at how Michigan utilized a
few counter schemes and a number of tags in order to execute the play at a high
level. We’re also going to look at a few variations that they included to break
tendencies, and a few other plays that serves as protection for the rest of the
playbook.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETMB870cc5Ug9rQv61H9vmApbib28WylR7eRnDHhiMN-wASpD7YYHY4LIR-YcFvmbtj0CeLw4d1riSczYvhO32fj59Px0RtTh97-B_SDEuPcf8iPdN6fwca6neJ_I9R1duqyBK34AIUw50XRssce2ap9p5KH4QY2M7cbGwTKXdZQIbr58kWPFgZNZ/s960/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETMB870cc5Ug9rQv61H9vmApbib28WylR7eRnDHhiMN-wASpD7YYHY4LIR-YcFvmbtj0CeLw4d1riSczYvhO32fj59Px0RtTh97-B_SDEuPcf8iPdN6fwca6neJ_I9R1duqyBK34AIUw50XRssce2ap9p5KH4QY2M7cbGwTKXdZQIbr58kWPFgZNZ/s320/Slide2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Counter Concepts<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are really four core calls for Michigan’s counter
scheme: <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2015/01/football-fundamentals-counter-h-counter-f-counter-oh-counter-of-primer.html" target="_blank">Counter OH/OF</a>, Counter OT, <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/06/inside-playbook-unbalanced-counter-choh.html" target="_blank">Counter CH</a>, and “Gift”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Counter OH/OF</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Counter OH and Counter OF are effectively the same play,
with the difference being the initial alignment of the wrapper. F = Fullback
and tends to be deeper in the backfield. H = Half back and typically aligns off
the OT or TE. In each instance, they align opposite the play direction. But
otherwise, the tags and calls are the same between the two plays. <o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrr2-Zp796nmkqoy5-U08XdEK1HsHOpsf57RtbvzjqSeFjNiHBbWjLMqUEl4NVKkOah9Vo2qo35kAuhBJ4IuZ1zUNxPPvbfoT5VPY9ilS8gbS8rEd83q_zUSQWBzvvdDytgjXXocaFe4lmhqkF-2mRhyIHnFIb-VZ0wOSodMBXT0Ac1qGUIyiFV0vG/s960/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrr2-Zp796nmkqoy5-U08XdEK1HsHOpsf57RtbvzjqSeFjNiHBbWjLMqUEl4NVKkOah9Vo2qo35kAuhBJ4IuZ1zUNxPPvbfoT5VPY9ilS8gbS8rEd83q_zUSQWBzvvdDytgjXXocaFe4lmhqkF-2mRhyIHnFIb-VZ0wOSodMBXT0Ac1qGUIyiFV0vG/w400-h300/Slide1.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Strong Side Counter OF from Pistol with a Frontside Handoff</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMVv59avOjnnpcD-YoOoto9RyxJsvcbyPd0B7BY5nwwYGKWgqCSEb8zl6l73w7Y-wXThBfzyP_MBtmZauMBOfsvxMFV2W-jdCrYjpcFxVpW6Lhe1chzJjF-nDQcat8zh_rQuk7Z_j6AxiOlCBtzevfkI9V0I2Thgmx7kY_UrR2BHWU4Nq8R_dnPIu/s960/Slide2.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMVv59avOjnnpcD-YoOoto9RyxJsvcbyPd0B7BY5nwwYGKWgqCSEb8zl6l73w7Y-wXThBfzyP_MBtmZauMBOfsvxMFV2W-jdCrYjpcFxVpW6Lhe1chzJjF-nDQcat8zh_rQuk7Z_j6AxiOlCBtzevfkI9V0I2Thgmx7kY_UrR2BHWU4Nq8R_dnPIu/w400-h300/Slide2.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weakside Counter OH with a Backside Handoff</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<p class="MsoNormal">The typical way this play is executed (more on this later)
is for the opposite guard to pull across the formation and kick out the defensive
End Man on the LOS (EMOL) that tends to serve as the defenses force player. The
“wrapper” will come from the opposite side of the formation and lead up to the
playside linebacker, serving as a lead blocker for the ball carrier. The front
side of the defense will then execute down blocks and combo blocks to attempt
to seal the rest of the defense inside. Michigan ran this play from a variety
of formations, running it both to the in-line TE and away from the in-line TE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Counter OF:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Unbalanced Strong Counter OF <a href="https://t.co/2iNDitEmoV">pic.twitter.com/2iNDitEmoV</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531053113498542080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Counter OH: </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/iQUPrO8E0u">pic.twitter.com/iQUPrO8E0u</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531418983064272906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 30, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Counter OT<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvoqqwaDGQYejYdbzvbFLBUszBmOrtibETR1CAglMVp1xgMLhrdG0YSb0iYaHjpA6hfEq103FfLrMGktp2W3t1vkzvRA41qZuTjkcdtMq1iFibD_PYlX7ZI2v-mCD6IB-4L9-XR6OJNs08-S4zqAhq6TmpwpCI0DhsyiIgQEKjAaGW-hyTSWGj8G4/s960/Slide3.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvoqqwaDGQYejYdbzvbFLBUszBmOrtibETR1CAglMVp1xgMLhrdG0YSb0iYaHjpA6hfEq103FfLrMGktp2W3t1vkzvRA41qZuTjkcdtMq1iFibD_PYlX7ZI2v-mCD6IB-4L9-XR6OJNs08-S4zqAhq6TmpwpCI0DhsyiIgQEKjAaGW-hyTSWGj8G4/w400-h300/Slide3.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Their second most favored Counter scheme was Counter OT. Counter
OT, in theory, is generally the same play as Counter OH/OF, but the opposite
tackle subs for the H/F to become the wrap player. So now, the opposite guard
is kicking out the EMOL, while the opposite Tackle is wrapping to the playside
LB. While this play used to be executed with a back accounting for the backside
EMOL with a block, that block is now often substituted for a read. Again, they
would run it both to the in-line TE and without an in-line TE. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Counter OT - Note here the Guard logs the EMOL. We'll talk about that more in Part 2:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Opposite Counter OT <a href="https://t.co/MLZPhEVeAh">pic.twitter.com/MLZPhEVeAh</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531047080394903582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Michigan primarily used Counter OT against odd fronts and when they wanted to utilize the QB as a run threat. </p><p><br /></p><p><i>Counter HF</i></p><p>This was only used against Wisconsin when Michigan wanted to avoid pulling OL. It basically substitutes the use of a second back as the puller to replace the Guard in Counter OF. <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2022/06/inside-playbook-michigans-counter-hf.html" target="_blank">More details here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIIplzXEADA58Lvu2vLowe-8m6qdMiHX-QJaE1iG-ZgiDs8y_QqhBt-N__RYfHPEMk4tJRD37INagmKyc9rdxJcEht24Va9YEl7JrqB3WrLw67Ep5KhJG0td0vg9h7hxwR5ARYUQKZM69Up5xJhf4c7I37uYfirMeoBi_gOYq353M5uacJ9TEq08P/s320/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivIIplzXEADA58Lvu2vLowe-8m6qdMiHX-QJaE1iG-ZgiDs8y_QqhBt-N__RYfHPEMk4tJRD37INagmKyc9rdxJcEht24Va9YEl7JrqB3WrLw67Ep5KhJG0td0vg9h7hxwR5ARYUQKZM69Up5xJhf4c7I37uYfirMeoBi_gOYq353M5uacJ9TEq08P/w400-h300/Slide1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan runs Counter HF, a combination of Counter without a puller and scissors Iso. Allows backside to play more aggressive, and Michigan punches it thru for a 7 yard gain <a href="https://t.co/85tlsXw87p">pic.twitter.com/85tlsXw87p</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1539240163838140418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>“Gift”<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyz06UJzZ96g4XQ0heVcnvVunrSpJYrjYRwld_BGpOleU799gpMJlkQo-BxlPX8TqmzZcRwQrHYgmpcP7OWqL-qT8y9hOQ9OrOt4IdFYBG_HTyWllnQpCBd5o4qqMBShB2cgWQFjlw_oGtZP6HRgcIjRUJTsfroVDoYzohDc8yuWzeX1DJteYHje5t/s960/Slide4.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyz06UJzZ96g4XQ0heVcnvVunrSpJYrjYRwld_BGpOleU799gpMJlkQo-BxlPX8TqmzZcRwQrHYgmpcP7OWqL-qT8y9hOQ9OrOt4IdFYBG_HTyWllnQpCBd5o4qqMBShB2cgWQFjlw_oGtZP6HRgcIjRUJTsfroVDoYzohDc8yuWzeX1DJteYHje5t/w400-h300/Slide4.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gift is Harbaugh/Greg Roman vernacular. It can also be
called “Long Trap”, but is essentially an offshoot of Counter OH. Here, a
playside TE (either off the LOS or On the LOS) will bluff block the EMOL and
then work vertical to the playside LB. The opposite guard will kick out the
EMOL, so on paper, the assignments are exactly identical to Counter OH, with
the only difference being how the TE gets into his block. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Gift (note the center is pulling here, we'll get back to this in the next section):</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter C (H bluff) <a href="https://t.co/5O6ZgoG1uh">pic.twitter.com/5O6ZgoG1uh</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533193185182236676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>This was used as a tendency breaker, as the H aligns to the play direction. </p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Tags</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Run tags are line calls that allow the play to deviate from
its baseline to more optimally block the defense. They can be slight changes in
assignment, swapping assignments, or adding to the play. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Guard or Center Pull<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The most common tag that Michigan executed is making Counter
OH become Counter CH, as in, having the Opposite Guard and the Center swap
assignments. This is done based on the alignment of the defensive line based on
technique.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6s8FR-VAzX0NSqeVcyPITK1qyjyvTbNqBZsBTbVc95JCFIG1z2DzhVj3YiUVOR_zQl6HJkGH9C-wvhRD1Kqwx-L9J_LB9zT4MmZNZjYvlqQJhpb9rBN-N6TNMSQEZU939LSyTq_HDWY8b8pjaNCjAUH1voTsG3GfILxUrdeFPgA1eVc9QkDxid1z/s960/Slide5.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl6s8FR-VAzX0NSqeVcyPITK1qyjyvTbNqBZsBTbVc95JCFIG1z2DzhVj3YiUVOR_zQl6HJkGH9C-wvhRD1Kqwx-L9J_LB9zT4MmZNZjYvlqQJhpb9rBN-N6TNMSQEZU939LSyTq_HDWY8b8pjaNCjAUH1voTsG3GfILxUrdeFPgA1eVc9QkDxid1z/w400-h300/Slide5.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If there is a backside 1 or 2 technique, the guard will be
the puller and the center will block back. But if that defender is a 3-technique
or a 4i, the path becomes really far and really flat for the Center. There are
a few reasons that isn’t optimal: 1) the defensive lineman can attach himself
to the butt of the puller and skim by the block, chasing the play down from the
backside (pun intended?); 2) Because the center has to get so flat, any collision
or misstep can result in him and the puller impacting, disrupting the front
side of the play; 3) Because the Center has to be in such a hurry to block
back, and be so flat, many times the defensive lineman can give up some ground
and actually beat that block from the Center, allowing him to start closing
down gaps playside.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tagging to pull the Center on Counter OF (Counter CF) - Note here the Center Logs the DE, we'll talk about that more in Part 2:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="de">Michigan<br /><br />Open Counter CF <a href="https://t.co/YwIj8Hlia6">pic.twitter.com/YwIj8Hlia6</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532516609163763712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Depending on how well you execute, the Center pull can also
have more optimal impacts, or in other words, there are benefits to pulling the
center other than trying to mitigate suboptimal aspects of pulling the guard.
The primary is that the Center pull gets to the point of attack quicker than
the guard, giving the defense less time to react. Reactive defenses that adjust
to playing a puller can struggle to execute their assignments when they read a
down block but aren’t able to react to the puller reaching them so quickly. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tagging to pull the Center on Counter OH (Counter CH):</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CH <a href="https://t.co/YT3d6Da6k9">pic.twitter.com/YT3d6Da6k9</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531035179279589377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, this can also be a downside for the Center, as he
has less time to react than a guard would as well. So this point of strength
really depends on how well your center can execute (Michigan was blessed with a
Center that executed this at a high level). Other challenges include the center
having the snap and then execute a pull, which can often be difficult. It can
also have challenges against defenses that feature a lot of line movement and
slants, because if a backside 3-technique slants across the BSG’s face, it is
going to be challenging for the playside to build a strong enough wall to avoid
gaps starting to close on the interior.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Tagging to pull the Center on Counter OT (Counter CT) - Note there is a backside RPO, we'll talk that in Part 2:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Opposite Counter CT with Hitch-Flat RPO <a href="https://t.co/2t7GlpJaoW">pic.twitter.com/2t7GlpJaoW</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533188032140025862?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Frontside Arc Block</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The primary time the frontside Arc block is used is in “nub”
formations. What is a nub formation? Nub is an offensive formation that doesn’t
have a WR on that side of the ball. In other words, everyone on that side of
the ball is “attached to the formation” or “attached to the offensive line.”
This can be just a single TE, or it can be a TE-Wing combination. <o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyBq_2lEkDpT-LohHhPNsJmudG1ErgbSSQhyW9kRNpuPPz6Aq9yn84Qt1skqb62gh93Nq3ZU4yBAuaca3GVO3iYVqMjCDyys75U412UVM5x2eetbLGFp2jrDiTOPmGgNprGWerp1ma8P5PF7eBzrilbaLe3daecL5EFYg5g66Iaq91ZaLVe1GT12b/s960/Slide6.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyBq_2lEkDpT-LohHhPNsJmudG1ErgbSSQhyW9kRNpuPPz6Aq9yn84Qt1skqb62gh93Nq3ZU4yBAuaca3GVO3iYVqMjCDyys75U412UVM5x2eetbLGFp2jrDiTOPmGgNprGWerp1ma8P5PF7eBzrilbaLe3daecL5EFYg5g66Iaq91ZaLVe1GT12b/w400-h300/Slide6.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Nub formations have several benefits, but from a run game
perspective it: 1) allows you to extend the surface (surface is the number of
blockers attached to the formation on that side of the ball, so OG-OT-TE-Wing
would be a four man surface) which can impact run fits; 2) It often puts a CB
into the run fit, or otherwise well defines how the defense intends to fit the
run (account for run gaps) on that side of the ball. Offenses like CBs in the
run fit generally, because to paraphrase an NFL coach “CBs suck at tackling at
our level just like they do at yours.” <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Counter OH (with short motion) <a href="https://t.co/4iWg8CnMxs">pic.twitter.com/4iWg8CnMxs</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531057744941404160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As I said, the nub formation will often force the defense to
declare who of the DBs is in the run fit, and that defender typically has to
align at LB level. This forces them up in the box and identifies them as someone
that needs to be targeted by the blocking scheme. But rather than trying to
block a DB with an OL and a DL or LB with a TE, the arc block allows you to
account for playside numbers while maintaining Big-on-Big blocking (i.e. you’re
not asking an OL to try to block an athletic CB in space). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are three other primary reasons you’d use a front side
arc block. Even without a nub formation, a lot of teams that play 2-high, cover
4 defenses will have the safety responsible for the playside alley. The arc
block allows the offense to account for that safety spinning down without
forces an OL or wrapper to find a new target that isn’t there pre-snap. This
method can also be used by teams that will trade efficiency for explosiveness
will do this, trading blocking a backside player to block up the front side. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The second primary reason is a 6-technique DE. One of ways
defenses found was best for stop gap schemes was to put a defensive lineman
right over top of the tight end. This makes it very difficult for the TE to pin
the defender inside and prevents a front side double team. So rather than force
the TE to try to execute that block, you have the TE arc outside of him. To the
DE right above him, this simulates two things: a potential reach block, to
which he needs to react to and widen, or a route release, of which he’ll want
to widen to benefit his pass rush. Either way, it often will widen the DE to
help the kickout block, while still blocking up the playside. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Opposite Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/QxHJiS6n7i">pic.twitter.com/QxHJiS6n7i</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532512891055767564?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The third reason is if there is a defender aligned in the
three outside gaps (so D-C-B gaps to the TE). In this case, the double team
will come on the B gap defender, between the PST-PSG. This means the TE alone
is responsible for moving the C gap defender. This can be a challenge to
provide a good path for the kickout block to the D gap defender. So rather than
rely on the TE to get great movement, you can block out on the D gap defender
with the TE, and let the kick blocker work behind the combo block, which should
do better in clearing the path to the defender.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQtOX50V5r1XG9VF1O-vGdLwB0nfSya-Z1aAO7t8wDBas6BJIGzGNjup6oaPSAiqd3ExjGnD4U6X7i0pVCdVFZAmd8aeH81YjJw6LfokxIlqFbw296WJnKLYPso6_4XTM4tkmJgugFEaEn9ZqJb4hm0xamI3cAQ0UG3TzIRt2QPnUH3f59wycEjlb2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="185" data-original-width="300" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQtOX50V5r1XG9VF1O-vGdLwB0nfSya-Z1aAO7t8wDBas6BJIGzGNjup6oaPSAiqd3ExjGnD4U6X7i0pVCdVFZAmd8aeH81YjJw6LfokxIlqFbw296WJnKLYPso6_4XTM4tkmJgugFEaEn9ZqJb4hm0xamI3cAQ0UG3TzIRt2QPnUH3f59wycEjlb2" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Short Counter OH is typically an odd front adjustment. But with how slant heavy PSU is on defense, it makes sense not to subject the TE to that match up. So he bluffs his down block and then blocks the SAM. DE runs himself upfield and out of the play <a href="https://t.co/BY0pg01wj8">pic.twitter.com/BY0pg01wj8</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1498352683799003136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Bonus/Load/Lead<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">West Coast Offense people call it “Bonus”, Option offenses
call it “load”, I tend to call it “Lead”. Regardless of what you call it, this
is just gaining another blocker at the point of attack. Wisconsin in their
heyday thrived with this concept. Michigan dabbled in it in a few ways.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>WR Load<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudC-k-Be91UxBTxnyBMuhiJqGBUmHG8Oyp-hpVuPd69DzFPxi04TXhR2QO_GvbxZz3wFcPJ9Hr1L1MLbJlyYsu6pzWsWc12epRPveBBvniSu_iu0SXxbwwaPO0GHXAQV4knRvz3UXsK1_A-vsh2cx6-rpWF3XbPJP82E6-_c7JuReJIhwfDjLtjfK/s960/Slide7.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhudC-k-Be91UxBTxnyBMuhiJqGBUmHG8Oyp-hpVuPd69DzFPxi04TXhR2QO_GvbxZz3wFcPJ9Hr1L1MLbJlyYsu6pzWsWc12epRPveBBvniSu_iu0SXxbwwaPO0GHXAQV4knRvz3UXsK1_A-vsh2cx6-rpWF3XbPJP82E6-_c7JuReJIhwfDjLtjfK/w400-h300/Slide7.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here, Michigan motions in a WR from the opposite side of the
field and wraps him playside. Defenses at the college level often have a relatively
limited way of reacting to “jet” motion, especially in one-high or two-high. If
you understand how they will react, and if that reaction often results in
spinning down playside defensive backs, you can tend to use this “motion” to
widen this playside support and account for them in the blocking scheme with
the WR, so that the core of the formation can execute their standard
assignments. So in essence, you’re trying to craft a bit more explosive version
of the play, often bringing another defender down, but making their ability to
support the run. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Counter CH with Jet to <a href="https://t.co/WX59Qzm2CH">pic.twitter.com/WX59Qzm2CH</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1531058480949301249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Wing/FB Bonus<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6bWC1tIM9Q38hJvNgPpuLN4Uq7K-_bUVnCVZcSjVh93iFcCAt-UcjMVzGhKN9DD4cLnu2TOGes2BLGE2sUn_ww32q52fwuDNEBAc7Us8aNWWkrjXmKfkv-JtsDnJi_pknCvFm_N-YZTNptWXvt1gNFhl1NIMOeN2Pk5g1brh0PiCvNnB-0wUIdDx/s960/Slide8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6bWC1tIM9Q38hJvNgPpuLN4Uq7K-_bUVnCVZcSjVh93iFcCAt-UcjMVzGhKN9DD4cLnu2TOGes2BLGE2sUn_ww32q52fwuDNEBAc7Us8aNWWkrjXmKfkv-JtsDnJi_pknCvFm_N-YZTNptWXvt1gNFhl1NIMOeN2Pk5g1brh0PiCvNnB-0wUIdDx/w400-h300/Slide8.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2018/02/inside-playbook-wisconsin-football-lead-power-o-counter.html" target="_blank">Bonus is effectively</a> doing the same thing as load, but just
utilizing another blocker from the backside of the play and brining them
playside. This does not induce same defensive reaction as WR load because the
defense isn’t reacting to the jet motion, but it does work to add another
blocker to the point of attack to account for defensive backs spinning down or
otherwise finding ways to get defenders playside. A typical defensive reaction
is to match pullers with LBs so they can “bracket” the lead blocker (a defender
on both sides of lead blocker means the defense is “gapped out”, or in other
words, regardless of which way the ball carrier goes, there is a defender). By
adding a <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2018/02/inside-playbook-wisconsin-football-lead-power-o-counter.html" target="_blank">second lead blocker</a>, you force the defense to account for another
puller, often with someone farther to the backside of the play. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Bonus Counter OH (with short motion from F):</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan <br /><br />Open Load Counter CH <a href="https://t.co/Y137MQefn9">pic.twitter.com/Y137MQefn9</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1532699037056516096?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 3, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This does have it’s downsides, here’s two examples of
Illinois in short yardage situations, first with Bonus, and then scrapping the
Bonus tag to prevent the backside of the play from collapsing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Illinois<br /><br />Power Bonus on 3rd and 1. Need to check vs 2 outside weak when you have two man surface. RT can get a bit broader on hinge block, but path to downhill run too short. Need to keep H back backside or check out (or find way to add a read) <a href="https://t.co/E2UB2xeK4S">pic.twitter.com/E2UB2xeK4S</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1483876442081579015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Illinois<br /><br />4 min drill. Same formation as Power Bonus. This time they keep second H back to hinge. Get RB on CB <a href="https://t.co/40yjtZ3oez">pic.twitter.com/40yjtZ3oez</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1483906372878098434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Short Counter<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Short” is typically an odd front response and can be
executed with and without a TE. One of the main challenges of the Odd front is
how to deal with the NT above the Center. Because he can either direction, it
becomes difficult to block him with a single block from the C. That generally
means you want to bring the OG in for support, and combo block the NT to the
BSLB.<o:p></o:p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1m9N4mBnn0Lao9Ayhw6Yy5INEuT-BJSQAscVXtu9m1nMJTsz5iarljroQzhzkftHWfhZohHYvzCJ-pM1My1Jy27pn3OU96abCmO-EQ164klAzR77ATBiVtotolGk3e1EEe7TsAKlM6t3rX0DaNsURuXVNgwgMevJk8FlJiB1_-T5atRwdY7E0mzC/s960/Slide9.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU1m9N4mBnn0Lao9Ayhw6Yy5INEuT-BJSQAscVXtu9m1nMJTsz5iarljroQzhzkftHWfhZohHYvzCJ-pM1My1Jy27pn3OU96abCmO-EQ164klAzR77ATBiVtotolGk3e1EEe7TsAKlM6t3rX0DaNsURuXVNgwgMevJk8FlJiB1_-T5atRwdY7E0mzC/w400-h300/Slide9.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What this means in an odd front is that the PST will have a
single block against a 4i or 4-technique. A 4i-technique with an OT may be
manageable, but it isn’t always a great blocking angle to get a lot of movement
and clear a path to kick out an athletic OLB. A 4-technique has the same
challenges at a 6-Technique vs a TE, a head up position provides him a two-way
go and makes it a lot of work to be able to torque him inside and seal him.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So rather than live in ambiguity if that block can be
executed and rather than allowing the more athletic OLB work in space vs a
pulling OL, you “bluff” the DE causing him to freeze and prepare to take on the
block, then work out to the OLB quickly and have the OL kick the 4-technique
DE. This presents new challenges for the defense, especially if they want to
spill with the OLB, because now the DE needs to spill. Additionally, if ILBs
are scraping hard over the top, this can punish them for over-pursuit. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So “Short” Counter effectively becomes the A-Gap Power of
the counter world.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Michigan<br /><br />Strong Opposite Short Counter OH <a href="https://t.co/FKOoBX94gu">pic.twitter.com/FKOoBX94gu</a></p>— TalkingDogBDS (@TalkingDogBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkingDogBDS/status/1533176052310233088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2022</a></blockquote><p>Here it is with a TE</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Cool way of maintaining Big On Big on Counter OH without allowing the Jack to dictate the kick block. Release Y to Safety, which invites Jack upfield to be kicked by RT. Short trap the 4i and lead behind. Hits a bit more downhill. They did similar at Bama <a href="https://t.co/UKXG4JT9je">pic.twitter.com/UKXG4JT9je</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1240357971353309185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2020</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><b>Elsewhere</b></p><p>Michigan doesn't really have that type of runner at QB, but all these same things can be applied to QB Counter (we'll talk about read elements in Part 2).</p><p>For instance, Bonus Q Counter OT:</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">2020 Texas<br /><br />-2x2 Stack of TEMPO<br /><br />-Q Counter Trey<br /><br />-BST Hinges using BSG & TB as Wrappers<br /><br />-Simple Box Count for QB. 5 man Box = QB just runs it<br /><br />-Effects of Tempo causes a DL to Sub by mistake. Defense actually only has 10 Players on Defense <a href="https://t.co/rYxK1fMFCM">pic.twitter.com/rYxK1fMFCM</a></p>— Pace N Space (@PaceNSpace6) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaceNSpace6/status/1553867160887476229?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 31, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>Or more succinctly, the Bill Snyder Playbook</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzXBq61oAlVldDM1nOcu4runK317Lndy2HS4uMD567QL9r1Q5DixDIjwtiVhKx4Dyxx4HA8kx2mNah4MGh-4XUfZ6PNycNyoufAPrXTj0YToo623CB2RyYxFPlALF-VYpOA_is1ox6kpEbui8TVjZ6iTHzRMOgwleaE0NHGAMT7dLQuyE4PH6YDuDT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="501" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgzXBq61oAlVldDM1nOcu4runK317Lndy2HS4uMD567QL9r1Q5DixDIjwtiVhKx4Dyxx4HA8kx2mNah4MGh-4XUfZ6PNycNyoufAPrXTj0YToo623CB2RyYxFPlALF-VYpOA_is1ox6kpEbui8TVjZ6iTHzRMOgwleaE0NHGAMT7dLQuyE4PH6YDuDT=w305-h400" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRaSfU4KYQUFQhg_01Gu0ClgbyfJ6v6LXbEqOsYUXAd6mNFRYJJxP8ou1XHBumVy1K95O2cw0KXrxzJdOoGxNqE7hB8B0824Bwf_mFyIoeSElTXh3HP4tP50-VM0GeUF8kSMu_isT3iACd1xGP5_xWpnQGIos140budZCPeuEdCS9cLP9ZrPPcOwtX" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="498" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRaSfU4KYQUFQhg_01Gu0ClgbyfJ6v6LXbEqOsYUXAd6mNFRYJJxP8ou1XHBumVy1K95O2cw0KXrxzJdOoGxNqE7hB8B0824Bwf_mFyIoeSElTXh3HP4tP50-VM0GeUF8kSMu_isT3iACd1xGP5_xWpnQGIos140budZCPeuEdCS9cLP9ZrPPcOwtX=w298-h400" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiciCBPZNnaWz0RetOzr-Poky4ByX61yElILrglkWsgGrYjg_IE0I7JcLCtbZN4jH3xVrVjtvZLWHdxAj-V1RaJZKKVfJ-Yd6zsV7xyX66jGGHooIsWw7_KJycQkS5u1U1jd7dMF619Lt22uq1SEcqs4DC2PpXvZTOCdo__LjEt2TEMfMnrfaQDYM-t" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="497" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiciCBPZNnaWz0RetOzr-Poky4ByX61yElILrglkWsgGrYjg_IE0I7JcLCtbZN4jH3xVrVjtvZLWHdxAj-V1RaJZKKVfJ-Yd6zsV7xyX66jGGHooIsWw7_KJycQkS5u1U1jd7dMF619Lt22uq1SEcqs4DC2PpXvZTOCdo__LjEt2TEMfMnrfaQDYM-t=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There is also a variation of Counter OT that is used more commonly in the Big 12, where the PST locks on the end and both BSG and BST wrap.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For ISU, this is used against Odd fronts. It prevents the LBs from tracking the F going across the LOS and trying to equate numbers</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBseVBd8fBf5HJbnFvbiXGCWbNgw6DrWthcYvNFjSk11A4XkVCBI8zTF93Ugsm3Fk-RLRVnZl2amXqxKJ071PvtBMXewf7z2pOQ9XzenvACbXBoroEeJYz27GHmw_8ex7UpVvTulWouq6EMBK6juYr449EllxkCdCNDoyHZ33gIsKEDGGWgmdAohG2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="578" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjBseVBd8fBf5HJbnFvbiXGCWbNgw6DrWthcYvNFjSk11A4XkVCBI8zTF93Ugsm3Fk-RLRVnZl2amXqxKJ071PvtBMXewf7z2pOQ9XzenvACbXBoroEeJYz27GHmw_8ex7UpVvTulWouq6EMBK6juYr449EllxkCdCNDoyHZ33gIsKEDGGWgmdAohG2" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /></div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">I think this is what you’re referring too from <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahRiley21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoahRiley21</a> book <a href="https://t.co/kXguC6H7Zp">pic.twitter.com/kXguC6H7Zp</a></p>— Jacob Morris (@ocjacobmorris77) <a href="https://twitter.com/ocjacobmorris77/status/1502288886688620545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><br /></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Six tags <a href="https://twitter.com/OU_Football?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@OU_Football</a> utilizes within their counter concept. Similar blocking scheme up front, with multiple tags makes it simple for the offense and tough on opposing defenses. <a href="https://twitter.com/NoahRiley21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NoahRiley21</a> "Breaking Down the 2018 Oklahoma Offense"<a href="https://twitter.com/CoachKGrabowski?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachKGrabowski</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachDanCasey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachDanCasey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachSamz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CoachSamz</a> <a href="https://t.co/No8kjmGXFb">pic.twitter.com/No8kjmGXFb</a></p>— Austin Pink (@austinpink2) <a href="https://twitter.com/austinpink2/status/1187018521768873985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2019</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><br /> For what it's worth, Oklahoma is the preeminent go-to for Counter OT examples (search counter GT because a lot of people call it that).<p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p><b>Next Time</b> </p><p>Next time we are going to talk Post-Snap modifiers, include run reads, RPOs (this will probably feature some OU as well out of their Counter OT scheme), and ways that Michigan protected their counter scheme (Play Action, Sweep, Reverse, Insert, etc.). Then in part 3, we will try to look at some of the nuances of their execution to show why they were so good.</p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><o:p></o:p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2544267494643079726.post-25045811929108852452022-07-12T13:23:00.006-04:002022-08-10T12:45:45.245-04:00Inside the Playbook - A-Gap Power<p> In this post, we're going to look at A-Gap Power. A-Gap Power itself is not new. As I detailed in <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2021/04/history-and-evolution-power-o-part-i-power-series-origins.html" target="_blank">"History and Evolution: Power O"</a>, what we know today as standard power was really the B/C gap constraint to the more traditionally Power Sweep. But by the late 70s and early 80s, you started to see <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2021/04/history-and-evolution-power-o-part-iii-modern-era-power-run-diversity.html" target="_blank">variants of A-Gap Power schemes</a> appear as teams wanted to protect their off tackle runs by showing a puller, but hitting inside. Teams like NDSU and Wyoming made a lot of hay off a specific type of A-gap Power, and as they've had success and their former coaches and disciples and knowledge have branched out all across football, you see this specific type of A-Gap Power arise elsewhere. This post is going to go over a few of the basics of A-Gap Power.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9pJeyXdxCopbGO5JJ9FrCE7Z-2tun89zrHPiILxHNLRrOajkoUsvjYQi8DKK-Yg6hepvcddBhrrQTFTGixlO4zJmg0Vzn0k203pp7Ffm5k9YPyQxyfzZdOsMKBygPrQAMWrJ0aqUXxIUmvFAAqoRjgpY1ZkLV2ZdZ-DXEe07HdLtbVuD6My3hua5/s960/Slide26.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG9pJeyXdxCopbGO5JJ9FrCE7Z-2tun89zrHPiILxHNLRrOajkoUsvjYQi8DKK-Yg6hepvcddBhrrQTFTGixlO4zJmg0Vzn0k203pp7Ffm5k9YPyQxyfzZdOsMKBygPrQAMWrJ0aqUXxIUmvFAAqoRjgpY1ZkLV2ZdZ-DXEe07HdLtbVuD6My3hua5/s320/Slide26.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><b>Primer</b></p><p>Let's first differentiate what is now <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2014/09/football-fundamentals-power-o-blocking-primer.html#more" target="_blank">traditional "C-Gap Power"</a> from A-Gap Power.</p><p>Just because Power hits the A-Gap, doesn't make it A-Gap power. While what we know of today as standard Power is an A-to-B-to-C-to-D gap run, normally, it's going to hit around the C gap. That is just the nature of the play design, where the front side is focused on blocking down and sealing the backside by forming a wall, and then kicking out and pulling around to take the remaining two players to the playside to cut the defense in half. You build a wall and hit the crease:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh8Nw614lS4eoDO93aG8IppEfX9uSPoJp-0E34Y4FYFxk9ndps2iS4D86AbnVb1TV35iZT1bSQJL9Gkdj2v_mbFiKzwYdXVQl_KzqjZykj5AhKfa5QSN9oF6J5UdenArFrd6ibCNsatU/s960/Slide1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikh8Nw614lS4eoDO93aG8IppEfX9uSPoJp-0E34Y4FYFxk9ndps2iS4D86AbnVb1TV35iZT1bSQJL9Gkdj2v_mbFiKzwYdXVQl_KzqjZykj5AhKfa5QSN9oF6J5UdenArFrd6ibCNsatU/w400-h300/Slide1.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>This philosophy has <a href="http://breakdownsports.blogspot.com/2015/03/football-fundamentals-many-iterations.html" target="_blank">made it easily adaptable</a>, and today most team's have a form of Power within their offense. There are many <a href="https://matchquarters.com/2016/09/05/defending-power-football-from-a-hybrid-defense/" target="_blank">ideas for defending power,</a> but for the most part it comes with getting guys through, over, or under that wall to gain numbers back playside. As defenses begin to fast flow to account for the new gaps playside, they can leave themselves vulnerable behind it. Play action, counter, bootleg, false pulls all take advantage of that over-flow. A-Gap Power is another means - though more subtle - of doing the same. </p><p>A-Gap Power hits A-Gap to A-Gap, or behind that fast flow. You are forcing the LBs to see the pull and miss-fit the play too far playside. As former Stanford Offensive Linemen and highest rated OL in NCAA 2013 <a href="https://twitter.com/schwartzsteins" target="_blank">Sam Schwartzstei</a>n (with credit to <a href="https://twitter.com/RieseDraft" target="_blank">Owen Riese</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteyBananas" target="_blank">Peter Jennings</a>)</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Clinic with <a href="https://twitter.com/UWWAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@UWWAthletics</a> coaches <a href="https://twitter.com/RieseDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RieseDraft</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteyBananas?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PeteyBananas</a> helped me understand. Back reading like inside zone and demolition on the dbl team and puller. The MIKE can't be right <a href="https://t.co/GnJirSRBfE">https://t.co/GnJirSRBfE</a></p>— Sam Schwartzstein (@schwartzsteins) <a href="https://twitter.com/schwartzsteins/status/1546511039620993025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The backs track isn’t reading A>B>C gap it’s pressing the front side A and cutting back to the backside A. Much more similar to inside zone back footwork</p>— Sam Schwartzstein (@schwartzsteins) <a href="https://twitter.com/schwartzsteins/status/1546565022670696448?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p>So let's break down the four primary things that differentiate A-Gap Power and Traditional Power namely:</p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Lateral Combo Block</li><li>Frontside TE block</li><li>FB Path</li><li>Puller's Path/Target</li></ol><p></p><p><b>Lateral Combo Block vs Vertical Combo Block</b></p><p>On both forms of Power, there is going to be some lateral movement on the combo. Power is rarely like an Inside Zone combo block that works directly North-South. But traditional power is much more focused on cutting off the backside flow. To improve the angles for this, the vast majority of the time, you want the outside person to displace the down defender onto the inside lineman (so for example, for a LT-LG combo block, the LT will push the DT inside the LG; the LG will become the "post" blocker and stay on the DT, while the LT then climbs for the backside LB). Sometimes it doesn't work that way, but that is the desired outcome by far. Now, I've talked in a few twitter clips that if the flow is coming fast, the combo shouldn't speed up to cut the LB off, let him overrun the play and then help him over run the play. That part is similar, but...</p><p>On A-Gap Power, that combo block is focused on getting lateral displacement, clearing out the A-gap of the down defender. That means the combo block will stay longer on the first level, it means the outside OL is going to help the inside OL even as that down defender is further inside. If a 3T is going to work back into the OT, the OG is going to leave and work down the LOS first, looking for the backside A-gap defender coming to him. If the playside A-Gap defender slants into the B gap, the OG will work directly to the backside LB and let the OT handle the new B-gap defender. All of this is because the angle to the backside of the defense is less important than standard power, it's more about clearing out the A-gap.</p><p>In other words, traditional power will see a playside Deuce Block (OT-OG combo block to backside LB) from a 4i-Technique to maybe a 2-Technique or maybe a 2i-Technique. A lateral combo block in A-Gap Power is going to be a combo block from a 3-Technique to a 0-Technique. We are clearing out the A-Gap by all means necessary. And so that we're clear, there is no working back to a 4i by the PSG. If the down defender is in a 4i, the OG is either going to help the Center on a NT with an Ace block, or he's going to work to the BSLB directly. Similarly, the OT will never work out to a C-gap defender. If a 4i loops outside, the OT is working to the backside LB. The first level combo's don't work outside, they stay going lateral and backside.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>TE Block</b></p><p>With traditional Power, the attached TE is typically responsible for taking care of their inside gap up to the backside LB. If there is a 5-Technique, they will Trey Block (TE-OT combo) to the backside LB. If there is a 9-Technique and a 5-Technique, the OG-OT will combo to the Backside LB, the TE will down block to the MIKE (see: Power O vs Over Front)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcUfamPhdGjEctBAHE1ElB_mJfae-ZHw21T25W2lmY8zIhrbv_PydcNxpyhMrziy2JyNVbqBKxZ5pMy-UEMRaVPyb4iFXlA-RJuFqNIGgf_PJuS8DX_xYEmoIewqYy02u2-pqyd40TC4/s400/Slide17.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="400" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcUfamPhdGjEctBAHE1ElB_mJfae-ZHw21T25W2lmY8zIhrbv_PydcNxpyhMrziy2JyNVbqBKxZ5pMy-UEMRaVPyb4iFXlA-RJuFqNIGgf_PJuS8DX_xYEmoIewqYy02u2-pqyd40TC4/w400-h300/Slide17.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>There is no Trey block in A-Gap Power. Instead, the TE is going to kick out the first defender outside of him on the LOS, or arc/climb-and-seal to any overhang to keep them outside. There are instances of this on traditional power (namely, it's a tactic vs a 6-Technique</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCq1OHQLT3sqdJ87Hx2T8tWzWqBXZeWXI1X9BQZIkgE-YEA6QscVIMDlSdXGAAlbveCALyriqjewkniGJkRCll_R21uh1iieHbHbDOJ5HDlQB4cmX0VWof9MNHCQJA2vVoIzbxl0-I5DM/s640/1997+Bills+Offense+Y-Arc+Power.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="498" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCq1OHQLT3sqdJ87Hx2T8tWzWqBXZeWXI1X9BQZIkgE-YEA6QscVIMDlSdXGAAlbveCALyriqjewkniGJkRCll_R21uh1iieHbHbDOJ5HDlQB4cmX0VWof9MNHCQJA2vVoIzbxl0-I5DM/w498-h640/1997+Bills+Offense+Y-Arc+Power.PNG" width="498" /></a></div><br /><p>But this always happens with A-Gap Power. </p><p><b>FB Path</b></p><p>Whereas on traditional Power, the FB is going to kickout the first defender outside the TE. Now, the FB is responsible for the first defender that appears in the C gap, or in other words, the first outside the PST (play side Tackle). If this is a 5-Technique, he is kicking out the 5-Technique. If there is no 5-Technique, he is going to lead up to the playside LB and make sure no one on the front side is able to collapse down on the play.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Opposite Guard - Fit Player</b></p><p>This really isn't all together different than traditional Power. We always write up on paper the wrapper leading up the playside LB. The reality is, if the playside LB is plugging fast into the C gap, the TE will block down on him and the wrapper will "fit" first off color. If first off color appears in the hole is a DL that some how got missed, the puller isn't going to bypass them just to get to their LB. What is different is how the backside guard will fit up. </p><p>With traditional power, the guard is going to pull and traditionally turn up at the first clear path to that playside LB. Whether they square/skip pull or traditional pull, often times this is going to be outside the combo block, and the puller will keep sliding out a gap until that path is clear (to the point that if the kickout player "logs" the the EMOL, the pull will wrap even around that).</p><p>On A-Gap Power, the puller will not go beyond the B-Gap. Wherever you can work up, you are doing it in the A-Gap or B-gap and getting vertical. And now, rather than reading the defender to determine if your hat is going to be inside or outside the defender, on A-Gap power, the puller's helmet is always inside (to the backside of the play) the LB. Why? Because most teams teach Lever-Spill-Lever rules, meaning that LB is trying to spill the ball outside. A-Gap Power does not spill, it goes A-Gap to A-Gap. So the puller will always force the defense past the play so it can be hit behind it.</p><p>In the event color appears in the hole? Fine, work right through it into the LB. This is called "double bumping". We will help the single block on our path vertical. But the puller doesn't continue outside, it hits vertical.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Examples</b></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A-Gap Power. FB kicks the 5T, PSTE (extra OL) blocks out on overhang LB<a href="https://t.co/RbrBnzw1k2">https://t.co/RbrBnzw1k2</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1546503041045524480?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A gap Power. 4i loops out, so he becomes HB man. TE seals overhang outside, 2nd FB leads through<a href="https://t.co/OBDdnAfOBC">https://t.co/OBDdnAfOBC</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1546503459108634624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Gap Power. PSG isn't going to work out to 4i. He's going to work down, likely look for work coming from BSDL. That leaves PST alone on 4i, except puller is a "fit player". He sees off color on solo block, he becomes a combo player right into the LB lap <a href="https://t.co/JSFBBhVQCW">https://t.co/JSFBBhVQCW</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1546504983096336384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Gap Power.<br /><br />Watch the depth of the puller, and how he works to get his hat inside. Don't let spill players spill <a href="https://t.co/aexs7ay9D3">https://t.co/aexs7ay9D3</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1546505844862267393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">A gap power.<br /><br />PSTE working hard to cutoff overhang and seal outside. FB kicks out 5T. Lateral combo block allows BSLB to over-scrape, U-Turns, seals outside, and allows the cutback by the RB<a href="https://t.co/WtMwsoaMM2">https://t.co/WtMwsoaMM2</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1546528784433614848?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2022</a></blockquote><p><br /></p><p><b>Elsewhere</b></p><p><a href="https://www.xandolabs.com/the-lab/offense/personnel/12-21-personnel-concepts/wyoming-a-gap-power-concept/" target="_blank"> X's and O's Lab</a></p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/t5fOj3e_MSA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p>One part I really like hearing Coach Fuchs talk about is the "timing" and "pace" of the combo block. You don't want that tackle engaging the down defender too quickly, you want that defender to feel like he's being single blocked. Then the tackle attacks the hip (never the core of the body because you don't want those shoulders turning). </p><p>This is done by executing a "skate step" technique. This "skate step" sets the OT's path while ensuring his feet stay behind his hips, maintaining his power while not getting onto the down defender too quickly.</p><p>Lots of other great information in there.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/58TB1-qJPME" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p><p><br /></p><p><b>A-Gap Variation</b></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Didn't realize this. The Harbaugh's 49ers playbook that I have did not include an A-Gap Power Scheme.<br /><br />His Michigan playbook did though (with slightly modified rules to always block first outside OT, with no option to convert to a lead block) <a href="https://t.co/FSlKNFEftO">pic.twitter.com/FSlKNFEftO</a></p>— Space Coyote (@SpaceCoyoteBDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpaceCoyoteBDS/status/1557025455542337538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 9, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p></p>Space Coyotehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11525412240793969593noreply@blogger.com0