defensive tea leaves

[Tuco Salamanca]

depends on what you're trying to accomplish on D. Gap alignments are typically shades and require a DT thus getting a two for 1 freeing up LB's to make plays. Stack alignments can be feast or famine depending on what your doing with them.

But with White's history of running 1 gap, being heads up requires the OL to protect every gap, because they don't know wher the DL is going and if a LB is coming thru the opposite gap. So it also allows for more 1 on 1 match ups for the defense.

 

[cavalot]

But with White's history of running 1 gap, being heads up requires the OL to protect every gap, because they don't know wher the DL is going and if a LB is coming thru the opposite gap. So it also allows for more 1 on 1 match ups for the defense.

I haven't read up on White's defense but 1 gap would be a shade or gap alignment. Stack or headup alignment often lends itself to 2 gapping based on OL movement, or the alignment is part of a blitz or line stunt.

I understand what your saying about putting OL in a bind, and I use stack alignments for just that. Typically I am slanting or shooting a gap...Thus feast or famine. Guessing wrong can lead to substantial gains vs a running game.

 

[dinglefritz]

I haven't read up on White's defense but 1 gap would be a shade or gap alignment. Stack or headup alignment often lends itself to 2 gapping based on OL movement, or the alignment is part of a blitz or line stunt.

I understand what your saying about putting OL in a bind, and I use stack alignments for just that. Typically I am slanting or shooting a gap...Thus feast or famine. Guessing wrong can lead to substantial gains vs a running game.

One thing I’ve read is that White will often bring 5 guys. That should eliminate some of the concern about gaps. Love the discussion and stuff you’re sharing

 

[cavalot]

One thing I’ve read is that White will often bring 5 guys. That should eliminate some of the concern about gaps. Love the discussion and stuff you’re sharing

I'm all for blitzing and at the heart of a 33 scheme is blitzing and stunting. Both can be advantageous, both can leave you vulnerable. It's a fun style of defense and as a DC I'd rather dictate to the offense than the other way around.

 

[KingBlackshirt]

2 DL coaches?

 

[BleedRed78]

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2 DL coaches?

It's THAT important. I'd love to see two OL coaches as well.. If possible!

 

[huskerfan66]

I'm all for blitzing and at the heart of a 33 scheme is blitzing and stunting. Both can be advantageous, both can leave you vulnerable. It's a fun style of defense and as a DC I'd rather dictate to the offense than the other way around.

Live by the blitz, die by the blitz

 

[dinglefritz]

Live by the blitz, die by the blitz

Is bringing 5 really a blitz? I always find that an interesting concept. Our base in high school was a 5-2. We never called rushing 5 guys a blitz.😉 All you’re doing is bringing guys from different places to get to 5 rushers.

 

[itseasyas1-2-3]

Is bringing 5 really a blitz? I always find that an interesting concept. Our base in high school was a 5-2. We never called rushing 5 guys a blitz.😉 All you’re doing is bringing guys from different places to get to 5 rushers.

I think Rhule and White will try to set the tone for upcoming years in regard to defense. To the guys like Newsome, Farmer, Hartzog, etc. Either they come up and hit, or they'll sit.

Come spring game time, I'll need a sheet of notes just as a checklist of things to look for. LOL

 

[dinglefritz]

Live by the blitz, die by the blitz

Better than laying back giving them 5-10 yards a crack. Get after em. Make the QB make quick decisions.