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The first question is always, “How much? The subscription will be $5/mo or $50/yr. Included in this will be access to new content and the “Ask Coach A.” Community board. Thank you THREE-SAFETY DEFENSE The 3-3-3 Defense. The Cyclones base, in Heacock’s words, is a 3-3-3, or a derivative of the Odd Stack. Unlike a true 3-3-5, where all three LBs are stacked on their anchor points (D-line), the Cyclone defense will “break” the stack in order to keep the look of a two-high shell at all times.The ability to break the stack comes from, what I refer to as, the Joker or Middle Safety (JS).MICHIGAN STATE
In Part 1 of MQ’s series on Michigan State, we discussed how the Spartans have adjusted over time to develop a base that can adapt to the Spread’s evolution to downfield RPOs and TE formations.The primary set being used in the game today is the Y-off formation group. Many times, the TE is in a slotted position (outside the tackle), either to the two-speed (3×1) or away (2×2). IOWA ST – MATCHQUARTERS By now everyone is familiar with the structure of Iowa State’s 3-3-3 or Broken Stack defense.In fact, most of the Big 12 has begun to use this defensive structure as it’s base look. Clemson’s own Brent Venables and staff even traveled to the Ames, IA to discuss how to run the defense with Cyclone Defensive Coordinator, Jon Heacock. Venables wanted to see how a defense that is built to DON BROWN – MATCHQUARTERS I learned about using a “key” read on an offset TE (H-back) in 2017 when I heard Don Brown speak at the Lone Star Clinic in College Station. In his words, he stated, that without City Check (Cover 1 with keying safeties), he didn’t know where he’d be as a coach.Those are powerful words from one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. MINT FRONT – MATCHQUARTERS The Tite Front has made a tremendous impact within defensive coaching circles the past couple of years. Since I first wrote about the front in October of 2016, it has become a top scheme across the football landscape with many defenses moving to the front as their base.The Tite Front plays on the Spread’s reliance on the open “B” gap “bubble” found in most four-down defenses. OFFENSIVE TENDENCIES Once an opponent breakdown is complete the first thing a defensive staff should do is create a Hit Chart to analyze the different formations used by the offense.4-2-5 PLAYBOOK
The biggest issue facing defenses when defending 3×1 formations is the run/pass conflict of the Mike. No other player in a 3×1 formation has more on their plate than the leader of most defenses.DEFENDING TRIPS
DEFENDING THE WING-T The spread version of the Wing-T is gaining some steam at the lower levels of football, but the old school version is still around. The most popular of the new age Wing-T teams is Auburn.MATCHQUARTERS
The first question is always, “How much? The subscription will be $5/mo or $50/yr. Included in this will be access to new content and the “Ask Coach A.” Community board. Thank you THREE-SAFETY DEFENSE The 3-3-3 Defense. The Cyclones base, in Heacock’s words, is a 3-3-3, or a derivative of the Odd Stack. Unlike a true 3-3-5, where all three LBs are stacked on their anchor points (D-line), the Cyclone defense will “break” the stack in order to keep the look of a two-high shell at all times.The ability to break the stack comes from, what I refer to as, the Joker or Middle Safety (JS).MICHIGAN STATE
In Part 1 of MQ’s series on Michigan State, we discussed how the Spartans have adjusted over time to develop a base that can adapt to the Spread’s evolution to downfield RPOs and TE formations.The primary set being used in the game today is the Y-off formation group. Many times, the TE is in a slotted position (outside the tackle), either to the two-speed (3×1) or away (2×2). IOWA ST – MATCHQUARTERS By now everyone is familiar with the structure of Iowa State’s 3-3-3 or Broken Stack defense.In fact, most of the Big 12 has begun to use this defensive structure as it’s base look. Clemson’s own Brent Venables and staff even traveled to the Ames, IA to discuss how to run the defense with Cyclone Defensive Coordinator, Jon Heacock. Venables wanted to see how a defense that is built to DON BROWN – MATCHQUARTERS I learned about using a “key” read on an offset TE (H-back) in 2017 when I heard Don Brown speak at the Lone Star Clinic in College Station. In his words, he stated, that without City Check (Cover 1 with keying safeties), he didn’t know where he’d be as a coach.Those are powerful words from one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. MINT FRONT – MATCHQUARTERS The Tite Front has made a tremendous impact within defensive coaching circles the past couple of years. Since I first wrote about the front in October of 2016, it has become a top scheme across the football landscape with many defenses moving to the front as their base.The Tite Front plays on the Spread’s reliance on the open “B” gap “bubble” found in most four-down defenses. OFFENSIVE TENDENCIES Once an opponent breakdown is complete the first thing a defensive staff should do is create a Hit Chart to analyze the different formations used by the offense.4-2-5 PLAYBOOK
The biggest issue facing defenses when defending 3×1 formations is the run/pass conflict of the Mike. No other player in a 3×1 formation has more on their plate than the leader of most defenses.DEFENDING TRIPS
DEFENDING THE WING-T The spread version of the Wing-T is gaining some steam at the lower levels of football, but the old school version is still around. The most popular of the new age Wing-T teams is Auburn.STRESS COVERAGE
Spread and Pro-Style offenses utilize a Tight End versus three-down defenses because the defense lacks a natural adjuster. Unlike a four-down defense that can distribute their anchor points evenly across the formation, the 3-4 lacks the extra lineman to defend the extra gap (hence the name “Odd Front”).When faced with an 11 personnel formation, many 3-4 defensive coordinators choose to IOWA ST – MATCHQUARTERS By now everyone is familiar with the structure of Iowa State’s 3-3-3 or Broken Stack defense.In fact, most of the Big 12 has begun to use this defensive structure as it’s base look. Clemson’s own Brent Venables and staff even traveled to the Ames, IA to discuss how to run the defense with Cyclone Defensive Coordinator, Jon Heacock. Venables wanted to see how a defense that is built toCOVERAGE INSTALL
Football is the consummate team sport and is built on 11 players going in the same direction. There is no one player better than the team. Sure, there are elite players that transcend that game and if lost, the team would be dead in the water, but it still takes a total teameffort.
2 READ – MATCHQUARTERS Spread and Pro-Style offenses utilize a Tight End versus three-down defenses because the defense lacks a natural adjuster. Unlike a four-down defense that can distribute their anchor points evenly across the formation, the 3-4 lacks the extra lineman to defend the extra gap (hence the name “Odd Front”).When faced with an 11 personnel formation, many 3-4 defensive coordinators choose toDEFENDING TRIPS
Defense is reactionary by nature. The offense knows the play and the defense must be structured enough to counteract and defend. Outside of forcing the offense’s hand through pressure, a defense must play on the law of averages and use the tendencies of the offense againstthem.
THE 3-4 TITE FRONT
Both 4 techniques in the Tite Front cover the guards and make it hard for them to pull. This alignment can hinder the power read, simple fold zones, and counter plays the offense has in its Spread arsenal.The 4i/3’s also hold the infamous “B” gaps. DEFENDING “BASH” CONCEPTS The modern Spread offense is nothing more than the natural evolution of traditional schemes found in most Flexbone or Wing-T offenses. The main difference is the addition of multiple wide receivers and the location of the quarterback (gun or pistol). HOW DO YOU PLAY TRIPS? PT. 1 Secondary Play. Running Quarters behind the Under Front to 3×1 formations can create a seven-man box and still protect the boundary corner. The basic way to defend Trips with an Under Front is through a “stress” coverage.Using Quarters’ principles, a defense is forcing the offense to throw the ball to the furthest receiver. DEFENDING THE SPREAD FROM A 3-4 Defensive linemen are at a premium. For many teams, it is hard to field a deep roster that can lend itself to a four-man front. Running parallel to the defensive dilemma of lineman depth is the popularityof the spread.
DEFENDING STACK AND BUNCH SETS Change the Read. The biggest factor when facing any zone read team is who does the defense want to carry the ball. If the QB is a run threat, the defense is better off playing an Over front and forcing the QB to hand the ball off, but if the DC would rather the QB run it, change the read. Changing the read can be done several ways, mainly changing the line post-snap.MATCHQUARTERS
Chris Petersen made a name for himself as a giant killer at Boise St. When he took the job at Washington nearly everyone felt it was a perfect fit. It took Petersen two years, but Washington was back to winning 10+ games from ‘16-’18. Throughout that time, the Huskies dominated their in-state rival Washington St. THREE-SAFETY DEFENSE The 3-3-3 Defense. The Cyclones base, in Heacock’s words, is a 3-3-3, or a derivative of the Odd Stack. Unlike a true 3-3-5, where all three LBs are stacked on their anchor points (D-line), the Cyclone defense will “break” the stack in order to keep the look of a two-high shell at all times.The ability to break the stack comes from, what I refer to as, the Joker or Middle Safety (JS). GEORGIA’S MINT PACKAGE MINT FRONT – MATCHQUARTERS The basic run fits are shown below. Georgia, in particular, uses the Tite Front as their base defense with two hybrids for OLBs (DE/OLB). The Bulldogs refer to their Nickel-based Tite Front defense as Mint. It is a unique package that has a plethora of adjustments off it.MICHIGAN STATE
In Part 1 of MQ’s series on Michigan State, we discussed how the Spartans have adjusted over time to develop a base that can adapt to the Spread’s evolution to downfield RPOs and TE formations.The primary set being used in the game today is the Y-off formation group. Many times, the TE is in a slotted position (outside the tackle), either to the two-speed (3×1) or away (2×2). OFFENSIVE TENDENCIES With a Hit Chart, a defensive staff can identify quickly how they want to align to a given formation, what blitz/pressures will work against the said formation, and identify tendencies within the offensive scheme. The Hit Chart is a visual representation of an offense and can be used in multiple ways. For example, if utilizing PowerPoint, the DON BROWN – MATCHQUARTERS Don Brown’s City Check or “Key/Fox,” as Dave Aranda (LSU)/Todd Orlando (Texas) refer to it, is a Cover 1 adjustment to any two-back formation, and can also be used if the H-back turns into a traditional TE on the line of scrimmage. Both safeties are aligned 8-10 yards deep at the edge of the box and are keying the FB or offset TE DEFENDING THE WING-T The second key cog in defending the Wing-T is the LBs. A free-flowing LB is important in defending against the run. The alignment of the Double G also allows for the 5 techs to crash down on any block away. The aggressiveness of the Double G defense creates freedom for the LBs. The LBs in the defense need to be patient and read the initialpull
STRESS COVERAGE
In this episode of Quick Hits, MQ describes the three of the most commonly used adjustments to Trips for Quarters or split-field defenses. MQ provides whiteboard instruction, even giving you how offenses will counter and what situations are best for each coverage. Stress, which is MOD Sky stretched across three WRs is the first to bediscussed.
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Chris Petersen made a name for himself as a giant killer at Boise St. When he took the job at Washington nearly everyone felt it was a perfect fit. It took Petersen two years, but Washington was back to winning 10+ games from ‘16-’18. Throughout that time, the Huskies dominated their in-state rival Washington St. THREE-SAFETY DEFENSE The 3-3-3 Defense. The Cyclones base, in Heacock’s words, is a 3-3-3, or a derivative of the Odd Stack. Unlike a true 3-3-5, where all three LBs are stacked on their anchor points (D-line), the Cyclone defense will “break” the stack in order to keep the look of a two-high shell at all times.The ability to break the stack comes from, what I refer to as, the Joker or Middle Safety (JS). GEORGIA’S MINT PACKAGE MINT FRONT – MATCHQUARTERS The basic run fits are shown below. Georgia, in particular, uses the Tite Front as their base defense with two hybrids for OLBs (DE/OLB). The Bulldogs refer to their Nickel-based Tite Front defense as Mint. It is a unique package that has a plethora of adjustments off it.MICHIGAN STATE
In Part 1 of MQ’s series on Michigan State, we discussed how the Spartans have adjusted over time to develop a base that can adapt to the Spread’s evolution to downfield RPOs and TE formations.The primary set being used in the game today is the Y-off formation group. Many times, the TE is in a slotted position (outside the tackle), either to the two-speed (3×1) or away (2×2). OFFENSIVE TENDENCIES With a Hit Chart, a defensive staff can identify quickly how they want to align to a given formation, what blitz/pressures will work against the said formation, and identify tendencies within the offensive scheme. The Hit Chart is a visual representation of an offense and can be used in multiple ways. For example, if utilizing PowerPoint, the DON BROWN – MATCHQUARTERS Don Brown’s City Check or “Key/Fox,” as Dave Aranda (LSU)/Todd Orlando (Texas) refer to it, is a Cover 1 adjustment to any two-back formation, and can also be used if the H-back turns into a traditional TE on the line of scrimmage. Both safeties are aligned 8-10 yards deep at the edge of the box and are keying the FB or offset TE DEFENDING THE WING-T The second key cog in defending the Wing-T is the LBs. A free-flowing LB is important in defending against the run. The alignment of the Double G also allows for the 5 techs to crash down on any block away. The aggressiveness of the Double G defense creates freedom for the LBs. The LBs in the defense need to be patient and read the initialpull
STRESS COVERAGE
In this episode of Quick Hits, MQ describes the three of the most commonly used adjustments to Trips for Quarters or split-field defenses. MQ provides whiteboard instruction, even giving you how offenses will counter and what situations are best for each coverage. Stress, which is MOD Sky stretched across three WRs is the first to bediscussed.
DEFENDING TRIPS
COVERAGE INSTALL
Match Quarters pass distributions explained. When implementing a quarters scheme, Four Read is the Day #1 install coverage and a DC’s most likely first down call. The Cover 4 scheme allows the safeties to be ultra aggressive to the run, yet hold a two-high shell 2 READ – MATCHQUARTERS Spread and Pro-Style offenses utilize a Tight End versus three-down defenses because the defense lacks a natural adjuster. Unlike a four-down defense that can distribute their anchor points evenly across the formation, the 3-4 lacks the extra lineman to defend the extra gap (hence the name “Odd Front”).When faced with an 11 personnel formation, many 3-4 defensive coordinators choose toSTRESS COVERAGE
In this episode of Quick Hits, MQ describes the three of the most commonly used adjustments to Trips for Quarters or split-field defenses. MQ provides whiteboard instruction, even giving you how offenses will counter and what situations are best for each coverage. Stress, which is MOD Sky stretched across three WRs is the first to bediscussed.
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MQ’s guide to installing a 4-2-5. With Spring Football starting in my state of Texas I wanted to address the installation plan for a 4-2-5. Most coaches have a three-day non-contact period and want to get as much teaching done as possible within those days. This makes sense because the players are limited inTHE 3-4 TITE FRONT
Both 4 techniques in the Tite Front cover the guards and make it hard for them to pull. This alignment can hinder the power read, simple fold zones, and counter plays the offense has in its Spread arsenal. The 4i/3’s also hold the infamous “B” gaps. The “B” gap is the holy grail for most spread teams. IOWA ST – MATCHQUARTERS Starting in 2016, Big 12 defenses began to tinker with their defenses and fully blossoming into the scheme in 2017. The backbone of this defensive transition was the Tite Front or 404/303. Iowa State went from 103rd in 2016 to 32nd in 2017 according to BCfToys.com’s Defensive Efficiency ratings. HOW DO YOU PLAY TRIPS? PT. 1 The best way to attack an offense is to play on the law of averages. Most Spread offenses want to attack the defense in the middle of the field (MOF), or where they can get a one-on-one matchup. Traditionally, offenses have put their best WR at the “X”, or the DEFENDING STACK AND BUNCH SETS Defending Stack and Bunch Sets. Theories on attacking the Spread’s cluster sets. One of the hardest sets in football to defend is the cluster or stack set. Spread offenses utilize this set to get the defense’s outside linebackers in run/pass conflicts. Unlike a traditional 2×2 set, the defense has to adjust to the width of thereceivers.
DEFENDING JET SWEEP
The jet motion is a great leveraging tool that offenses use to either move the defense ( to counter the opposite way) or cut them off ( speed kills ). Auburn under Malzahn has utilized the jet motion to create deception and outmaneuver opponents. The speed at which the jet motion attacks, forces the defense to recognize the motion and adjust DEFENDING 20 PERSONNEL There is a reason so many spread teams are using 2o personnel as a base formation. Slot-T teams like Auburn use jet motion and pulling guards to out leverage the defense, even using RPOs to find wide open receivers downfield.Florida St. uses a split-backfield to attack the defense with speed to the edge. Teams like Baylor and Ole Miss use 20 pers. formations to use RPO style attacks, BaylorSkip to content
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MQ QUICK HITS EP. 18 – LB PASS DISTRIBUTIONS MQ details a simple way to teach underneath coverage. In this episode of Quick Hits, Coach Alexander details how to simplify underneath coverage for you LBs.The key? Find #3!
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MQ Quick Hits Ep. 18 – LB Pass Distributions DESERT HEAT: THE AIR RAID INVADES THE NFL – PT. 2 Part 1 talked roster building. Part 2 talks scheme. What will this look like in the NFL? In the first part of this series,
we explored the Cardinals’ roster, which is the most important part of this Air Raid-to-NFL experiment. There are pieces in place to make the transition to running the Air Raid scheme go relatively smooth in the desert. One main factor will be the initial success of Kyler Murray and keeping continuity along the O-line (_something the Cardinals lacked in ’18_). The roster is a blend of players that have come from Air Raid schemes or fit the mold of a player needed for the offense to find success. Many will turn to the lack of success by Chip Kelly and his “_spread-to-run_” tempo attack. Arizona Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury’s offense is a little different. Kingsbury will tempo the ball as much as he can, but it isn’t the focal point of his offense. His pass-first mentality is something of the norm in a QB led league that focuses on breaking down coverages and blitz schemes. The run game will obviously need to become more robust than it was in the Big 12, but the key parts are there. In short, the roster, at least on the offensive side, is built for early success if everyone stays healthy and the young players progress. Again, and this cannot be stressed enough, Kyler Murray has to stay healthy and find success. Behind Kingsbury is a wealth of success from his Air Raid “_family_.” You could say, Kingsbury, is the first to get his NFL “_shot_.” Former Mike Leach QB, Graham Harrell, played four years in the NFL, three under Aaron Rodgers and current Arizona Cardinal Passing Game Coordinator/QB Coach Tom Clements, and
replaced Kingsbury’s short tenure as USC’s Offensive Coordinator. The hiring of Clements, who worked 11 seasons in Green Bay, gives a legitimate voice in the meeting room and a proven QB coach. Washington St. Head Coach Mike Leach has always clamored about the NFL being too stuck-up to run the scheme. In a recent interview for KJR-AM in Seattle, Leach was very clear about his system having success in the league, “_Any notion that ‘anything you can run in college, you can’t run in the NFL,’ that’s just NFL arrogance andlunacy_.”
Though
Kingsbury is his own man when it comes to ownership of his scheme, there are a lot of eyes around the country betting on Kingsbury tosucceed.
Maybe the most important relationship of all will be between QB1 Kyler Murray and Kingsbury himself. The exchanging of ideas will be crucial because Murray also has ties to another elite Air Raid guru from the same tree, Oklahoma Sooner Head Coach Lincoln Riley. In Part 1 I alluded to the meshing of concepts from Riley’s high-powered Sooner attack and Kingsbury’s bombs-away offense. Especially the use (_and addition_) of TEs into Kingsbury’s scheme. In his last season at Tech, Kingsbury began using more TEs and H-backs for run support in his offense. At the NFL level, he will need to rely on this heavily. It is rare to see a true 10 pers. formation outside of long-yardage or obvious pass situations. You would be hard-pressed to find anyone that would argue Lincoln Riley’s offensive schematics not working in the NFL. Many will argue if Kingsbury has instant success, many in the NFL will be knocking down Riley’s door in 2020. Where Kingsbury is an Air Raid purest, choosing to base out of four WR sets, Riley has transitioned into a 12 pers. based Air Raid onslaught with a power running game to boot. Not ironically though, Kingsbury’s first snap as an NFL Head Coach in practice came from a four-wide 10 pers. set (_see below_). Continue reading “Desert Heat: The Air Raid Invades the NFL – Pt.2”
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Leave a comment on Desert Heat: The Air Raid Invades the NFL – Pt. 2 THE MODERN BEAR FRONT – GEORGIA VS NOTRE DAME (2017) Georgia used a Bear variation in thier Tite Front to help combat Notre Dame’s Pro Style offense. THE MODERN BEAR FRONT Though the Georgia Bulldogs are known primarily for their three-down Nickel package known as Mint , their base package reflects a traditional 3-4 package. In their game versus Notre Dame in 2017, the Bulldogs featured two hybrid OLBs (_not including their Jack ‘backer who is similar in every package_) versus the various 12 pers. formations the Irish chose to run against them. One a true Sam linebacker (_Base_), the other a Nickelback (_referred to as the Star/* – seen in the Mint package_). When Notre Dame would switch to their 11 pers. package, Georgia could opt to sub in their Nickel package (_in comes the Star_). Even though new players come on, the packages function in similar ways. The pressures and fits many times only need minor tweaking. The natural alignment of the Tite Front(_above_)
lends itself to multiplicity. The ability to gap out the box allows a defense to stay in lighter packages versus heavier formations like 12 pers. When defending offenses like Oklahoma that feature a hybrid (_flex_) TE and a traditional inline/H-back TE (_blocker_), the ability to keep a Ni on the field while still being able to match the size in the box is critical. Modern offenses with the addition of hybrid TEs have made it difficult for defenses to match sub-packages with offensive personnel. Add tempo, and it’s next to impossible. When a defense wants to match the size of an offense, it can take it’s Ni off the field and sub a traditional OLB or another hybrid DE. Georgia bases out of a traditional 3-4 with two hybrid OLB/DEs with the Sam usually being more athletic and having the ability to play to the field. The Jack and Sam versus a 12 pers. formation will function similarly. In Georgia’s case, the Sam in 2017 was #7Lorenzo Carter
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who currently plays for the NY Giants (_3rd Round_). The main difference, as illustrated below, is the Sam aligns in a true 9 tech. and will relate to the TE. He can even be used in coverage, working the vertical Hook or taking the 1st player to the flat (_called a ‘Backer 9_). This type of thinking is what helped Georgia match up with Notre Dames multiple formations and sub-packages. The ability to get into a Bear Front in multiple ways also factored in against the Irish’s Zone heavy scheme. In a traditional Bear Front, the defense will align in two 9s, two 3s, and a “_zero_” Nose. The ILBs will be in 30s or stacking the DTs (_the ILBs can align wider depending on where the back is set_). Coverage variations can stem from a multitude of two-high or single-high coverages. Obvious adjustments need to be made with the overhangs attached to the box, but most coverages can easily be modified to fit a defense’s needs. Plus, this package is mainly used versus 21 or 12 personnel, which in modern football are basically thesame grouping.
If a team isn’t inserting the OLBs as contain, the overhangs can be used to cut the flat versus a two-back set or press and carry a TE in 12 pers. Below, the Jack and Sam could be “_first-to-flat_” players allowing them to sit next to the LOS, which is more natural, and carry the first back into their zone. Essentially, the Bear Front clogs all interior gaps and creates free-flowing ILBs with two contain players to funnel runs inside. Drop a SS or Rover on a TE and the defense has something that resembles the old Bear 46 (_below_). The “_modern_” Bear Front aligns similar to it’s older counterpart but uses 4i techniques instead of 3s (_to align with the Tite Front_). The Nose can play similarly as well from a “_zero_.” The overhangs, like their traditional counterparts, can play contain or assist in coverage. The beauty of the Tite Front is that the defense can get to a Bear alignment in a multitude of ways, even stemming to it (_moving to it pre-snap_) on the QB’s indicator. It really boils down to a DC’s imagination. A defense can even blitz toa Bear Front.
The Bear Front is a great front against Zone schemes for the same reason the Tite Front is so popular, it clogs all interior the gaps and forces runs to go East and West. The two edge players create natural walls and inhibit Zone Reads (hybrid on the QB – _match speed with speed_). The front constricts the offenses space, funneling everything inside to free-flowing ILBs. In 2017, with Notre Dame featuring a heavy Zone Pro Style Spread scheme, it is no wonder Georgia used this front in numerous ways to defeat the Irish in South Bend. Watch any Georgia game, and this front will be used in one way or another. It is versatile and adaptive. Exactly what a modern defense needs in its toolbox. Continue reading “The Modern Bear Front – Georgia vs Notre Dame (2017)”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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3 Comments on The Modern Bear Front – Georgia vs Notre Dame (2017) DESERT HEAT: THE AIR RAID INVADES THE NFL – PT. 1 What will Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray look like in the NFL? Part 1 explores one of the most critical parts, roster building. 2018 was a breakout year for offenses in the NFL. Teams accumulated 1,371 TDs throughout the season, the most ever in NFL history. Before 2018, there were only three seasons were three offenses averaged over 30+ points a game: 1948, 1949, and 2011 season which saw Green Bay, New Orleans, and New England all scoring over 500+ points. Rushing yards per carry were the highest they have ever been (4.42), and the NFL saw the most players ever record 100 receptions, with 11 doing so. Most notably in 2018 was the offensive prowess of Kansas City and the LA Rams (_New Orleans was the third team to average 30+ points in ’18_). The Chiefs led by the electric NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes (_a Kingsbury product_) and the LA Rams with their innovative Head CoachSean McVay.
Both the Chiefs and the Rams used “_Spread_” sets but in different ways. The Chiefs embraced Mahomes freakish athletic abilities and history of working from the shotgun combining this with quick motions and moving their athletes all over the field (_shown above_). Kansas City finished 2018 with third-best points scored in NFL _HISTORY_, only behind the 2013 Manning-led Broncos (605)and
the 2007 Brady-Moss led Patriots (589),
both averaging 35+ points a game. Mahomes would finish the year over the 5,000-yard passing mark and the leagues MVP in only his secondyear.
The Rams innovative offense chose more or a “_Pro-Style_” approach to the Spread (_above_), barely leaving 11 pers. and used a mixture of Zone runs, reduced split formations combined with crossing routes, and play-action passes to destroy defenses all year long (_well, until theSuper Bowl
_).
Behind a young QB (_Jared Goff_) and
Head Coach, the Rams were able to march through the playoffs and into the Super Bowl where they would eventually lose to the Patriots. Goff would finish the year with over 4,600 yards passing and the Rams’ RB, Todd Gurley, finishing with over 1,400 on the ground while leading the league in total TDs (21). Alarm bells were ringing all over the NFL. Defensive coaches and pundits alike were looking for ways to stop the never-ending onslaught of offense. By October NFL records were being broken around the league.
The topic of defense continued to come up with pundits asking, have NFL defensive schemes become too antiquated, and is there a paradigm shift about to happen? Doug Farrar of USA Today wrote a three-part piece on the topic in November.
There has never been a better time for a true Air Raid purest to enter the league. Enter Kliff Kingsbury and the 2019 Arizona Cardinals. Continue reading “Desert Heat: The Air Raid Invades the NFL – Pt.1”
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2019August 2, 2019
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, Kyler Murray
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1 Comment on Desert Heat: The Air Raid Invades the NFL – Pt. 1 MQ QUICK HITS EP. 17 – TRIPS CHECKS In this episode of Quick Hits, MQ describes the three of the most commonly used adjustments to Trips for Quarters or split-field defenses. MQ provides whiteboard instruction, even giving you how offenses will counter and what situations are best for each coverage. Stress, which is MOD Sky stretched across three WRs is the first to be discussed. Special/Stubbie and the adjustment Stump is the second coverage, and Solo/Poach rounds out the three adjustments. Finally, MQ discusses the four ways to defend the single-WR: Quarters, 2-Read,Invert, and Trap.
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2019July 19, 2019
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Quick Hits , solo coverage, special coverage
, split field
coverage , Stress
coverage , Stubbie
, Stump
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Leave a comment on MQ Quick Hits Ep. 17 – Trips Checks MQ FILM STUDY – LEARNING STRESS COVERAGE (ARIZONA ST. – 2017) Run Quarters? Then this is the Trips Check for you. MQ dives deep. Defending Trips can be difficult when trying to stay in a split-field look. Some defensive coordinators opt to “_kick_” the backside safety to the three WR side in order to keep the LBs “_capped_,” or assisted with verticals by a Safety. Another way to play Trips is to slide the backside Safety into the box. This allows the overhang to the #3 WR to exit the box and take any vertical by #3 (with limited support by the front side safety). Finally, a coach can always spin to Cover 3 versus Trips. Trips is an odd formation because it puts three speedy players to one side of the defense. It literally “stresses” the defense. If kicking the coverage, the backside CB is exposed to one-on-ones. Spin to single-high and a coach has created one-on-one matchups across the board. In order to stay in a split-field look and support the backside CB, a coach needs to stretch the coverage. If based out of Quarters, a way to do this is to run Stress Coverageto the Trips side.
What Stress does is take the basic Quarters coverage (_I refer to it as SKY_), and stretches it across the Trips formation. This leaves the defense in a true split-field look. The front side is independent of the back side, and vice versa. By staying in a two-high structure, the defense can manipulate the coverage and fits to the backside in order to fit what the coach needs. In Stress, as stated, the regular Sky coverage is stretched. Continue reading “MQ Film Study – Learning Stress Coverage (Arizona St. – 2017)”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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10 Comments on MQ Film Study – Learning Stress Coverage (Arizona St. – 2017) MQ QUICK HITS EP. 16 – MINT VS TITE FRONT MQ details the difference in these two popular alignments. In this installment of Quick Hits Coach A. discusses the main differences between the Mint Front (Tite alignment package in Saban terms) and the literal Tite Front. This clinic discusses the nuances found within each scheme and the main differences in how each defenseis set up.
------------------------- Want more Tite Front resources? Check these out: * The Tite Front (303/404) * How Offenses Attack the Tite Front (2017/2018 Texas Longhorns) For more drills and clinics like this, make sure to visit _MQ’sYouTube Channel
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2019 MatchQuarters.com | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. ------------------------- Go deeper than just X’s and O’s. Have a philosophy. MQ’s books are available on Amazon and Kindle: Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense—
As always, _SUPPORT THE SITE_ by following me on Twitter (@The_Coach_A ) and spreading the word to your coaching friends by liking and retweeting the articles you read (_even sharing them via Facebook and LinkedIn_). Do not hesitate to contact me with questions through the site’s _CONTACT _page or through my DM on Twitter. I enjoy speaking with you guys (_iron sharpens iron_). – Coach A. | #ArtofXSHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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2019June 20, 2019
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Leave a comment on MQ Quick Hits Ep. 16 – Mint vs Tite Front KEYING THE H-BACK VERSUS Y-OFF OR “I” FORMATIONS One simple coverage tweak can add numbers into the box and free up your LBs versus Y-off offenses. I learned about using a “key” read on an offset TE (H-back) in 2017 when I heard Don Brown speak at the Lone Star Clinic in College Station. In his words, he stated, that without City Check (_Cover 1 with keying safeties_), he didn’t know where he’d be as a coach. Those are powerful words from one of the best defensive coordinators in college football. Sometimes you need an extra fitter on the H-back, especially as more Spread teams base out of 11/20 personnel sets (_Y-off_), and this was exactly what I was looking for. Don Brown’s City Check or “Key/Fox,” as Dave Aranda (LSU)/Todd Orlando (Texas) refer to it, is a Cover 1 adjustment to any two-back formation, and can also be used if the H-back turns into a traditional TE on the line of scrimmage. Both safeties are aligned 8-10 yards deep at the edge of the box and are keying the FB or offset TE depending on personnel grouping. This is a great way to give a two-high look pre-snap (Quarters), then add numbers post-snap (gapped-out single-high). Below is a diagram of Michigan running the scheme versus a 21p “I” Twin formations. Both safeties are slightly tilted in and focusing their eyes on the FB. Whichever way the FB inserts or moves, the safety to that side will trigger down to “_cap_” the box fit. Most defensive coaches want plus numbers in the box. The term cap refers to the third man responsible in the fit. There should be an inside and outside shoulder player on the ball carrier. The “capper,” or third fitter, caps ortops the fit.
Inside the box, the LBs are focused on the RB, and if the back were to go out for a pass (_more likely versus a Shotgun offense_), the LB to the RB’s side would take him. The rest of the secondary is locked on their man. In terms of pass coverage, the safety away from the inserting FB will work “_through the Post_,” creating a Cover 1 look. Below is a clip of the play illustrated above, a simple Iso from21 pers. I Twin.
The motion by the Badgers’ FB triggers the safety to the nub-TE’s side to start working down. Wisconsin is used to seeing City Check from Michigan and understands how to manipulate the trigger. The open “A” gap is actually away from the motion, and the FB works back to it on the snap of the ball. Inside the box, the LBs must understand the leverage of the secondary and how the FB’s movement will trigger one of them. In the clip above, the ILB hits the FB away from the dropping safety (referred to as “boxing” the block), essentially forcing the ball carrier to the safety. The overall result is a short gain. Continue reading “Keying the H-back Versus Y-off or “I”Formations”
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2019June 9, 2019
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, cover 1
, defending two-back spread, Defending
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, don brown
, Key Check
, LSU
, michigan
2 Comments on Keying the H-back Versus Y-off or “I” Formations PLAYING DIME AS YOUR BASE PT. 2 – THE FRONT MQ checks in on the Cyclones after 2 years of running their “broken stack” defense and discusses their front structure. Iowa State is much more than Tite Tampa. That is the front (404) and the coverage (modified Tampa 2) that is most associated with the Cyclones defense. When I first heard about what the Cyclones were starting to do defensively in the Spring of 2018 I was instantly intrigued. The defense in Ames was once touted as a gimmick but has quickly become somewhat of an Air Raid killer and a major influence in college football over the past two years. The defensive prowess of the Cyclones has enabled Head Coach Matt Campbell to become a coaching commodity (had some NFL interest this year) and has put Ames, Iowa on the map. A stage the program has rarely been on in its footballhistory.
Ironically, the Big 12 is not known for its defense, but this is where you will find some of the most innovative schemes in college football. Especially when it comes to defending the Spread. Todd Orlando at Texas has become a big name around college football with his use of the Tite Front, simulated blitzes, and use of Nickel and Dime packages in the backend. Texas’ recruiting in 2018 saw them scoop up 6 DBs (all in the top 150 in the country according to 247 Sports) to add to their hybrid defense.
This aligns with what is going on in Ames, Iowa as well, where the Cyclones defense has taken football schematic fans by storm. The defensive coordinator Jon Heacock’s defense is something to behold. He has basically created an Air Raid “killer.” One could argue the Cyclones have grown in the three years since Campbell and Heacock came to Ames. Their record versus the top Air Raid offenses in the Big 12 isn’t stellar (6-6), but the numbers also don’t suggest they are a bunch of pushovers either. Outside of Oklahoma St., the Cyclones defense has consistently been able to hold the four opponents shown above under their season average. One thing that makes the Cyclones ability to stop these high powered Big 12 offenses, even more, impressive is the fact they don’t recruit at the same level as many of the teams listed. For instance, Oklahoma’s offense has been the #1 or #2 ranked efficient squad in the country last three years. When they face the Cyclones, they have consistently scored their season lows; even in a victory. The 2017 Memphis Tigers were the 2nd ranked offense in terms of points per game (45.7), the Cyclones held them to 20 points. In 2018, the Cyclones went up against the Mr. Air Raid himself, Mike Leach, in the Alamo Bowl. Though the Cyclones lost, they held Washington St. to 28 points. Only one other team, Cal (16), held them to less.ANALYTICS
2018 was a coming out party for the Cyclone defense. They finished the year ranked 21st in Defensive Efficiency and in the top third (#33/1.82) for Defensive Points Per Drive (DPD) and Total Defense (#33). Iowa St. was among the top defenses in stops when teams started on their side of the 50 (-20 to -40), which is called DMD (Defense Medium Drive). If you are going to win in the Big 12 you must eliminate scores from your opponent. Iowa St. did just that in 2018, finishing the year as the #1 scoring defense in the Big 12 (23 points per game). Efficiency speaking, the Cyclones were on the rise in 2018 making a jump into thetop 25.
Over the past two years, the Cyclones have been consistent when it comes to limiting offenses in the DMD arena. Meaning, if an offense gets the ball between their -20 to -40, the Cyclones were in the top 25 when it came to limiting TD drives from this area on the field in 2017 and 2018. Most offensive possessions will start in this area, so it is important to win on their side of the field. Another stat that paints a bigger picture is DDS (Defensive Drive Successes rate). DDS, as explained by BCfToys.com (where I get most of my analytics data), “…_is the percentage of opponent offensive drives that generate value greater than the starting field position value of the drive_.” This translates to the Cyclones making offenses “_earn_” their yards and not allowing offenses to steal plus yards on offense. Basically, it is hard to move the ball efficiently againstthe Cyclones.
Recruiting wise (trust me, I’m not big on recruiting sites, but it does give you a point of reference on talent), the Cyclones have been in the bottom half of the Big 12 consistently (never higher than 7th) under Matt Campbell, and have never cracked the top 50 nationally until this year (2019 – #48) according to 247Sports. The composite recruiting score (average player rating) has consistently gone up every year: 2016 – ._825_, 2017 – ._839_, 2018 – ._848_, and 2019 – ._859_. These recruiting ranking give us context to the on-field play. You could argue Iowa State is punching outside their weight class. In fact, the Cyclones haven’t had a player draftedsince 2014
(this changed in 2019 with WR Hakeem Bulter and RB David Montgomery being drafted in the 3rd and 4th rounds respectively). ------------------------- The question now has to be asked, is this a legitimate scheme, or is its unique success limited to the Cyclones? I’ve talked before aboutsurvival bias
and how we need to look objectively not only at our own schemes, but other schemes as well. The ultimate goal of football, or any game, is to win. Iowa State hasn’t put back-to-back 8 win seasons together since the ’70s when they won 8 games three times from ’76 to ’78. That’s a _30-year_ drought! The Cyclones have only won 9 games _TWICE_ in their history, 1906 (9-1) and 2000 (9-3). What Matt Campbell has done in Ames cannot be overlooked. Defensively, the Cyclones have had a meteoric rise without the help of top-level recruits, going from 103rd in DEff to 21st in three years. DPD has dropped significantly too, going from 2.88 in 2016 (_that’s almost a FG a drive!_) to 1.82 in 2018. The real test will be in 2019 and if the Cyclones can maintain their consistency and continue to rise in defensive prowess. The 2019 Cyclone defense will need to replace only three starters, a LB and two CBs. Is the scheme legitimate? It is for the Cyclones and what they need to win games in the daunting offensive gauntlet that is the Big 12. At the end of the day, a team is judged on wins and losses. The Cyclones have stayed consistently at 8 wins a year for the past two seasons but in order to become legitimate, a team needs to be winning 9+ games at a constant rate. Against the top offenses (ranked #30 or higher in Off. Efficiency), the Cyclones are 6-6 the past three years (3-1 in 2017). That’s not bad for a growing program, but one stat that can’t be ignored is the 3-6 record versus teams in BCfToys’ top 20 in overall team efficiency (0-4 in 2018).
In order to legitimize the scheme, the Cyclones are going to need to consistently win against top-tier teams. Only time will tell if Matt Campbell and the Cyclones can become a consistent threat to the Big 12 and college football’s elite. As for now, they have an intriguing defense that is gaining a cult-like following and a schematic foothold across the country. Campbell was even rumored to have been a target for some NFL teams this offseason. Is the scheme legitimate? I would argue yes, but like any scheme, it has deficiencies (which can be said about all schemes!). Teams across the country, and at all levels, are toying with the three-safety scheme. The concepts used by the Cyclones have been used by many teams in their long yardage package. Most have had it in their packages, but never thought to base out of it. As stated, only time will tell if this scheme can have a foothold in mainstream football or if it is unique to the Air Raid-centric Big 12. -------------------------THE 3-3-3 DEFENSE
The Cyclones base, in Heacock’s words, is a 3-3-3, or a derivative of the Odd Stack. Unlike a true 3-3-5, where all three LBs are stacked on their anchor points (D-line), the Cyclone defense will “_break_” the stack in order to keep the look of a two-high shell at all times. The ability to break the stack comes from, what I refer to as, the Joker or Middle Safety (JS). Continue reading “Playing Dime as Your Base Pt. 2 – The Front”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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2019May 5, 2019
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spread , iowa st
, Katy 3-4
, okie front
, three-safety defense, tite front
3 Comments on Playing Dime as Your Base Pt. 2 – The Front MQ QUICK HITS EP. 15 – EXPANDING THE VISION OF YOUR DBS Game like drills for your DBs. In this clinic, MQ explains how to use game-like scenarios in your drills to create an expanded peripheral vision for your young DBs. This drill also adds a RB to help the DBs understand RPOs. The QB’s shoulders (intentions) are also discussed. Finally, the departure speed and where routes break off can all be crucial to understanding the chaos that is defensive football. In order to be elite, you need to be great in chaos. MQ helps. For more drills and clinics like this, make sure to visit _MQ’sYouTube Channel
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make sure to bookmark _MQ’s DB Resource Page_.
Everything you need in one place. 2019 MatchQuarters.com | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. ------------------------- Go deeper than just X’s and O’s. Have a philosophy. MQ’s books are available on Amazon and Kindle: Cautious Aggression: Defending Modern Football Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense—
As always, _SUPPORT THE SITE_ by following me on Twitter (@The_Coach_A ) and spreading the word to your coaching friends by liking and retweeting the articles you read (_even sharing them via Facebook and LinkedIn_). Do not hesitate to contact me with questions through the site’s _CONTACT _page or through my DM on Twitter. I enjoy speaking with you guys (_iron sharpens iron_). – Coach A. | #ArtofXSHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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2019April 20, 2019
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Leave a comment on MQ Quick Hits Ep. 15 – Expanding the Vision of Your DBs LONE STAR CLINIC NOTES – MIKE ELKO TEXAS A&M (2019) Mike Elko talks building a championship defense & defening RPOS. BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENSE I thought it was refreshing to hear a coach talk about the overvaluation of the defensive scheme as it refers to winning games. As coaches, we can get hung up on trying to be something that we are not, searching for the latest blitz or coverage package, or too focused on what other (“better”) teams are doing schematically. When we do that as coaches we lose sight on what defensive football really boils down to, tackling and pursuit. Yes, there are some schemes that are better than others, but there are no “catch-alls” in football. What may work for Mike Elko at A&M might not work for me at Midlothian HS. That being said, we can all find value in fundamentals, and it is important to understand survival bias and how it affects the way we approach our work as coaches.
Schemes will always evolve, but no defense can be _great_ without relentless pursuit and great tackling. ------------------------- The opening line in Elko’s clinic was a statement regarding the overall defensive scheme, “_Forget it_,” he stated. As long as defenses line up correctly and there is an overemphasis on the little things (fundamentals), any defense can be successful. Elko suggested there are five objectives of a championship defense:* All out effort
* Angle of pursuit
* Tackling and turnovers * Eliminate fatals (80% of TD drives have an explosive play of 20+) * Don’t sacrifice fundamentals and focus on stopping the run The overall effort of a defense has to be cultural and cannot be compromised. This is something that you see from all the top defensive minds. Belichick has his “_Do your job_” mantra, Saban talks about an unrelenting commitment to excellence, and Don Brown has a “_no tourist_” policy. Elko follows suit when regarding effort and talked about how that culture has to be created. It’s human nature to seek the path of least resistance, but it is the coach’s responsibility to push his players to do better. Elko talked of a story about his first practice at A&M. It took the 1’s 11 tries to get the effort he wanted during his most basic pursuit drill (5-cone pursuit). It is a non-negotiable for him and starts with what he refers to as a “_Smart Swarm_.” Pursuit comes down to a few simple things, judging angles and using your leverage (where is my help?). Leverage is something that is tremendously important and players must know where they are on the field and how others are reacting off of them. For example, it isn’t smart for a CB to rip inside when he has to keep outside leverage. Understanding how each link on the chain reacts to each other is important when creating a swarm mentality. Continue reading “Lone Star Clinic Notes – Mike Elko Texas A&M (2019)”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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3 Comments on Lone Star Clinic Notes – Mike Elko Texas A&M (2019) MQ QUICK HITS EP. 14 – QUARTERS CLINIC Learn the ins and outs of Quarters coverage in this MQ Install. Looking to install Quarters, or need a clinic or refresher course? MQhas you covered.
In this clinic, MQ details how the basics of Quarters coverage and the different variations found within the scheme. Quarters has been a go-to for many defenses when facing run-heavy opponents because it gets the safeties involved in the box. Think about having a 9-man box instead of 7. Not a bad plan when facing the run game on early downs. This clinic by MQ is designed to take you through the install process and gives you the tools to input this scheme in your coverage toolbox. Continue reading “MQ Quick Hits Ep. 14 – Quarters Clinic”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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Like Loading... Author MatchQuartersPosted on March 22,
2019March 24, 2019
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, quarters pass
distribution
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Hits Leave a comment on MQ Quick Hits Ep. 14 – Quarters Clinic SIMULATED PRESSURES FROM A “POSITIONLESS” DEFENSE (2019 SUGARBOWL)
MQ takes a look at Texas’ 3rd Down pressure package versus Georgiain the Sugar Bowl.
The Spread offense has touched every corner of college football. The SEC used to be one of the sole holdouts with only a few teams, namely Ole Miss and Texas A&M, embracing the shift. Saban has finally embraced the change as well, throwing the ball more than he ever has before with Tua Tagovailoa. The 2019 National Championship saw a battle of Spread teams that featured two of the most efficient offenses in the country (and two of the best QBs as well). Even the NFL saw many of its teams embrace a more open style of play. Defenses in “the Leauge” were getting scored on at a historic rate. Sean McVay and his 11 personnel under center (UTC) offense has taken over the league en route to a Super Bowl appearance. In McVay’s offense, the use of quick motions, multiple formations, and what seems to be an Air Raid-ish passing game has given NFL defenses fits all year. Even further, turn on a Cowboys or Seahawks game and you are likely to see multiple ways to run the Zone or Arc Read. The
trickle-up effect is in full swing. Even former Big 12 Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury got a head coaching job with the Cardinals on nothing more than his offensive acumen. One key element I talked about in my latest book, Hybrids: The Makingof a Modern Defense
, is the use of a
more positionless defensive gameplan going forward into the future. Rigid positional structures are giving way to a more fluid style of play. For example, to counteract the speed of the Raven’s Lamar Jackson, the San Diego Chargers went uber-small and put up to _SEVEN_ DBs on the field at a time. This is something, until this year, fathomable only on a 3rd and Long or an end of a half situation in the NFL. The Chargers based out of it for a whole game! This positionless style of play allows hybrid players, primarily at linebacker and defensive back, to play a larger role. In the NFL, the increasing use of 11 pers. groupings are being countered by many defenses basing out of a Nickel defense. Since L.T. in the ’80s, most NFL defenses also carry a hybrid DE, regardless if basing out of a three or four-down defense. The use of “_small ball_” to counteract the space created by Spread offenses is understandable. Hybrid players allow an almost endless amount of ways to blitz and pressure an offense without losing coverage ability (you’re dropping a speedy LB/DB instead of a rigid D-lineman). The Big 12 is not new to the concept of “_smaller_” faster players playing on the defensive side of the ball. The notion that the Big 12 doesn’t play defense is false. Innovation comes from desperation, and in the offensive gauntlet that is the Big 12, it has created an evolutionary playground for defensive (and offensive) football. It comes as no surprise that in a league that is at the forefront of the evolution of the Spread would feature unique defenses within the league to counter the offensive onslaught. Though Iowa State and their base Broken Stackthat
features a three-safety Dime Robber scheme has become the most popular scheme within the league, in truth, it is Todd Orlando at Texas that has made his mark around the country behind his use of a positionless defense and defending the wide-open schemes found in the league. I wrote about Orlando’s prowess as a DC in my article discussing how teams attack the Tite Front, the
Longhorn’s base defense, but it is his use of multiple personnel packages within a game that truly shows his knack as a DC. The Longhorns base out of a 3-4 that utilizes the Tite Front (404)and a
stand-up hybrid DE to the weak side, or away from the passing strength (this is “Mint” in Saban-speak). The inside LB corp consists of a Mike and what is referred to as a “B” ‘backer. In Orlando’s scheme, the Mike is the plugger and will go away from the Nose. This allows the “B” ‘backer to be a free player and essentially “_go get the football!_” The Longhorns base with a true Nickel as well, and align him opposite the Jack, primarily with the passing strength. The image above shows the Longhorns base look against the ever prevalent “Y-Off” 20 pers. looks seen in many Power Spreadoffenses.
------------------------- “POSITIONLESS” DEFENSE Like Iowa State, Texas has a three-safety “Dime” package that they utilize against pass-heavy offenses (think Kingbury’s Tech) or in obvious pass downs where Orlando wants to drop eight and flood the zones. The beauty within Orlando’s use of interchangeable players allows him to stay within packages, but get different pre-snap looks. It also gives him the ability to put players in situations to take advantage of deficiencies within an offensive scheme or weaker/slower players. Continue reading “Simulated Pressures From a “Positionless” Defense (2019 Sugar Bowl)”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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2019February 26, 2019Categories
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, Georgia Football
, Positionless
Defense , texas
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2 Comments on Simulated Pressures From a “Positionless” Defense (2019 Sugar Bowl) MQ QUICK HITS EP. 13 – 2-READ CLINIC Want to install 2-Read? MQ has a clinic for you. In this 30 min clinic from MatchQuarters, learn the intricacies of installing 2-Read coverage. Some refer to the coverage as Cloud, Palms, or just Cover 2, but there is more to the coverage than just breaking on out routes. MQ discusses how to install the coverage and the pedagogy behind it. Continue reading “MQ Quick Hits Ep. 13 – 2-Read Clinic”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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16, 2019February 16, 2019Categories
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, Palms
, Quarters
6 Comments on MQ Quick Hits Ep. 13 – 2-Read Clinic MQ FILM STUDY: DEFENDING UNBALANCED TRIPS (2018 MICHIGAN STATE) Using Quarters to adjust to one of the most popular ways the Spreadgoes unbalanced.
The use of unbalanced formations is nothing new. Whether it is a simple Tackle-over to create a four-man surface or the use of an unbalanced open set (no attached TE) to get the defense to roll its coverage, unbalanced formations challenge a defense to stay sound and keep its numbers even on either side of the ball. One popular Spread unbalanced formation is the two-back Unbalanced Trips set that places three WRs to one side, yet keeps a two-back structure in the box. This can be a great way to out leverage a defense because it creates conflict. The two-back set forces defenses to acknowledge the offense’s ability to run the ball. Adding three WRs to one side forces the defense to leverage the secondary to a perceived passing strength. This conflict is what leads to issues when facing a team that utilizes this type of unbalanced formation. In an earlier article,
I highlighted ways to defend the top Spread unbalanced sets. One of them was the 20 pers. “X-off” formation usually paired with _Jet motion_ to gain a Quads look to one side (below). This formation, in particular, forces a defense to acknowledge the leverage of the two WRs while challenging the defense to see that one of them is ineligible. The backside “X” WR now has the ability to go in motion. By using a quick motion like a Jet motion, the
offense can now conflict the defense. One great way to do this is by using a _BAsh_, or “back-away,” run scheme. This
split-run action can have a devastating effect on a defense’s run stopping ability if the defense over rotates the secondary or is overly aggressive to the direction of the motion. In the above diagram, the Jet motion challenges the defense to honor the fast pace of the WR. If the defense overreacts, the Q-Counter will hit home. Pop motions are great eye-candy used by offenses to gain leverage on the defense. In the play above, the QB can either read the DE or the Mike ‘backer depending on who is more aggressive. Either read works well, and the offensive coordinator can switch the read at any time. If an offense has a “box read” (counting the number of defenders between the tackles), the QB could see an apexed Sam and throw a WR screen, especially if the CB is backed off. The key to defending these plays from an unbalanced set is understanding numbers. Continue reading “MQ Film Study: Defending Unbalanced Trips (2018Michigan State)”
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MQ FILM STUDY: OKLAHOMA VS ALABAMA (1ST HALF – 2018) Let’s talk about that dominant first half by the ‘Bama defense. The 2018 Orange Bowl was the most appealing contest of the two playoff games. The matchup put the greatest defensive mind in college football (Saban) with arguably the greatest offensive one (Lincoln Riley). It also had one of the more intriguing QB matchups of the bowl season. The efficiency at which both Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murrayand Heisman
runner-up Tua Tagovailoa play it is astonishing. Both are built completely different as well, with Murray listed at 5’10 and Tua 6’1″. Murray is an absolute legend in the state of Texas, finishing his high school career at 42-0 while competing in the highest division in the state. Tua has become a legend in his own right, taking over for Jalen Hurts in last years Championship Game, and seemingly never looking back. The Tide’s offense is just different when he is in the game and has been steamrolling ever since. Overall, the game was a matchup of the two most efficient offenses in the country and one of the best defenses in the country. There was only one thing that didn’t fit into the game, Oklahoma’s defense, as I pointed out in this pre-gametweet :
Alabama’s defense has dominated the last decade of college football. Outside of Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa (#36 in Defensive Efficiency ), the Tide have been a mainstay in the top 10 defenses in the country. The only outlier being the 2010 team that finished #13 in defensive efficiency . Defensive efficiency is a great way to monitor how well a defense is playing overall because it accounts for every down and judges a defense on whether they stay ahead of the chains. One player that stood out over any during the game was Alabama’s interior lineman Quinnen Williams . He consistently was camped in the backfield and early on made it hard for Murray to step up into the pocket. Oklahoma’s redshirt freshman Center, CreedHumphrey
,
played valiantly, but there were multiple times Williams did whatever he wanted and single-handedly blew plays up. On the other sideline, one could argue, Lincoln Riley is building the Spread of the future. I saw an interview where Bud Foster, long time Defensive Coordinator for Virginia Tech, stated that 12 personnel is the new 21 pers. Except it is much more versatile because of the two TEs. I agree with the 4-2-5 legend. The addition of multiple TEs into the game is something the NFL has been doing since Bill Belichick went to it in early 2000. The major colleges are moving towards it too as defenses are getting “smaller.” Hybrid TEs are a completely different animal, and Oklahoma has two of them. The Sooners offense looked dominant all year, only stumbling to the Texas Longhorns in the annual Red River Rivalry (it’s hard to beat a good team twice). Only Army and their slow-paced Option offense were able to keep the vaunted Sooner offense under 30 points. The Iowa State Cyclones and their three-safety Broken Stackwere
able to even keep Oklahoma under 40 points in Big 12 play. Something no one else did. Needless to say, the offense in Norman was electric all year long. The Sooners based out of 12 personnel for most of the game against the Tide. Riley’s combination of Air Raid pass concepts with a power run game has been devastating for defenses. Below is a basic 3×1 look for the Sooners offense, which they ran numerous times versus the Tide defense. For several years now, Riley has been staying in a 12 pers. look for better parts of most games. This allows the Sooners to have a hybrid TE in #80 Grant Calcaterra(So./6’4″
220) and a blocking TE in #45 Carson Meier(Sr./6’5″
254 and is actually listed as a FB). Both can catch the ball, but Riley uses Calcaterra mainly flexed out at WR (what is referred to as a “Joker” TE). Both accumulated over 300+ yards of receiving throughout the 2018 season. By having two larger hybrid players on the field, Riley doesn’t have to sub and can use timely tempo to challenge defenses that choose to go small versus the high powered Sooner offense. As stated prior, the Sooners lived in 3×1 for most of the game and mixed in different 2×2 looks as well as some 12 pers. Wing Twin to load the box. Last year (2017), Riley used two current NFL players in the same way,
current Jacksonville FB Dimitri Flowers and Ravens’ TE MarkAndrews
(who
had 500+ yards receiving). This is a trend that is probably not going away. Riley’s adaptation of the Air Raid offense to one that has a power run game has paid dividends for the Sooners since his arrival on campus. This year alone, Murray and RB Kennedy Brooks(#26)
both had 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Trey Sermon(#4)
would accumulate just under 950 yards for himself as well. To see the Oklahoma offense as one that is pass heavy is to miss the mark on what Riley is doing in Norman. In the passing game, Murray threw for over 4,000+ yards and Marquise Brown(#5)
and CeeDee Lamb
(#2)
both had 1,000+ yard seasons. The former in Brown was hurt during the Big 12 Championship and looked off all night against Alabama, being held to _ZERO_ catches on the night. Limiting Brown (who was averaging over 100+ yards a game) to no production was a coup for the Tide and hindered the Sooners ability to attack through the air early in the game. Riley chose to attack the Tide with multiple 3×1 formations using several different personnel groupings (10/11/12) and moving his “Joker” TE, Calcaterra, around. Lamb would end the night with over 100+ yards receiving, picking on ‘Bama’s freshman CB in Patrick Surtain II . The Tide would also stifle the Sooners run game, only allowing Murray over 100 yards rushing (Brooks – 35/Sermon – 19). Needless to say, Bama forced Murray to beat them passing, and it paid off in the first half. Take away the abysmal first quarter for the Sooner offense and the game was evenly matched. A team cannot spot a Saban team 28 points and figure to win the game. This is why the game is played a full 60 minutes! Riley adjusted to the lack of explosion from Brown and a nonexistent run game starting in the second quarter. It was too littletoo late.
The Sooners couldn’t get the stops they needed down the stretch on defense and lost 45-34. Overall, the game was a look into the future. Riley’s hybrid Air Raid scheme and Saban’s masterclass in adaptability highlighted where football is headed. As I wrote in my latest book, Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense , the pendulum is constantly swinging back and forth between offense and defense. As defenses get smaller to counteract the high powered Spread attacks, offenses will eventually get “bigger” to push them around. The Sooners are the epitome of this cat-and-mouse game. The use of two hybrid _big-men_ is evidence that the top offensive minds are beginning to go back to a power game. The basis of this _MQ Film Study_ is to see how the greatest defensive mind in college football (Saban) chose to attack the vaunted Oklahoma offense (#1 or #2 in O. Eff since 2016). Outside of the first quarter, the Tide really didn’t stop the Sooner offense. One thing the Tide did well all night was inhibit the power run game of the Sooners, forcing Murray to do it all by himself. Below is a breakdown of every play the Sooners offense ran during the first half of the Orange Bowl (outside of the last drive of the half). The Orange Bowl was a look into the future of football and how modern defense will defend the “Power” Spread going forward. Continue reading “MQ Film Study: Oklahoma vs Alabama (1st Half – 2018)”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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1 Comment on MQ Film Study: Oklahoma vs Alabama (1st Half – 2018) THREE COVERAGES EVERY QUARTERS TEAM NEEDS IN ITS TOOLBOX Go beyond static Quarters and be aggressive in your coverage schemes. Split-field Quarters is one of the most adaptive and flexible defenses a modern defensive coordinator can base out of. It molds and flexes to fit whatever an offense can throw at it. Offenses can only throw so many different numbers on either side of the center; up to four eligible receivers at the most, and Quarters can adapt to all of them. At the fundamental level, Quarters is based off a numbers system. The corners always relate to #1, the safeties and outside linebackers #2 (_bracket_), and the Mike always relates to #3. If a player can count to _three_ he can play Quarters. Utilizing split-field coverages takes the Quarters scheme one step further, creating even more adaptiveness and flexibility. Being able to tag a base defense with small coverage manipulations can transform a static Quarters look into a robber, invert (Sky), or trap coverage. Pressure doesn’t always have to be the answer either. The defensive coordinator doesn’t have to outsmart his coaching counterpart on the other side of the ball, just the young QB trying to run the offense. Many coordinators want to focus on pressures as a way to combat offensive schemes. Don Brown, the Defensive Coordinator for the University of Michigan puts the words “_Solve your problems with aggression_,” in his install playbooks. Pressures are a great way to force the issue with offenses, but sometimes a defense needs to sit back and run its base. When sending five or more, a defense loses a man in coverage and can get overexposed or become deficient in a certain zone if the blitz coverage is not structured correctly. On early downs, many top DCs like to sit in their base defense. Being static can have its own set of issues too, but adding coverage tags to change leverage points and run fits can be just as “_aggressive_” as a pressure and force the QB to beat the defense and not the OC. Aggression can mean a multitude of different things when it comes to defense. The obvious answer is to blitz, but defenses can manipulate the secondary to be aggressive in their pass distributions and against certain receiving threats. Every offense has counters built into their scheme to take advantage of a defense vacating zones or spinning to single-high. Not every problem can be fixed through blitzing. Sometimes you have to play your base. Below are three ways a split-field Quarters team can tweak their coverage while staying sound and aggressive in nature. You know, _Cautious Aggression_ . Continue reading “Three Coverages Every Quarters Team Needs in Its Toolbox”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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Coverages Every Quarters Team Needs in Its Toolbox HYBRIDS: THE MAKING OF A MODERN DEFENSE The the second full-length book from MatchQuarters.com: In order to see the future, we must first view the past. The second book by author Cody Alexander dives into the evolution of the modern defense. From Bill Arnsparger’s hybrid 3-4 to the three-safety defenses found in the pass-happy Big 12, Alexander details the path taken to get to where we are today. One primary element in all modern defenses is the use of hybrid players and the move towards a more position-less game. Coach Alexander explains how modern defenses are taking from the past to recreate what we are seeing on the fieldtoday.
Defensive football is under attack by the proliferation of the Spread offense through all levels of football. The NFL currently is under attack by young coordinators turning to Spread schemes to destroy NFL defenses. Alexander creates a pathway in which fan or coach can clearly see the evolution to where the game is today and gives suggestions on what the future might look like. One thing is clear, concepts and techniques are much more important than rigid positions. The use of multiple fronts and pattern-matching coverages are the key to unlocking what future defenses might look like. Coach Alexander’s latest book, _Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense_, illustrates the recycling of ideas and gives you the HOW and WHY many of the top defensive minds are choosing to coach defense. Come learn the “_Artof X_.”
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Leave a comment on Hybrids: The Making of a Modern Defense THE MORRIS/CLEMSON OFFENSIVE SYSTEM It’s one of the most popular offenses in the country. MQ helps youunderstand it.
Stephenville High School (TX) is located about 100 miles southwest of the DFW metroplex and is the birthplace to two of college football’s most dominant offensive systems. The modern dominance of Yellowjacket football began with the hiring of Art Briles in 1988. For 12 years, the offensive guru haunted the minds of fellow Texas head coaches and defensive coordinators winning four state titles (_’93-’94, ’98-’99_) during his tenure. Briles would leave the sidelines of Stephenville after his last set of back-to-back state championship campaigns to join the college ranks in Lubbock, Texas under former Texas Tech and current Washington State Head Coach Mike Leach. The meshing of Briles “high school” offense, adapted from his former Houston Head Coach Bill Yeoman, and Leach’s pure Air Raid developed at Tech speaks for itself. A few years after Briles’ departure to join the Red Raiders, Stephenville would turn to a young, up and coming coach in the name of Chad Morris. Morris would come from the storied program in Bay City, Texas to try and regain the glory created by Briles. After a first rough season, Morris needed answers and turned to a coach who was racking up points and making noise in a neighboring state. That coach was none other than Gus Malzahn and his unique brand of no-huddle Spread. Briles had proven the Spread could be a success in Stephenville, but Chad Morris’ brand needed an update after falling on hard times. Morris’ career and Spread offense would explode after his meeting with Malzahn. The Yellowjackets under Morris’ tutelage would real off four consecutive 10+ win seasons with a high water mark in 2005 at 13-1. Morris’ success would take him to Lake Travis High School and two consecutive Texas State Championships, going 32-0 before moving on to the University of Tulsa in 2010 and then Clemson the following year (_2011_). His tenure at Clemson would solidify him as one of the top offensive minds in college football, eventually landing him the Head Coach title back in Texas at SMU.THE QB WHISPERER
Morris has a knack for developing elite quarterbacks (…_outside of his tenure at SMU_). Starting with his stint in Stephenville, Morris would help develop former Texas, Ole Miss, and Prep All-American QB Jevan Snead . At Lake Travis HS, Morris had two of the top high school quarterbacks in the country with Garrett Gilbert(_Texas/SMU/6th
Round_) and Michael Brewer (_Texas Tech/Virginia Tech_). Both prep QBs had video game numbers, with each throwing for over 4,000 yards while rushing for over 600 yards on the ground (_and 65+ total TDs each!_). During Morris’ brief one year stint at Tulsa, the Hurricanes would real off a 10 win season with QB G.J Kinne passing for 3,500+ yards, 31 TDs, and accumulating over 500 yards on the ground. After the 2010 season in northeast Oklahoma, Morris would leave the region for Clemson where he inherited Tahj Boyd (t_hree seasons of 3,800+, 30 TD seasons/6th Round_) and helped elevate the Clemson Football program to national prominence under current Head Coach Dabo Sweeny. In his final year at Clemson, Morris would oversee a young Deshaun Watson (_1st Round_) lead the Tigers until he tore his ACL during the season. During Morris’ tenure with Clemson, Tiger offenses were consistently ranked in the top 25 in offensive efficiency . The program would also see four consecutive 10 win seasons (_something that hadn’t happened at Clemson since the late ’80s: ’87-’90_). He also introduced America to the now infamous “Philly Special” (_below_). Continue reading “The Morris/Clemson Offensive System”SHARE THIS ARTICLE:
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Morris/Clemson Offensive System THE KATY HS (TX) HYBRID 3-4 Nestled in suburban Houston is one of Texas’ most storied football programs backed by its own unique take on the Hybrid 3-4. Welcome to Katy, Texas home of the Tigers and to one of the most dominant defensive schemes in the state. The Houston suburb has become somewhat of a “_football Mecca_” and even has the facilities to match. In 2017, Katy ISD completed the most expensive high schoolstadium to date
,
Legacy Stadium. The whole complex even has naming rights which were snatched up by locally based Academy Sports + Outdoors (_for a mere 10 years, $2.5 million deal_). Needless to say, football is important inKaty.
The Tigers’ football program is one of the most storied in the state and has had only _two_ coaches since 1982, the latest being GaryJoseph who
took the helm in 2004 and had previously served as the schools defensive coordinator. Since Joesph’s ascension to the helm of Katy Football, they have not failed to win 10 games with the “_low_” point coming in the 2016 campaign where the Tigers _only_ went 10-3. The program hasn’t failed to make the playoffs since 1990 and only once since that time have they failed to go further than the 1st Round (_1993’s 8-3 campaign_). Katy Football, as a program, has won 8 State Championships in its history, with half of them coming under Joesph’s leadership. Katy ISD is not a “_one-horse-town_” district like other dominant programs in the state. The most notable is Allen HS in northeastDallas
who was 2017’s 6A D1 state champ and has won four of the last six in the top division of Texas HS football. Until Katy’s new stadium was built, Allen had the most expensive HS stadium in the country. The
other one high school town dominating the landscape is_ _QB factoryLake Travis HS
,
2016 6A D1 state champs, and lost to Allen in the 2017 state final_. _Needless to say, Katy ISD’s flagship program, Katy HS, has found a niche within suburban Houston and has dominated the football scene at the top levels of Texas High School Football on the back of a clock churning Power I offense and the Tigers’ own take on the 3-4. -------------------------THE PERSONNEL
What has set Katy Football apart from other programs in the state of Texas has been its dominant defensive play in a state that has fully embraced the Spread (_Allen and Lake Travis are both Spread schools_). Ask most defensive coaches at the upper divisions (_4A-6A_) of Texas High School Football and they will know something about the Katy 3-4 or have a concept they stole from them. Outside of the 3-4 Tite Front backed by a 2-Read coverage scheme, variations
of the 4-3, or Gary Patterson’s 4-2-5, the Katy 3-4 might be the most popular defense in the state. Even if a team isn’t running the scheme as their base, the Katy 3-4 has influenced defensive coaching all over the state of Texas. Continue reading “The Katy HS (TX)Hybrid 3-4”
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