AFCA Convention
I spent the last few days in Dallas at the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) convention. The convention is attended be nearly every college coach from DI, DI-AA, DII, DIII, and NAIA along...
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Blitz of the Week #15
This blitz was dialed up by Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams in their wildcard game vs. the Seahawks. The blitz is a variation of the NCAA blitz but uses a Corner as the widest rusher...
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Bill Belichick's Pressure Package Part 1
Here is a sample blitz from the Belichick arsenal.This pressure is a 3 under 3 deep fire zone with an interior twist by the nose and a blitzing linebacker.Both ILB's are walked up on the LOS. The Left...
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Film Study Guide for Defensive Backs
Here is a film study guide for defensive backs from Bill Belichick's 1997 Jets playbook (pages 10&11).
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Many of the links to playbooks on previous posts are not working because of the overhaul done to the Fast and Furious website. I am working to get all the links fixed.
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1 Defensive Lineman Pressure Package
I have been drawing in the dirt some of the possibilities of using a 1 DL front.You can bring a field pressure that looks and feels like an overload pressure but is still a 4 man rush with a 4 under 3...
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Blitz of the Week #16
This week's Blitz of the Week was submitted by Blitzology reader Anthony White. Anthony shot me an e-mail with an overview of the blitz and a video clip. The pressure is a strong side overload blitz...
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I have been catching up on my blog reading and there has been some good stuff posted out there lately.Over on Coach Hoover's Blog there is an excellent series on defending the flexbone option with the...
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Creating the Illusion of Pressure
Everyone loves the idea of getting something for nothing. Defensive football coaches are no different. The something that coaches want is to pressure, confuse, and disrupt the quarterback. However, not...
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Another great post from Coach Hoover about Dick Lebeau's Triple Inside Fire Zone (a middle overload blitz concept) is available here. The post also includes video cutups.
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These loops are great for team laundry and the clothes get cleaner and dryer than with laundry bags. I definately recommend them to any program looking to improve their laundry situation. Check out...
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More Fun with 1 Defensive Lineman
In the spirit of the post on creating the illusion of pressure here is some fun that can be had by using a 1 DL personnel package.Now because the defense has Rush LB's on the LOS instead of DL the...
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Blitz of the Week #17
This week's Blitz of the week is a Zone Dog that utilizes a Super Stick concept.Rush - Super Stick to Opposite A (Super Stick is a long stick to opposite A Gap)Tackle - Work to Contain RushNose - B Gap...
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Blitz of the Week #18
Haven't posted in a while so here goes. This is a weak side overload blitz the Rams used earlier in the season vs. the Cardinals.This blitz is run from an odd front dime package.Strong End - Drop to...
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How the Cowboy killed off the Wildcat
The original Wildcat package at the University of Arkansas was run from 1 unbalanced formation.What made the Wildcat so effective early on was the unbalanced formation with the QB flexed out at...
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More 4-2-5 resources from Coach Hoover available here.A nice post on hybridization of the OLB/DE in a muliple 3-4 scheme from Compete in All Things is available here. These types of hybrid players are...
View ArticleConcussions
Concussions have become a hot button issue across all levels of football. When will a comprehensive independent safety study of what is the safest helmet and safest mouthpiece exist? Currently there...
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Pass Rush: Thinking about the Big Picture
Yesterday, I was asked to take a survey regarding learning styles. The survey consisted of a number of questions about how I favored being presented information. Two answer choices were offered in the...
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AFCA Convention
2012 was another great year at the convention. 10,000 football coaches hit the Riverwalk in San Antonio. One of the speakers was legendary Florida State DC Mickey Andrews. The defensive back coaches...
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Superbowl Preview: Bill Belichick's Blitz Package
Here a simple and devastatingly effective blitz concept employed by the Patriots in the AFC Championship game against the Ravens....
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