tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.comments2024-03-13T03:27:50.582-04:00Smart FootballChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07204245083374821812noreply@blogger.comBlogger1345125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-91325466270011576962009-11-28T09:31:50.080-05:002009-11-28T09:31:50.080-05:00Good job Chris. Do you think this is the same con...Good job Chris. Do you think this is the same concept Cincy and Oregon are using, with the exception that they seem to curl the slot?Tommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-46273178463546381032009-11-24T08:13:43.251-05:002009-11-24T08:13:43.251-05:00Corey just signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of ...Corey just signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL. So his football carer is back on track. We hope to see him do well for the Ticats next season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-77107515948200929772009-11-19T20:33:09.816-05:002009-11-19T20:33:09.816-05:00both option game and the run and shoot are practic...both option game and the run and shoot are practice intensive as were stated previously.<br /><br />I think a team facing Georgia Tech could benefit greatly by showing many multiple packages. <br /><br />Instead of looking for a singular solution to the problem (cov 3, quarters,etc) why not attack the offense where there can be the greatest hope for confusion: attacking their reads.<br /><br />if a team reads the end's movement( if end crashes keep/ if end stays hand off) then why not play with that?<br /><br />a team could put its most athletic athlete in space, even a safety type. since he would not be blocked anyhow, his lack in size wouldn't matter. <br /><br />yes, if the option team came back with power or blast his way, the safety type could be exposed. but by playing a substitution game (insert safety here, go with a true end type here, insert a run stuffer here) a team could really make the most fundamental aspect of an option or zone read team much, much more multiple.<br /><br />this same concept could be applied to the problem of four verticals. a by putting safety or linebacker types at the line to crack releasing receivers (and having them play flats) you could keep a single high safety deep and have a robber (or in saban speak: a rat) mess with the offensiev reads because of the flexibility of his positioning.<br /><br />nickUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246555757899389925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-31602327608217046742009-11-16T11:35:24.544-05:002009-11-16T11:35:24.544-05:0011Bravo is essentially correct. Davis' offense...11Bravo is essentially correct. Davis' offense is very removed from the original Run-and-Shoot devised by Tiger Ellison. <br /><br />Ellison's offense was very balanced and the basic premise was to not give the plays away in terms of the blocking schemes. That is they used the same (or very similar) blocking techniques on their runs and passes. <br /><br />They had 5 series of plays in their playbook(Gangster, Cowboy, Wagon Train, Popcorn, Mudcat). Each had at least one run and one pass to contradict the runs. The Gangster had the speed option, the Cowboy had the triple option (in fact those two were what Ken Hatfield used when he devised his flexbone scheme at Air Force 20 years later), the Wagon Train was a double guard pulling sweed, the Popcorn had the traps, and the Mudcat was just about smash/drive. <br /><br />The QB and at least the backside WR (if not all the WR's) would act like it was a pass in terms of their steps so it was very hard to see what they were doing until it was too late. On the Gangster, for example, the QB would use the same first 3 steps that he did on that option run, but then he'd flip a quick pass to either of the slot WR's or to the split end based on the coverage they read prior to the snap.<br /><br />Essentially, Ellison's offense gave birth to Mouse Davis' offense, the flexbone, and Bill Walsh's offense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-21861295996615247342009-11-14T04:28:38.638-05:002009-11-14T04:28:38.638-05:00In the end, archers are a lesser class of athlete....In the end, archers are a lesser class of athlete. They're holding a tool, and not really doing much of anything. Brees is superior in just about every aspect, regardless of targets. Maybe all of you archery fanatics should just go back to being a lesser class of human.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-54723336771343181762009-11-07T15:21:40.779-05:002009-11-07T15:21:40.779-05:00Heve filled out TWO of these in past several days ...Heve filled out TWO of these in past several days - why haven't they appeared?billmountjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251257855364345496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-10200620146929345782009-11-07T14:47:23.161-05:002009-11-07T14:47:23.161-05:00The REASON Walsh preferred certain passes to be th...The REASON Walsh preferred certain passes to be thrown to the right, & others to the left, was because of "SPIN FACTORS" of the ball. With a right handed passer - the ball spins (drifts) to the RIGHT. Vice-versa with a left handed passer. Walsh PREFERRED thge ball to spin INTO the receiver, rather than away from him. Lombardi was BIG on this also (see Bart Starr's book - "QUARTERBACKING" - with a chapter devoted to this porinciple!<br /><br />There is a formula (once used by the great Bill Walsh - at Stanford U. & the 49ers) - that can be used to determine the effective LENGTH of any pass a particular QB CAN throw (on a "frozen rope"). Needed (particularly in YOUTH ball) in setting UP a pass offense.<br /><br />EXAMPLE: 12 yard Curl, with a split of 17 yards from the ball, with a 5 step drop which takes the QB to a depth of approximately 7 yards:<br /><br />(NOW GET SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HIS MATH): The simple Pythagorean theorem informs us that A (squared) + B (squared) = C (squared). From our parameters we determine the following information: receiver split (squared) + drop depth + route depth (squared) = length of pass (squared)! Understand that the drop depth is calculated from the LOS not from where the QB is standing. Therefore, the QB should never stand with his toes at the LOS but rather 1-1.5 yards from the LOS. Consequently, 17 (squared) + 7+12 (squared) = C (squared). Therefore, 289+361 = C (squared) is 25.5 yards. In other words, the length of the pass is approximately 25.5 yards - this length will vary for a variety of reasons and could be as long as 32 yards depending on the split or depth of receiver.<br /><br />It becomes obvious that the less arm strength the QB HAS - the closer the receiver must align, and/or the route must be shortened to various degrees.billmountjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251257855364345496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-16330750628965490182009-11-06T12:05:40.926-05:002009-11-06T12:05:40.926-05:00Could Levels be read deep to short or is there a p...Could Levels be read deep to short or is there a particular reason why it must be taught short to deep?<br /><br />I would teach it short to deep. <br /><br />Reasons why:<br /><br />1) Conditions the defensive response. Most coverages that "pattern read" are taught to take away deeper routes. A familiar phrase is "don't jump the chump" which in this case is the under route. They will allow the ball to be caught and rally to the football, relying on the fact that the offensive coordinator and QB are not patient enough to keep taking the free yardage and will get greedy for a big play and make a mistake in coverage read or in protection.<br /><br />The same thing can be said with playaction passing. Establish the run, or that you will call the run, to open up throwing lanes down the field.<br /><br />When you have completed a few balls to the WR, the seam read and basic cross will naturally come open.<br /><br />2) You are getting the ball quickly to one of your best athletes in space. If he gets the ball vs. a poor tackler, the chance for a big play will always loom, plus it ultimately opens up your basic cross...the defense will condition itself to take away your best player, or pay the price!<br /><br />3) Man beater/Blitz beater. Versus these types of coverage and defensive schemes, it is obvious the longer the QB holds the football, the more problems you will have...protection breakdown, ball thrown off schedule, etc. By teaching the QB to spit the football out quickly as part of the natural progression, you eliminate some of the cloudiness in recognizing the blitz and coverage structure. If the under route is open...throw it! If it isn't, the basic better be! And, of course, you have a built in 0 beater with the seam read on the backside. Makes life simple and comfortable for the QB.<br /><br />In closing, I remember hearing Nick Saban talk about how the Levels play is nearly impossible to stop when executed correctly. He said there was no blitz or coverage that he could go to...just had to rely on good tackling or a poor throw. That was enough for me to install it and practice the heck out of it every day!!!Brady Walznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-2977570611460361862009-11-01T19:37:22.838-05:002009-11-01T19:37:22.838-05:00Walsh (like Dan Henning of the Dolphins, & Vin...Walsh (like Dan Henning of the Dolphins, & Vince Lombardi of the Packers) PREFERRED in-breaking routes to the right, & out-breaking routes to the left BECAUSE of "spin factors" (drift of ball). I.E. - with a right handed passer throwing in-breaking routes to the right - the ball spins RIGHT (INTO the receiver). On out-breaking routes to the left - the ball spins RIGHT (INTO the receiver). On DEEP passes - better to right BECAUSE ball will drift (to the RIGHT)& out of bounds (rather than back into the playing field) IF the reveiver can't get it (porevents picks).<br /><br />ALL of this is detailed in Bart Starr's great book:"QUARTERBACKING" by Bartr Starr. Can be found on ABEBOOKS.com.billmountjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251257855364345496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-46177083030007557882009-10-27T21:02:44.490-04:002009-10-27T21:02:44.490-04:00Hal was my neighbor in Lexington, Ky. He made Uk f...Hal was my neighbor in Lexington, Ky. He made Uk football fun and filled the stadium. I hope all goes well with his career and personal life.<br />A great guy!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-44012619236255801662009-10-12T16:16:17.934-04:002009-10-12T16:16:17.934-04:00The Counter Trey/Duece/Gap IS the Counter to the I...The Counter Trey/Duece/Gap IS the Counter to the Inside Zone. <br /><br />Joe Jacoby detailed this is his lecture at Godwin HS (Richmond, Va) in July 2009.billmountjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251257855364345496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-62453125198478059782009-10-11T18:14:09.518-04:002009-10-11T18:14:09.518-04:00Personally it's the corner route we 'lean ...Personally it's the corner route we 'lean in' on most...outside release, lean in to get leverage then fire back outside to the corner.<br />After we do it once, the D always backs the cover man off a couple yards exactly like the video suggests.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-41512080319451242402009-09-17T06:50:12.386-04:002009-09-17T06:50:12.386-04:00Hello
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http://www.futebolnatv.b...Hello<br /><br />Best games on tv.<br /><br />http://www.futebolnatv.blogspot.com/andre_vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845177527489688807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-87629386641550431572009-09-10T16:24:22.547-04:002009-09-10T16:24:22.547-04:00"Could Levels be read deep to short or is the..."Could Levels be read deep to short or is there a particular reason why it must be taught short to deep?"<br /><br />My guess is that it has a lot to do with the pass rush. The general idea, however, is to lay on the short route until the linebacker starts jumping it, which opens up the deeper square-in.<br /><br />The short in is more effective for two reasons: it's more likely to get open and it takes less time to get open; against a heavy pass rush that quick in can be almost as effective as a screen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-53731687408661023912009-09-01T21:09:13.018-04:002009-09-01T21:09:13.018-04:00Reminds me of the episode of 30 Rock where the Jac...Reminds me of the episode of 30 Rock where the Jack plays poker with the writing team. He quickly cleans them out because they all have easy tells, but then cannot defeat Kenneth the Page because he is so vapid he does not use tells, he just plays the same way every hand.BSuttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150499854247142322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-34884062426704265562009-08-27T12:21:13.858-04:002009-08-27T12:21:13.858-04:00Some are under the impression that Coach Davis inv...Some are under the impression that Coach Davis invented the Run and Shoot. Actually, Davis: who preferred to call his offense the "Double Slot," always gave credit for its invention to the late Glenn "Tiger" Ellison, of Middletown, Ohio, whose book, "Run and Shoot Football," is still available through Parker Publishing. <br /><br />I greatly enjoy your work and seeing that Zennie Abraham and I have similar tastes. Major elements of the Run and Shoot were in the K-Gun and are in some versions of the spread.11Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959227325549631406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-7756791941422836462009-08-24T15:33:37.141-04:002009-08-24T15:33:37.141-04:00Quicks should be the first level of passing taught...Quicks should be the first level of passing taught. Instead everyone wants to try and install the long pass, the protection issues catch most of those teams.<br /><br />Getting into the level of play you've worked with in college and above, the protection issues are still critical. <br /><br />It seems the toughest thing on working quicks at those competitive fields comes with the fact that defensive speed to each level is so much greater. The throw windows get tighter and the defense can try to bait you into throws(zone blitz).Mr.Murderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01932924875363684259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-13241597791072752532009-08-19T18:48:41.346-04:002009-08-19T18:48:41.346-04:00Congrats Chris! You deserve it.
Todd
Collegefoot...Congrats Chris! You deserve it.<br /><br />Todd<br />Collegefootballtopten.comthe toddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848547229474976163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-47200452096775526952009-08-19T02:20:02.414-04:002009-08-19T02:20:02.414-04:00This is a great site that you have here. I have a ...This is a great site that you have here. I have a sports site myself where sports fans can talk about certain issues 24/7. Check it out when you get the chance and let me know what you think. Also, maybe we can do a link exchange. JasonJasonhttp://www.sportsmonarch.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-30988742586165820192009-08-17T23:33:44.165-04:002009-08-17T23:33:44.165-04:00Would love to read/learn more about the routes tha...Would love to read/learn more about the routes that you feel (digs, fades, etc. I'm guessing) are the routes you lean into the DB on and which (slants, seams, etc.?) are ones you want separation. Great topic as always.JoeBev19https://www.blogger.com/profile/09002870013175226640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-45310571149707126482009-08-16T11:00:15.728-04:002009-08-16T11:00:15.728-04:00I know this is an old post, but I read it the othe...I know this is an old post, but I read it the other day, and I was wondering whether or not you got the chance to check out Madden 10? They have the exact levels divide play in the colts playbook. I just thought it was neat to read this and see it put in the game exactly as you described it. Love the blog and cant wait for moreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-17786383299097703522009-08-14T12:43:54.720-04:002009-08-14T12:43:54.720-04:00Another point that Coach Leach teaches (and Coach ...Another point that Coach Leach teaches (and Coach Dykes, and Coach Holgorsen) is the use of footfire to loosen up a bump defender so you can just take a regular speed release. <br /><br />As well us getting back ontop of the DB and leaning into the DB as Chris mention in the notes.pgchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07249434060356932260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-49640075282148760932009-08-14T09:51:18.202-04:002009-08-14T09:51:18.202-04:00A lot of teams use that drill. My high school tea...A lot of teams use that drill. My high school team ran it every day in practice though for some reason we called it "Sink the Noose" a name which never made sense to me. "Settle" seems to fit better as a name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-91031757046566516322009-08-14T09:05:26.075-04:002009-08-14T09:05:26.075-04:00Also being picky about the receivers, several of t...Also being picky about the receivers, several of them take a false step with their back foot right from the snap. Interesting insight about the upright stance though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15377771.post-53444229882204948302009-08-14T02:46:20.315-04:002009-08-14T02:46:20.315-04:00I actually have Mr. Jenkins' book on QB mechan...I actually have Mr. Jenkins' book on QB mechanics; it's pretty much worth its weight in gold.Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08378847966505298991noreply@blogger.com