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Front 7 roles in CU's defense
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Last year's starting defense (pre-injury):
Nose = Tupou... job is to control the center and inside gaps, keeping the Mike clean
End (1-gap) = Carrell... job is to outside leverage OT to squeeze the gap to the inside & get up field or string outside if the play's not going inside
End (2-gap) = Kafovalu... job is to occupy OG to keep the Jack LB free to run and keep OT honest/not in wide split to give Will LB a short corner to blitz
Sam LB = McCartney... job is to keep runs inside and contain QB option while covering flat and/or curl (sometimes in man coverage on TE or RB)
Will LB = Gilbert... job is to bring pressure while stopping counter and other runs off tackle (also needs to be able to drop into coverage like Sam)
Jack LB = Olugbode... job is to run sideline to sideline in run defense and coverage making plays
Mike LB = Gamboa... job is to fill gaps in run support (especially inside) and provide pass coverage in seam/curl area.
Adjustment post-injury to McCartney was to introduce the Buff LB (hybrid S/LB) instead of having a Sam LB on the field. It seems like that's going to be the base defense going forward, with the true OLB being a pass rushing Will and the Buff being faster to the edge & better in coverage while giving up size to achieve that.
Biggest hole in this defense we saw last year is that teams found something that got exploited against Washington with running power into the strongside B gap. MacIntyre said they've found a fix for that. The other thing we all saw was with long developing pass plays that isolated a Jack or Mike on a TE drag or whatnot. Got to bring QB pressure more quickly to defend that effectively.
Edit: Specific to Tremblay, he could play either End spot on the DL but is pretty much the prototype for the 2-gap End.
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high quality stuff from Nik.
Every time I start to believe my football knowledge is light years better than it was 20 years ago, I find out I still don't know jack.
Last year's starting defense (pre-injury):
Nose = Tupou... job is to control the center and inside gaps, keeping the Mike clean
End (1-gap) = Carrell... job is to outside leverage OT to squeeze the gap to the inside & get up field or string outside if the play's not going inside
End (2-gap) = Kafovalu... job is to occupy OG to keep the Jack LB free to run and keep OT honest/not in wide split to give Will LB a short corner to blitz
Sam LB = McCartney... job is to keep runs inside and contain QB option while covering flat and/or curl (sometimes in man coverage on TE or RB)
Will LB = Gilbert... job is to bring pressure while stopping counter and other runs off tackle (also needs to be able to drop into coverage like Sam)
Jack LB = Olugbode... job is to run sideline to sideline in run defense and coverage making plays
Mike LB = Gamboa... job is to fill gaps in run support (especially inside) and provide pass coverage in seam/curl area.
Adjustment post-injury to McCartney was to introduce the Buff LB (hybrid S/LB) instead of having a Sam LB on the field. It seems like that's going to be the base defense going forward, with the true OLB being a pass rushing Will and the Buff being faster to the edge & better in coverage while giving up size to achieve that.
Biggest holes in this defense we saw last year is that teams found something that got exploited against Washington with running power into the strongside B gap. MacIntyre said they've found a fix for that. The other thing we all saw was with long developing pass plays that isolated a Jack or Mike on a TE drag or whatnot. Got to bring QB pressure more quickly to defend that effectively.
Edit: Specific to Tremblay, he could play either End spot on the DL but is pretty much the prototype for the 2-gap End.
Rep. With the Buff Backer being a staple of the D going forward, it definitely begins to resemble more of a 4-2-5, or a slight variation to the 3-3-5.
Last year's starting defense (pre-injury):
Nose = Tupou... job is to control the center and inside gaps, keeping the Mike clean
End (1-gap) = Carrell... job is to outside leverage OT to squeeze the gap to the inside & get up field or string outside if the play's not going inside
End (2-gap) = Kafovalu... job is to occupy OG to keep the Jack LB free to run and keep OT honest/not in wide split to give Will LB a short corner to blitz
Sam LB = McCartney... job is to keep runs inside and contain QB option while covering flat and/or curl (sometimes in man coverage on TE or RB)
Will LB = Gilbert... job is to bring pressure while stopping counter and other runs off tackle (also needs to be able to drop into coverage like Sam)
Jack LB = Olugbode... job is to run sideline to sideline in run defense and coverage making plays
Mike LB = Gamboa... job is to fill gaps in run support (especially inside) and provide pass coverage in seam/curl area.
Adjustment post-injury to McCartney was to introduce the Buff LB (hybrid S/LB) instead of having a Sam LB on the field. It seems like that's going to be the base defense going forward, with the true OLB being a pass rushing Will and the Buff being faster to the edge & better in coverage while giving up size to achieve that.
Biggest holes in this defense we saw last year is that teams found something that got exploited against Washington with running power into the strongside B gap. MacIntyre said they've found a fix for that. The other thing we all saw was with long developing pass plays that isolated a Jack or Mike on a TE drag or whatnot. Got to bring QB pressure more quickly to defend that effectively.
Edit: Specific to Tremblay, he could play either End spot on the DL but is pretty much the prototype for the 2-gap End.
Great summary Nik. I think we will see the Buff Backer as our base vs spread teams and the 3-4 under as the base against more traditional offenses. Buffbacker vs WSU and UofA, but not seen much vs USC, CSU, Stanford and UCLA (for example).
When we lost Derek, we were in bad shape. Brilliant coaching move, but not sure who thought it up, or if we borrowed it. Need to fix depth though!
When we lost Derek, we were in bad shape. Brilliant coaching move, but not sure who thought it up, or if we borrowed it. Need to fix depth though!
He's the linebacker in the middle on the weak side.
BuffLuke80
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Man I didn't even know there was a 7 tech lol. Thanks for putting that up Nik, that's good stuff. All I ever played was a 4-3 or add an d-end or linebacker and play a 50 front. Nickel and dime package too but we didn't use that often. Basically, everybody was running option based offenses at that time, they didn't throw it much. First time I ever saw zone read was Stephenville, we had zero idea what to do with it, nobody was running it then but them. Our coaches didn't know even what to do. Most rushing we had given up all year was like 130 something. Those dudes put up like 370 on us. Had they not turned over the rock, man they would've rolled our ass. You might recognize their coach at that time Art ****ing Briles.
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Bufffan68
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Nice way to phone it in Nik
Last year's starting defense (pre-injury):
Nose = Tupou... job is to control the center and inside gaps, keeping the Mike clean
End (1-gap) = Carrell... job is to outside leverage OT to squeeze the gap to the inside & get up field or string outside if the play's not going inside
End (2-gap) = Kafovalu... job is to occupy OG to keep the Jack LB free to run and keep OT honest/not in wide split to give Will LB a short corner to blitz
Sam LB = McCartney... job is to keep runs inside and contain QB option while covering flat and/or curl (sometimes in man coverage on TE or RB)
Will LB = Gilbert... job is to bring pressure while stopping counter and other runs off tackle (also needs to be able to drop into coverage like Sam)
Jack LB = Olugbode... job is to run sideline to sideline in run defense and coverage making plays
Mike LB = Gamboa... job is to fill gaps in run support (especially inside) and provide pass coverage in seam/curl area.
Adjustment post-injury to McCartney was to introduce the Buff LB (hybrid S/LB) instead of having a Sam LB on the field. It seems like that's going to be the base defense going forward, with the true OLB being a pass rushing Will and the Buff being faster to the edge & better in coverage while giving up size to achieve that.
Biggest holes in this defense we saw last year is that teams found something that got exploited against Washington with running power into the strongside B gap. MacIntyre said they've found a fix for that. The other thing we all saw was with long developing pass plays that isolated a Jack or Mike on a TE drag or whatnot. Got to bring QB pressure more quickly to defend that effectively.
Edit: Specific to Tremblay, he could play either End spot on the DL but is pretty much the prototype for the 2-gap End.
BuffLuke80
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My fault, I'm easy to blame so go ahead lol.
hawg1
Well-Known Member
Last year's starting defense (pre-injury):
Nose = Tupou... job is to control the center and inside gaps, keeping the Mike clean
End (1-gap) = Carrell... job is to outside leverage OT to squeeze the gap to the inside & get up field or string outside if the play's not going inside
End (2-gap) = Kafovalu... job is to occupy OG to keep the Jack LB free to run and keep OT honest/not in wide split to give Will LB a short corner to blitz
Sam LB = McCartney... job is to keep runs inside and contain QB option while covering flat and/or curl (sometimes in man coverage on TE or RB)
Will LB = Gilbert... job is to bring pressure while stopping counter and other runs off tackle (also needs to be able to drop into coverage like Sam)
Jack LB = Olugbode... job is to run sideline to sideline in run defense and coverage making plays
Mike LB = Gamboa... job is to fill gaps in run support (especially inside) and provide pass coverage in seam/curl area.
Adjustment post-injury to McCartney was to introduce the Buff LB (hybrid S/LB) instead of having a Sam LB on the field. It seems like that's going to be the base defense going forward, with the true OLB being a pass rushing Will and the Buff being faster to the edge & better in coverage while giving up size to achieve that.
Biggest hole in this defense we saw last year is that teams found something that got exploited against Washington with running power into the strongside B gap. MacIntyre said they've found a fix for that. The other thing we all saw was with long developing pass plays that isolated a Jack or Mike on a TE drag or whatnot. Got to bring QB pressure more quickly to defend that effectively.
Edit: Specific to Tremblay, he could play either End spot on the DL but is pretty much the prototype for the 2-gap End.
Very nice. I will mention one more weakness It may be under your "whatnot" categoryy.
Keep F and TE in to block. Release R and run him right at Mike. Simple one cut (especially away from Jack) and he's wide open for catch and run. Gamboa can't defend it. To your solution, speed rush is key, but hard if you keep TE and F in to block.
8Jah
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The way I look at it, the only job of E, N and E is to create an instant pile right in the middle of the field that everybody else has to go around (no through). N and E are dudes expected to win double teams. A and strongside B gaps closed
In your example F and R have to take time to go around the pile. Your blocking TE is read by Gamboa and SAM handles F, leaving Olugbode in coverage against R. R against MIKE should be even match-up. With the Buffback, Olugbode rushes forward to take F and Moeller drops back to cover R. Then you have R against a safety-like dude.
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This. Do as hawg1 says and keep the Fand TE in to block and the Mike reads it. If there is a hole for the R to try to run through the Mike simply meets him in the hole and bull rushes over him. The result is either a pile or a R on his back and a Mike with a free shot at the QB.
As 8Jah states you have time to put the Buffbacker on the R if he makes it through the pile at the LOS.
Love the keyboard DCs in this thread