Football analysis and strategy from Chris B. Brown
Gaining leverage on overhang players and access to the “alley” against odd fronts
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Gaining leverage on overhang players and access to the “alley” against odd fronts
[Ed. Note: The piece below is by Mike Kuchar, a defensive coordinator and researcher with the new site, X and O Labs. Mike previously wrote a piece for Smart Football called “Breaking Down Boise,” about Chris Petersen’s Boise State offense.] Defenses across the college and prep ranks have been forced to adjust to the rise…
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True spread, apexing
An interesting article out of CBS Sports: OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -The spread isn’t dead, but Missouri coach Gary Pinkel says the offense isn’t thriving like it was in recent seasons in the Big 12 and the rest of college football. Defenses appear to be catching up to the dinking and dunking of the quick-pass offense,…