Al Golden's defense works! Here's why..

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,701]

 

Not long ago. The Strong End Bapstiste and the Vyper End in this case Sneed, would be defensive ends with their hands on the ground.

In front reduction defense though only  the tackles who are pinched in have their hand down. QB has a good idea of 2 rushers but the other 5 in the front 7 can rush the passer or drop in coverage

 

Golden has trust in coach Mickens Corners and Coach O'Leary's safeties that the pass rush will effect the play before the pass coverage busts. He was right. They get in there clean Make the QB leave the pocket and he throws it away.

 

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Think this one a 6 man rush with 5 back.

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The Vyper will always be on the boundary side(Side with less players) The Strong side end is to the field. I think Lewis is defending the slot and mickey is up top to the field. Don't think I have all 11 in this one sp I'm not sure where DJ Brown is, but hes there out of the picture. 

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Look at all these different looks. You've got Pressure coming. Look at up top!  Morrison Barely a yard of his receiver! Thats tight coverage! Believe Lewis is dpwn there at the point of the point of the bunch in the slot and Mickey is backed off at the bottom. 

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The only time notre dame got a bit more condensed is when OSU had a wing TE  2 receivers. Don't quote me but I think its max protect for a deep shot

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This one wasn't quite as effective Jr was in at Vyper for Botelho Corners were  5 yards off.

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Baptiste solved that problem on this one corers played closer and #1 got around the strong side for a sack.

[NDhoosier 1,228]

Very good analysis. I think he did much better with his blitzes this year. I felt like last year he brought blitzes just to bring a bunch of extra guys, but the blitzes this year were more intentional/planned and the players were timing their blitzes much better. There were no crazy last safety blitzes like last year. lol

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16 hours ago, NDhoosier said:

Very good analysis. I think he did much better with his blitzes this year. I felt like last year he brought blitzes just to bring a bunch of extra guys, but the blitzes this year were more intentional/planned and the players were timing their blitzes much better. There were no crazy last safety blitzes like last year. lol

Thanks. I've never been a fan of the safety blitz either. If they creep up pre-snap the QB can usually see them. If they wait until the snap they usually have a 10-12 yard run to make which takes 3 seconds and most QBs get the ball out in under 3 seconds. If they want to blitz a db. I'd rather them wait until the ball is on Morrison's hash mark and send a short corner blitz you then rotate the safety where Morrison's coverage responsibilities would have been. I'd much rather a short corner blitz then a long safety blitz. That said my favorite blitz is just sending a linebacker or to when they are in their normal positions. Generally speaking a TE or RB can catch a first down in that scenario but not often a TD. Like you said if you send a safety or the occasional corner there is always more risk for that dreaded explosive and/or scoring play.

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Christian Gray is exciting. Thats Cam Harts spot. Gray seperates this WR from the ball in phase.

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Here's the Morrison blitz I like he has a short distance to run  and DJ Brown is back there to cover. Turned into a run blitz. 

 

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Yet another different look. Botelho inside collaborating with Cross to get Cross for the sack.

 

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Started to see the blitz and some conservative coverage here. Schuler got in at safety. Sneed at a rover spot.

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@NDhoosier this is an example of a safety blitz and how Golden changed. He snuck Watts around the yellow line up top. Runs down the QB.

 

[JeffV 325]

I sure hope Golden stays around, but I hope Mickens took good notes just in case.

[FaithInIrish Forever 4,701]

22 minutes ago, JeffV said:

I sure hope Golden stays around, but I hope Mickens took good notes just in case.

As long our corners are taught how to press in man we're good

[jbrown_9999 1,007]

16 hours ago, JeffV said:

I sure hope Golden stays around, but I hope Mickens took good notes just in case.

I'm hoping that any NFL teams don't try to pluck any of the staff (not just Golden). Some of the assistants may find an NFL offer tempting...

Now that the NFL regular season is over, look for coaching movement to start

Edited January 9 by jbrown_9999

[Baldy 1,225]

As always, great analysis Faith! Just proving why Golden needs to be paid for him to stay as long as possible!

And here are more reasons why!

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Same can be said for Washington, Mickens, and O’Leary!!

Pay those dudes their money!! 💰💰💰💰

[InLikeFlynn 261]

@FaithInIrish Forever great posts and subject.  Enjoyed the breakdown sir.  

[Jersey Irish 205]

23 hours ago, JeffV said:

I sure hope Golden stays around, but I hope Mickens took good notes just in case.

I hope so too. but there are quite a few openings already for DC's in the NFL if he wants to give it a go. Supposedly, there is a three-year contract extension for him on the table at ND but don't know if it contains no opt out for the pros language.