To be successful when it comes to defensive transitions, it is important for a team to be prepared for a loss of possession. As well as transitioning quickly and efficiently from their in-possession shape to their out-of-possession shape, they also need to be ready to act as soon as the...
With a key third quarter interception, defensive back Will Johnson earned Defensive MVP. Donning the same jersey number as Johnson (No. 2), Blake Corum earned Offensive MVP after notching 134 rushing yards. He also added two rushing touchdowns to tally 58 of his career — a...
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Several factors are at play, but one significant change is the increased use of multiple safeties in defensive schemes. The examples below show that defenses have embraced formations like Cover 2, Cover 4, and Cover 6. According to Next Gen Stats, the percentage of two-high safety looks on...
Your choice of mentality would largely hinge on the positions where you may have the most talent and depth, as well as your preferred formation — you can go Defensive if you play four or five defenders and have a wealth of talent in the backfield, while y...
In 1958, the NCAA implemented a rule allowing two-point conversions. The rule was put into place to try and increase scoring and maintain a balance between offensive play and defensive play. The post-touchdown maneuver was tried 51.4 percent of the time during that first season. ...
Alabama’s defensive prowess goes without mention. It allowed just 8.2 points per game. Only one other team scored more than 14 points against them all season. This helped the 2011 Crimson Tide win most games comfortably, including a 42-14 romp over Auburn. ...
but also are difficult to find when trying to improve your coaching staff. For instance, by making yourself a manager with above average knowledge in terms of Set-Pieces, or emphasize Technical and Mental Attributes, as it’s easier to find good Defensive or AttackingCoaches on Football Manager...
When coaches are introducing new offensive or defensive schemes, they tend to be less conservative in their playcalling during the preseason. Unlike veteran teams running familiar systems, teams with new coordinators or head coaches are more likely to experiment and showcase their new strategies. ...
We now have a lot more people who are involved and especially on the coaching staff these are pretty high-level guys. People who have all contributed to successful teams and franchises by designing offensive plays, defensive schemes. This franchise building is going to be very challenging because...