Question about the New Defense

[tmhunter52]

Is there a name for the defensive scheme our new DC will bring?

 

[Gtbowhunter90]

I hope we have a top 20 D. I’m not expecting vast improvements as our guys adapt to a new scheme. 2nd year in new scheme and the guys should be familiarized.

Me too.. I know for a fact, these new guys coming in are HUNGRY to prove themselves. If they can put together a top 20 D, we will be competing for the ACC

 

[bravejason]

I don't think we'll have to worry anymore about needing to simply the defense. From on the press conference it sounded like CPJ was looking for someone who wasn't going to complicate things and who had a scheme where the players could easily get lined up and ready to play. He also said that when he watched tape, he could see that Woody's players knew what they were doing because they were going a million miles an hour. I think we'll see a defense that is usually in attack mode. I was especially encouraged by Woody's comment that the defensive line needs to be making plays. CPJ is always commenting about the need for negative plays and I think Woody is of a similar opinion about needing to get the opposing offense behind schedule.

 

[tech_wreck47]

Is there a name for the defensive scheme our new DC will bring?

It’s a 3-4 if that’s what your asking? Or are you asking more of what he will do with the 3-4?

 

[Lavoisier]

I'm just glad we're done with the "Bend but don't break" style of play. Not that it doesn't work in theory, but I just want something new to watch.

 

[tmhunter52]

It’s a 3-4 if that’s what your asking? Or are you asking more of what he will do with the 3-4?

I guess I was thinking more philosophy than scheme. Ted Roof’s “philosophy” was often called “Bend, don’t break”. So, I was wondering, if the the new DC’s philosophy has a name.

 

[a5ehren]

Statistically it seems to be a more modern havok-centered D, but I don't think there is a simple label to put on it.

 

[1BearJACKET]

Is there a name for the defensive scheme our new DC will bring?

PAIN

Hopefully for opposing offenses and not our DC, HC or the fans.

 

[tech_wreck47]

I guess I was thinking more philosophy than scheme. Ted Roof’s “philosophy” was often called “Bend, don’t break”. So, I was wondering, if the the new DC’s philosophy has a name.

ATTACK!!!!

 

[ilovetheoption]

I've heard it called the Slant 50, which gives you a basic idea. An angled 5 man front.

 

[SteamWhistle]

Just show them this.

 

[SteamWhistle]

And on 3rd down this...

 

[ilovetheoption]

Actually steam whistle, from what I've seen, it's actually kind of the opposite.

Watching his teams play, they're aggressive early in the count, get you behind the chains, and then sit back and tackle you in front of the sticks on 3rd.

 

[slugboy]

I hope we have a top 20 D. I’m not expecting vast improvements as our guys adapt to a new scheme. 2nd year in new scheme and the guys should be familiarized.

So do I, but top 40 would be better than I've seen in ages.

 

[bobongo]

I'm just glad we're done with the "Bend but don't break" style of play. Not that it doesn't work in theory, but I just want something new to watch.

"Bend but don't break" works in the right situation, but it's wrong for the Jackets. It somewhat negates the advantages of our "ball control offense", and it is ill-suited for a defense without a lot of depth. We need to keep this defense off the field as much as possible, to keep it from getting worn down.

 

[forensicbuzz]

GATA

 

[Sideways]

I hope the new guy is really serious -- seriously serious -- about simplifying the defense: "Look for the one with the ball. Knock him down soon."

Last night, I was watching a full game replay of Tech vs. Vanderbilt from 2002. You will recall it was Chan's first year. What struck me was how crisp, for lack of a better word, the tackling was especially by linebackers and defensive backs. Vanderbilt was under a new coach as well named Bobby Johnson who had installed a quick pass offense that emphasized ball control along with some option and power running. It was very conservative but they absolutely could not move the ball because although the Vanderbilt quarterbacks would throw quickly the receivers would be stopped in their tracks and I mean there was no yards after contact, no falling forward, no nothing. It was like they had hit a brick wall. Imagine that now.

 

[tmhunter52]

Last night, I was watching a full game replay of Tech vs. Vanderbilt from 2002. You will recall it was Chan's first year. What struck me was how crisp, for lack of a better word, the tackling was especially by linebackers and defensive backs. Vanderbilt was under a new coach as well named Bobby Johnson who had installed a quick pass offense that emphasized ball control along with some option and power running. It was very conservative but they absolutely could not move the ball because although the Vanderbilt quarterbacks would throw quickly the receivers would be stopped in their tracks and I mean there was no yards after contact, no falling forward, no nothing. It was like they had hit a brick wall. Imagine that now.

You mean instead of the awkward slow dance our “tacklers” try to implement with an unwilling opponent?

 

[Jacket in Dairyland]

"Bend but don't break" works in the right situation, but it's wrong for the Jackets. It somewhat negates the advantages of our "ball control offense", and it is ill-suited for a defense without a lot of depth. We need to keep this defense off the field as much as possible, to keep it from getting worn down.

TRUTH !!

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

GATA

You do know who coined that acronym and why don’t ya?

I prefer “Bust their ***!!!”