Defense Question

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

On occasion Bronco does get more aggressive defensively.

The Utah game last year was a perfect example. We blitzed the crap out of Brian Johnson that game and it proved very effective. BJ had a terrible game against BYU because We mixed up our coverages more than we usually do and it was the most aggressive I'd seen our defense play in a very long time. He genuinely seemed confused most of the game where to go with the ball.

Right. I'm also not naive enough to say that Bronco won't make tweaks that he feels will put him in the best spot to win the game, but if he thinks that he can win sticking to his core, then he'll do it.

[cougjunkie]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

On occasion Bronco does get more aggressive defensively.

The Utah game last year was a perfect example. We blitzed the crap out of Brian Johnson that game and it proved very effective. BJ had a terrible game against BYU because We mixed up our coverages more than we usually do and it was the most aggressive I'd seen our defense play in a very long time. He genuinely seemed confused most of the game where to go with the ball.

Bronco blitzed 5 times against UNM.

1. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
2. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
3. Tackle for loss by Matt Bauman
4. Sack by Coleby Clawson
5. Sack by Coleby Clawson

I think he is using the blitz effectively but he needs to use it more often.

[Spaz]

Originally Posted by cougjunkie

Bronco blitzed 5 times against UNM.

1. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
2. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
3. Tackle for loss by Matt Bauman
4. Sack by Coleby Clawson
5. Sack by Coleby Clawson

I think he is using the blitz effectively but he needs to use it more often.

Were those blitzes or plays made by the OLB assigned to pass rush?

I don't consider it a blitz when the OLB lines up as a fourth DL.

[RockyBalboa]

Originally Posted by TheSizzle36

Right. I'm also not naive enough to say that Bronco won't make tweaks that he feels will put him in the best spot to win the game, but if he thinks that he can win sticking to his core, then he'll do it.

I'm not accusing you of being naive.

I agree with what you've said.

[TheSizzle36]

Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

I'm not accusing you of being naive.

I agree with what you've said.

Wasn't supposed to come across as defensive. Just wanted to clarify as well. Same page.

[Surfah]

Originally Posted by cougjunkie

Bronco blitzed 5 times against UNM.

1. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
2. Tackle for loss by David Nixon
3. Tackle for loss by Matt Bauman
4. Sack by Coleby Clawson
5. Sack by Coleby Clawson

I think he is using the blitz effectively but he needs to use it more often.

If those were actual blitzes and not just formations that is still too few IMO. 5 blitzes with as many plays UNM ran?

[TheAzzuri]

I also think it has something to do with getting a lead out of the gates and forcing the offense to play out of their comfort zone in order to play catch up.

I agree that bonehead play to great play ratio is in our favor, especially in our conference.
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