I haven't seen it addressed or read anything in the post game articles so I'm asking here: Is there any valid strategy/coaching reason that we didn't blitz after pinning them on the 1 foot line? From my view it appeared the linebacker stood there and looked at Stidham thru an open gap for a couple of seconds prior to him launching the 50 yd+ gain.
why no blitz on the 1 foot line
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Never blitz a team backed up like that or else you risk giving up a big pass play. We were clearly trying to keep them from a 99 yard play at the time.**
We should have blitzed. There was a hold. If there was ever a chance to put some pressure on them and get a big play and get some mo, that was it.
I have a pic of it. Tried multiple time since Saturday to post it. Can't get it to post.
I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see that.
Try uploading it to imageshack or photobucket. That's how I post pics here.
Try uploading it to imageshack or photobucket. That's how I post pics here.
I'm no football coach, but I suspect a possible reason is you don't want to open yourself up for a run that breaks through the line, then has enough daylight to get them out of jail. If you're expecting run, you want to be sure you still have a shot at keeping it short yardage. Get them in 2nd and 8 inside their 3, and they are even more likely to at least have to punt from inside their 10, resulting in great field position.
And in a fairly-called game, you don't expect their QB to have enough time to complete a long pass like that, because your linemen shouldn't be able to risk holding in the end-zone. Of course, AU was allowed to hold...blatantly.
And in a fairly-called game, you don't expect their QB to have enough time to complete a long pass like that, because your linemen shouldn't be able to risk holding in the end-zone. Of course, AU was allowed to hold...blatantly.
How many players you using on your defense? I mean, I guess you could blitz and play 2 safeties deep and just not cover much of anything within 20 yards of the line of scrimmage. But if you blitz, you've got to leave something open behind it.
you can have 4 down and blitz 1 or 2 and jam the wideouts. If they are running 5 wide set then there is 1 guy that is running free right at the QB. Depending on your set you could leave yourself with a huge mismatch with a LBer covering a speedster. It is a gamble, but it is high risk high reward. Who is the QB is he a freshman how good are your DBs in coverage? The variables are endless. If you can get your safeties to stay home then you will be fine. giving up a 10 yard run or a pass underneath isn't that big of a deal... they still have 80+ yards to go. Having your safeties bite on a play action pass and having a cornerback fall down leaves you open for a 99 yard touchdown pass.
That's exactly what I am saying. When you have them pinned on the goalline you want to get that game mojo changing safety and and get the ball back. A majority of the time they are going to try and run, so a run blitz with your LBs will stuff it or if it is a pass, someone should break through. Safeties cover deep and ....yes.....the middle of the field will be open, but worst case is a short pass for 20 yards or so and they have the ball on the 20ish with a new set of downs. That is worth the risk to me. At least that is what I would do since I am a coaching mastermind.
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