And you can quote me on that shit!" Bud Foster called this scheme his "attack defense" but the base alignments were 8 man front's following the model of the famed Buddy Ryan 46 defense used by the Bears and Eagles in the 80's. Stanford presents the most unique formula. Next week, we will examine some of the basic blitz packages that the Hokies use for passing down and distance situations. In the Michigan game, almost every completion came against the safeties. The wide tackle six and the gap defense were used by Foster specifically because they didn't have the athletes to play SEC style, line up our best athletes against yours, and beat you football. Rece Davis. a !1AQa"q2B#$Rb34rC%Scs5&DTdEt6UeuF'Vfv7GWgw(8HXhx )9IYiy Foster's defense is always going to be well-coached, and being well-coached puts players where they need to be, but you still need some talent to beat better OLs even if the defenders are where. The Whip responsibilities seem to change as much as the skillsets of the players in the position. This is particularly true when the Whip or Rover is aligned on a slot WR -- hell come hard on the blitz pretty often. . Why are we sometimes successful (last year 2nd half) and sometimes not so successful (09 second half)? Inverted Cover 2 Robber is a 2-deep, 5-underneath zone coverage that uses the FS as the Robber. I think we played less aggressive which led to Clemson eventually winning. If NFL type DT's wouldn't fit BF's scheme then what's the use of trying to recruit guys like an Andrew Brown? It turns into a 1/4-1/4-1/2 scheme, C3, or you have to split the coverage so that the single receiver backside is getting man coverage. I think that with their recruiting getting better, Foster may change. Id call both of them pseudo-Cover 3. Field G front. Exactly like Clemson this year. And based on the history of Bud Fosters defenses, its likely that the play is stuffed. Each player in the front 7 has a certain gap responsibility, but unlike other 4-3 and 3-4 base defenses, the defenders often stunt to a gap and hold their position rather than pursuit to the ball. How does pressure relate to coverage? And stopping the run was (and still is) the #1 goal of Bud Fosters defense. What VT plays most against pro-style teams is Inverted Cover 2 Robber, but the deep cover guys are the Cornerbacks, not the safeties. The Hokies defense requires the DL to essentially "tie up" blockers and hold gaps. In that case, both Rover and WHIP will show blitzes naturally. Never forget Aaron Rodgers literally laughing at our defense. Back to our play example. Dog Inside Blitz, a common blitz you see from Tech. The idea is the front 6 align based on front alignment rules. Maddy is going to have to really step it up to be the starter. He does not have to be a big guy, but he does have to have a very high motor. What's considered non-radical? The players have to be extremely strong, tough and physical and they have to enjoy full force contact against other guys that are just as big, just as strong, and just as tough. The players also aligned differently. The reason why they can adapt to spread offenses reasonably well is because of the player they put at the hybrid position. What do you mean by "radical stunting"? MAN. All Hokie, All the Time. Based on the film that I have watched, either Bud Foster calls more middle linebacker run blitzes than any coach in the country, or the mike backer has almost zero pass responsibility. There is an extensive blitz package in VTs scheme. Was a great move on moving the rover back in alignment based on the offenses being seen but thought the Rover always lined up on the strong side away from the Whip but your diagram indicates them lined on the same side. Spoilers). In the above play, Jayron Hosley backpedals to his deep third at the snap. Young guy like Ekanem and Farley, based on film, are perfect fits. The number of wide receivers is derived from the combination of those two numbers. In that AFCA presentation could you explain what Wiles means for h.(Under Defensive Line: 10 Commandments) Escape: Rip or wipe, push with power, pull with trail, step 45 and rip your gap. Defensive Alignment in the Four-Four In the 90's, Bud Foster used two alignments with the 4-4 defense. pdf yrs ago. The primary adjustments were to go to a base 2-high safety set (as discussed earlier), with the Whip up as a linebacker full time and the Rover back as a safety in most alignments. Alas, so was Jonathan Allen, and it looks like he will be playing out of position in Alabama. Other teams began to use a lot of quick passes and/or maximum protection blocking schemes to counter Techs blitz tendencies. What is a zone blitz? The doubles on the interior also give the ends more flexibility to get upfield and rush the passer. And with JGW on the edge, he had to be. As the coaches like to say, it is important that their minds do not tie up their feet. Now, he will get a jump start at Ohio State, where he will always have a talent advantage over the best Big Ten schools. Actually Clemson's D is not going to be all that different than what it was last year except that Venable is simplifying it without all the checks and stuff. Thanks! This is especially true for the Whip LB, who no longer drops back as a deep safety in any situation. Even if they win, guys like Hopkins and Collins were just not the same after the GT game last year. The result of these adjustments is a scheme that has proven to be more effective against the current trend of spread formation, passing-oriented offenses. Part 1 covered some basic concepts, including a description for each defensive position. I still worry about the whip (watching film of the Stanford game will do that to a guy) and Maddy and Marshall have to take the next step. When Virginia Tech plays Duke on Friday night (7 ET, ESPN/ESPN App), Foster will coach his 282nd game as the Hokies' defensive coordinator. Some teams run a 2 gap scheme (which is much more difficult to get players for.) H332U(W5RR-T56 )onl ${* All original material and images are copyrighted by TechSideline.com and may not be reused or reprinted without permission. However, if he goes Fieldside, he'd be matched on someone else. The running back will see that the Stud has contain, and will not look to pull a "David Wilson" and make a break for the 8 gap. Virginia Techs defense is a unique one in major college football in that it is very much an older style of defense descended from the Gap 8 and Wide Tackle 6. Bud Foster keeps Virginia Tech opponents guessing with ability to adjust on defense After Virginia Tech upset No. View All Discussions French on the Bench , "Does it get any better than Thursday Night in Blacksburg?" A 46 is by definition a "Bear" front, but to use "Bear" does not necessarily mean a 46 defense. By handing off in this way, the defenders do not tip the coverage. Its a different approach from VKs 4-2-5, which dropped one SS into the box, but essentially a 4-2-5 plays like a 4-4 front against any pro-style 2-TE/1-2 back offense. Period. To counter these offensive trends, Bud Foster made some adjustments to the base defense after the 2003 season. -Bud Foster. He must maintain gap control on the 6 gap and not allow the running back to get outside his outside shoulder. Backers and Mikes must be adept at timing blitzes and taking on blocks. The zone run requires each offensive lineman to block the gap to the playside, moving along the line of scrimmage and maintaining contact for as long as possible with the first defender that crosses their face. Odds & lines subject to change. For this example, here is a pre-snap diagram of a likely defensive set against a 12 personnel group (one RB, two TEs, two WRs). WHIP often creeps up because he usually gets a 1 on 1 matchup with the RB in coverage. Nose Tackle: The Nose (Luther Maddy): The nose will line up as a 1 technique, on the inside eye of the play-side guard. 20102023, Orange and Maroon Media, LLC. Williams and Harris pretty much flamed out. The "Nose" and "Tackle" are the two defensive tackles in Bud Foster's defense and are generally interchangeable, meaning that on any given play, either defensive tackle can be the "Nose" or the "Tackle". Youll see how they get away with that in coverage later. I'm sure Nick Saban said the very same thing to him hence his "I don't believe I could achieve my goals at VT" comment. The most common is a walked out position on weakside slots, but he can also align deeper at 3x5 or almost as deep as the FS. Instead of taking on offensive linemen as a run stuffing linebacker, he was used more to play containment or run blitz off the edge. The 46 defensive front. A recipient of . Eventually, the kids who see the NFL in their future realize that going to such a school hurts their chances. The singular thing that can derail their run defense is getting chewed up physically against Georgia Tech. Los Angeles is launching a guaranteed income pilot program, set to be the biggest in the US so far. Worilds was moved to OLB and by the accounts of Steelers insiders, has struggled with the transition to a 3-4 look. Drawing on the scheme's nickel roots gives 4-2-5 teams the ability to run a divorced front concept. Since the scheme was tweaked, the Tech defense has finished ranked #4, #1, and #1 in the nation in total defense. The helmets they're wearing are still my favorite VT helmets. I'd have to double check but I'm fairly certain Wiles even said he is the starter going into August camp because his players don't lose their starting jobs due to injury. Bud Foster used the Bear defense to suffocate the Buckeyes' run game in 2014. Also, against Ace and Doubles sets, the coverage basically changes into 1/4-1/4-1/2 Cover 3. MAN. There are a number of factors that the coaches consider when setting the defense from play to play. Combining elements from each scheme is what gives the 4-2-5 its versatility. . The boundary, field, and rover all have pass coverage. Damn that's a turning point in both Clemson and VTs program recently. The entire defensive approach featured a bully mentality and a big play fervor. Have no idea how that played into Foster's defense, but he has played and started taller more slender DTs. Darryl Tapp has been a career backup. Look at Florida under Urban Meyer. They made popular the "G" front and took the 1985 Bears 46 defensive front as a compliment, which Tech would call the "Tuff" package. pretty heavy on stunts and exchanges between the DL and LBs, Clemson Basketball Travels to NC State with Last Hope of NCAA Berth on the Line, Clemson Softball roars to fast start and high rankings. The Rover is an OLB who plays more coverage, like a SS. From there, Tech held Miami to 10, Kent State to 0, #14 Wake Forest to 6, and Virginia to 0 to finish 10-2. At the snap, the nose has the daunting task of stunting two gaps, crossing the face of both the guard and the tackle to get outside shoulder gap fit on the 4 gap. Lets go through the sequence that takes place in the 20-30 seconds between the end of one play and the next snap. I have no doubt this works against the Hokies in recruiting, but Foster also has archetypes he recruits to for his players. . The free safety fills play-side to clean up if the running back breaks through the play-side gaps. Neither would a Pat Williams type DT. "-John Blutarsky, Small, and generally stout defensive tackles certainly seem to be the Bud Foster model. I foresee a TON of blitzes on 3rd and long. The changes were not major in terms of philosophy and were primarily related to base sets, player alignment and the responsibilities of the Whip and Rover positions. Great write up French! Backer: The Backer (Tariq Edwards) lines at the same depth as the mike but in the guard tackle gap. "I think one of the biggest reasons actually was Steeles defense. I'd like to see those guys like McCray playing more than thatespecially down the stretch with Clemson, fsu, and Miamifresh legs all round are a gOod thing.. McCray played more against UVA and Michigan than I thought he did, and he had some good pass rush (but he was usually second in the race behind another defender.). They have to get Maddy, Marshall, and McCray in there to dominate rather than having read and react play from Wilson and Collins (at tackle.). Everybody has to be on the same page and know their assignments within the structure of the defense. The offense uses those techniques to get a better read on what the defense may be doing. An 11 personnel group is one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers. Shop fresh Hokies gear at TKP sponsor Homefield. Note: This is the second installment of a three part series about Virginia Techs nationally renowned defense. Bud, a divorcee, married Jessie in February on Super Bowl Sunday, about four months after the hospital scare and around the time discussion began about him retiring. This 4-3, 2-high safety base set gets the defense in a much better pre-snap position to defend offenses that like to use a lot of spread or 3-4 wide formations. Every defensive player in the front seven has a "gap" responsibility in every defense that is called. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Instead of slanting as much (because his DL had a tendency to lose gap control and his backer couldn't figure out how to be in the correct place), Bud reverted back to shooting gaps. For example, a 21 personnel group is two running backs, one tight end, and two wide receivers. Justin Hamilton is in his first year as Virginia Tech's defensive coordinator after serving as safeties coach last year. Using a series of hand signals, Bud Foster communicates the defensive call (set, blitz call, passing strength, coverage, etc) to the players on the field. Damn shame if you ask me. Bud Foster called this scheme his "attack defense" but the base alignments were 8 man front's following the model of the famed Buddy Ryan 46 defense used by the Bears and Eagles in the 80's. Through the first half, Andre Ellington was averaging like 1.3 yards a carry with 23 yards total. but as mentioned, the type of dt's vt uses are small, quick guys so some guys that might be more nfl types wouldn't fit what bud is asking his guys to do. In these cases why couldn't we stop the run? I understand explaining that might as well be another post but it would be facinating stuff. To the uneducated eye, the defense features two ends, two tackles, three linebackers, two safeties, and two corners just like a traditional NFL style 4-3, but Foster turns the 4-3 concept on its ear. Every defensive player in the front seven has a "gap" responsibility in every defense that is called. This column was more about the run defense, so I can work on drawing up some plays and video that shows how Clemson neutralized the Hokies in a future piece. A "Bear" front covers both OGs and the Center, making it an Odd front. The Mike is over the center. Also, because of the rather shorter depth of the Safeties, you can attack their run reads directly with a vertical route directly at them, like a Post or Go route up the seam. Playing more of the defense it ran under former coordinator Bud Foster, the unit turned in a markedly better performance against the high-powered Hurricanes in Saturday's 25-24 loss. Finally, the ball is snapped and the play runs to completion, most likely in five seconds or less. This post gave me a good chuckle. He's had only two top-10 defenses this decade, but the Hokies are never weak on his side of the ball . Kudos to Foster and Co. for making the adjustments. Also BF has talked about wanting to change the "DNA" of our DL referencing Ala. and LSU's D-lines. When they face 21/22/12 personnel, theyll set up in the G front or Bear front most of the time. Bud Foster's defense held the Tigers to 186 yards of total offense in a 24-7 route. So we have a basic definition for each of the eleven puzzle pieces. I'm sure our coaches cite James Anderson who transitioned from Whip to NFL LB, and Jason Worilds who played DE at Tech and was drafted as an OLB for the Steelers. I love the white helmet with the stripe and white facemask. With those 3-4 wide formations, they could isolate a quick, speedy receiver in man coverage against Techs Backer and Rover to the strong side of the formation. Normally, it will be one of the linebackers that will communicate any adjustments to the defensive front call or blitz call. The alignment is a disguise, as he has no pass coverage responsibility. Because he lines up so close to the LOS, he has to be really good with his backpedal fundamentals to be successful, but in 2-Robber he has the flat zone strong. It offers some terrific insight into the Hokie mindset at that time. What is a Cover-2 and how does it differ from a Cover-3? And you can quote me on that shit!" 3) I think it does hurt recruiting elite out of state prospects. . The offense makes the next move by setting their personnel group for this example, they have just removed one of their two running backs and sent in a second tight end. The Whip slides over in a defensive back alignment over the inside receiver. It also put the Whip and Rover in better positions to be successful. Tackle: The Tackle (Derrick Hopkins) lines up as a 3 technique, outside eye of the backside guard. Cover 6 goes well with the pressure fronts they like to show. When the TE switches sides, usually the Backer flips spots with MIKE to cover him. So opposing coaches will tell a kid he'll have a better shot of making it to the NFL if he plays in a "NFL-style" 4-3. Virginia Tech Hokies football, basketball, athletics blog and forum featuring: unique columns, breaking news, film studies, in-depth analysis, recruiting, videos and jokes. Most would call that 6 years. When he isn't rushing for 2000 yards next year, Martin Scales will be the Hokies 3rd down pass rusher and get 10 sacks. "That kid you're talking to right there, I think he played his nuts off! I played in the pre-2004 VT defense in HS at Westfield which was also a popular defense with Oakton/Robinson and I guess now South County which has Bendorf. I think they were 6'2 or so and 270-280 lbs. If your slot recognizes it and runs a slant, the FS has to hustle to get there and take that away. The Tigers first-half offensive struggles were too much to overcome in a 64-57 loss. They know on which side to align based on ball position. The Hokie Gap defense rose from the ashes of the famed "Hokie Attack" 8 man front of the 1990's. "I'm too drunk to taste this chicken" - Colonel Sanders via Ricky Bobby, I wish I could give you more legs. The S must loop hard play-side, crossing the face of the tight end without allowing himself to get his outside shoulder blocked by the tight end. Anytime you see the mike backer dropping back, it is change up defense hoping the QB throws to a spot without seeing the mike. The whistle blows, the players un-pile and the cycle starts again. Seems to me it would be a waste of time unless they are going to use him at DE. I think they are well coached. Accordingly, Bud Foster abandoned the 8 man front look, and turned to the "Field Strong" formation described in the link as their base defense. He had to make the Rover less a run-defender and more of a full-time DB, a SS in laymans terms. This "Field G" is mostly what Virginia Tech is in nowadays. We were tiny on D in 2010. *:JZjz ? )jlOkD0 Nzlk}nGr(eancz#pC)vg`gd>fX&qb' h3L88ihTy%B|1ebUX9T ";*KM At the snap, Jack Tyler reads a key that sends him flying through the one gap. Yeah Hosley getting knocked out screwed the rest of the defense off. Take the shortest route to the ball and arrive in bad humor. 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