re: A&M - Bama 2012 and JFF vs. the Zone Defense

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I think the main problem with man-to-man vs. zone against JFF is not so much the coverage, but him taking off and running against man-to-man when the DB's have their backs turned to him. The long run against MSU is a good example.

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Bingo. You kind of have to pick your poison with Manziel. There's no magic bullet to beat him.

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LSU did a great job at containing him and also not allowing any big plays, but I'm not sure whether that was because of scheme or superior athletes.

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LSU had a great scheme, but their athleticism was what gave JFF more fits. That and the fact that neither Manziel nor the coaches had as much faith in JFF's passing ability until later in the year.