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re: Saban: It's virtually impossible to come up with a defensive scheme to stop RPOs
Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:11 am to TxTiger82
Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:11 am to TxTiger82
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Assuming their QB reads and executes every play correctly, he is 100% correct that there is no real tactical solution.
Now ... that assumption is usually a bad one at the college level. That's why pressuring the QB as often as possible is a great idea at this level. You can pretty much count on college QB's getting rattled with a few hits and pressure on nearly every play.
That's the only thing I can think off. Get the QB out of the comfort zone. You're not playing against Tom Brady here.
All very fair points. Honestly, the defensive brute force approach in the RPO style of game is to put more defensive speed on the field than the offense. Even then, the defense WILL give up explosive plays if the offense does their job. And if they have a player like Watson... you just might be in trouble.
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Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:13 am to iglass
Agreed. With a QB like Watson, you aren't going to stop the offense. Just try to limit its point production and outscore it with your own offense.
Honestly, it has to be frustrating to a coach like Saban who has dedicated his career to defensive strategy and tactics. I know I would be frustrated. But I also appreciate his candor. I don't think the game has passed him by. I think he's fully aware of what it takes to win right now.
Honestly, it has to be frustrating to a coach like Saban who has dedicated his career to defensive strategy and tactics. I know I would be frustrated. But I also appreciate his candor. I don't think the game has passed him by. I think he's fully aware of what it takes to win right now.
Posted on 6/2/17 at 9:30 am to iglass
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All very fair points. Honestly, the defensive brute force approach in the RPO style of game is to put more defensive speed on the field than the offense. Even then, the defense WILL give up explosive plays if the offense does their job. And if they have a player like Watson... you just might be in trouble
You really cannot defend a RPO if the QB is an excellent decision maker. There are so many variables that can confuse and freeze the defense just for a second, and that's all it takes.
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