re: The “Box”

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The Box for those who dont know is how many defenders are between the OTs, up to 5 yards off the LOS.
Multiple times lastnight when we questioned the run game, certain ppl on here responded saying due to lack of a pass threat that the D has 8 in the box.

This
Is
Not
True

Watching the game again today and UTM had a base 3-2-6, of 3 DL with 2 LBs who were either in the A gaps or 4 yards off the LOS. = 5 men in the box. With 2 high safeties and a DB to the strength side - TE side of our formation.
They stuffed our runs most of the night from this base, that is not good

Watch the play where Toney was hurt and the one that followed, both stuffed from this set.
Even the Franks run on 4th down was stuffed. Not one play have I seen where they had more than 5 in the box.

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While they did not have many players in the Box. Every defender was with in 10 yards of the LOS.

UFs OL just have done a better job getting push. UTM 3 DLs do have legit size but they are not SEC level DLs.

That said they did a great job in finishing their tackles on short yardage situations.