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I believe Okie's defense is better than Indiana's and Bama scored 34 points on them. Bama's defense will be one of the best that Indiana has faced. Indiana is a solid team but Bama can beat them if they keep penalties low and do not turn the ball over.

Nothing racist above her comments. :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Saban had trouble hiring because he expected assistanats to work as hard as he did. While a great coach, he also could be a #1 A-hole!

DeBoer is a good coach but he has got to make some changes.

DeBoer's allegiance is to the team and the University of Alabama, not one player. If Ty is stressed, the best thing to do is let him know it is not all on him. Give the other guys a shot. Sometimes sittung a player is the best thing you can do. Years ago Bama played USC. The first series the 1st string offense didn't move the ball well. Bear put the 2nd sting in on the 2nd possession and they moved the ball. The 1st string got the meassage.

He plays the whole game and Bama gets embarrassed. :violin:

Why in the hell does he not put Keelon in? Something is wrong with Ty. I wonder if he is on any antipsychotic/anxiety meds to deal with the stress and pressure. Early in the year he was making quick decisions. Now he seems very hesitant and confused.He makes some weird faial gesutures sometimes while he is talking. There has to be some logical answer but I don't think things are going to get any better for Bama football until DeBoer has the balls to make a change.

I hate Okie. I would love to see the Old Ty show up and the banged up guys healed. I am sending this to the Alabama Athletic Department: care of Coach Grubb.

How can an offensive coach counter a team that blitzes a lot?

From ChatGPT:

1. Quick Game (Hot Throws)
Blitzes shorten the QB’s time — so call plays that get the ball out fast:
• Slants
• Quick outs
• Hitches
• Speed ins
• Now screens
These routes replace the blitz: throw where the rusher came from.
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2. Sight Adjustments / Hot Routes
Give receivers rules for altering their route when their defender blitzes:
• WR turns a deep route into a quick slant or seam
• RB leaks into the vacated area
This reduces pressure without changing the play call.
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3. Max Protection
Keep more blockers in:
• Use 6- or 7-man protection
• Keep the TE or RB in to block
This buys the QB time for deeper shots, especially against Cover 0 / Cover 1 blitzes.
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4. Screens
Defenses that blitz are often overaggressive — perfect for:
• RB screens
• WR bubble/tunnel screens
• TE delay screens
Let them rush upfield, then throw behind them.
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5. Draws & Delayed Runs
Use their momentum against them:
• RB draws
• QB draws
• Delayed handoffs
When defenders fly upfield, they create natural running lanes.
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6. Rollouts / Moving the Pocket
Move the quarterback away from the pressure:
• Sprint outs
• Half boots
• Play-action rollouts
Especially effective vs edge-heavy blitz teams.
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7. Pick and Rub Concepts
Against man-to-man blitzes (common in heavy-blitz schemes):
• Mesh
• Crossers
• Pick routes
These create natural traffic that defenders struggle to fight through with no help behind.
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8. Protection Checks at the Line
Let the QB adjust:
• Slide protection toward the overload
• Call out the “Mike” to reorganize assignments
• Shift RB/TE to the pressure side
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9. Tempo & Hard Counts
Blitz teams often disguise late — speed or cadence can mess with them:
• Up-tempo forces simple calls
• Hard counts reveal blitzers early
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10. Shot Plays vs Zero Blitz
If a team keeps sending all-out blitzes (Cover 0), dial up:
• Fade/go balls
• Sluggo (slant-and-go)
• Post shots
One missed tackle = touchdown.
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Summary: What works best?
Quick passes + screens + draws are the fastest ways to punish frequent blitzes.
Max protection + deep shots makes them think twice about all-out pressure.
Formational shifts + tempo make blitzing harder to disguise.
If you want, I can help you build:
• A game plan vs a specific type of blitz (e.g., double-A-gap, zero blitz, fire zones)
• A sample script of plays

When I was young I thought catharsis was a disease. There was a time when I thought Grubb was a good OC. I was wrong about both.

Sometimes Ty makes weird facial gestures while he is talking. I wonder if he is on any medications that can cause that?

Good coaches aren't afraid to make hard choices when they have to.