It really is an outlier as far as defenses, as much as Paul Johnson's wishbone is on offense. What does that mean? Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. h_k@vJbR Though the philosophy was. (Dave Knachel/Virginia Tech athletics) Article It's a season of transition. Charley Wiles communicates the front call to the defensive line (stunt calls, etc). Also, against Ace and Doubles sets, the coverage basically changes into 1/4-1/4-1/2 Cover 3. 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. Really excited about the front seven this year. The Whip slides over in a defensive back alignment over the inside receiver. It is generally made with a 2i-technique on the weakside (Wide 6) and a 3-technique strongside (Split 6), so its quite close to the Over front (1 tech weak, 3-tech strong). A London Fletcher or Brian Urlacher type linebacker would not be a good fit for the Hokies. Tyler is almost always coming forward at the snap except when a key has him pursuing playside. I broke the 4th wall of telestration. In other words, without changing the base personnel, it was a scheme that could adjust play to play from a run stopping 8-in-the-box set to a strong pass stopping set with five defensive backs (Whip, Rover, Field Corner, Boundary Corner, Free Safety). So we have a basic definition for each of the eleven puzzle pieces. From there, Tech held Miami to 10, Kent State to 0, #14 Wake Forest to 6, and Virginia to 0 to finish 10-2. Every defensive player in the front seven has a "gap" responsibility in every defense that is called. Yeah Hosley getting knocked out screwed the rest of the defense off. Stanford presents the most unique formula. In terms of base sets, the Hokies transitioned from being a heavy 8-man front defense to a 4-3-4 base set characterized by two deep safeties. The potential risk is that the movement can allow for gashing big running plays if the players can't control their gap responsibility. Why are we sometimes successful (last year 2nd half) and sometimes not so successful (09 second half)? 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. The defensive call in combination with the personnel group establishes the specific pass coverage responsibilities for the defense. Yet, unlike most stunts and blitzes where the defensive player is trying to shake loose to make a play, the Foster gap defense still requires the players who were stunting to maintain responsibility for their assigned gap. Next week, we will examine some of the basic blitz packages that the Hokies use for passing down and distance situations. The "G" front is the base front, but here I have not adjusted to the formation. I don't know recall the plays that Taylor and JWG got hurt, so I am not really sure. 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. Ideally, the Stud end will be 2 yards deep into the backfield. couple that with (hopefully) some VERY strong dline recruits panning out, and landing dhand and/or brown next year, and it seems as if our defense is only going to get better and better, French-- in your opinion what position in the front 7 is the most important for a successful tech D. Also fwiw if tyler plays every play like those 2 video plays above its going to be hard to keep him off the field especially against gt. The Whip blitzes hard from the 7 gap to fly through the 5 gap space. But I don't think we put enough pressure on them either due to match ups on the front line and some weaknesses in coverage, both due to injuries. k_~k=: .qNgR\T0A$wcfXoMe#:!v2W}\;Kfva%VSc~s{A?dtpq) g~u+c\8h{ ]KKCz/H-\XH/c&4]#T{*]k0:}M &i$kj? [=?_. I love that article. The scheme is also simpler to execute because the players are aligned based on ball position, rather than on the strength of the offensive formation. Since we have such a deep and talented DL do you foresee more base defense this year? Fosters 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 they need to be. In the above play, Jayron Hosley backpedals to his deep third at the snap. At the time, there was a lot of discussion about the changes, both from the coaches directly and from others close to the program. The Whip was a weak side outside linebacker in the base 8-man front and he was a weak side safety in the 2-deep safety set (base used regularly in passing situations). 20102023, Orange and Maroon Media, LLC. Gap fit means when the defensive player hits the assigned gap, he must hold that gap maintaining the proper leverage in order to get off a block and make a tackle. If they can get Brown and Hand, I think Foster will figure out a way to take their skills and make it work, but I can GUARENTEE you, every recruiter that visits Brown and Hand will tell them that there has not been a Hokie defensive lineman since Foster was hired that has been a productive multi-year NFL starter. But after several seasons of getting pounded into the turf by the Tech defense, teams began to spread things out and use more 3-4 wide receiver formations to isolate certain match-ups. 1) I have seen a ton of schemes and I can't remember one that repeatedly asks the defensive tackles to stunt across multiple gaps and still maintain gap fits. The stud end is outside eye of the tackle strong side, and the end is outside eye of the tackle on the weakside. 2) This defense also seems to point out a weakness for a athletic, good hands tight end (ex. Miami has completely destroyed GT the last few years (if i remember correctly), and they do that by blowing up the GT OL at the LOS. Most teams change alignments and will stunt occasionally, but nobody trys so much to funnel types of running plays to linebackers. Sadly, the wide tackle six approach saw it's end as the Hokies were decimated by sophisticated passing attacks from the 2002 Gator Bowl through Aaron Rodgers legalized murder of the secondary in the 2004 Insight Bowl. Gambling problem? The whistle blows, the players un-pile and the cycle starts again. Thekeyplay.com is not affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. 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. Several things are known at the end of the first play game situation, down and distance and ball position. A "Bear" front covers both OGs and the Center, making it an Odd front. It defintely helps to have depth regardless of the scheme, but depth and ability in the scheme only make it better. "My advice to you is to start drinking heavily. That's how good of a kid he is." A lot can still happen from that base pre-snap state, including shifts, motion, and checks/audibles by the offense. Maybe an example would work here. So, it's not surprising that the man's personality matches his philosophy when it comes to dual reads in offensive football. The Backer and Rover were strong side players, so they would usually align to the strong side of the formation. The coaches helped by putting him in positions where he could be successful. Look at Florida under Urban Meyer. And stopping the run was (and still is) the #1 goal of Bud Fosters defense. The Backer disguises, looking like he is scraping play-side, but in reality, he is filling the interior of the 6 gap. Did Jim Harbaugh out scheme us, did we execute poorly, or were we outmanned? Former Coaching Staff: Where are they now? Even the best (Brown- moved to LB, Worilds- moved to LB, Tapp- non-descript backup, Engleberger-bust, Moore- bust, Price- nada) didn't make an impact. The defensive calls will be different on 2nd and three versus 3rd and nine. This morning, I actually stumbled across a presentation that Bud Foster made to the AFCA back in 1999. B) Bud resurrected many of the 8 man front concepts during the awful end of Beamer's departure. Exactly like Clemson this year. When Frank Beamer coached under Bobby Ross, they ran the Wide Tackle 6, and he took that with him to VT. There is an extensive blitz package in VTs scheme. *:JZjz ? Eventually, the kids who see the NFL in their future realize that going to such a school hurts their chances. Bare minimum is the stalemate. Also I totally disagree with your wording about the DL simply 'stalemating their blocker in the gap' and 'not being expected to be play makers'. The Hokies switch between man and cover 3. Urban Meyer fell behind LSU and Alabama in recruiting, and magically his health is at risk and he gets out. *U# N)qQ/y(H"hVt kf@^L;,R?P0;|v44 JFC=zYh AWEBYl5I[.X@v6UQV@_msY)Ng1KhZ/Y)va+XsM =_ewrr\|2Q)/zN]N}q_r{f-wvw)1,Z )$fy86g8@ZtqI,dX& ^twn*g$b{xoa.WwDWZflk1g,JIEfPO[h-H( ,AdYp[fuNP&SuhZs`um%?HSpQ1Y. For #3, I think this defense actually makes the corners look better than they really are. This is especially true for the Whip LB, who no longer drops back as a deep safety in any situation. The offense goes through its gyrations to get a better pre-snap read and the defense adjusts accordingly. The singular thing that can derail their run defense is getting chewed up physically against Georgia Tech. The running back is supposed to take two strides playside, plant his playside leg (in this case the right leg) and select a weak spot where the defender has overrun the play. Also BF has talked about wanting to change the "DNA" of our DL referencing Ala. and LSU's D-lines. Depending on the formation, Rover can pick up the #1 receiver short and the FS comes down on the slot, with the CB still in deep half-field coverage behind.Whip aligns himself several ways, so you need a good football player here. The biggest difference is how wildly the defensive responsibilities differ between the gap defense. The dominant defenses in Tampa Bay of the late 90's early 2000's allowed Warren Sapp and Simeon Rice to get up field as the method for controlling their gaps. Because of the gap fit responsibility, a tremendous amount of pressure exists for the whip and the safeties to be sure tacklers anytime the ball carrier penetrates the line. 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. Winslow and the defensive end (JR. Collins) to an X stunt, with Collins going outside and JWG taking the inside (or #5) gap. BLACKSBURG, Va. Even in retirement, Bud Foster casts a long shadow over the Virginia Tech football program. All of those adjustments are made in real time by the players on the field. Instead, Collins played read and react football and was driven off the ball often, which is to be expected when he is doubled and cut block all night. (He finished with well over 100 yards.) pretty cool to look back on it from time to time. Oh well. In these cases why couldn't we stop the run? They do not run blitz as much with him in the lineup, however he is used just as much on mike dog pass blitzes (at points he was their most dangerous pass rusher as a blitzer last year.). Clemson Basketball: 2014 Scholarship Roster. My thought is that the linebackers/DBs adjusted or started sitting back to provide passing support, this slowed pressure at the line, which allowed for easier running. It wasn't ideal. The 8-man front, aggressive blitzing style of defense often forced the Hokies to play man coverage across the board with little or no deep help. 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. TechSideline.com (a.k.a. Anytime you see the mike backer dropping back, it is change up defense hoping the QB throws to a spot without seeing the mike. MIKE is the same type of player as MIKE in a 4-3 defense, but Backer is more like a SAM LB in a 4-3, and often gets the RB or TE to the passing strength. That is really the key to the front. If healthy, this year's defense is going to be quite different. That gets us to the pre-snap look for second down. I had to go back and read about the defense given how I did not understand all the roles. This book features Bud Foster, Defensive Coordinator at Virginia Tech; Chris Ash, Co-Defensive Coordinator, Ohio State; Mickey Matthews, former Head Coach at James . Either way we'll have 3 starting quality DT. Ball position refers to the position of the ball relative to the hash marks. I admit, I got chills when I read Charley Wiles bullet on defensive line play: "Feet in neutral zone by the time the ball disappears into centers crouch.". While he misses the tackle, he allows enough time for the other players to secure their gap and then pursue to tackle the UVA tailback for a marginal gain. In this installment of the series, we will cover the general concepts of Bud Foster's defensive scheme, including how offensive personnel and formation impact defensive alignments and responsibilities. Such a menacing look. I foresee a TON of blitzes on 3rd and long. Also, stud 6'6 265 DE's who want to play in the NFL, not tie up linemen so linebackers make plays. The 60-year-old Foster, who has been with the Hokies since 1987 and has served as defensive coordinator since 1995, is currently the longest-tenured assistant coach in the FBS. Remember that what I am describing in this series is at the 5,000 foot level. I don't have the time to cover them all, but this is a pressure-based defense. Virginia Tech Hokies football, basketball, athletics blog and forum featuring: unique columns, breaking news, film studies, in-depth analysis, recruiting, videos and jokes. 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. To counter these offensive trends, Bud Foster made some adjustments to the base defense after the 2003 season. . pdf yrs ago. So complimenting it with the Bear front gives you the choice of going Even or Odd with a stem (pre-snap shift). As mentioned earlier, that led to man-to-man match-ups of a linebacker or Rover against that third and fourth wide receiver. They are looking at the QB and reading his actions without letting the #1 outside WR get past. It is actually a base 4-4 front. Were tallish and relatively lean. The defensive front called "Bear" is part of the 46 defense, but they are separable things. What about that sign board with numbers like 21 or 11? I love it anyway! Foster has been at Virginia Tech for 30 years and has been the coordinator for 12 seasons. A student manager signals the personnel group (12 in this example) via the sign board. It was a pro-style system and designed to work against pro-style offenses, which is precisely what the Hokies system is. Combining elements from each scheme is what gives the 4-2-5 its versatility. WHIP often creeps up because he usually gets a 1 on 1 matchup with the RB in coverage. Access Exclusive Content and Financially Support The Key Play. I think I understand why our defense is used against us in recruiting. VT shifts their G front to the Field side as well into a 4-3, whether its weak or strong, which gives them 3 fronts in the base package. As mentioned earlier in this article, the coaches decided to make these adjustments because offenses had schemed some things to specifically attack Techs 8-man front base defense with more 3-4 wide receiver sets and more spread formations. Down and distance is fairly obvious. We wore it again that season in our ACC Championship win against FSU. 5yltM;6#D"A.+|F'g"##PBG Wi+5~ljx3!_YJ8a7p;[Bx$60FF8x\f@-. More and more NFL coaches are blending the 4-3 and 3-4 concepts and scheme. When things went well, a Hokie game featured numerous sacks, tackles for losses, interceptions, and the band wearing out the theme from Empire Strikes Back. It is fascinating stuff and beautiful to watch when it produces the type of results that we have seen over the years from Bud Fosters bunch. 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