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I read a pretty good article on BGN on this subject. I can't provide a link, but I will summarize it here.
As most of us know from watching BU's defense this year… as well as last, their DC is aggressive. He plays a lot of Cover Zero, and likes to push players close to the LOS. One of the schemes BU will use is a 4-2-5… something TT would go to as well. I think TCU plays out of this formation regularly.
Against TT, the WVU O-line switched to more zone blocking in the 2nd half. With inside and outside zone reads, a RB like Smallwood… who has better lateral speed… might have more success finding holes when cutback lanes open.
Like Slaton said to me after the TT game, Shell is a power runner. He loves to hit someone… to go north to south and make contact. WVU has run a lot of power this fall. Makes sense when your best blockers on the line are from RG to LG. But, the BU defense will be harder to run power against because of the way they load the box.
With press man coverage, there will be opportunities for Alford and White to make big plays because there will be little help over the top from the BU safeties. Especially when WVU goes to a 4 and 5 wide set. The safeties will be forced to go man. Shorts and Thompson could have big play opportunities as well.
But, establishing the run will be necessary to keep the BU defense from pushing too far forward and putting too much pressure on the WVU O-line.
The author noted… watch the BU alignment when WVU goes single back. It will be used by Clint to decide play selection and where to attack. The 4-2-5 will allow for rushing yards.
As most of us know from watching BU's defense this year… as well as last, their DC is aggressive. He plays a lot of Cover Zero, and likes to push players close to the LOS. One of the schemes BU will use is a 4-2-5… something TT would go to as well. I think TCU plays out of this formation regularly.
Against TT, the WVU O-line switched to more zone blocking in the 2nd half. With inside and outside zone reads, a RB like Smallwood… who has better lateral speed… might have more success finding holes when cutback lanes open.
Like Slaton said to me after the TT game, Shell is a power runner. He loves to hit someone… to go north to south and make contact. WVU has run a lot of power this fall. Makes sense when your best blockers on the line are from RG to LG. But, the BU defense will be harder to run power against because of the way they load the box.
With press man coverage, there will be opportunities for Alford and White to make big plays because there will be little help over the top from the BU safeties. Especially when WVU goes to a 4 and 5 wide set. The safeties will be forced to go man. Shorts and Thompson could have big play opportunities as well.
But, establishing the run will be necessary to keep the BU defense from pushing too far forward and putting too much pressure on the WVU O-line.
The author noted… watch the BU alignment when WVU goes single back. It will be used by Clint to decide play selection and where to attack. The 4-2-5 will allow for rushing yards.
