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Originally Posted by Counsel
Interesting analysis. I however think the Luckeyes will pick there spots to blitz, specially during the first quarter to test the M's OL and the QB. I wouldn’t blitz like crazy against the spread offense. That offense is best working in space and blitzes creates lots of space. Key here will if the OS DL can create pressure on there own. Remember, most of the time no TE help to OTs, just the RBs to help. Also, look for the RBs / LBs mach up coming out of the backfield.
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Eh....depends on your teams speed, as to what blitz packages you will run. If the secondary of OSU is fast. Look for them to blitz from the corners with a couple X stunts with the DL and LB's. Also look for those big DE's of OSU to try to create problems in the back field.
OSU's main problem, is they will be over confident.
Easy way to stop the blitz from the LB's, RB Screen in the middle, TE stop and go, quick pitch to the full back on a toss sweep. Once the LB's commit to the ball.....its over. IF the QB can read the feet and not the eye's of the LB's they will pick apart the OSU Secondary D.
**If he's up on his toes, he's going to blitz, or come hard to the line.
**If he's light on his heels, kinda waiting for a pass....hit them with a run and gain 3 or 4 yards....remember 3 4 yard gains is a 1st down, keep the chains moving.
Corner blitz will be a tad bit harder to pick up. Most corners like the elemnt of surprise, and most have the speed to get into the backfield from the outside. Thats were the quick screens come in handy. Snap, toss to the WR on the blitz side and down the side line for a race.
Now...MI's D...has got to account for experience on the OL. They will have to hit the OL and push, everything into the backfield to disrupt the play. Screws to Screws the MI DL has got to knock heads, and let the LB and secondary personel worry about the ball. As we all know...OSU is a power side, power play football team. STOP the strong side surge, blitz with a weak side LB or DE, come down the line of scrimmage and stop the play from the backside. If the strong side LB and CB's attempt to stop the pulling OL and HB/FB/RB...its going to be a long night for MI's defense. If MI's DT can push the OG or OT into the backfield just a little bit...it will force the play to bump wider and further outside, giving a fast DE or LB from the weak side time to catch it and stop it.
**As long as he runs the line of scrimmage and takes a great angle of approach. If not...1 or 2 stops and MI will get hit with a reverse for a TD giving OSU all the momentum they need.
sorry for the rant, working 10p to 6a....and I'm trying to stay awake...and I love me some foozball.
