Here to join in the community talking anything and everything CFB, but especially why every single one of our rivals is embarrassing, worthless, and worthy of our disdain. A look at Georgia's 2020 playbook | Get The Picture Top recruitin' Clemson. Watch past game tape and see how that goes. Defensive Playbook - . "We might not get the best matchup because a linebacker might be where a receiver is, but when you play zone and you bring pressure, it gives you a way to get a negative play without giving up big plays," Smart said. And that this Kirby strength has now become a rare Saban weakness. (PDF) Georgia Tech Playbook - DOKUMEN.TIPS "They fought them, and they did get in, but they blocked the kick and didn't let them get 14.". Or as Mike Golic Jr. so beautifully stated, pure dementors. Smaller linebackers play better in space. Do more with less. Georgia Tech Football: Film School - 4-2-5 Base Defense Nice book. The defensive staff made a conscious effort to simplify things this offseason. The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.. Execute perfectly. Tanner McKee (QB - Stanford) - 188th. In these two clips, not only is the defense able to make plays at or behind the line of scrimmage, but an important piece of playing elite coverage on early downs is protected, and thats the disguise of a two-high safety shell no matter what the call. Yes surely, recruiting is a huge, required foundation of the recipe, but we see that clearly isnt the whole story. "It's the depth up front as well as the size and length in the secondary," Beamer said. They have to make good, smart decisions. Kirby Smart builds Georgia Bulldogs using Nick Saban Alabama - ESPN Georgias MINT front. those are dementors. Using creepers on early downs against the run helps to puncture the bubbles in the defensive front (the areas defensive linemen arent occupying), but creating the impression of pressure pays just as many dividends in attacking pass protections, if not more. Trust me, itll keep you occupied for a while. Jul 18, 2014. Direct Link to DocX file. Civil society organizations (CSOs) are vital to the European Union's efforts in defending democracy. "We still have the hard calls, but we added easy calls and we've been in the easy calls more than the hard calls," Smart said. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. Flexbone Offense Playbook Online | Georgia Tech Swarm wow!". And while there will be many great discussions from every podcast youve never (but should) listened to about just *how* good this defense is, really, I think the better conversation is-just exactly why is this defense so damn good. Playbook Exchange If that explanation somehow didnt scare you off, you can find me there talking Bulldog football at all hours -probably also discussing my belief in the goodness of waffles, why Atlanta sports have ruined my life, as well as frank conversations about the importance of mental health-the latter being often related to the former. If one of those rushers didnt get to the quarterback quickly it would result in massive plays for the offense. In this part of one of a two-part series, I am going to explain how the defensive play structure as a whole demonstrates this UGA defensive mentality. Though the steps Smart took to reinvigorate his offense werent exactly the same measures Nick Saban took at Alabama, bringing in a respected mind from the spread world in Todd Monken helped establish the Dawgs new offensive identity. In this example against Arkansas, Georgia is giving the presentation of a four-down, old-school, Cover 4 defense. This Proven Defensive System Gets Faster, More Aggressive Players in Just 5 Practices for Less Than the Cost of a Coaching Clinic. From 2009-2013, Smarts defenses ranked in the top 10 nationally in total defense every season. Smart saw that as a problem. Rock Rubbin, Hill runnin, NIL hatin Clemson. Different formations create additional gaps and spaces, and certain fronts eliminate them. Its intelligent football, and the rushers and coverage guys can be anywhere on any play. It's worth noting Cox is second on Florida's team in tackles for loss and Johnson leads the ACC in sacks per game. Smart was bringing five and six rushers to try and create that matchup at Alabama. The Zone Blitz The zone blitz that many high school teams can use. Now, our No. He tells a story about going to the NFL Combine when he was coaching for the Miami Dolphins under Nick Saban. In 2014, Smarts unit ranked 12th in total defense. (Okay yes you saw through me, its gonna be about our defensive line and how those magic SOBs stop every single run Imodium-style even though Kirby stingily gives em one less guy in the box to help defend it. He was on the field in 2011 as Alabama's defensive coordinator when LSU beat Alabama 9-6 in overtime. Unlike Saban, Kirbys defense was made, molded, and forged in the era of spread offenses. Or at least, certainly not enough of a mismatch that it would translate to being the sole cause of the offensive slaughter that happened to them on Saturday. Taking those away while rushing five requires a defense to play man coverage, thus landing a unit right back at square one of the quandary facing Smart and Saban in Alabama. Chances are a defense will find more tackle-for-loss opportunities, but it comes at the cost of a player in coverage to sit in the windows of high-percentage throws underneath. Dean is small compared to the Dawgs' weakside linebacker, 6-3, 235-pound junior Nolan Smith, who forced a fumble to set up Georgia's first touchdown against Florida and then intercepted a pass right before halftime to set up the Dawgs' second touchdown. You don't see the performance you saw on Saturday without Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith, or Nakobe Dean-type players. Power Rankings are PFFs NCAA power ratings based on weekly player grades in each facet of play. Playbook Exchange Let's look at Georgia's defense in 2017. Tempted to try a flea flicker? When talking about what he wants in those three down lineman, Smart emphasizes butts. we do not react (you attack) we are the aggressor with an Alabama is rightfully seen as the absolute Death Star it continues (for us unfortunately) to be, but these coaches recognize what Kirby asks of his players in terms of decision making. In the next example, Kirby Smart and defensive coordinator Dan Lanning call to bring an edge creeper away from the trips side of the formation. How do you build impossible defenders? "In today's game, you can have the two best corners in the world, and people throw the ball well enough and they get you in space that your corners better be able to tackle," Smart said. Cover 0 and rush 6 on 3rd and 20 is something you do on a video game. It is devastatingly stingy. "They better be able to do it all. "We're good at what we do, number one, because we have good players. When you have a Saban-style defense with a million plays and variations of plays that each defender must remember/know their assignment for any additional wrinkles that an offense can throw in that equation is going to increase the likelihood that you get burned tenfold. We'll look at the GMC Playbook for the fronts, blitz packages, defensive line play, and an in depth look at the coverages. At first glance, that may sound like the Dawgs are just making it easier on offensive coordinators. You build players who can do more with less. (And I dont mean in an ending score that is these days only reserved for middle school girl basketball games.) Hi everyone! His name is Dan Mullen. All of those body blows eventually resulted in a knock out punch when OSU running back Ezekiel Elliott busted through the line for an 85-yard touchdown run that put the game out of reach. Smart acknowledges that Georgia isn't elite in the secondary, as the Dawgs lost four defensive backs from a year ago that are now playing in the NFL, including cornerback Eric Stokes in the first round and Tyson Campbell in the second round. And it was by all accounts, a game of largess. With spread offenses in general and the RPO, in particular, investments in sending five defenders can be expensive. Monken called less runs from under center or the pistol and the Dawgs RPO Rate nearly doubled against conference opponents. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. There were 28 defensive players in that game -- 14 on each side -- who would go on to be drafted, including 10 first-rounders. They ran the ball sideline to sideline in an effort to wear out the bigger Alabama defenders and negate OSUs size advantage. Before Lane Kiffin came by to revolutionize the way Alabama played offense, Smart worked on the stifling Crimson Tide defenses from the beginning of Nick Sabans tenure until 2015. All that being said, theyre still the best program in college football.. The reason that Georgias defense is so problematic is that there isnt an easy answer to a defense not made on shortcuts. Much of Georgias recent offensive modus operandi has functioned under the assumption it fields far better talent than its opponents. The numbers 10/11 for midline and 12/13 for inside veer match CPJ's 1996 playbook. As if its not hard enough on the oppositions quarterback, Georgia has also been very good at creating pressures by blitzing its defensive backs. Even those players who came in with little fanfare are contributing. If he happens to find some of those answers in time for the 2021 season, it could be the edge Georgia needs to end its national title drought. You play your role and do your job and do it at a high level, and if you don't, there's somebody else right behind you that can. While defense will probably always be this teams backbone as long as Kirby Smart is in charge, this program has historically shown its on the outside looking in despite plenty of laudable seasons and standout players. If an opposing coordinator felt they had more of an advantage against Alabamas four-man front than their three-man front they could just stay in certain personnel packages. Better? Travon Walker (Soph.) Analysis, Opinion Analysis, Opinion Based on factual reporting, although it Incorporates the expertise of the author/producer and may offer interpretations and conclusions., Advocates for ideas and. Eligibility restrictions apply. It goes without saying that clogging the B gap is a must in modern college football. Dont be a stranger and I hope you enjoy! Because, when they fully succeed, as we saw this past Saturday, and I think we will continue to see, they succeed on such a level that it could be nearly impossible to battle for any sustained offensive success. Trust me, its not just the chicks that dig the long ball. They have length. Come up with a great game plan. The Only 4-2-5 Defense Built on the Coach Simple, Play Fast, Win Philosophy to Shut Down Any Offensive Attack. A big part of Smart's defensive design was bringing in defensive backs who were sure tacklers and could make plays in space. But it was by all accounts much better than a Richt-era defensive production. They read your teams alignment. YIKES. The Dawgs ranked sixth nationally in both scoring and total defense in 2017, but Beamer said there are a couple of factors that set this defense apart. GMC Defense Playbook | PDF | National Football League Teams - Scribd Kirby and Co. give our guys the package, but then ask them to adjust and decide from that framework based on what they see out of an offense. Masking safety rotation to throw some changeups in coverage behind these pressures is a great way to trap the quarterback into regrettable downfield throws. Odds and lines subject to change. This has been the case since a favorite former son returned home. "They have size. Uiagalelei on a simulated Cover 2 pressure, sitting right in the area of the intended route. And theyve won the play even before the snap. He wanted the biggest butts possible in the trenches. This coach adds: When youve seen Alabama struggle in recent years, its because youre making really talented players outthink their assignments. You can see Kirbys [Smart] hand in the defense that way. Are you gonna block that guy? "Without him, we would be in a little bit of trouble right now.". National Title Contendin Clemson. Georgia Football's 2021 Defensive Depth Chart: Second Post-Season Georgia's defense stands not just as the class of 2021s college football season, but it also knocks on the door of historic greatness in an era of more space, yards and points than weve ever seen. In addition to Vertical Shots and All Verts, the Dagger concept was one of the concepts that really stood out down the stretch. Despite being thought to have less talent in its 2020 run game, UGAs Y/C and rush yards before contact both improved by a half yard. When a defender is coached to just defend based on what he is given on the sideline, rather than make his own decisions and adjust from what he sees on the field, all an offensive coordinator has to do is to make that defender second guess himself however briefly with an unexpected change.