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Would anybody with spare time be able to make a graphic of these positions and personnel groupings?? I have basically zero football knowledge and a schematic would be super helpful.
Michigan got caught in a huge sign stealing scandal - nothing happened to them. So yep.
Matches what we saw on the field.
Bitter said it was very odd and reinforced that he was a very pre-programmed robotic coach who couldn't adjust on the fly.
Just like our defenses
Bud has decades of watching film and how to stop opponents, at the end of the day there are only 3 things your trying to accomplish, incomplete pass, ball carrier on the ground, ball in you possession. Players need to know how to fill a gap still, and our LBs are bad at that.
One big thing is that 5 wide means cover 0 is a possible, but you might want to hide that, the OSU game was a PhD thesis in hiding cover1 while showing cover 0.
Bad is his clock management skills, its a skill most 13 year olds have, he knows he needs to do it, he just doesn't do it well
Over his head is not planning for duplicate numbers on the field
I would like pie in addition
If his situation at Marshall broke down because of a lack of administration and fan support, I can't see him taking the job at UVA unless it's just a cash grab.
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# | VT Officially announces Sam Siefkes as Defensive Coordinator In the end, do we really need anything more?
No, but we do have rampant speculation which many will accept as fact because it fits their favored narrative.
Andy Bitter gave a funny anecdote regarding Marve on the TSL podcast after the staff changes were announced. He said during the Stanford post game presser he asked Marve, "hey what did you think about that Vanderbilt Alabama game?" Since Marve obviously is a Vandy grad and they upset #1 Bama. To Bitter's surprise, Marve looked completely confused like it was a question he did not prepare or pre-rehearse for and got a very confused look on his face and walked away. Bitter said it was very odd and reinforced that he was a very pre-programmed robotic coach who couldn't adjust on the fly.
Marve wasn't a publicist, teacher, or lineup manager. He was hostile towards the media. All he did was rattle off coach speak, in a delivery that sounded like the "rides a 10 speed everywhere guy" from family guy.
Our offense wasn't always stellar, but they put up enough points to win games. Marve was too busy playing the wrong people for some unknown reason to be bothered to figure out how to stop the other team from scoring in the second half.
don't know if this is scheme or philosophy or both, but listened to a Siefkes interview from when he was at Wofford. Said he looks for the opponents worst guy and attacks him with his best guy. I'm guessing the scheme has enough flexibility to implement that philosophy; otherwise why have it.
Can you explain the difference?
Follow up question - if we're abandoning the foster scheme, how do you see him providing value in this arrangement?
"to keep Ray Lewis clean to run away from the scene of the crime"
I see what you did there and I LOVE IT.
35 years
He should feel at home as he's used to seeing teams where their oline doesn't block
No, I meant the implication that he rolled over for Franklin. He might have been outbid, but it wasn't because he deferred to his friend.
At least you're not resting on your Laurels.
Limiting big plays would be a nice change.
I miss my dawg years from '04-'09; now those were some dog years... 🐶
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# | Report: VT Targets Arizona Cardinals LB Coach Sam Siefkes as DC I don't think he's in over his head in game management. I think he's just bad. There's a difference
APR recognized as one of the top 10 stand outs at the East West Shrine practices.
Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Edge, Virginia Tech (6-2 1/4, 253)
Some teams will overlook Powell-Ryland because of his average size and short arms (31 1/8 inches) -- but that would be a mistake. He held his ground at the point of attack despite giving up 60-70 pounds to the various linemen tasked with moving him, and he was able to pound his hands into the chest of Oklahoma State OT Dalton Cooper on multiple occasions, shedding to get into the backfield. Powell-Ryland showed the most promise of any edge player as a pass rusher, not only during one-on-ones when there was a lot of room to operate but also in 11-on-11 play. His effective spin move and quickness off the snap from a hand-down or stand-up position will entice teams that regularly change up their fronts.
DUI first week on campus isn't a great start. Plus not sure if he wants to play O or D.