2. The Evolution 2008---Blitz Based 14.8 points / game Gave up 30 points twice State Quarterfinals 8-4 2009---Read, Movement and Formation Based 6.1 points / game 8 defensive shutouts State Champions 11-3 Record One (1) 100 yard rusher 2010---Read, Movement and Formation Based 18.6 points / game 12-2 Record Forced 44 turnovers (3.1 Turnovers / game) State Champion Runner-Up

3. Why the Odd Front Defense? Diversity, Flexibility, Adaptability

4. What we have to Defend : Spread(3-5-3 / 3-4-4) Empty(3-5-3 / 3-4-4) Pro(5-3-3) Unbalanced(5-3-3 Overload) Trips Tight (5-3-3 Knock) Double Tight, Double Wing (5-3-3)

5. Principle Defense 1)Stop Run (don’t be afraid to use extra people) --forces you to be good in man coverage 2)Play Fast, Run to the Ball 3)Make Guards and TE’s care—force double teams! 4)Hot –Cold Key Read / Open-Closed Windows 5)Make Opponent one-dimensional

6. Vs. Spread Match Numbers if QB is runner, we need 7 in box if QB is passer / non-running threat, we need 6 in box nearly always zone trips / gives us extra run support player dump option vs. Trips / Single (1/4, ¼, ½)

7. Alignment vs. Spread C F B NEE C BB BB

8. Video: Spread

9. Video: Spread (Trips)

10. Video: Spread

13. Vs Empty No blocking back Six man box gives us extra hat against run Zone Trips Man Two-Receiver side Drop OLB and play 3-4 Cover 2 / 2 Lock Bring Pressure: 1 more than they can block

14. Alignment vs. Empty C F B NEE C BB B B

15. C F B NEE BB B SS C

16. Vs. Pro Myth: 3-5-3 defense can not stop power football – 3-5-3 = 5-3-3 – OLB—most diverse and important players in defense – Must be able to: 1)Play on LOS 2)Play in Space

17. Alignment vs. Pro C F B NEE C BB BB

18. Video: Pro

23. Vs. Unbalanced Line-up Unbalanced, we simply shift a man to strength. – Define unbalanced as two players on one side of center We will often run a 5-4 Invert to get another hat in box and even numbers.

24. Alignment Vs. Unbalanced C FB NEE C BB BB

25. Video: Unbalanced

26. Video Unbalanced

27. Vs. Trips Tight End Must take pressure off TE-side OLB Move your front 1 technique to TE side Essentially, this front becomes a 4-3 Under look.

28. Alignment vs. Trips Tight End C F B NEE C BB BB

29. Video: Trips TE

33. Vs. Double Tight / Double Wing Roll into Man to Man 5-3 roll to fly motion w/ free safety ---secondary run support is imperative --mirror load (Double Dive) --Fill edge on down (buck, toss)

34. Alignment vs. Double Tight, Double Wing C F B NEE C BB BB

35. Double Tight, Double Wing

37. Tuscola Warrior Contact Information Rick Reinhart: Head Coach Pat Pierce:Co-Defensive Coordinator Andy Romine:Co-Defensive Coordinator Ted Minger:Defensive Line Coach Tuscola High School 500 S. Prairie Tuscola, IL 61953 (217) 253-2377