SB Nation User Blog: geoforchrist

Key to blitzing Texas

geoforchrist — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:47:14 -0000

I think I have found why Nebraska was able to blitz so successfully against Texas. I know you're thinking its because of Suh. Yes Suh had a great game. Yes our O - Line has had better years, but Nebraska's coaches did something very simple...

Nebraska simply would wait until Colt gave Chris Hall the hike signal. This is pretty easy to see if you re-watch any part of the game. On most plays Nebraska defense would line up in a typical 4 - 3 defensive front. Then once Colt and the offense has finished reading the defense. Colt gives the hike signal and Nebraska would change the front and blitz package before the ball was hiked. This pretty much ensured Colt was not able to audible out of any plays.

I hope our offensive staff is able to see this. This is one reason the uptempo under center works as it also prevents the defense from know exactly when the ball will be snapped.

Let me know your thoughts...

Orakpo talks about participating in 7on7's at UT as LB

geoforchrist — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:33:06 -0000

Orakpo talks about participating in 7on7's at UT as LB

Brian Orakpo talks about signing his 1st NFL contract and participating in 7 on 7 in Austin. He used the 7 on 7 drills to help continue to develop the proper LB technique's. Orakpo and other NFLers working out with the current Longhorns cant help but to improve this years's team. I am soooo happy we actually have REAL football news.

Jamaal Charles in competition with Dantrell Savage for backup RB at KC Chiefs

geoforchrist — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:31:44 -0000

Click the link below to hear Herm Edwards talk about the current status of the backup RB competition. Right now Jamaal Charles and Dantrell Savage are competing this spot. Coach Herm seems to be raving about Charles' speed however one of his old bad habits has emerged.... One thing I like about Herm Edward is that he will play the best player no matter where that player is drafted or even if the player is not drafted.

Link: http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2008/08/05/river_falls_wrap_day_12/