09-02-2019, 08:39 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-02-2019, 08:40 PM by OutsiderFan.)
I re-watched the defensive side of the NU game today trying to see Booker play. He didn’t play much, but when he did, they had him at NT on passing downs several times. I get the theory, but the video evidence suggests DWP is a better option.
In fact, if I were Stanford, I would start DWP, Williams, and Swan, and rotate in Booker and Schaffer. Of course, they play a lot of nickel with just two DL. Still, DWP was consistently beating his man and avoiding blocks. He has amazing quickness for such a big guy. Almost looks like a Linebacker.
The most impressive front seven play I saw was when Miezan read a pulling Guard, blasted right into him, knocked him over, and then made the tackle on the RB for no gain. I’d go with Robinson and Miezan as the starting ILBs. JMF and Pryts can rotate in to spell them.
One other note. Andres Fox was in on a few plays. I’m a bit concerned Stanford’s outside pass rushers are not being taught good technique. They are kind of easily blocked and losing way too many hand battles. Not a lot of variety to their approaches either, and almost no line stunts.
Despite this concern, after one game, my belief the Defense would be much improved seems warranted.
In fact, if I were Stanford, I would start DWP, Williams, and Swan, and rotate in Booker and Schaffer. Of course, they play a lot of nickel with just two DL. Still, DWP was consistently beating his man and avoiding blocks. He has amazing quickness for such a big guy. Almost looks like a Linebacker.
The most impressive front seven play I saw was when Miezan read a pulling Guard, blasted right into him, knocked him over, and then made the tackle on the RB for no gain. I’d go with Robinson and Miezan as the starting ILBs. JMF and Pryts can rotate in to spell them.
One other note. Andres Fox was in on a few plays. I’m a bit concerned Stanford’s outside pass rushers are not being taught good technique. They are kind of easily blocked and losing way too many hand battles. Not a lot of variety to their approaches either, and almost no line stunts.
Despite this concern, after one game, my belief the Defense would be much improved seems warranted.