Our Dline and the triple option

[huskypantz]

I am really looking forward to seeing our D-line in action against the triple option. I think Carrezola is going to have a great day - his size/speed combination is going to result in him getting into the backfield and forcing the QB to make early decisions. This game is really a test of assignment football and discipline for the D - and everything we saw in week one showed a much more disciplined UConn squad than we've seen in the past several years. It's a unique challenge, but we will show well and it's a good warmup for Navy as well.

 

[B1GEast]

Careful what you wish for, the triple O requires discipline from the Lb's and DE to contain and not over pursue, when you play too agreesive you get burned for big yardage.

 

[Dooley]

I hope so. This game makes me nervous. We looked absolutely lost against Army last year and we traditionally haven't fared well against triple option offenses. If our coaches make one adjustment to this year's game, I hope that it's by lining up our secondary no more than 10 yards off the LOS.

 

[Chin Diesel]

The biggest job for the defensive line against a triple option offense is to clean up as much of the mess as possible. Their job is to make sure linebackers have a clean line to the quarter back or running

 

[Chin Diesel]

The biggest job for the defensive line against a triple option offense is to clean up as much of the mess as possible. Their job is to make sure linebackers have a clean line to the quarter back or running

 

[SubbaBub]

The biggest job for the defensive line against a triple option offense is to clean up as much of the mess as possible. Their job is to make sure linebackers have a clean line to the quarter back or running

Or shoving the blocker backwards into the ball carrier. Looking forward to the phrase, "blown up" being uttered in reference to the army offense.

 

[bleeny72]

Or shoving the blocker backwards into the ball carrier. Looking forward to the phrase, "blown up" being uttered in reference to the army offense.

They chop block (legally in one-on-one) and get low throughout. We need to hold ground and stay up. Graham Stewart, who is AWFUL at keeping containment will need to play and stay in position. The Army staff will come after him early and see if he's ready if they have watched any tape.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Or shoving the blocker backwards into the ball carrier. Looking forward to the phrase, "blown up" being uttered in reference to the army offense.

I can see Campenni getting big pushes up the guy. Removes the dive back from the play. His low center of gravity is perfect against Army

 

[huskypantz]

I can see Campenni getting big pushes up the guy. Removes the dive back from the play. His low center of gravity is perfect against Army

If the tackles can be disruptive, they'll eliminate the dive right off the bat. Easier said than done but we are physically much bigger and hopefully faster/stronger than their front line.

 

[BoatShow]

Gotta make them throw the rock.

 

[bmayuc]

I want our DE's absolutely murdering the QB every Option. Make him pitch it, and follow through cleanly and just dust the QB a half dozen times. Will make him think twice as game develops, and set a tone. Make Army pay the price for putting their QB in danger.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Need to keep the safeties closer to the line of scrimmage. No more 2 deeps.

 

[31GuardTrap]

Fundamental tackling and completing your assignments. Do it.

 

[mikedog10]

Gotta make them throw the rock.

"Pass the ball."

 

[BeatNavy]

I want our DE's absolutely murdering the QB every Option. Make him pitch it, and follow through cleanly and just dust the QB a half dozen times. Will make him think twice as game develops, and set a tone. Make Army pay the price for putting their QB in danger.

While I certainly cannot guarantee success on Saturday, this "technique" generally does not work against triple option offenses.

 

[bmayuc]

While I certainly cannot guarantee success on Saturday, this "technique" generally does not work against triple option offenses.

You have to make the offense pay for exposing their QB to free punishment. And as a former Option QB, I can tell you it was my worst nightmare. your hand is forced, your options are removed, and it takes the initiative from the offense.