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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Go beyond the broadcast & understand the game deeper.

For coaches wanting to win & fans seeking the why, MatchQuarters is your defensive think tank.

MQ provides detailed breakdowns that turn complex football ideas into clear, actionable insights.

Link below.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1m

Broncos in Base (3-4) and running a Drop-8 Quarters concept vs. the Jets.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 5m

😬😬😬

Felix just said the quiet part out loud...

Listen to Let's Talk Ball! wherever you pod.

Pod Links: www.matchquarters.com/p/penn-state...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 12m

Indiana running a Tite "Orton" (Aranda) and adding a TON stunt vs. an RPO throw by Oregon.

The "O" in Orton means run the pressure to the "open" side or away from the TE.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 20m

Indiana fitting a Split-Back (Orbit) Buck Sweep by Oregon.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2h

Sky Force vs Cloud Force:

Defending the Trips Nub Formation

This film session breaks down how defenses utilize 'Sky' and 'Cloud' force calls in split-field coverage to defend the Trips Nub set.

Watch Now! (Free) | www.matchquarters.com/p/how-to-def...
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Sky Force vs Cloud Force: Defending the Trips Nub Formation

Watch now | This film session breaks down how defenses utilize 'Sky' and 'Cloud' force calls in split-field coverage to defend the Trips Nub set.

www.matchquarters.com

Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 12h

💯 ... Sometimes you are the blocker, sometimes your the runner

Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 23h

"The whole key to coaching is to make something digestible & relatable to your players.

You can know everything there is to know in football, but if you can’t teach it to other coaches or other players, it’s useless knowledge."

- Bruce Arians

🔗 | www.nytimes.com/athletic/671...
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Bruce Arians: This is what separates Todd Bowles as a coach and leader

Bruce Arians and Todd Bowles won a Super Bowl together with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021.

www.nytimes.com

Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 23h

"It Looks Like a High School Offense"

👉 A Harsh Critique of the Eagles' Play-Calling & a look at the juiced-up Giants offense.

Listen to Let's Talk Ball! wherever you pod.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

Indiana running a 2-Roll (NTT) concept with a TON stunt inside vs. Oregon.

- NTT = Non-Traditional Tampa 2
- TON = 3t 1st / Nose 2nd
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

Indiana running a "Mike" simulated pressure vs. Oregon for a sack.

The field reduction alignment by the Hoosiers caused Oregon to run Combo protection & slide the Center to the Nickel.

That left the back on the LB.

👉 As always: Make the RB block!
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

The Chargers flipped the script in '25 & the Commanders laid out a plan for future opponents.

👉 Conclusion: Washington probably should have blitzed more...

Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/commanders...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

Indiana running a 2-Roll (NTT) with a TON stunt inside vs. Oregon for a sack.

👉 This was a consistent call throughout the game.

*NTT = Non-Traditional Tampa 2
*TON - 3t 1st / Nose 2nd
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

Chiefs fitting an unbalanced Duo run by the Lions.

- Reduce the front to the weak side
- Safety in the C-gap (27)
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, it's a football show that actually talks ‘ball!

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d

"Google This Dude": The Rise of Curt Cignetti Hoosiers & Other Week 6 Surprises

A deep dive into Matt Patricia's "NFLized" Ohio State defense, the Cowboys' defensive struggles under Eberflus, & why Mike Vrabel has the Patriots looking like a legit threat.

Pod links below.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

I can't believe it wasn't a TD as well.

Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

Buccaneers running a 2-Roll NTT (Tampa) vs. the 49ers for an interception.

Another example of a "trap" CB & coverage disguise giving Mac Jones trouble vs. Tampa Bay.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

Buccaneers running a Fire Zone for a sack vs. the 49ers.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

I took a deep dive into how Dan Quinn & Joe Whitt used targeted pressures to exploit the Chargers' new offensive scheme.

Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/commanders...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

Buccaneers running a Mike simulated pressure with 2-Roll coverage (NTT) vs. the 49ers.

One central element within the Bucs' game plan was the use of "trap" coverages against Mac Jones.

The QB struggled all game, seeing the coverage disguise & the CBs playing hard in the flats.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

Punch the pocket!!!

This was an insane play from the past weekend.

Maybe the most well-timed Peanut Punch I've seen... 💥
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

His ball side elbow is too high.

The ball needs to be at a 45 & he needs the other arm on top, making an X.

Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d

Attacking Gun Runs with the Washington Commanders

Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/commanders...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 3d

Giants running a 5-O Tex Stunt with Burns (0) for a sack vs. the Eagles.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 3d

Giants running a Man-Indicator Zone simulated pressure vs. the Eagles.
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