RossRFulton
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Breaking down football X’s and O’s
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@rossrfulton.bsky.social has said this elsewhere, but OSU’s become more and more of a Penny front (5-1 Nickel) team and that makes inside zone really tough to execute.
Michigan has run more and more IZ to complement their OZ and moved away from their multiple gap stuff as the season has gone on.
Michigan has run more and more IZ to complement their OZ and moved away from their multiple gap stuff as the season has gone on.
November 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
@rossrfulton.bsky.social has said this elsewhere, but OSU’s become more and more of a Penny front (5-1 Nickel) team and that makes inside zone really tough to execute.
Michigan has run more and more IZ to complement their OZ and moved away from their multiple gap stuff as the season has gone on.
Michigan has run more and more IZ to complement their OZ and moved away from their multiple gap stuff as the season has gone on.
The Pen is back.
Bit rusty… Ohio State vs PSU, 2025
PSU runs truck. Doesn’t execute it well but OSU DT baited off tendency, which allows an explosive
PSU runs truck. Doesn’t execute it well but OSU DT baited off tendency, which allows an explosive
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Pen is back.
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Wink has blitzed on 3 of the first 23 plays. WAY less than usual.
Also playing some Zeus on Boston. When Boston lines up at 1 to the field, they play C2 to the field, if he's 2 then Quarters. Play Quarters away from Boston.
Simplifying a LOT but still a major wrinkle for this opponent.
Also playing some Zeus on Boston. When Boston lines up at 1 to the field, they play C2 to the field, if he's 2 then Quarters. Play Quarters away from Boston.
Simplifying a LOT but still a major wrinkle for this opponent.
October 19, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Wink has blitzed on 3 of the first 23 plays. WAY less than usual.
Also playing some Zeus on Boston. When Boston lines up at 1 to the field, they play C2 to the field, if he's 2 then Quarters. Play Quarters away from Boston.
Simplifying a LOT but still a major wrinkle for this opponent.
Also playing some Zeus on Boston. When Boston lines up at 1 to the field, they play C2 to the field, if he's 2 then Quarters. Play Quarters away from Boston.
Simplifying a LOT but still a major wrinkle for this opponent.
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Here’s a good example of our guys not being given answers in their calls.
This is 3-4 vs 12 on 1st down after the 3rd and 1 that SC got into 12 for, tho I think they could’ve subbed. It’s a 4-deep 2-under fire zone.
This is 3-4 vs 12 on 1st down after the 3rd and 1 that SC got into 12 for, tho I think they could’ve subbed. It’s a 4-deep 2-under fire zone.
October 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Here’s a good example of our guys not being given answers in their calls.
This is 3-4 vs 12 on 1st down after the 3rd and 1 that SC got into 12 for, tho I think they could’ve subbed. It’s a 4-deep 2-under fire zone.
This is 3-4 vs 12 on 1st down after the 3rd and 1 that SC got into 12 for, tho I think they could’ve subbed. It’s a 4-deep 2-under fire zone.
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Bad enough I gotta watch Barham on this play. Only to also have to watch whatever the hell Hillman is doing. Not to mention the PSLB completely lose situational awareness.
Can’t run C1, not because of physical talent, but because we don’t know the scheme…
This is me dying inside
Can’t run C1, not because of physical talent, but because we don’t know the scheme…
This is me dying inside
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Bad enough I gotta watch Barham on this play. Only to also have to watch whatever the hell Hillman is doing. Not to mention the PSLB completely lose situational awareness.
Can’t run C1, not because of physical talent, but because we don’t know the scheme…
This is me dying inside
Can’t run C1, not because of physical talent, but because we don’t know the scheme…
This is me dying inside
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UIUC went to a ton of C3 vs SC and it largely worked to keep Maiava from feeling comfortable reading it out. But OSU’s O is just built from the ground up to beat C3 in the air—they looove curl/flat. Sayin not struggling at all to see what’s there rn.
Would help if they at least started in 2-high.
Would help if they at least started in 2-high.
October 11, 2025 at 4:19 PM
UIUC went to a ton of C3 vs SC and it largely worked to keep Maiava from feeling comfortable reading it out. But OSU’s O is just built from the ground up to beat C3 in the air—they looove curl/flat. Sayin not struggling at all to see what’s there rn.
Would help if they at least started in 2-high.
Would help if they at least started in 2-high.
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They can’t fit gap and they don’t know how to play Tampa and they played 3-4 vs 12, things we’ve been complaining about since OU.
October 12, 2025 at 2:35 AM
They can’t fit gap and they don’t know how to play Tampa and they played 3-4 vs 12, things we’ve been complaining about since OU.
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OSU has a bit of an explosives problem. Partly play calling. Bert is gonna play a ton of 1-high that’s what he does. Sayin has shown he can rip that up and Day just doesn’t care. They’re gonna get their reps in running gap without numbers.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
October 12, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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OSU has a bit of an explosives problem. Partly play calling. Bert is gonna play a ton of 1-high that’s what he does. Sayin has shown he can rip that up and Day just doesn’t care. They’re gonna get their reps in running gap without numbers.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
October 11, 2025 at 6:59 PM
OSU has a bit of an explosives problem. Partly play calling. Bert is gonna play a ton of 1-high that’s what he does. Sayin has shown he can rip that up and Day just doesn’t care. They’re gonna get their reps in running gap without numbers.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
It’s kinda sandbagging but also Sayin needs the reps? I dk.
OSU running a backside glance RPO v Minn’s Invert Tampa. Per @spacecoyote.bsky.social, believe that Sayin is reading grass to see the opening for the glance.
October 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
OSU running a backside glance RPO v Minn’s Invert Tampa. Per @spacecoyote.bsky.social, believe that Sayin is reading grass to see the opening for the glance.
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Charted the first half and I don’t think Wink really let up much or changed really. Blitzed ~2/3 of the time. Barham did some dumb stuff early, Wink had some especially exotic versions of his blitzes, UW threw some quick game, and Zeke biffed a tackle.
October 6, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Charted the first half and I don’t think Wink really let up much or changed really. Blitzed ~2/3 of the time. Barham did some dumb stuff early, Wink had some especially exotic versions of his blitzes, UW threw some quick game, and Zeke biffed a tackle.
@colintj.bsky.social Wink just can’t help himself with C0 on third and long, can he?
September 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
@colintj.bsky.social Wink just can’t help himself with C0 on third and long, can he?
Dana not big into mixing in some 7 man full slide protection, eh?
September 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Dana not big into mixing in some 7 man full slide protection, eh?
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There’s some interesting punch-counter punch stuff happening in the CMU game I think. Like I said Venables brought a ton of corner pressures especially HOT. Example:
September 16, 2025 at 1:48 AM
There’s some interesting punch-counter punch stuff happening in the CMU game I think. Like I said Venables brought a ton of corner pressures especially HOT. Example:
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Palms (regular rules) to any 2-removed.
There is no 3-Drop, so you don't account for the RB.
2 underneath players are wall builders & have to take underneath routes back.
CB is playing Squat, which means they sink regardless of a flat presence.
Ball brings you down.
There is no 3-Drop, so you don't account for the RB.
2 underneath players are wall builders & have to take underneath routes back.
CB is playing Squat, which means they sink regardless of a flat presence.
Ball brings you down.
September 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Palms (regular rules) to any 2-removed.
There is no 3-Drop, so you don't account for the RB.
2 underneath players are wall builders & have to take underneath routes back.
CB is playing Squat, which means they sink regardless of a flat presence.
Ball brings you down.
There is no 3-Drop, so you don't account for the RB.
2 underneath players are wall builders & have to take underneath routes back.
CB is playing Squat, which means they sink regardless of a flat presence.
Ball brings you down.
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Really cool design behind this Fire Zone.
Drop the down weak safety to deep center where he can keep his eyes on any vertical coming from opposite
Drop the down weak safety to deep center where he can keep his eyes on any vertical coming from opposite
September 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Really cool design behind this Fire Zone.
Drop the down weak safety to deep center where he can keep his eyes on any vertical coming from opposite
Drop the down weak safety to deep center where he can keep his eyes on any vertical coming from opposite
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Thoughts on Michigan:
Overall, very happy with the O scheme. Would like a little more heavy formations, a little less 4-wide, but overall I think it’s close to what I was looking for. Run game diversity from Moore, PAP, roll outs, take advantage of some free yards and get easy looks for QB
Overall, very happy with the O scheme. Would like a little more heavy formations, a little less 4-wide, but overall I think it’s close to what I was looking for. Run game diversity from Moore, PAP, roll outs, take advantage of some free yards and get easy looks for QB
August 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thoughts on Michigan:
Overall, very happy with the O scheme. Would like a little more heavy formations, a little less 4-wide, but overall I think it’s close to what I was looking for. Run game diversity from Moore, PAP, roll outs, take advantage of some free yards and get easy looks for QB
Overall, very happy with the O scheme. Would like a little more heavy formations, a little less 4-wide, but overall I think it’s close to what I was looking for. Run game diversity from Moore, PAP, roll outs, take advantage of some free yards and get easy looks for QB
@spacecoyote.bsky.social good stuff here from Patricia. 3 deep, 3 under FZ with the ghost 9 bailing to deep middle and boundary DE using an eyes technique.
August 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
@spacecoyote.bsky.social good stuff here from Patricia. 3 deep, 3 under FZ with the ghost 9 bailing to deep middle and boundary DE using an eyes technique.
Fangio is tearing up the Chiefs right now with split safety looks.
February 10, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Fangio is tearing up the Chiefs right now with split safety looks.
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SOURCE: Ohio State OL coach Justin Frye is leaving to become the Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach. Frye spent three seasons with the Buckeyes. He did an excellent job managing OSU’s O-line this season after it lost its starting LT and center and went on to win the title.
February 1, 2025 at 3:26 PM
SOURCE: Ohio State OL coach Justin Frye is leaving to become the Arizona Cardinals offensive line coach. Frye spent three seasons with the Buckeyes. He did an excellent job managing OSU’s O-line this season after it lost its starting LT and center and went on to win the title.
Another fantastic article from @matchquarters.bsky.social !
Michigan's Blitz Tape vs. Alabama
The Wolverines, again, attacked the Bama offensive line en route to another post-season victory against the Tide.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/michigans-...
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The Wolverines, again, attacked the Bama offensive line en route to another post-season victory against the Tide.
| www.matchquarters.com/p/michigans-...
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Michigan's Blitz Tape vs. Alabama
The Wolverines, again, attacked the Bama offensive line en route to another post-season victory against the the Tide.
www.matchquarters.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Another fantastic article from @matchquarters.bsky.social !
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Anatomy of a Pressure:
Three concepts to take away from the National Championship
The 'Pitt' Stunt
| www.matchquarters.com/p/anatomy-of...
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Three concepts to take away from the National Championship
The 'Pitt' Stunt
| www.matchquarters.com/p/anatomy-of...
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January 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Anatomy of a Pressure:
Three concepts to take away from the National Championship
The 'Pitt' Stunt
| www.matchquarters.com/p/anatomy-of...
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Three concepts to take away from the National Championship
The 'Pitt' Stunt
| www.matchquarters.com/p/anatomy-of...
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Chip Kelly in 2025
January 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chip Kelly in 2025
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Chip Kelly in 2021
January 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Chip Kelly in 2021
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FEI final ratings updated through CFP championship: bcftoys.com/2024-fei
January 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
FEI final ratings updated through CFP championship: bcftoys.com/2024-fei