PHILOSOPHY -Stop the Run -Don’t Give up the cheap TD -Attacking Style Defense -Basic Zone Defense -Team Unity -Keep it Simple -Be Physical

PHILOSOPHY

-Stop the Run

-Don’t Give up the cheap TD

-Attacking Style Defense

-Basic Zone Defense

-Team Unity

-Keep it Simple

-Be Physical

BLITZ PHILOSOPHY

-Threat is more deadly

-Multiple but Simple

-Repetitious but not predictable

2001 Quincy University Hawks Defense

-13 Interceptions

-15 Fumble Recoveries

-28 Take Aways

-28 Sacks

-92 Tackle for Losses

-4 Blocked Kicks

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4-2-5 DEFENSE (rip/left)

BLITZ PACKAGE•SAFETY BLITZ

•COMBINATION BLITZ (DB & LB)

•TWO SAFETY BLITZ

KEY WORDS•STRONG- STRONG SAFETY SIDE (Pass Strength)

•WEAK- WEAK SAFETY SIDE (Away from Pass Strength)

•THUNDER- TE SIDE (Run Strength)

•LIGHTNING- SE SIDE (Away from Run Strength)

•SHORT- BOUNDARY SIDE

•WIDE- FIELD SIDE

SAFETY BLITZ•STRONG- SS Blitz off edge

•WEAK- WS Blitz off edge

•FREE- FS Blitz open “A” gap

•THUNDER- Safety on TE side Blitz off edge

•LIGHTNING- Safety on SE side Blitz off edge

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STRONG

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WEAK

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THUNDER

Quincy University Defense

THUNDER BLITZ

Position Alignment Technique Keys Coaching Points SE 7 / W5

Rush Ball

Tackle 1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety

crosses 2. Rush- Contain Ball

T 3

Rush Ball Guard

1. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up

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BEEF Ball Center

1. Rush- If pass blocking- drop to the middle zone

WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle

1. Rush- Contain Ball

M 40- based on back set

Curl Ball Triangle

1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads 2. Be alert for a “SWITCH” call by safety

B 20- based on back set

Curl Ball Triangle

1. You have Curl to your side- key TE After run/pass reads

$ 2x7- based on back set

Blitz Edge or Deep ½

QB Near Back

1. If M is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to

your side

WS 2x7- based on back set


QB Near Back

1. If M is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to

your side

FS 12 yds over Strong Guard

Deep ½ to the blitz side

QB 1. Can stem and bluff

SC 1x6- inside #1 Flat

#1 1. Can stem outside in

WC 1x6- inside #1 Flat #1 1. Can stem outside in

LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left

COVERAGES: 1. Cover 2 Beef COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a strong run side blitz. Safety to the Mike Backer’s side will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up

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LIGHTNING


LIGHTNING BLITZ


Rush Ball

Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball

T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

BEEF Ball Center

1. Rush- If pass blocking- drop to the middle zone

WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle

1. Be Alert for “ECHO” call 2. Rush- Contain Ball


Curl Ball Triangle

1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads


Curl Ball Triangle

1. You have curl - key TE with run/pass reads 2. Be alert for a “SWITCH” call by safety



QB Near Back

1. If B is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to

your side- you now play curl



QB Near Back

1. If B is next to you- blitz 2. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 3. SWITCH responsibility with backer if two detached to

your side- you now play curl


Deep ½ to the blitz side

QB 1. Can stem and bluff

SC 1x6- inside #1 Flat


WC 1x6- inside #1 Flat #1 1. Can stem outside in

LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 2 BEEF COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a weak side run blitz. Safety near BUCK BACKER will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Zone and Man protection and as a change-up

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“ECHO”

TWO SAFETY BLITZ•SWIM- SS & WS Blitz Inside (knife under DE)

•SWAT- SS & WS Blitz Outside (Peel)

•FREE WEAK- WS Blitz & FS Blitz open “A” gap

•FREE STRONG- SS Blitz & FS Blitz open “A” gap

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SWIM


SWIM BLITZ


Wide- Spy Ball

Tackle 1. Rush- Contain Ball 2. Take any Back that crosses your face

T 3

Rush Ball Guard

1. Widen- try to mandate the OG and OT’s block 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up

N 2I

Rush Ball Center


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Spy Ball Tackle

1. Rush- Contain Ball 2. Take any Back that crosses your face


M/M #3 or M/M #2Weak

Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff


M/M #2Weak or M/M #3



Knife Blitz QB Near Back

1. Rush upfield and rip underneath the DE- stay tight to DE


Knife Blitz QB Near Back

1. Rush upfield and rip underneath the DE- stay tight to DE


M/M #2 Strong

#2 Strong 1. Can stema and bluff 2. M/M #2 Strong

SC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1


WC 1x6- inside #1 M/M #1


LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this vs. Deep setting OT’s and Schemes where the RB blocks edge rusher

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SWAT


SWAT BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Echo (Rush B Gap)

Ball Tackle



M/M #3 or M/M #2Weak






Blitz Edge QB Near Back

1. If Blitzing off SE side give “ECHO” call to DE 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest



1. If Blitzing off SE side give “ECHO” call to DE 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest


M/M #2 Strong

#2 Strong 1. Can stema and bluff 2. M/M #2 Strong





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this vs. short setting OT’s and/or backs that block inside-out

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FREE WEAK


FREE WEAK BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Echo (Rush B Gap)

Ball Tackle

1. Be Alert for an “ECHO” call 2. Rush- Contain Ball


M/M #3 or M/M #2 Str.

Triangle 1. Be Alert for a “SWITCH” Call 2. Can stem and bluff





M/M #2 QB Near Back

1. Can stem and bluff



1. If Two Detached- “Switch” with near Back 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest


Blitz open A Gap

Ball 1. Timing is critical





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up

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FREE STRONG BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle



M/M #3 or M/M #2 Str.







1. If Two Detached- “Switch” with near Back 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest


M/M #2 Weak

QB Near Back



Blitz open A Gap

Ball 1. Timing is critical






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COMBINATION BLITZ•STRONG DOG- SS & near LB Blitz

•WEAK DOG- WS & near LB Blitz

•THUNDER DOG- MLB & near S Blitz

•LIGHTNING DOG- B & near S Blitz

•FREE FOLLOW- MLB & FS Blitz open “A” gap

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STRONG DOG


STRONG DOG BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard

1. Be Alert for a “PINCH” call by backer 2. Rush- keep QB in front of you- expect him to step up

N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle

1. Be Alert for “ATTACK” call- do not widen until Safety crosses



Blitz A Gap or M/M #3

Ball Triangle

1. Can stem and bluff- Be alert for SS 2. Blitz A Gap – note Can call “PINCH” to DT and switch

Gaps


M/M #3 or Blitz B Gap

Ball Triangle

1. Can stem and bluff- Be Alert for SS 2. Blitz B Gap



1. Blitz off edge 2. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest


M/M #2 Weak

QB Near Back



M/M #2 Strong

#2 Strong 1. Can stem and bluff






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THUNDER DOG


THUNDER DOG BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle




Blitz A Gap Ball Triangle

1. Blitz A Gap – note Can call “PINCH” to DT and switch Gaps


M/M #3 Ball Triangle



Blitz Edge or M/M #2

QB Near Back

1. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 2. Can stem and bluff



QB Near Back

3. Blitz off edge- aim at back # of QB or Deep as deepest 4. Can stem and bluff


M/M #2 Blitz side

#2 1. Can stem and bluff





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a strong run side blitz. Mike Backer and near safety will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Turn back protection and as a change-up

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LIGHTNING DOG


LIGHTNING DOG BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle




M/M #3 Ball Triangle

1. Can stem and bluff- Be alert for SS


Blitz B Gap Ball Triangle

1. Blitz B Gap



QB Near Back

1. Be alert for the B to your side (Attack call) 2. Blitz off edge- aim for back # of QB or Deep as deepest



QB Near Back

3. Be alert for the B to your side (Attack call) 4. Blitz off edge- aim for back # of QB or Deep as deepest


M/M #2 Blitz side

#2 1. Can stem and bluff





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. This is a weak side run blitz. Buck Backer and near safety will always go. 2. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 3. BE VOCAL 4. Will use this against Zone and Man protection and as a change-up

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ATTACK

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SLIP SLEDGE WEAK DOG


SLIP SLEDGE WEAK DOG BLITZ


Sledge Ball


T 3

Sledge Ball Guard


N 1

Sledge Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Echo (Rush B Gap)

Ball Tackle



M/M #3 or Blitz B Gap

Triangle 1. Be Alert for WS Side 2. Can stem and bluff


Blitz A Gap or M/M #3

Triangle 3. Be Alert for WS Side 1. Can stem and bluff


M/M #2 QB Near Back

1. Give “SLEDGE” call 2. Can stem and bluff



1. Aiming Point- back # of QB or Deep as deepest


M/M #2 Weak

Ball 1. Can Stem and Bluff





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this against Turn back protection

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SLEDGE LEFT

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FREE FOLLOW BLITZ


Rush Ball


T 3

Rush Ball Guard


N 2I

Rush Ball Center


WE 5 / 7

Rush Ball Tackle



Blitz A Gap Ball 1. Can stem and bluff


M/M #3 Triangle 1. Can stem and bluff


M/M #2 QB Near Back



M/M #2 Weak

QB Near Back



Blitz open A Gap

Ball 1. Timing is critical 2. Follow Mike Blitz





LB DIRECTIONAL CALL: 1. To the TE 2. Two TE’s or No TE’s- Call to formation 3. Balanced set on hash- call to wide side (Goal Post Rules) 4. Balanced set in middle- Call to the left COVERAGES: 1. Cover 0 2. Cover 3 double HEAT COACHING POINTS: 1. Defense needs to move and stem around- disguise our defense 2. BE VOCAL 3. Will use this as a change-up

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PHILOSOPHY -Stop the Run -Don’t Give up the cheap TD -Attacking Style Defense -Basic Zone Defense -Team Unity -Keep it Simple -Be Physical