In last Monday night’s FCS National Championship, Montana State’s typically high-powered offense struggled to find its rhythm in the first half against a stout North Dakota State defense.
That switch 4 vert did look like NDSU was in some type of 3x1 check (Poach/Solo/etc)I think the FS just got crossed up and followed the final #3 too long instead of trusting his BS to take him. The CB opposite the 3x1 looks to be locked on the backside rather than C2 which freed up the BS to help. Great break down, a lot of creative but simple plays that work well against the right coverages
Agreed. Looks similar to Fangio's Cover 6, where the backside safety will rob strong when they get a single backside. Play side safety should stay on new #2 in quarters but gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
That switch 4 vert did look like NDSU was in some type of 3x1 check (Poach/Solo/etc)I think the FS just got crossed up and followed the final #3 too long instead of trusting his BS to take him. The CB opposite the 3x1 looks to be locked on the backside rather than C2 which freed up the BS to help. Great break down, a lot of creative but simple plays that work well against the right coverages
Agreed. Looks similar to Fangio's Cover 6, where the backside safety will rob strong when they get a single backside. Play side safety should stay on new #2 in quarters but gets caught with his hand in the cookie jar.