Showing posts with label Coaches By the Numbers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coaches By the Numbers. Show all posts

CBTN take on Paul Johnson as a Recruiter and other news...

Hadn't been to Coaches by the Numbers (CBTN) in a while, so decided to stop by and do some catching up.  Came across a very good article about one of my favorite coaches, Paul Johnson.  Johnson has had some early success at Georgia Tech (GT), but has fallen on tough times here lately.  Many rumblings can be heard in Atlanta, GA, but I think these are premature, and those doing the rumbling should read this article (found here).



Enough Already!

There's also some good reading to be found in their blog section (located here).  I think CBTN site is a very interesting site for those interested in cutting through all the bullshit and want to get down to brass tax.  Good job CBTN!

Hit'em Hard has some good reading on the 3-5.  I almost went the route of the 3-5 many years ago and the defense still intrigues me to this day.  Go here to get some more good information, from a very informative site.

Student of the Game has a very good article on attacking 8 man fronts with the flexbone.  Very good read and a very good site, check out the article here.

Hope everyone had a good Fourth of July, I know I did!  Enjoyed hanging with family and friends, and of course partaking in the usual brew or two.  Happy Birthday America!



So what's on the agenda?  Well, I'm looking at some Flexbone stuff, still waiting to hear on my job offer (which has me concerned, but I could still use the time off), dabbling in the 46 Nickel and writing about UF's Nickel Tracer blitz that helped them to the 2006 National Championship.  I also really want to wrap my head around this 3-4 stuff, but can't seem to find very much in the way of reliable information.  Most is collegiate, and very complicated to say the least.  If you have a high school version of the 3-4, hit me up, I'm wanting to learn more!



For those pounding the weight rooms, your payday is coming.  Less than a month away for some.  Keep pushing the players, now's not the time to let up!



No rest for the weary...

Duece

Coaches by the Numbers take on Ron Zook


"I'm not sure how I got this rich...but I look good doing it...right?
This is the BEST analysis of a truly terrible coach (go here to read it)!  I totally think the read is worth it, and the numbers don't lie.  I'm very much like the author though, how has this guy been able to earn the money he has in the time he's been a head coach.  For you Florida fans, Zook was not the instigator of the "dark years" (as many Gator fans call it), yet it was good ol' non-Spurrier re-hiring Athletic Director Jeremy Foley.  Foley is the one who thought Zook was such a "great hire", when he was basically unproven, and had been demoted and then fired under then head coach Steve Spurrier.  Anyhow, enough of my Ron Zook/Jeremey Foley rant, for more, check out Coaches by the Numbers, this has been a very insightful website.



This guy got things done!

Other News
I have had a lot of emails about the 4-2-5 and blue coverage and so forth, some being very specific.  The topic that stands out the most is how this defense attacks the flexbone offense.  I'm working some stuff up now addressing this very topic, so keep your shorts on! 



Also, have had a lot of questions about the 4-3 Scream and Splatter defense.  I'm working on getting things scanned, but don't expect much outta me for either topic prior to Memorial Day...remember, I'm on hiatus baby!



For those finishing up spring ball and starting summer workouts, don't let the grass grow under your feet, now is when championships are made!!!



Eyes on the prize...eyes on the prize...

Duece