Vol LB could benefit from coaching change

[Coach Punk]

Besides “well duh”, Darrin Kirkland is one of 10 players mentioned as being the most likely to benefit from a coaching change.

10 college players who will benefit most from coaching changes

A number of Tennessee defensive players are going to see their roles/responsibilities ratcheted up in 2018, but none more than Kirkland. Pruitt will bring with him the scheme Alabama employed a year ago, and few players have more responsibility than the MIKE linebacker in Pruitt’s system. Serving as both signal caller and vocal leader, a ton is placed upon that position. But if healthy, Kirkland is an ideal fit there.

 

[Caleb59seal]

One thing (among many) about, now our defense is there is a crap ton of stuff going on before the snap... Everyone in the secondary excluding the Corners are calling strength, bubbles (setting the front), Bingo, Cut, Cone, Meg, MOD, (all secondary adjustments... That not scratching the surface) not to mention route recognition based on cue of #2 or formation.
Also, looking for tip offs of what the offense does on certain situations to give you a head start as to where to be or what to expect...

 

[Coach Punk]

One thing (among many) about, now our defense is there is a crap ton of stuff going on before the snap... Everyone in the secondary excluding the Corners are calling strength, bubbles (setting the front), Bingo, Cut, Cone, Meg, MOD, (all secondary adjustments... That not scratching the surface) not to mention route recognition based on cue of #2 or formation.
Also, looking for tip offs of what the offense does on certain situations to give you a head start as to where to be or what to expect...

I thought they gave the checks to the safety’s. Nigel Warrior could be an early entry if he figures all this out.

 

[Iam4utalways]

One thing (among many) about, now our defense is there is a crap ton of stuff going on before the snap... Everyone in the secondary excluding the Corners are calling strength, bubbles (setting the front), Bingo, Cut, Cone, Meg, MOD, (all secondary adjustments... That not scratching the surface) not to mention route recognition based on cue of #2 or formation.
Also, looking for tip offs of what the offense does on certain situations to give you a head start as to where to be or what to expect...

As long as we figure out how to set the edge when they send motion from our right to left. Seems anytime the cleared our our right side the back would fake inside then break it to the outside for a 20-30 yard run. Fixing that will go a long ways in my book.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Just stop making the average guys look like all pro stars and i will be happy.

 

[Biopsyman]

He could be an All-American if you would stay healthy

 

[Roustabout]

One thing (among many) about, now our defense is there is a crap ton of stuff going on before the snap... Everyone in the secondary excluding the Corners are calling strength, bubbles (setting the front), Bingo, Cut, Cone, Meg, MOD, (all secondary adjustments... That not scratching the surface) not to mention route recognition based on cue of #2 or formation.
Also, looking for tip offs of what the offense does on certain situations to give you a head start as to where to be or what to expect...

Or, the old zigged when you shoulda zagged.

 

[Coach Punk]

As long as we figure out how to set the edge when they send motion from our right to left. Seems anytime the cleared our our right side the back would fake inside then break it to the outside for a 20-30 yard run. Fixing that will go a long ways in my book.

That’s why the staff is recruiting these gigantic corners. They are required to get their noses in the dirt and plug that hole on the outside.

 

[sonofUT62]

He could be an All-American if you would stay healthy

Huh??

 

[HollowaytoSeivers]

Huh??

I think he meant Kirkland could could be an All-American if he could stay healthy for an entire season. I think he could definitely make All-SEC if that occurred.

 

[Caleb59seal]

I thought they gave the checks to the safety’s. Nigel Warrior could be an early entry if he figures all this out.

They give safeties a Rita Linda check LB's a Larry Ricky check... Basically just rotation checks.. That's not even talking about te checks within the defensive play.

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

Just stop making the average guys look like all pro stars and i will be happy.

Huh? I think you meant to say the opposite of what you actually said.

 

[BoColoco]

Huh? I think you meant to say the opposite of what you actually said.

I assume he meant the average guys on the other team who we made look better than they were ...

 

[cwbytruckers]

Huh? I think you meant to say the opposite of what you actually said.

No. Opposing offensive players look like stars against our defenses.

 

[HuntlandVolinColo]

With the possible exception of RBs, shouldn't the whole team be included here?

 

[TNVOLFN]

They give safeties a Rita Linda check LB's a Larry Ricky check... Basically just rotation checks.. That's not even talking about te checks within the defensive play.

Though the verbiage is different, I assure you all college defenses use very similar concepts. Pattern Match (coverage) and matching Personnel Groups is just as prevalent as the Zone Read or spread offense.

 

[Caleb59seal]

Though the verbiage is different, I assure you all college defenses use very similar concepts. Pattern Match (coverage) and matching Personnel Groups is just as prevalent as the Zone Read or spread offense.

I am not saying they don't and trust me I know they are prevalent ... However, the adjustment side of the defense is on another level as far as Saban's defense goes... Saban and Brown (michigan) are tops where that is concerned... Now that includes Georgia and Us.