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Film Study - Penn State D vs. OSU

CaliLION79

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PSU D vs. OSU FILM STUDY

See Link. After watching (and editing this) it felt like Penn State's 50 minutes of defensive success had as much to do with what Ryan Day wasn't doing than with what Manny Diaz was doing. It's almost like Day was coaching with one arm tied behind his back, making life difficult for his offense when it didn't have to be. IDK. Finally, anyone else over that Cover 0, crowd everybody at the line on 3rd and long blitz package yet? I get the confusion that it can cause upfront, but what I don't get is why the "droppers" engage upfield briefly before they drop -- seems like a tough ask for those guy (who aren't used to moving backwards) to go in reverse and cover that ground when their first step is upfield.
 
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OSU just made some plays. CJ had time in the first half, he just didn't play well.

Plus, the turnovers kept our defense gassed.

In one of the last clips, you can see that PSU made penetration, defenders got their hands up but were unable to deflect the pass. Even though CJ is only 6'3".
 
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Always a great breakdown.

JPJ and King should have been on Harrison Jr every snap regardless of out wide, slot, wherever. Tight man. Handsy. He already had 12/185 stat line. That 3rd and 10 late with the 10 yard cushion was just criminal when we have the talent we do. Why recruit and develop CBs like we have if you are going to play off in fear?

Time out was needed after the 2nd catch on the 3 play drive as well. They might come out and run 2 more quick and the result be the same, but you have to try to save your defense there.
 
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Play One - OSU doesn't pull and trap the way Michigan does. They can't due to their blocking scheme. Point irrelevent. Aggresiveness didn't matter. Michigan pulled two linemen to cut off pursuit, OSU doesn't do that. Very conservative call by the BuckNuts.

Play Two - Good play by the D

Play Three - Solid, but we got lucky the tackle bailed early.

Play Four - Good play on a very conservative play call.

Play Five - OSU with five receivers within 7 yards of the line of scrimage. Another super conservative call.

Play Six - 4th quarter, OSU is no longer being very conservative. 3 receivers challenging the deep third. We only rush 4. Zero pressure from 4. Long completion.

Play Seven - Disorganization because...Diaz. 4 rushers equals no pressure. 1st Down.

Play Eight - Four rushers, three linebackers reacting to the ball instead of staying home like they should have. TD, game over.

Play Nine - 7 on 5 and the QB gets it off on a slant.

Sorry, for the slappies out there that think we had a chance to win. We didn't. We never controlled the game. OSU played extremely conservatively through three. What they did in the fourth, they could have done in the first. Contrary to what coach says, tempo didn't matter nearly as much as OSU opening up the offense. Fact. Bottom line, this game wasn't as close as the score. OSU respects our talent and played conservatively which kept us in the game. The film doesn't lie. As soon as they opted out of the play not to lose plan they used for three quarters, it was over within five plays.
 
PSU D vs. OSU FILM STUDY

See Link. After watching (and editing this) it felt like Penn State's 50 minutes of defensive success had as much to do with what Ryan Day wasn't doing than with w back, making life difficult for his offense
This is absolutely the case and has been the case in several games the last 8 or so years. Ohio State isn't scared of us but they do respect our talent hence their conservative game planning.
 
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Why would O$U be scared of PSU? They fear no one! What they know and respect is the fact that of all the games they have played in this century they are the most human when they visit the Beav even when on paper it’s a miss match. They win typically but they have got to play smart football in order to do so. The Nits at home have tested them like no other.
 
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