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Demens tackle
November 10th, 2012 at 4:42 PM
#2
that one
November 10th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
#3
I can't wait for the gif
I can't wait for the gif
November 10th, 2012 at 6:37 PM
#4
speaking of gifs, in my head
speaking of gifs, in my head this would be perfect: gif of the bomb from gardner to roundtree, then pat fitzgerald spliced in when he was hopping up and down celebrating the late hit.
i could probably watch those two in succession until forever.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
#6
It was awesome
But it'll be tough to top B. Graham's tackle of one Glen Winston.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:55 PM
#7
I disagree. Maybe from a
I disagree. Maybe from a technique stand point, but in terms of what the tackle meant, Demens' is head and shoulders a better play. That hit means we're still in the hunt for a Big Ten title and a chance at the Rose Bowl.
Beat the Hawkeyes.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
#10
Anniversary weekend
Had to walk around Chicago with wifey ran back to hotel and its the only play I saw. Beautiful
GO BLUE!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:52 PM
#11
Make sure nobody spoils the
Make sure nobody spoils the rest of the game for you.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:54 PM
#12
Then,
you need to see Roundtree's catch to set up the game-tying FG.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:43 PM
#15
After watching tackling that
After watching tackling that was sometimes good and sometimes not so good, it was a great way to end the game. Also very good to see that the D stand tall after a tough day.
It's to the point that I expect the D will make plays like that--I'm still very happy, but I know they have it in them. That makes it much more fun to watch close games!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:44 PM
#16
Beautiful!
Nice solid form tackle. Ran right through him.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:45 PM
#17
Hail Mattison
Loved the play call. Bait NW into running a dive and throw more linebackers in there than they can block. Demens with a beautiful finish as well.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:46 PM
#18
took the words right out of
took the words right out of my mouth.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
#19
RPS +ALLTHEDEVINS
As Griese
RPS +ALLTHEDEVINS
As Griese was saying presnap: It's the first-time Mattison pulled out the 3 down-lineman formation all game.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:55 PM
#20
Well it was about fucking
Well it was about fucking time he changed something up. They hung 30 on us at home.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:58 PM
#21
It kind of reminded me of OSU
It kind of reminded me of OSU last year. We are going to struggle against quick teams until our young and quick LBs gain some more experience and we get better athletes at safety/corner.
November 10th, 2012 at 7:20 PM
#22
Taylor needs more experience.
Taylor needs more experience. Where was Avery all game? I don't recall seeing him at all. But them, Countess returning, Richardson, Ross Douglas, Wilson, Dymonte, etc. we won't have a problem at that position for years.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
#23
plus
All the RPS!!!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
#24
Genius
That was pure genius given the way NW would check the formation. I did look like an easy two yards in there. So smart to get it out of Colter's hands.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:47 PM
#25
That called baited me into
That called baited me into running it into the middle. I was wondering WTF I was watching on that big 4th down play....Holy Crap, what a play and tackle
November 10th, 2012 at 4:45 PM
#26
Demens with a beautiful
Demens with a beautiful tackle, but I really liked that formation Mattison had on 4th down.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
#27
yessir!
perfect play call and perfect execution!!!
that game leaves me feeling very good about this team!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:46 PM
#28
I thought for sure Colter would pull it
But they had tight splits and were running that baby inside.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
#29
That was taking out 4
That was taking out 4 quarters of frustration BOOM!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
#30
Love the Senior making two
Love the Senior making two big plays in OT to win the game. That being said.....GO PSU!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:47 PM
#31
i thought of BRANDAN GRAHAM
i thought of BRANDAN GRAHAM when demens made that tackle.. good job for him for steping up after a poor showing in the pass coverage
November 10th, 2012 at 4:48 PM
#32
Thank goodness!
What a game
November 10th, 2012 at 4:49 PM
#33
Wrecked
that dude!
November 10th, 2012 at 4:50 PM
#34
I really hate to say this...
I can't help but mention that the coverage on the go ahead touchdown was Demens. He made up for it nonetheless.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:18 PM
#35
Well to be fair to him he's a
Well to be fair to him he's a LB and was matched up against their best WR.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:54 PM
#36
Huge play from Black too
They had the option set up on the other side but Black flew into the backfield. They had no choice but to run into Demens.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:53 PM
#37
MGoBlog Poll
Better form tackle Demens today or Kovacs vs Western Michigan. Both just perfect technique.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:55 PM
#38
Both are great, but Demens
Both are great, but Demens tackle won the game for us.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:56 PM
#39
In the happiest, "who gives a
In the happiest, "who gives a shit" I can say. Both were awesome. I'll give this one the nod only because it was a game clincher.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:56 PM
#40
GIF of Fitzgerald jumping up and down
around yet?
November 10th, 2012 at 4:57 PM
#41
I'm just waiting for someone
I'm just waiting for someone to make one where something funny happens to him as he is jumping.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
#42
a pat jumping gif
he's jumping, then it cuts to demens form tackling the shit out of him....perfection
November 10th, 2012 at 4:57 PM
#43
An absolute death shot by
An absolute death shot by Demens. He can wear whatever length shorts he wants from here on out.
November 10th, 2012 at 4:58 PM
#44
It was good. It was a better
It was good. It was a better play call...at least as far as RPS is concerned. I could tell (no, I'm no football genius by any means) that NW wanted to run the ball up the "middle". G-Matt called a pretty neat play call there, as someone mentioned above, the LB's were loaded to attack the A-gaps with 3 down-lineman across the front. Great play all around
November 10th, 2012 at 5:01 PM
#45
It's official, we are
It's official, we are shifting to the 3-4 D afterall.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
#46
It reminded me off when
It reminded me off when Brandon Graham destroyed that crappy state running back that went from jail to the starting line up. I can't remember any spartan running backs names. They're so forgettable.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:02 PM
#47
Unsung Hero...
The unsung hero...
I know we are all super pumped about that victory. Some will call it luck, I call it...fate and karma (karma for Pat Fitzgerald celebrating like a first year J.V. coach/H.S. girl on that 15 yard penalty on 3rd and long). But, let us talk mechanics for a moment. On the 4th down play in over time we all saw Demens make the game winning tackle. However, we did not see why he was able to do this. The play was an inverted mid-line option (that's what I call it, there is a million technical names for it). The DE is the read (we were running either a 3-3-5, or 3-4, but depending on personnel they are more the less the same from an offensive perspective) and if he stays home the quarterback gives the ball, and the RB's landmark is between the guard and tackle opposite the read man. However, Demens made the tackle on the backside of the play....how/why? Jibreel Black was playing the Nose in an odd front. He spilt a double team on the front side of the play forcing the RB to cut back into an unblocked DE and backside MLB who flowed well to the ball. This is the ONLY reason that the play was stopped. The offense has numbers on the play side, and should easily be able to pick up a yard if the read-side players respect the QB option. Black was able to split a double team, penetrate, and totally blow up the play without making the tackle. Ladies and gentleman, where I come from we call that TEAM defense. I am a coach, and I wanted to point out as we do to our players that you can MAKE A PLAY, without making THE play. Unselfish football, hardwork, and team defense won us the game...and I wanted to give Jibreel his dues. Hell of a play baby, hail. (Let me note I don't have the play in slow-mo, and it's not on youtube yet so my guess of Northwesterns play design is an inference at this point.)
November 10th, 2012 at 5:14 PM
#48
Kovacs had the cutback and
Kovacs had the cutback and Demens was the spy on the left HB. Great play all around. Ryan was playing the gap to TE other side. We knew they were running and Demens kept his assignment. Great play!
November 10th, 2012 at 7:16 PM
#49
Agreed, credit to J Black
Black got a great jump off the snap, split that double team, forcing the RB square into Demens.
November 10th, 2012 at 5:05 PM
#50
James Ross
Ross had another great hit late in the 4th quarter on a 4th down play. Great hit and form from a true freshman!
November 10th, 2012 at 5:10 PM
#51
Should start over Morgan
Should start over Morgan
