Interesting Picture Pages on NW Blog

Submitted by imdeng on

Its a good read about the 50 yard TD completion by IL at the start of the 4th Q.

http://www.sippinonpurple.com/2011/10/3/2465420/play-of-the-week-aint-s…

What I found interesting was the first picture - its 2nd and 2 and what is notable is the 10 yards cushion available to WRs - a free 1st down if you will.

Unfortunately, it remind me so much of our defense last year.

mgokev

October 4th, 2011 at 1:58 PM ^

Wow...it wouldn't be too difficult to check to a three yard hitch on the outside WR's.  Then again, on second and two, it it usually a "go deep" down, especially on the 50 yard line and in.

I'd be interested to see what type of cusion is given up on third downs.

FreddieMercuryHayes

October 4th, 2011 at 2:00 PM ^

After reading the author's last little bit about Michigan, I really don't think he has a firm grasp on what our offense actually is. "Jump ball offense"? But that's alright, I forgive him. Mostly because I don't think many know (including myself) exactly what our offense is refining itself into at this point. But it sure ain't jump balls galore anymore.

sheepdog

October 4th, 2011 at 2:38 PM ^

We play 'Nardball.  Its because it is rare that such a special player comes along (Tebow, Reggie Bush, Woodson) that we mold our schemes and packages around this player, therefore abandoning traditional thinking and play calling to utilize this individuals skills.

Of course I made up 'Nardball...but only because I haven't heard anyone else call it anything different.  Elements of Spread, manball and gotcha...

imdeng

October 4th, 2011 at 2:29 PM ^

Yup - its good for the coming Saturday. What is unfortunate is that just last year that was us.

Nothing is making me more positive about the future of Hoke-Mattison-Borges regime than the improvement in defense.

mGrowOld

October 4th, 2011 at 4:58 PM ^

I happen to know one of the cornerbacks VERY well (Jordan Mabin) and tried like hell to get Lloyd to offer him back when he was coming out of High School.  I can tell you that he and his dad (former CB in college himself) are very frustrated with the "bend but don't break" defensive philosophy Northwestern is employing.  He would love to play press coverage but isn't allowed to per their defensive coordinator's system.