Video Analysis Ep. 2.1 || Screen & Misdirection Defense vs Purdue
Hey guys. Last week I got some really solid feedback regarding my video analysis on Michigan's redzone offensive struggles against Air Force. I've decided to continue these videos into this week.
I'm looking at doing multiple videos for the game against Purdue:
2.1 - Defense - Screen and TE Misdirection Plays
2.2 - Offense - Sacks / Unsuccessful Pass Plays
2.3 - Offense - Sweep and Counter Run Plays
2.4 - Offense - Successful Pass Plays
I completed 2.1 last night. Here's the full video:
If you want to see the analysis as I complete them, you can check out my twitter, where I'll have a thread of each individual play as I finish editing them:
MGoFilm Analysis S1E2.1 thread right here. This first thread will be on the defense, focusing on big plays that gashed UM in the first half.
— Stephen Osentoski (@StephenToski) September 27, 2017
Constructive criticism is always welcome. I'm definitely an amateur at this, so any pointers / tips you guys have are extremely valuable. Thanks and go blue.
September 27th, 2017 at 10:54 AM ^
Finding Devin Bush blowing that guy up on that one play just made my day. Thank you
September 27th, 2017 at 11:15 AM ^
But on that same play WTF is Josh doing?????
EDIT: That was the next part of the video, I now know WTF he was doing
September 27th, 2017 at 10:58 AM ^
Awesome, thanks for taking the time to do these.
September 27th, 2017 at 10:58 AM ^
This is amazing. Thanks!
September 27th, 2017 at 11:17 AM ^
Best 10 minutes of my day so far. Thanks again for doing these. Now, where is 2.2!?
Edit: I want to add that I was very encouraged to see Hudson learn from his previous mistake by being undisciplined with his eyes and correcting that as the game goes on. Hopefully that isn't going reappear later in the season and its put to rest for good.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:21 AM ^
I'll be working on 2.2 tonight, most likely. As I mentioned, I post each play to twitter as I finish each one, with the final 10+ minute video after I'm done with the entire section.
I was also encouraged to see Hudson learn from his mistake, as well. Purdue was smart in avoiding the giant mismatch that was their OL vs Michigan's DL / Devin Bush Jr. They wanted to either test McCray in space or leave it up to Metellus, Kinnel, or Hudson to be disciplined or test their reaction time to the screen.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:24 AM ^
Cool. I was just joking about 2.2. I know these take time to put together. I really enjoy them, so I can't wait to see the next one though.
Metellus seems like the next one to take a step and learn / be more discipled but still very encouraging. It's cool to see how you identified who Purdue was going after. I can only imagine what its like to be these players in the film room and getting coached up on this stuff.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:38 AM ^
Yep, no problem. They do take an annoyingly long amount of time, but I absolutely love doing them.
I agree that Metellus got picked on a bit on these. I think I'd rather have someone who's TOO focused on his assignment rather than someone who falls off his assignment too much, but that's just me.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:25 AM ^
Great video.
On the final play of this vid, I would also note Hurst, realizing mid-rush that the screen has been deployed, and making at all the way back to join McCray in the tackle. Beast.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:35 AM ^
On that last play, are you sure Kinnel should have taken a more inside angle? It doesn't look like he has any help on the outside if McCray doesn't make the tackle. Doesn't he have to make sure the WR doesn't get to the edge?
Edit: I see now that there was a cornerback on the edge, but I'm still not sure he wasn't holding that position on purpose.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:36 AM ^
I thought about that. You're absolutely right that it's up to Kinnel to ensure the WR doesn't get outside of him, but the WR has a lot of room to the inside, enough room that almost makes Kinnel irrelevant with the inital angle he took.
Definitely up for debate, but I think if McCray doesn't make that tackle, the WR has a good shot of breaking it to the inside, then ducking back outside at an angle that Kinnel didn't have cut off.
September 27th, 2017 at 11:41 AM ^
Much has been made of Gary's athelticism and speed so it was interesting to see Winovich starting from being on all fours getting up and outrunning Gary to force the Purdue receiver out of bounds. Taking nothing away from Gary, but Winovich is becoming something of a Dude's Dude.
September 27th, 2017 at 12:18 PM ^
Nice breakdown. Thank you. It seems like the DBs are learning from their mistakes and looking forward to the improvement over the bye week.
September 27th, 2017 at 12:38 PM ^
Really great and informative. Thanks for doing this! Humble suggestion for future study: Is the brilliant success of Bush and Winovich this year due to double teams on Gary and Hurst, or are they doing it on their own?
September 27th, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^
I haven't specifically looked at this, but it does seem like a lot of the stunts / twists Michigan is doing are designed to generate a lane for Bush. I expect most plays are looking to avoid Gary's side as well, but dedicating a thread / vid specifically to this topic would be useful, for sure.
September 27th, 2017 at 12:49 PM ^
These are even better than last. Great work and kudos.
September 27th, 2017 at 12:58 PM ^
On the first TD, I initially thought the LBs were in zone and McCray busted, but after seeing it slowed down and the "!!!" above Hudson's head as he realizes his mistake, I agree with you it was probably his missed assignment.
September 27th, 2017 at 1:00 PM ^
I'm not sure I would put the Bush screen destruction totally on his reaction (instead giving some credit to scheme/coaching). It looks like he and the DB were coached to switch man-to-man assignments there. The screen WR became his responsibility and then he recognized the screen and attacked it. Evidence is that the other DB doesn't even try to follow his original assignment.
September 27th, 2017 at 1:11 PM ^
Staff must have been ready for this since, as you mentioned, the DB doesn't react to his guy cutting inside, nor does Bush follow his guy to the outside. They're likely coached only follow their guy if their release is towards them. If their initial releases are crossed:
a) switch responsibilities immediately
b) be ready for the screen
Definitely should have pointed out the lack of reaction from the DB, which leads to your analysis. +1
September 27th, 2017 at 1:23 PM ^
These are really great. Fantastic stuff. Thanks very much for doing them -- much appreciated.
September 27th, 2017 at 1:25 PM ^
great work breaking everything down!
September 27th, 2017 at 1:45 PM ^
Really good work and appreciate the time & effort.
Two things I noticed:
1 - On the TD play you identified the guy who blew the coverage. But at the same time I suspect that Purdue's first and possibly second read was to the play side of the field and the DBs had those options blanketed. The TE releasing was a blown assignment as you said, but kudos to the DBs covering the other options.
2 - On the screen at the end that McCray recovered to hold down to a couple of yards, you mentioned that Kinnel needs to do a better job of cutting off that inside angle. While I agree to a point given the outcome of the play, I don't think that's the way Kinnel read that situation. He had been beaten earlier on a similar play to the outside. He has no idea of the late-reacting McCray is going to beat that block or not. He is the ONLY player toward the sideline. I think his initial responsibility along with McCray is to funnel the WR back toward the middle of the field and reinforcements. Maybe he could react faster to what McCray was doing, but I didn't really have a problem with how he played it.
September 27th, 2017 at 2:13 PM ^
1. Yep, overall the CBs / DBs did excellent in coverage. I didn't point out a lot of this since they were consistenly irrelevant in the best way possible.
2. You're absolutely right that he is THE guy to cut off any possibility for the play to extend to the sideline. He does well with that responsibility, but I think he could be in a better position to lessen the room the WR had on the inside. It's a tough balance and he was pretty darn close to being exactly where he has to be on this.
This is the downside of using just text on these, I feel like it may seem like I was being harsh on Kinnel for this play, but it's more of a "would be nice to see" sort of suggestion instead of a "he didn't do his job" criticism.
September 27th, 2017 at 5:41 PM ^
I immediately thought of point 2 as well. I don't think there's enough risk/reward for Kinnel to take the inside route there. If he does, and misses, there's a lot of room to the outside. The guy probably scores. If Kinnel stays outside and gets blocked, then there's probably 10 or so more yards before the pursuit catches the WR. This is absolutely the right plan IMO
September 27th, 2017 at 2:25 PM ^
I'll say it.
This is better than football 101 this year.
Keep doing this please.
September 27th, 2017 at 2:45 PM ^
Really appreciate the step by step breakdown, pointing out the sight lines and explaining and why. Ron Jaworski used to do a NFL show years and years ago where he would break down plays in this fashion for an upcoming game, but never to this depth.
Great job and please keep up this up - I'm sure it takes a huge time commitment but it is appreciated!
September 27th, 2017 at 4:52 PM ^
Great job again.
On a couple of the plays, the defenders were able to successfully rush upfield and go underneath the screen to get to the ballcarrier, while on another play Metellus tried to do that and gave up a big gainer. It reminds me of a picture page Brian did of Jake Ryan when he first moved to MLB--at some point you have to concede that the offense has won and mitigate the gain. I think that will come as our young guys get more experience--good that they can learn these lessons in wins rather than losses.
September 27th, 2017 at 9:44 PM ^
I'm trying to deepen my understanding of the game and what I'm watching. These breakdowns are a big help, thanks for making them.
September 28th, 2017 at 4:00 AM ^
Can you do this for all of our busted run plays. Show us why we are having issues running the ball and what can be done. Id like to see the problem areas on the oline with the way you do these.
Thank you these are great!