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A lot of great points made. Even though it's just one game, it shows how to two DCs drastically use their talent. One has a system, and his players HAVE to fit in the system or they won't work and won't play, hence why it takes multiple years to see success. The other has a system that can altered to the strengths of the players that he has. Think about how CJ Hicks was wasted along with trying Sawyer in the "Jack". Seems like Patricia will utilize guys where they can fit, and not force square pegs into round holes. This will help immensely going forward
And to add, this is why it takes multiple years for Knowles' system to be fully implemented as opposed to Patricia. Who's system he was able to simplify and incorporate players how again, to their strengths and no have to change their play
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ScriptOhio
Everybody is somebody else's weirdo.
Just sayin': Sort of like pushing the "blocking sled" in practice......
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sammyjenkis
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The Film Guy Network breaks down All-22 Film of the best damn defense in the land.
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Captain Buckeye
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I said this before the season and I think even after 1 game I’m ready to state it as fact. This is a better back 7 than we had last year.
I think Matthews is a big upgrade, IGB you can tell really worked on his technique, Downs is everywhere, McClain really played solid, and the two LBs are just a nightmare. The LBs have to be the best set of backers since when? I’d imagine Hawk/Carpenter?
Then the scheme is really interesting for the front four/pressure. Damn, you can really tell the high level football that Patricia has brought.
I’m so damn excited to see how this defense builds on each week. Also, that PSU matchup with Knowles is going to be fun.
I think Matthews is a big upgrade, IGB you can tell really worked on his technique, Downs is everywhere, McClain really played solid, and the two LBs are just a nightmare. The LBs have to be the best set of backers since when? I’d imagine Hawk/Carpenter?
Then the scheme is really interesting for the front four/pressure. Damn, you can really tell the high level football that Patricia has brought.
I’m so damn excited to see how this defense builds on each week. Also, that PSU matchup with Knowles is going to be fun.
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I'm just joking, I will forever appreciate Knowles for helping to bring an NC to OSU. But I firmly stand behind the new DC
I think the best part of Patricia is seeing what he'll have cooked up every week. In CFB, most DCs are married to their scheme(for good reason), but in the NFL if you do that, you're cooked because offenses will figure you out so fast and easily. Patricia isn't being overly complicated in what he's asking of the defense, but is asking them to make looks and make slight changes to throw of an offense. It'll be interesting to see what he does to Washington and then a team like Illinois, as both are quite different offenses than Texas. The offense for Texas came down to a few plays that were honestly some amazing throws by Arch and catches by Livingstone and Endries. But you can't rely on highlight level throws and catches to have a competent offense.
It will then be interesting to see how Patricia alters the defense to stop run heavy teams like Ped St and scUM. 2 teams who want their OLs and RBs to set the tone, but the back 7 for OSU is some of the most physical and fast as we've seen in a while.
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