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Here for your reference archives – basic examples of the types of coverages everyone runs; 1-high to 2-high.  For more information, click on the hyperlinks/tags of each coverage type for previous entries for more in-depth explanations of what you’re seeing.

COVER 1

COVER 2

COVER 3

Backer force
Safety support
Corner support

COVER 4

COVER 5 (2 Man Under)


Unrelated to everything.... Just passing along an interesting development in artistry.....something interesting is afoot with one of our time's most creative storytelling voice, David Simon (and company).  Simon, of "The Wire" fame (and brilliant treatment of "The Corner" and "Generation Kill"), is deep in his current passion; the unique Americana invention of New Orleans music told through its principle actors (the musicians). The visual-novel of  "Treme" nearing the end of its second season has become an acquired taste for many.  Those missing out on the brilliance in its subtleties (it isn't meant to be swallowed whole, but savored by digesting each scene) of scenes and dialogue are losing sight of what the series (and Simon's craft) is about. I felt it was worth noting as the appreciation of performance art (and original storytelling) is becoming a dying craft.  Perhaps best summarized here by actor Clarke Peters.
My point in offering these thoughts is to pass along an observation of the use of technology as the social apparatus of our time.  The series (like any other event) is being chronicled online in various blogs.  One of which, Back of Town ,  has become a way of appreciating the episodes with many people responsible for telling this story.  With regular, affable interaction with (the real) Davis Rogan, Tom Piazza, David Simon, and Eric Overmyer and from the perspective of a 1-to-1 relationship (and not that of a lecturer or host), giving participants the organic feeling of being involved in the actual process.  This type of discourse wouldn't have been possible even five years ago - its exciting to watch this process develop, especially in the environment that this series has found itself in; a humble and artistic community of writers with a production geared for the exact opposite [commercial] appeal of its on-air counterparts.  I'm not sure what will come of it, nor am I star-struck that the production team would interact with consumers, but how it shapes the course of artist-audience relationship is something to watch.

In another decade we may look back at the advances (or revolution) in networked media (via Internet) as one of the most relevant accelerant towards coaching since the VHS/DVD video series.

More vibrant than static content websites, more accessible than message boards, the give-and-take of blogging has fast become the way for all voices to be heard.  Though not the premise for his post here, Chris Brown (the patriarch of football blogs) does a good job of articulating the nuances of this interactive media form.

This site started when I ate two slices of bad pizza, went to bed and grew a conscience!

….no wait, I mean just as an extension of 1) Coach Huey Xs & Os message board, 2) Chris Brown’s Smartfootball and 3) Toby’s (eteam) Zone (that I religiously soaked up through the 90s).  Point being, we’re all part of the evolutionary / adaptation process of the game.  I still don’t have a plan, purpose, any sense behind the endeavor and the address used is merely a result of my lack of any imagination – but it is a great way to document cathartic musings, nuggets and frustrations I’ve encountered over the seasons, and expose my idiocy.  Thankfully, some brilliant contributors have helped us out this past year.  The one important axiom in coaching (and life) is you get as much as you give.  Hopefully, you get something out of it.

MORE BLOGS!!!!
Check these can’t miss gems out from some extremely wonderful authors
http://fourth-and-short.blogspot.com/
http://3backoptionfootball.blogspot.com
http://offensivebreakdown.blogspot.com/
http://footballpressbox.blogspot.com/
http://livingforwinning.blogspot.com/
http://iteachicoachiblog.blogspot.com/
http://strongfootball.blogspot.com/
http://coachmaj.blogspot.com/
http://coachjburk.blogspot.com/
http://coachroth.blogspot.com/

There are some extremely insightful and in-depth articles created by Coach Hoover leading up to the National Championship Game.

43 vs Oregon Spread (DL play)

43 Fire Zones vs Oregon Spread

43 vs Oregon Spread (LB / Nickel play)

43 vs Oregon Spread Bash and Midline

43 vs Oregon Spread (DB play and coverages)


Be sure to check out his subsequent series on defending flexbone option with the 4-3
DT Play
DE Play
MLB Play
OLB Play
FS/SS Play
CB Play


SITE:
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Thanks to *Coach Hoover for the heads up on this (and saving my ass)....Yahoo Video is removing all of its existing content in March.

http://www.techieinsider.com/news/4873

On December 15, 2010 the functionality to upload a video to Yahoo! Video was removed and a download utility, available through March 14, 2011, was added to users’ video profiles to allow retrieval of content. The user-generated content will be removed from Yahoo! Video on March 15, 2011. We apologize if this causes you any inconvenience.

Thanks, dickwads. Now my Yahoo account will only be valid for the annual fantasy football pastings.

So, my attempt at avoiding the issues I had with GoogleVideo (2006-2008) randomly pulling any game film I posted (not broadcast footage) have hit a brick wall. I am reluctantly migrating all my 500 some Yahoo videos into my Youtube account to conform to the Google monolith.

Change is good, I suppose, and this was something I was actually planning on doing anyway to make the content more accessible for mobile users. This affords me an opportunity to experiment with creating higher resolution game clips for viewing online. Oh well, you get what you pay for (both free...........for now). Also, likely unrelated, I'm itching for an opportunity to use my Captivate's TV-out function to record practice footage (in 720p) and connect it to a big screen with component cables after practice to go over coaching points (beats lugging around a camcorder).


*be on the look out for a moster project Coach Hoover is putting together in the coming weeks

another great blog worth checking out that just took off this past fall is

http://footballpressbox.blogspot.com/

.........and he's now blogging here!

Chris Vasseur, a long time friend and coaching cohort, is the epitome of coaching passion and youthful grind. Coach Vass has been coaching near a decade, spanning the football hotbeds of Florida to Northern California, and will be dropping encyclopedias of knowledge and insight.

He is a very welcome addition to the host of geniacs like Hemlock, Coach Hoover, and Charlie Means.

Piggybacking on an astute vamping by Chris Brown about trends for the next decade, the "Bama All-Access" inadvertently supported the assertion Brown makes with a NY Jets playbook on Saban's desk.

While a common practice, sharing information and learning from rivals/colleagues, it was interesting to see the 'association'. I also would go as far as to say that Saban's playbook placement was deliberate (he was attempting to sell an image). If you visit any college coach's office, you'd see the same thing, though (videos/playbooks of NFL other NCAA teams) - studying what the trends are and what other folks are doing. Just another bit of speculation, just the size of that binder would tell you that, if it is a playbook, that he is only looking at a particular package - not the entire scheme (I'm currently trying to digest Saban's last NFL stop, that features a 500 page BASE package, let alone nickel and dime looks that predominate his teaching).

In essence, that is what we're attempting to do here - openly exchange information and musings within the profession.

TRENDS AND THE FUTURE OF DEFENSES....
On the subject of the NY Jets, word is that the Revis deal might get done by this Wednesday. That would be sick. Revis, ARC, and Kyle Wilson would be a deadly secondary to a dominating defense, especially when you consider the 'trends' that are coming. I'm trying to take a stab at some of the trends of the Jets (last year) and how it relates to the trends to follow into the next decade. As pointed out in the comments of the smartfootball post, I made the assertion that we will see a shift away from the fire zones as a means of pressure (where they are relied heavily upon now) and defenses will be even more (off) man-centric, as evidenced in the last series on Bo Pelini. No longer giving a clear "cover 1" or "cover 0" presnap shell, these man pressures of the future will remain consistent in their looks but bring maximum pressure, again swinging the pendulum back to concepts we saw 30 years ago, with a new twist. Just watch the NY Jets or NO Saints this season, and notice the trend taking place.

speaking of blogs....

Blog You!

WTF is this?

Philadelphia Wants Bloggers to Pay $300 Registration Fee


http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/philadelphia-wants-bloggers-to-pay-300-registration-fee/

Philadelphia requires freelancers to register with the city for an annual fee of $50 or a lifetime fee of $300. This fee, as many who are reporting on the issue misunderstand, is not an income tax, but some taxpayers who indicated on their most recent tax return they earned income from a blog, no matter how small, have received notices from the city. The letters inform them of the obligation to pay this licensing fee. Even those who were diligent to include as little as $11 in additional income from a website received a request for $50 or $300.

The city’s position is that bloggers who run advertising, or writers who provide freelance services for a site that carries advertising and share its profits, intend to earn income. Even if your blog hosting service publishes advertising by default, you could fall into the category of people targeted by the city’s licensing fee if you live in Philadelphia.