Coach Clinton, awesome content. I might add:3-3-5 always gives RPO fits. The idea in run games is to get your lineman to block up to the LBs; however, in a pass play, down linemen can't go 3 yards past the line of scrimmage. A 3-3-5 defense sits the LBs further back with freedom to come up to the LOS untouched should it be a run, or in great position to cover the flats. RPOs timing isn't ideal to face off in against this scheme. Ideally, we would do more outside zone runs or true run formations to make them pay. I hope Lebby adjusts accordingly; but he has yet to score more than 28 points against a 3-3-5. ISU, TCU, and OSU used it last year, and OU's score of 28 against an ailing OSU team was the highest. In addition, DG in those 3 games, albeit out early against TCU, struggled mightily against the pass coverage, posting barely over 50% completions in every instance....All 3 of these teams will give us fits yet again if we don't adjust accordingly.
Another great breakdown…you obviously are doing a lot of film study..that is both appreciated and respected..I would be interested in your opinion on why OU is not using their TEs more in the passing game, especially going to them in the flat to create mismatches 🤔.. really looking forward to forward to your next analysis 👍👍👏👍👍
GREAT breakdown. the caveat for everyone to keep in mind is Iowa State doesn't run just any 3-3-5. They have been at top or near the top of the league in run defense for several years. They are also the originators of this variation of the 3-3-5. The others, even Clemson and TCU are copy cats, although much more talented ones, but IMO they don't have all the nuances to pair with the foundation that are easy to expect and prepare for when you are showing a light box on purpose. There isnt really ever much of a need to adjust to the pass, so it lets ISU idenify and react to the run because the pass will always be properly schemed, if not OVER schemed, at the very least. You will see ISU's middle safety is really more of a linebacker with some coverage skills rather than a true safety. His skill set is really more of a cover 2 middle linebacker in the Urlacher type body and skill set, who also played safety in college BTW. He's really a safety in name and positioning only. Coming downhill 15 yards deep makes him essentially immune to climbs from line and TEs, so he's often free to run fit and clean up backs untouched most of the time as a free hitter. Add that to all 11 postions being sound tacklers that are willing and capable taking on blockers in run fits is the key to making the 3-3-5 work as a base defense when you are essentially daring teams to run. ISU was the first to operate it in this way with respect to stopping the run while taking away throwing lanes and deep shots. They also play zone almost exclusively which always helps with all eyes on the backfield.
Iowa State has actually been blitzing while leaving their corners 1-on-1 a lot more this year. so teams have been taking more deep shots against them. The two starting corners are good though, so most deep shots haven't been successful, but a few have. OSU hit a deep pass for a TD in the first half for example, but took several other deep shots that didn't work out. I don't know if they'll do it as much against OU though.
The last one was a little oversimplified for me but im sure a lot of people didnt know what the personnel grouping were and all that basic stuff. Other than that it was informative.
True, but the caveat is Iowa State doesn't run just any 3-3-5. They have been at top or near the top of the league in run defense for several years. They are also the originators of this variation of the 3-3-5. The others, even Clemson and TCU are copy cats, although much more talented ones, they don't have all the nuances and foundation that are easy to expect and prepare for when you are showing a light box on purpose. There isnt really ever much of a need to adjust to the pass, so it lets ISU idenify and react to the run because the pass will always be properly schemed, if not OVER schemed, at the very least. You will see ISU's middle safety is really more of a linebacker with some coverage skills rather than a true safety. His skill set is really more of a cover 2 middle linebacker in the Urlacher type body and skill set, who also played safety in college BTW. He's really a safety in name and positioning only. Coming downhill 15 yards deep makes him essentially immune to climbs from line and TEs, so he's often free to run fit and clean up backs untouched most of the time as a free hitter. Add that to all 11 postions being sound tacklers that are willing and capable taking on blockers in run fits is the key to making the 3-3-5 work as a base defense when you are essentially daring teams to run. ISU was the first to operate it in this way with respect to stopping the run while taking away throwing lanes and deep shots. They also play zone almost exclusively which always helps with all eyes on the backfield.
Don’t try to tell me how good they are, there probably isn’t a player on their team that OU tried to recruit. If we can’t beat them Texas will hand OU their ass.
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Coach Clinton, awesome content. I might add:3-3-5 always gives RPO fits. The idea in run games is to get your lineman to block up to the LBs; however, in a pass play, down linemen can't go 3 yards past the line of scrimmage. A 3-3-5 defense sits the LBs further back with freedom to come up to the LOS untouched should it be a run, or in great position to cover the flats. RPOs timing isn't ideal to face off in against this scheme. Ideally, we would do more outside zone runs or true run formations to make them pay. I hope Lebby adjusts accordingly; but he has yet to score more than 28 points against a 3-3-5. ISU, TCU, and OSU used it last year, and OU's score of 28 against an ailing OSU team was the highest. In addition, DG in those 3 games, albeit out early against TCU, struggled mightily against the pass coverage, posting barely over 50% completions in every instance....All 3 of these teams will give us fits yet again if we don't adjust accordingly.
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Love these breakdowns! Game moves so fast on TV you never see the bigger picture.
Great analysis. Still remember ISU repeated used big TE to bully OU's undersized safety in 2020.
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Another great breakdown…you obviously are doing a lot of film study..that is both appreciated and respected..I would be interested in your opinion on why OU is not using their TEs more in the passing game, especially going to them in the flat to create mismatches 🤔.. really looking forward to forward to your next analysis 👍👍👏👍👍
GREAT breakdown. the caveat for everyone to keep in mind is Iowa State doesn't run just any 3-3-5. They have been at top or near the top of the league in run defense for several years. They are also the originators of this variation of the 3-3-5. The others, even Clemson and TCU are copy cats, although much more talented ones, but IMO they don't have all the nuances to pair with the foundation that are easy to expect and prepare for when you are showing a light box on purpose.
There isnt really ever much of a need to adjust to the pass, so it lets ISU idenify and react to the run because the pass will always be properly schemed, if not OVER schemed, at the very least.
You will see ISU's middle safety is really more of a linebacker with some coverage skills rather than a true safety. His skill set is really more of a cover 2 middle linebacker in the Urlacher type body and skill set, who also played safety in college BTW. He's really a safety in name and positioning only.
Coming downhill 15 yards deep makes him essentially immune to climbs from line and TEs, so he's often free to run fit and clean up backs untouched most of the time as a free hitter. Add that to all 11 postions being sound tacklers that are willing and capable taking on blockers in run fits is the key to making the 3-3-5 work as a base defense when you are essentially daring teams to run. ISU was the first to operate it in this way with respect to stopping the run while taking away throwing lanes and deep shots. They also play zone almost exclusively which always helps with all eyes on the backfield.
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Iowa State has actually been blitzing while leaving their corners 1-on-1 a lot more this year. so teams have been taking more deep shots against them. The two starting corners are good though, so most deep shots haven't been successful, but a few have. OSU hit a deep pass for a TD in the first half for example, but took several other deep shots that didn't work out. I don't know if they'll do it as much against OU though.
cant wait for the texas one! (...or maybe i can)
Should've used Behr... haha JK, you're awesome. Keep it up Sooner.
The last one was a little oversimplified for me but im sure a lot of people didnt know what the personnel grouping were and all that basic stuff. Other than that it was informative.
Thank you so much for this! I really, really enjoy it and will be very disappointed if they pull the plug on it.
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A good run game will obliterate the 3-3-5 defense
True, but the caveat is Iowa State doesn't run just any 3-3-5. They have been at top or near the top of the league in run defense for several years. They are also the originators of this variation of the 3-3-5. The others, even Clemson and TCU are copy cats, although much more talented ones, they don't have all the nuances and foundation that are easy to expect and prepare for when you are showing a light box on purpose.
There isnt really ever much of a need to adjust to the pass, so it lets ISU idenify and react to the run because the pass will always be properly schemed, if not OVER schemed, at the very least.
You will see ISU's middle safety is really more of a linebacker with some coverage skills rather than a true safety. His skill set is really more of a cover 2 middle linebacker in the Urlacher type body and skill set, who also played safety in college BTW. He's really a safety in name and positioning only.
Coming downhill 15 yards deep makes him essentially immune to climbs from line and TEs, so he's often free to run fit and clean up backs untouched most of the time as a free hitter. Add that to all 11 postions being sound tacklers that are willing and capable taking on blockers in run fits is the key to making the 3-3-5 work as a base defense when you are essentially daring teams to run. ISU was the first to operate it in this way with respect to stopping the run while taking away throwing lanes and deep shots. They also play zone almost exclusively which always helps with all eyes on the backfield.
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Don’t try to tell me how good they are, there probably isn’t a player on their team that OU tried to recruit. If we can’t beat them Texas will hand OU their ass.
first, boomer sooner!
Osu sux … OU should take care of business