DMN: SMU to use 4 man front vs Navy

[ponyscott]

so who is the 4th Defensive Lineman?

read scout

Thanks I just read that report ...pretty good!..... I like that he mentions that the D is getting a real swagger and can see it in practice....

[PonySnob]

So what is the difference between a cut block and a chop block, which is illegal? And if cut blocks cause so many injuries why isn't it illegal?

They hurt one of our guys.......we need to hurt one of theirs!

[mrydel]

So what is the difference between a cut block and a chop block, which is illegal? And if cut blocks cause so many injuries why isn't it illegal?

I believe a chop block is defined as the defensive player is already engaged with a block up top, and another offensive player takes him out down low

Correct. The cut block is basically the offensive lineman charging out low right at the knees of the DL, to "cut" them out from under him, usually at an angle. It is done one on one and no other lineman engaging him higher up.

[PK]

So what is the difference between a cut block and a chop block, which is illegal? And if cut blocks cause so many injuries why isn't it illegal?

I believe a chop block is defined as the defensive player is already engaged with a block up top, and another offensive player takes him out down low

Correct. The cut block is basically the offensive lineman charging out low right at the knees of the DL, to "cut" them out from under him, usually at an angle. It is done one on one and no other lineman engaging him higher up.

Thanks guys...never too old to learn.

[StangEsq]

Having experienced two torn ACLs, it is crazy painful just to watch.

So what is the difference between a cut block and a chop block, which is illegal? And if cut blocks cause so many injuries why isn't it illegal?

I believe a chop block is defined as the defensive player is already engaged with a block up top, and another offensive player takes him out down low

Correct. The cut block is basically the offensive lineman charging out low right at the knees of the DL, to "cut" them out from under him, usually at an angle. It is done one on one and no other lineman engaging him higher up.

[SMU21TCU10]

I am really worried about one of our D Line getting hurt in this game! If any of the starting 3 go down it will really effect our D the rest of the year

[ponyscott]

I am really worried about one of our D Line getting hurt in this game! If any of the starting 3 go down it will really effect our D the rest of the year

That line is good and getting better but not deep enough to sustain any injuries...that would suck...

[SMU21TCU10]

I am really worried about one of our D Line getting hurt in this game! If any of the starting 3 go down it will really effect our D the rest of the year

That line is good and getting better but not deep enough to sustain any injuries...that would suck...

Wow i am not the only person on at 4:30 in the morning. Usually I am. Going to try to go to sleep now...