Re: SMU Linebackers vs Tech Receivers
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 10:25 pm
Correct. Linebackers aren't made to cover the deep third. What I'd like to know is, do our outside LBs determine their coverage by QB position? Example: rollout means take the flat, straight drop by the QB means straight drop for the LB, is that formula still used?PSCA wrote:We don’t run man coverage … zone. But, there are times based on the "D" call and the offense that unfolds for a specific play when a LB will have say a vertical responsibility on a play … and maybe locked up on a receiver. That happened a few times in the A&M game and other games. One was the nice play T-Reed had at the North end zone in the 1st half of A&M on a wr … I think either #84 or #13. JG also that game. But, this is the exception not the rule.
Typically it is flat coverage, 1st 3rd, underneath converge, middle coverage .. LOS to 15yds -18yds … that kind of stuff. They pick up and pass off wr/rb as they enter and exit the zone. Sometimes, again based on the call and the play they will let a receiver go if he cuts out and roll to the middle, or they can go with him on the out. That’s something that can get a little confusing for us fans. We sometimes think they blew an assignment because it does not look like they did the same thing on similar looking play.
I don’t think speed and the ability to run in space has been an issue/concern for our LBS for a few years now. But, anytime a LB has to cover a wr, no doubt it’s a gamble … that’s true for SMU and Alabama.
I don’t think our speed is handicapped. One of the best receivers TT has had in the last few years was Lyle Leon Jr … he was 4.55 guy, but had major league ups and hands. I think ES, AR, DJ etc. had speed … and Cole was your typical slot … not as much top end, but a lot of quickness. So, I think we get a good look in practice. Mason will have a solid plan, and we have talent and depth to go around ... Just MO.