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First half Texas defense - breaking it down

  • Down and distance
    Texas defensive playcall (front)
    Result

    Series 1
    1. 1st and 10 from ISU 25
    Blitz
    Rush for +5

    2. 2nd and 5 from ISU 30
    Mug
    Sack for -1

    3. 3rd and 6 from ISU 29
    Dime, blitz
    Pass for +15

    4. 1st and 10 from ISU 44
    Line stunt
    Rush for +2

    5. 2nd and 8 from ISU 46
    LB mug
    Rush for +7

    6. 3rd and 1 from Texas 47
    Slant, Run blitz
    Rush for +9

    7. 1st and 10 from Texas 38
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +3

    8. 2nd and 7 from Texas 35
    Blitz
    Incomplete pass

    9. 3rd and 7 from Texas 35
    Blitz
    Sack for -5

    Series ends in punt

    Series 2
    1. 1st and 10 at ISU 20
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +4

    2. 2nd and 6 at ISU 24
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush or -1

    3. 3rd and 7 at ISU 23
    Blitz
    Pass for +6

    Series ends in punt

    Series 3

    1. 1st and 10 at ISU 25
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Incomplete pass

    2. 2nd and 10 at ISU 25
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +4

    3. 3rd and 6 at ISU 29
    Blitz
    Incomplete pass

    Series end in punt

    Series 4
    1. 1st and 10 from ISU 25
    Stunt
    Rush for +12

    2. 1st and 10 from ISU 37
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Pass for +5

    3. 2nd and 3 from ISU 44
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +7

    4. 1st and 10 from ISU 49
    Stunt
    RB rushes for +14 but holding is called

    5. 1st and 14 from ISU 45
    Blitz
    Pass for +11

    6. 2nd and 3 from Texas 44
    Stunt
    Rush for +14

    7. 1st and 10 from Texas 30
    Line slant
    Interception

    Series ends in turnover

    Series 5

    1. 1st and 10 from ISU 19
    Blitz
    Rush for +1

    2. 2nd and 9 from ISU 20
    Mug
    Rush for +3

    3. 3rd and 6 from ISU 23
    Dime package, blitz
    Pass for +5

    4. 4th and 1 from ISU 28
    Mug
    Rush for +3

    5. 1st and 10 from ISU 31
    Twist
    Rush for +1

    6. 2nd and 9 from ISU 32
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    QB rush for +9 on scramble

    7. 1st and 10 from ISU 41
    Twist
    Rush for -3

    8. 2nd and 13 from ISU 38
    Mug, zone blitz
    Pass for +14

    9. 1st and 10 from Texas 48
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Incomplete pass

    10. 2nd and 10 from Texas 48
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +13

    11. 1st and 10 from Texas 35
    Blitz
    Incomplete pass

    12. 1st and 10 from Texas 35
    Zone blitz
    Incomplete pass

    13. 3rd and 10 from Texas 35
    Blitz
    Incomplete pass

    Series ends in missed FG attempt

    Series 6

    1. 1st and 10 from ISU 40
    Stunt
    Rush for +4

    2. 2nd and 6 from ISU 44
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for no gain

    3. 3rd and 6 from ISU 44
    Dime
    Pass for +23

    4. 1st and 10 from Texas 37
    Slant
    Rush for +5

    5. 2nd and 5 from Texas 32
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Rush for +11

    6. 1st and 10 from Texas 21
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Pass for +7

    7. 2nd and 3 from Texas 13
    STRAIGHT NICKEL
    Pass for +13 (Jinkens missed tackle)

    Series ends in touchdown

    **

    Texas ran more stunts, blitzes. etc., than they played straight up defense in the first half.

    They ran some sort of non-straight up package with the front seven 30 of 42 plays from scrimmage in the first half.

    That basically flips the numbers compared to what they did a week ago against Tech and the second half against Kansas.

    **

    We can (like coaching staffs do) look at the numbers a variety of ways.

    We can look at overall average, we can look at it with and without QB runs and sacks calculated into the mix, with and without penalties mixed into account, we can look at it by down and distance and field position.

    I tend to look at it from a median perspective and from an outlier perspective.

    The low median ypc against the straight nickel (no QB run accounted for) was 4.

    The low median ypc against non-straight playcalls/packages (including penalties, no sacks and no QB scrambles) was 5.

    **

    Three of 8 run plays in the straight nickel went for 7 or more.

    Six of 14 run plays against non-straight playcalls/packages went for 7 or more.

    **

    We can look at these numbers till we're blue in the face and they'll tell everybody different things. The bottom line is that stats and numbers can tell you whatever you want them to.

    I felt like Texas tried to be too cute against Iowa State and reverted back to a riskier defensive gameplan.

    This post was edited by BobbyBurton on 11/12/2012 at 11:49 AM

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  • BobbyBurton said...

    We can look at these numbers till we're blue in the face and they'll tell everybody different things. The bottom line is that stats and numbers can tell you whatever you want them to.

    I felt like Texas tried to be too cute against Iowa State and reverted back to a riskier defensive gameplan.

    They do that against K-State and they'll basically be handing Klein the Heisman.

    Dave Behr

  • Texas defense has moved up to #85 overall in total defense.

    However, they are still at #97 in yards per play given up. The total defense # would be worse if the O wasn't scoring this much.

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  • Reality Check. Thanks!

    BigTX

  • BigTX said...

    Reality Check. Thanks!

    Yep.

    By comparison, Texas is #14 nationally in yards per play on offense.

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  • Bryan Harsin is bringing it consistently. Our O is good and improving. A+ future.

    Diaz still plays with confederate money.
    At this point, Diaz sees what has worked, yet still refuses to make the correct team choice.
    Diaz has a personal philosophy - a choice that serve a selfish need and not the best interest of the team.

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    The sweet side of DKR

    orangehouse

  • I know our LB's have been one of the weaker units on D this year, but it seems like we're still playing an inordinate amount of nickel and dime packages against teams having trouble even completing a forward pass. I guess I'm mostly thinking of Kansas and Iowa State right now, but would it have hurt to play a little 4-3 defense with Jinkens-Edmond-Jackson as LB's and Diggs-Vaccaro-Turner-Byndom as DB's.

    It just seems like if we blitz/mug one LB out of the play and the other LB reads/guesses wrong, we get gutted for big runs. Would putting a third LB on the field help limit this problem in any way? Or would it put us at such a disadvantage against the pass that we're willing to live with these runs?

    ophorn

  • Yep....it seemed there was more garbage. Manny clearly has not learned and must think he is playing a video game

    hornseagles1

  • It's ego. A man's ego will not let him admit that he is wrong

    Sancho

  • Sancho said...

    It's ego. A man's ego will not let him admit that he is wrong

    Bingo, he'd have to admit his ability as a DC has all been smoke and mirrors.

    josecanusee2

  • To play devil's advocate a moment, it is true that recency bias has an effect on film study. As stipulated, Texas had "dumbed down" the scheme for 6 quarters. If you're Tom Herman which defense do you plan against? I'd argue the latter. So mixing up the look took some of that away albeit with much risk given the obvious performances in those non-base sets.

    To add, how much of the early Diaz game plan was to cover for injuries to Dorsey and Thompson? That will be an interesting question to ask Diaz next time he's in front of reporters.

    TXStampede

  • TXStampede said...

    To play devil's advocate a moment, it is true that recency bias has an effect on film study. As stipulated, Texas had "dumbed down" the scheme for 6 quarters. If you're Tom Herman which defense do you plan against? I'd argue the latter. So mixing up the look took some of that away albeit with much risk given the obvious performances in those non-base sets.

    To add, how much of the early Diaz game plan was to cover for injuries to Dorsey and Thompson? That will be an interesting question to ask Diaz next time he's in front of reporters.

    I hear you on the devil's advocate. But here's the deal.

    1. Dorsey was out all game against Tech. So nothing changed there between the two games.

    2. You don't "cover" for a young linebacker by making them do more things instead of merely simplifying.

    The Texas D, when they try to be something they are not, can really get themselves in a bind for absolutely no reason.

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  • BobbyBurton said...

    I hear you on the devil's advocate. But here's the deal.

    1. Dorsey was out all game against Tech. So nothing changed there between the two games.

    2. You don't "cover" for a young linebacker by making them do more things instead of merely simplifying.

    The Texas D, when they try to be something they are not, can really get themselves in a bind for absolutely no reason.

    Not arguing against the facts as they speak for themselves. It is certainly a head scratcher.

    I've got another one for you so try this one on for size. If we are ever to see the 2011 defense again these young players are going to have to take some live bullets. If you can't do that against ISU type players then when does that happen?

    TXStampede

  • TXStampede said...

    I've got another one for you so try this one on for size. If we are ever to see the 2011 defense again these young players are going to have to take some live bullets. If you can't do that against ISU type players then when does that happen?

    Folks need to understand that Diaz's defense had problems with the two-back set at times last year, too.

    This year, teams who have had such success against Texas have used the two-back look.

    That puts more consistent strain on the LBs this year than Acho and Robinson faced a year ago. That's a reality that many are failing to grasp.

    It's not just that Diaz runs a risky scheme and his LBs are too young. It's that opposing OCs have figured how to attack his scheme if he's going to be that risky.

    This post was edited by BobbyBurton on 11/13/2012 at 8:10 AM

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  • Which calls were made on 3rd down? Result? Effectiveness on 3rd down is a key for defenses? Is it not?

    Mighty Texas

  • Mighty Texas said...

    Which calls were made on 3rd down? Result? Effectiveness on 3rd down is a key for defenses? Is it not?

    It's a stat to consider but it's not the biggest.

    Look at the results for series 4 and 5.

    Then realize that ISU converted on just one third down on its only scoring drive.

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