https://ohiostate.rivals.com/news/all-22-breakdown-1-high-defense
In a four part series, we will take a look at the Ohio State defense and the philosophy behind 2019’s success. The four part series will be:
1. Philosophy and belief (1 high defense and why)
2. Coverage and pass responsibility
3. Box and run responsibility
4. Base defense from different looks, blitz/stunts
The drastic improvements from the 2018 season had much to do from a schematic and philosophy standpoint from the defensive staff. Ohio State played what many coaches would call a 4-4 cover 3 defense with inserting a slot corner for a outside linebacker. This means Ohio State used a defensive back subbed in for that 4th linebacker that 4-4 teams use. In this article we will cover the philosophy behind the defense and personnel used to make this defense go.
In a four part series, we will take a look at the Ohio State defense and the philosophy behind 2019’s success. The four part series will be:
1. Philosophy and belief (1 high defense and why)
2. Coverage and pass responsibility
3. Box and run responsibility
4. Base defense from different looks, blitz/stunts
The drastic improvements from the 2018 season had much to do from a schematic and philosophy standpoint from the defensive staff. Ohio State played what many coaches would call a 4-4 cover 3 defense with inserting a slot corner for a outside linebacker. This means Ohio State used a defensive back subbed in for that 4th linebacker that 4-4 teams use. In this article we will cover the philosophy behind the defense and personnel used to make this defense go.
