This ain't MSU's defense

As I read through some threads, there were comments that we run the D that MSU runs. I found a good article that describes the MSU D under Narduzzi and what Banker's vision of the quarters D is. I particular, myself and others have noticed a distinct lack of press coverage by our DB's.... Here is what Narduzzi does:

That’ll be a key area to watch this spring as we get our first look at Nebraska’s new defense — how aggressive is Banker going to play with his defensive backs? As mentioned, not a lot of teams are confident enough to bring both safeties all the way up into a position where they can be in the box if they read run. The Spartans also almost always played press coverage on the outside — Narduzzi estimates the Spartans pressed with corners 95 percent of the time — and that’s something Nebraska could do. The Huskers under Pelini were always pretty physical on the outside and it also matches up with what secondary coach Charlton Warren looks for on the recruiting trail.

Here is another little gem:

At Michigan State, any route of 8 yards or more is considered a “vertical,” but teams aren’t going to run 4 Verts too often against quarters coverage because it is, in theory, covered. On shorter routes, the Spartans’ defense can frequently look like man until the corners drop into the deep-quarter they were responsible for all along, while shorter inside routes are the responsibility of the linebackers, who are constantly passing players off to the next man in coverage. In essence, Michigan State’s version of quarters when it comes to defending the pass is designed to not be outnumbered on deep routes, cover the underneath routes with a zone, look a little confusing and ask the offense to beat you with low-percentage fades to the outside or short-gaining out routes.

4 games in, our secondary looks nothing like what is described above..........

link here:

http://hailvarsity.com/news/analysis/mark-banker-quarters-coverage-narduzzi/2015/01/

And lastly from Bray.....

“We want to disrupt plays,” Bray says. “We want to make that play have to go somewhere else; disrupt timing of receivers in the pass game and hit pulling linemen or lead blockers in the backfield.”

http://hailvarsity.com/news/going-to-like-bankers-blackshirt-defense/2015/03/

I have no idea how we disrupt receivers when we do not play press coverage, give them a free release from the LOS and allow them to get 20 yards down field with not so much as a hand on them...........

They have some great ideas, but I have yet to see any of to in four games....

 
Not yet...

You wanna inreasonably compare our quarters now to Mich St of 2013/14 in their 7th and 8th year in a developed system and culture

Or do you wanna compare it to the quarters Mich St used in 2007? Year one.

 
Not yet...

You wanna inreasonably compare our quarters now to Mich St of 2013/14 in their 7th and 8th year in a developed system and culture

Or do you wanna compare it to the quarters Mich St used in 2007? Year one.
Nope. Comparing it to Narduzzis comments about how MSU's schemes the quarter coverage regardless of years in the system and how Banker ran the "same" at OSU and ours looks like a .504 D. Ours looks nothing like the quarters coverage described in the article or by Narduzzi. Although called the same, there appears to be a difference in implementation.....

 
Who cares if it's the same, or similar? It doesn't matter if it's a carbon copy of Narduzzi's defense or if it's completely different. What matters is the results.

Against the run, it's fine.

Against the pass, it's crap.

Clearly something needs to change. Whether that's scheme, personnel, practice or time, or all of the above, that's all that matters.

 
Who cares if it's the same, or similar? It doesn't matter if it's a carbon copy of Narduzzi's defense or if it's completely different. What matters is the results.

Against the run, it's fine.

Against the pass, it's crap.

Clearly something needs to change. Whether that's scheme, personnel, practice or time, or all of the above, that's all that matters.
The point being, the board is saying that we run the same D. Not even close. 4 games in, it looks nothing close to MSU by performance or description. In 2008, last star I could find, MSU was averaging giving up 213 yards per game in the air. NU has given up 1547 to date..... through 4 games........

I would argue that teams don't run against us so the numbers are skewed in our favor. I'll wait until Minnie, Wisky, MSU, Iowa and NW to judge how solid it is. Similar to Bo's D. Why pass when you can run against it so easy.

Michigan State's defense saw marked improvement in 2007 under Narduzzi's direction. The Spartans recorded 40 sacks, 24 more than it produced the entire 2006 season. In fact, the 40 sacks were the third-highest total in MSU single-season history and exceeded the Spartans' combined sack totals for the previous two seasons (32). The Spartans ranked fourth in the Big Ten (tied) and No. 14 in the NCAA, averaging 3.08 sacks a game. By comparison, the Spartans finished 10th in the conference and No. 103 nationally in sacks in 2006, averaging just 1.33 per game. MSU also finished third in the conference and 11th in the nation in tackles for loss with 7.69 per game. In addition, MSU ranked fourth in the Big Ten and 30th nationally in rushing defense (125.8 yards per game).


2007 they gave up an average of 219 yards per game passing allowing a 58% completion rate......
 
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In essence, Michigan State’s version of quarters when it comes to defending the pass is designed to not be outnumbered on deep routes, cover the underneath routes with a zone, look a little confusing and ask the offense to beat you with low-percentage fades to the outside or short-gaining out routes.

4 games in, our secondary looks nothing like what is described above..........
I'm seeing us get beat with fades and out-routes; that part is similar.
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Our leading tackler was a walkon , Chris Weber

Again, 408 left the program in shambles with poor talent on defense... What more can one say? The scollie guys are not getting it done.

 
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