Carl P's new defensive scheme

[krc1995]

I think he called it the "Stinger" in his post game presser. Said they put in during the week and that working on something new really energized the players.. Basically it is three down lineman with a fourth in the up position and that makes them have to account for another mobile guy. I think the change was brillant, cuz this could have been a whole different game if we get don't pressure Gabbert. Suddenly those three or so passes that were thrown two steps beyond their WRs might have perfect catchable passess had Gabbert had more time. Not taking anything away from the brillance of the secondary, as they made their presence known in a loud way, but I was pretty darn proud of the constant pressure Gabbert was under.

I think this new wrinkle really baffled Missou. At least initially

 

[General Blackshirt]

Spinner.

 

[kansas husker]

They mentioned inthe game that it was a less complex scheme. I liked it although I do think four pass rushers would have been better it was the best run defense and best pass rush we've had all year.

 

[huKSer]

I thought they were working on it in the spring and all fall

It didn't happen overnight.

A very proud and satisfied Carl Pelini admitted Nebraska had been working on the different look since spring football practice.

"Just for this game," the Nebraska defensive coordinator said.

LJS

 

[krc1995]

Coach C.P. also mentioned how he stayed true to rotating players, something he has had trouble with in prevous games. Of course some of the rotating was mandatory due to injuries, but the d looked fresh all game inspite of a freakishly long-feeling game

and yes- it was the spinner.

 

[krc1995]

I thought they were working on it in the spring and all fall

It didn't happen overnight.

A very proud and satisfied Carl Pelini admitted Nebraska had been working on the different look since spring football practice.

"Just for this game," the Nebraska defensive coordinator said.

LJS

Well, I was just going from his postgame press conference. I thought it was too hugh of task to begin on a Monday morning

 

[GI56]

We've been running the spinner all year.

These articles are a must read if you want to know about the defense:

Spinner:

http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/07/nebraska-pressure-spinner.html

4-3 Over/Under

http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/07/nebraska-over-under-front_15.html

Nickel

http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/07/nebraska-pressure-7-man-blitz_6823.html

Fire Zone

http://brophyfootball.blogspot.com/2010/07/nebraska-pressure-3-seam_3892.html

 

[krc1995]

Bookmark worthly links

 

[bball_backer]

We've been running the spinner all year.

Glad you posted this, I was beginning to think I had gone crazy as I read everyone talking about this "new look." I was positive I had seen Meredith in the up position sometimes rushing and sometimes dropping back. I understand they may have added the way he switched ends according to offensive alignments, but I was pretty sure this was something they had been showing.

 

[Army Husker]

They mentioned inthe game that it was a less complex scheme. I liked it although I do think four pass rushers would have been better it was the best run defense and best pass rush we've had all year.

You and I both were wondering why they went back and forth with the 4 and 3...regardless, it was exhilarating to see the rush we had going on in that game. Stinger, spinner....I'd call it super, as we hadn't seen that kind of rush and sacks all year.

 

[Marf]

Missouri had to take so many offensive time-outs for a reason. They were not ready for this look at all. Gabbert was clueless on audible calls. Solid call by the Pelini bros.

 

[EZ-E]

We played so many guys. Bo Pelini finally got to show what he was talking about all summer. We have tremendous depth at every position on D.