What is a system?

People are always discussing "systems." The Urban Meyer system, the Charlie Weiss system, the Norm Chow. The Airraid or what Mike Leach does "is a system." Does this mean anything or is this just the self-important tautology of football coaches and fans? Are they "systems" or just a series of instructions? If they systems, is what the team who hasn't won a game in 10 years does a system? Why not? They have a series of plays and communications.I want to highlight a point: A system, in ordinary terms, is no more than a series of parts that interact...

What is a system?

People are always discussing "systems." The Urban Meyer system, the Charlie Weiss system, the Norm Chow. The Airraid or what Mike Leach does "is a system." Does this mean anything or is this just the self-important tautology of football coaches and fans? Are they "systems" or just a series of instructions? If they systems, is what the team who hasn't won a game in 10 years does a system? Why not? They have a series of plays and communications.I want to highlight a point: A system, in ordinary terms, is no more than a series of parts that interact...

Routes vs. Press Man

Here is a message board response of mine about throwing versus man to man. Lots of the theory stuff is much more applicable to zones; vs. man you just have to beat people. (Though some of the best defenses can actually make you think they are in zone when they play man.)While I agree that the mesh [two receivers shallow crossing at 6 yards, making a rub] is a great play vs man, it can take a little while to develop. I've definitely seen one or both receivers get jammed and the QB left with nowhere to go with the ball. I don't really think the Kentucky...

Routes vs. Press Man

Here is a message board response of mine about throwing versus man to man. Lots of the theory stuff is much more applicable to zones; vs. man you just have to beat people. (Though some of the best defenses can actually make you think they are in zone when they play man.)While I agree that the mesh [two receivers shallow crossing at 6 yards, making a rub] is a great play vs man, it can take a little while to develop. I've definitely seen one or both receivers get jammed and the QB left with nowhere to go with the ball. I don't really think the Kentucky...

Further Note on Passing Concepts

If you have not yet read my earlier post on concepts I suggest reading that first before this one. Also, I suggest reading this thread on the Chucknduck passing forums.Anyway, here is more about grouping pass concepts, this time (again via Coach Mountjoy) from Gene Dahlquist:Another GOOD perspective on "PASSING GAME CONCEPTS" is from Gene Dahlquist (fine QB Coach at U of Texas under John Macovic - who also coached the KC Chiefs, & now coaching in NFL Europe - I believe):CONCEPTS:#1 - "PROGRESSIONS" = Reading progressions of receivers only;#2...

Further Note on Passing Concepts

If you have not yet read my earlier post on concepts I suggest reading that first before this one. Also, I suggest reading this thread on the Chucknduck passing forums.Anyway, here is more about grouping pass concepts, this time (again via Coach Mountjoy) from Gene Dahlquist:Another GOOD perspective on "PASSING GAME CONCEPTS" is from Gene Dahlquist (fine QB Coach at U of Texas under John Macovic - who also coached the KC Chiefs, & now coaching in NFL Europe - I believe):CONCEPTS:#1 - "PROGRESSIONS" = Reading progressions of receivers only;#2...

Organizing Pass Plays as "Concepts"

First, anyone interested in a great discussion about understanding passes and how they affect defensive structure should check out this thread from the Chuck n Duck forums.I want to give lots of credit to Coach Bill Mountjoy who posts on there, as he provided most of the most useful information:...[Mike] Martz & [Joe] Gibbs are disciples of the [Don] Coryell offense.You have Horizontal Stretches (Inside/Out, AND Outside/IN) with either 2 on 1,...

Organizing Pass Plays as "Concepts"

First, anyone interested in a great discussion about understanding passes and how they affect defensive structure should check out this thread from the Chuck n Duck forums.I want to give lots of credit to Coach Bill Mountjoy who posts on there, as he provided most of the most useful information:...[Mike] Martz & [Joe] Gibbs are disciples of the [Don] Coryell offense.You have Horizontal Stretches (Inside/Out, AND Outside/IN) with either 2 on 1,...