wyopokes2
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I think we can all agree that this year was a major let down defensively. Finishing 98th overall defensively was excruciating to see. I was at almost every game this year, a lot from the pressbox and I watched our defense very closely. After watching it compared to some other defenses this year I am certain Wyoming could benefit from a 4-2-5 scheme. Just hear me out here. I am a very defensive oriented fan and I miss that 2006 team that terrorized teams with the 3-4. I think the 4-2-5 would allow Wyoming to excel in our conference. You look at what TCU and then Boise State (even though they've gone to more of a 3-4, 5-2 look recently) have done with it.
Here's a good look at Gary Patterson's schemes and defensive playbook. Not to mention this great article with videos about how TCU's defense works. The froggies have had one of the best defenses in the country and I am convinced that it would be a great fit UW.
I'll echo some good points on why switching to this scheme can be good for us.
1.) It fits our size agenda. We're not that big of a team defensively but we do have some pretty good athletes on the field. This would allow us to put more speed out there. Will linebacker plays more of a strong safety.
2.) Our safeties don't have to be relied on so much in the run game. As long as they could tackle in the open field if a run did happen to break through, they could focus primarily on stopping the pass.
3.) It's got alot the same principles of the 4-4 scheme. Almost every coach has run a 4-4 at some point making the transition pretty easy.
4.) Lastly it simplifies the linebackers duties. They are responsible for their gap and that's it. No tricky realignments.
With the offense finally finding some rhythm this year, if the Pokes can step up their defense for next year, I feel like we be serious contenders. We have a ton of offensive talent returning and I think they're going to explode. If we had a stingy defense to go along with it, Wyo could be a very scary opponent for anyone. I'll be interested to see what adjustments are made for Spring ball.
Here's a good look at Gary Patterson's schemes and defensive playbook. Not to mention this great article with videos about how TCU's defense works. The froggies have had one of the best defenses in the country and I am convinced that it would be a great fit UW.
I'll echo some good points on why switching to this scheme can be good for us.
1.) It fits our size agenda. We're not that big of a team defensively but we do have some pretty good athletes on the field. This would allow us to put more speed out there. Will linebacker plays more of a strong safety.
2.) Our safeties don't have to be relied on so much in the run game. As long as they could tackle in the open field if a run did happen to break through, they could focus primarily on stopping the pass.
3.) It's got alot the same principles of the 4-4 scheme. Almost every coach has run a 4-4 at some point making the transition pretty easy.
4.) Lastly it simplifies the linebackers duties. They are responsible for their gap and that's it. No tricky realignments.
With the offense finally finding some rhythm this year, if the Pokes can step up their defense for next year, I feel like we be serious contenders. We have a ton of offensive talent returning and I think they're going to explode. If we had a stingy defense to go along with it, Wyo could be a very scary opponent for anyone. I'll be interested to see what adjustments are made for Spring ball.
