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Building the whole airplane from safeties
Our look at the 3-1-7 "Dollar" defensive sub-package the floods the field with versatile safeties continues with a look at a few players testing the…
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Springing the small ball trap
Small ball tactics transformed the NBA playoffs and they could still have some revolutions in store for how defense is played in the game of football.
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Who's the quintessential defensive player?
Which types of defenders are the ultimate, do-it-all hybrids? Should teams play more "small ball" tactics to get more of them on the field?
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A returning salvo
Apologies for the brief hiatus, let's talk about what's going on.
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Spring check-ins: ever-talented LSU
Brian Kelly enters year three in Baton Rouge after losing some NFL talent but probably bringing back plenty more.
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Spring check-ins: USC's refresh
After essentially squandering the Caleb Williams era with just 19 wins and zero titles in two seasons, Lincoln Riley and the Trojans are overhauling the…
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March 2024

Washington's pro-style program
The Huskies have been on a great run since hiring Steve Sarkisian back in 2009 to bring his pro-style offense and have continued in that vein since with…
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Spring check-ins: Tennessee's transition
Josh Heupel and the Volunteers are starting to enter phase III of their plan, could it springboard them to the top of the SEC?
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The changing nature of championship roster construction
Will college programs need older teams to win in the future like they do in basketball?
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Spread tactics are pro-style tactics now in football and basketball alike
The spread pick'n'roll is increasingly dominating the college basketball game as it does the NBA.
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Why isn't the Shanahan system even MORE popular?
Who isn't and isn't a success playing quarterback in the NFL seems to follow a particular pattern...
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My sure-fire strategy to winning the March Madness bracket!
It's guaranteed to be little worse than whatever strategy you employ!
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