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SIAP...Derek Mason Leads the future of the SEC D

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great read OP! Makes you wonder what will happen to AG's / Coach D's bigger is better defensive philosophy.

I will say this though UCF curb stomped Baylor's fast break offense and FSU handled Auburn's offense as well so in the end the article is correct coaching and preparation is the answer to the fast paced offense.

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The way Mason creates depth with his roster is an example of how he thinks outside of the box. His defensive units don’t consist of “first teamers” and “second teamers” but rather “goons” and “goblins.”

The goons and goblins are two different platoons of ball-seeking missiles that consist of anyone on the roster – even freshmen – and depend on role players to make an impact. Mason has found that “most defensive players can play up to 60 snaps per game at a high level,” so there’s a need for “goblins” to fill in on other plays. This fosters a culture and identity that an entire team can take pride in.







OH LAWD
 
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pb5cane said:
Good article. Simplify, communicate, play fast. Cmon man.
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That's the key. And it seems like a lot of coaches are trending that way. It's cool to know tons of X's and O's but if your players can't run it they're out there thinking and playing slower than their natural ability which leads to disaster.
 
Will all of this make Mason’s defense one of the SEC’s best immediately? That’s unlikely. There’s a process at play here, and Mason faces challenges such as teaching a new 3-4 scheme to a young defense that returns only five starters (and zero in the secondary). He also needs time to recruit.
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He must not read this board.
 
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