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Georgia's Defensive Philosophy

I take a look at how the Georgia defense works with examples from their National Championship and explain why it is an innovative force in college…

Mar 6, 2023 •

Toledo's Hybrid 4-2-5

The Rockets utilize an interesting Quarters scheme to suffocate the box on early downs.

Dec 25, 2023

Georgia's 3-High Mint Package vs. Tennessee

Where is the best scheme in football? Athens, Georgia. Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs are not afraid to try something new, and they proved it against the…

Nov 30, 2023

Unlocking the Fangio coverage system.

MatchQuarters examines Vic Fangio's path through the coaching ranks and unknots the connection between his single-high coverages and their split-field…

May 1, 2023 •

The Fangio Philosophy Pt. 1

MQ takes a look at some foundational concepts in Vic Fangio's defense. #ArtofX

Aug 9, 2021 •

The best defensive coordinator you've never heard of.

Nate Woody is the godfather of the East Coast 3-4, which in lower-level coaching circles is one of the most popular Odd Front schemes to run.

Dec 12, 2024

Mint Package vs. Tite Front

The basics of both systems are discussed.

Dec 26, 2023

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Jim Knowles and the search for the ultimate hybrid defense.

The new Ohio State DC has created a blueprint for an elite hybrid defense. #ArtofX

Mar 6, 2022 •

Iowa State Run Fit Catalog

MatchQuarters annual look at the best three-safety defense in football focusing on how the Cyclones fit the run versus various looks.

Feb 13

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The Vikings' Anti-Shanahan Defense

Don't look now, but the Vikings have the best defense in the NFL and it's built to take down the number one offensive system in the league.

Sep 26, 2024

Teaching Hot/Eyes Coverages

Let's solve our problems with aggression and dive into how defenses are playing 2-Under/3-Deep coverages behind their 6-man pressures.

Dec 21, 2023

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Coverage 101: Cover 1 tools - Rat, Lurk, Hole, & Cross

In this edition of Coverage 101 we take a look at the four common ways NFL defenses create leverage in their Cover 1 menu.

Oct 16, 2023

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