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Learn how the Oregon Ducks defense utilizes "Turkey" coverage from the Cutter family to create a "fence" in the Red Zone and shut down passing lanes. This film study details the specific "waterfall" technique and man-match adjustments that allowed a freshman corner to bait the quarterback into a critical goal-line interception.
» In this episode:
Defining “Turkey” Coverage: We break down Oregon’s specific Red Zone call, which falls under the “Cutter” family and uses “cut and carry” rules.
The “Fence” Philosophy: How this defense “builds a fence” near the goal line by having inside defenders hinge and match routes while overplaying the fade.
The “Waterfall” Technique: A step-by-step look at the Corner’s decision-making process: check the flat, protect the goal line, and waterfall back into the end zone.
Red Zone Adjustments: Why Oregon adjusts the backside to Man coverage in 3x1 sets to free up the Middle Linebacker as a quarterback spy.
Defending “Double In Corner”: Analyzing how the defense counters the offense’s specific leverage-beating route combination to create a turnover.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Oregon’s Red Zone INT
0:09 - Defining “Turkey” Coverage (Cutter Family)
0:23 - Cornerback Rules: The “Waterfall” Technique
0:40 - Inside Defenders: “Cut & Carry”
1:30 - Backside Adjustments: Building a Fence
2:24 - Why Use “Man Match” in the Red Zone?
3:21 - Offensive Setup: The “Double In Corner” Concept
5:00 - Executing the Coverage (Film Study)
6:00 - Cornerback Decision Making: OODA Loop 7:20 - Reviewing the Rules & Summary
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