Film Study -- PSU Defense Breakdowns vs. Bowling Green

[CaliLION79]

PSU Defense vs. Bowling Green Film Study


See link above. Was glad coach didn't sugarcoat things this week because it addressed the elephant in the room head-on -- namely what the heck happened to the D in the initial 30 minutes and what flipped in the final 30? Gives a couple of reasons why things looked the way they did in the first half. Points out a couple kids specifically (DeLuca, Wheatley). But in the end, the buck has to stop at Allen. He looked like a guy who hasn't been a defensive coordinator in close to a decade (which he is) out there Saturday. Even if Bowling Green has a few fringe pros for a MAC team, that's no excuse for why things were so out of sorts. Can only hope this was a wake-up call. Anyway, enjoy.

 

[scrivener]

Excellent video as always. You could hear the frustration. Jeezus...Dom and Wheatley were brutal. It's also discouraging how much confusion was taking place from veteran members of the back 7.

 

[bcspsu]

PSU Defense vs. Bowling Green Film Study


See link above. Was glad coach didn't sugarcoat things this week because it addressed the elephant in the room head-on -- namely what the heck happened to the D in the initial 30 minutes and what flipped in the final 30? Gives a couple of reasons why things looked the way they did in the first half. Points out a couple kids specifically (DeLuca, Wheatley). But in the end, the buck has to stop at Allen. He looked like a guy who hasn't been a defensive coordinator in close to a decade (which he is) out there Saturday. Even if Bowling Green has a few fringe pros for a MAC team, that's no excuse for why things were so out of sorts. Can only hope this was a wake-up call. Anyway, enjoy.

It seems to me that this defensive group is trying to get by on athleticism only without combining it with fundamentals. That's why they're capable of getting turnovers, which they've done well in the first two games, but also susceptible to certain schemes and penalties like offsides. The coaches need to get a grip on this.

 

[Obliviax]

good stuff. Did the team just phone it in last week? We gave up 3 after the half so things changed a lot on defense. After halftime, I thought our O didn't play very well but, at least, well enough. By that point, BG was ready to beat the Fantastic Four and were really pumped up. And on offense, we looked afraid to lose. At least we didn't ND it.

 

[bcspsu]

good stuff. Did the team just phone it in last week? We gave up 3 after the half so things changed a lot on defense. After halftime, I thought our O didn't play very well but, at least, well enough. By that point, BG was ready to beat the Fantastic Four and were really pumped up. And on offense, we looked afraid to lose. At least we didn't ND it.

Regarding the first half, the offense mostly played well, and I really believe that BG executed a very good scheme almost flawlessly on offense that probably was well-suited to attack the undisciplined nature of PSU's defense. There probably was a little bit of indifference on the part of the defense going into that game, but I believe that it mostly had to do with great scheming by BG. After BG got up 17-7, PSU outscored them 27-10, and only gave up 3 points in the second half, so at least the coaches made adjustments and the players executed them.

 

[SLion]

Good video. I think it is a little harsh calling it HS level mistakes. That first drive was horrendous, no doubt but you then realize that BGSU has a damn fine QB/WR/TE combination probably better than most BT teams. The OL blocking schemes and run mix were perfect so hats off to Loeffler. He scouted us and had flawless game plan. Their D was nowhere near ready for PSU O. We shot ourselves with silly penalties and bad play calls or would have been over in late 3rd. Look the 3 players who beat us all day. The RB had that long TD run too but that was also third string DL Alonzo Ford getting knocked on arse, allowing open hole. Kid was not ready for action.

QB Connor Bazelak - former SEC co-Freshman of the Year while at Missouri. Threw for over 5k yards at Mizzou and then 2300 at Indiana. Second year at BGSU I think we remember playing this kid previously. Strong, seasoned player

WR Malcolm Johnson - former Auburn Tiger, 4 star recruit. Played 4 years at AU.

TE Harold Fanin - On Mackey award list and perhaps top TE to play in MAC ever. Fannin has also been named to a first-team All-American by CFN. NFL draft states "Who would have thought that one of the top 2025 NFL Draft tight ends would come from Bowling Green?"

So, we were not playing chumps. I think the TA&M game will be a fight too.

 

[bcspsu]

Good video. I think it is a little harsh calling it HS level mistakes. That first drive was horrendous, no doubt but you then realize that BGSU has a damn fine QB/WR/TE combination probably better than most BT teams. The OL blocking schemes and run mix were perfect so hats off to Loeffler. He scouted us and had flawless game plan. Their D was nowhere near ready for PSU O. We shot ourselves with silly penalties and bad play calls or would have been over in late 3rd. Look the 3 players who beat us all day. The RB had that long TD run too but that was also third string DL Alonzo Ford getting knocking on arse, allowing open hole. Kid was not ready for action.

QB Connor Bazelak - former SEC co-Freshman of the Year while at Missouri. Threw for over 5k yards at Mizzou and then 2300 at Indiana. Second year at BGSU I think we remember playing this kid previously. Strong, seasoned player

WR Malcolm Johnson - former Auburn Tiger, 4 star recruit. Played 4 years at AU.

TE Harold Fanin - On Mackey award list and perhaps top TE to play in MAC ever. Fannin has also been named to a first-team All-American by CFN. NFL draft states "Who would have thought that one of the top 2025 NFL Draft tight ends would come from Bowling Green?"

So, we were not playing chumps. I think the TA&M game will be a fight too.

I'm not just saying this, but this BG team probably was the best MAC team that PSU has played since the 2000 Toledo team that beat us. Bazelak is a 6th year player, BG made a bowl last season and only lost by a td to Minnesota in that game and also beat GT and played Michigan as well as a MAC team could, and Jack Ham said that they have 33 seniors. They played Fordham the week before, so you know that Loeffler had prepared for the PSU game all off-season. The point spread was very misleading.

Also, I see that NIU is now in the top 25 based on beating ND. Is NIU better than BG? If so, it probably isn't by much.

 

[royboy]

TE Harold Fanin - On Mackey award list and perhaps top TE to play in MAC ever. Fannin has also been named to a first-team All-American by CFN. NFL draft states "Who would have thought that one of the top 2025 NFL Draft tight ends would come from Bowling Green?"

Yeah, who thought an early non-conference game would feature two of THE best TE's in the country?

 

[bcspsu]

Yeah, who thought an early non-conference game would feature two of THE best TE's in the country?

Warren is what I think of when I think of the prototypical PSU football player; he's definitely my favorite player on this team and probably was on last season's team.

 

[Obliviax]

I'm not just saying this, but this BG team probably was the best MAC team that PSU has played since the 2000 Toledo team that beat us. Bazelak is a 6th year player, BG made a bowl last season and only lost by a td to Minnesota in that game and also beat GT and played Michigan as well as a MAC team could, and Jack Ham said that they have 33 seniors. They played Fordham the week before, so you know that Loeffler had prepared for the PSU game all off-season. The point spread was very misleading.

Also, I see that NIU is now in the top 25 based on beating ND. Is NIU better than BG? If so, it probably isn't by much.

NIU is expected to contend behind Miami, Toledo and BG. I don't think Toledo is that good this year. I also want to point out that Ohio U played PSU when they won the MAC east and lost the playoff game to Todedo after losing their starting QB the week before. I think we won that game 45-10 but OU found their footing and was a different team after that game.

 

[SLion]

I'm not just saying this, but this BG team probably was the best MAC team that PSU has played since the 2000 Toledo team that beat us. Bazelak is a 6th year player, BG made a bowl last season and only lost by a td to Minnesota in that game and also beat GT and played Michigan as well as a MAC team could, and Jack Ham said that they have 33 seniors. They played Fordham the week before, so you know that Loeffler had prepared for the PSU game all off-season. The point spread was very misleading.

Also, I see that NIU is now in the top 25 based on beating ND. Is NIU better than BG? If so, it probably isn't by much.

We left PSU game and made it to pub for last qtr of ND game..nothing better than a PSU win, a post game beer and watching Irish go down. We watched highlight's yesterday. That first NUI TD (when down 7-0) for 83 yards was perhaps best pass by QB at college level in years. Kid has someone in face and threw absolute dart in stride between two defenders. It does not get much better.

 

[bcspsu]

NIU is expected to contend behind Miami, Toledo and BG. I don't think Toledo is that good this year. I also want to point out that Ohio U played PSU when they won the MAC east and lost the playoff game to Todedo after losing their starting QB the week before. I think we won that game 45-10 but OU found their footing and was a different team after that game.

Thanks for referencing that Ohio U. team; I now recall that qb getting hurt during that season. I respect the MAC and actually watch those late season mid-week MAC games that ESPN shows. Many of those schools punch above their weight.

 

[Obliviax]

Thanks for referencing that Ohio U. team; I now recall that qb getting hurt during that season. I respect the MAC and actually watch those late season mid-week MAC games that ESPN shows. Many of those schools punch above their weight.

I love the MAC. You can go see really good football for about $50. $25 per ticket and parking is normally free. Hot dogs are less than $10 and a beer too! It is the best value in college football with some great venues and spirit.

 

[tboyer]

One of Codutti's best I thought. Hard to disagree that it was high school level stuff PSU secondary either hasn't been taught or kept forgetting. Maybe the best explanation is that Allen has brought in this whole new system and their brains are fully occupied trying to remember it, so they forget some basics.

How could they look solid in coverage against WVa and so lost against BG? I thought maybe Loefler, who knows PSU really well, had schemed ways to confuse the PSU D. But a lot of these plays were just basic NFL plays. Little crossing things and PSU secondary didn't know how to switch. Total confusion covering trips. At least this stuff is fixable, they just need a week of Defensive Secondary 101.

I didn't like the bye week this early, but as it turns out it will be great to get some extra practice and then another maybe not-so-good MAC opponent before Illinois. Bret Bielema, as much as I dislike the guy, is a dangerous coach, he always finds vulnerabilities in the PSU defense. So they really have some work to do because that will probably be a tough game like last year. Ill is a program on the rise, very dangerous right now.

 

[bcspsu]

One of Codutti's best I thought. Hard to disagree that it was high school level stuff PSU secondary either hasn't been taught or kept forgetting. Maybe the best explanation is that Allen has brought in this whole new system and their brains are fully occupied trying to remember it, so they forget some basics.

How could they look solid in coverage against WVa and so lost against BG? I thought maybe Loefler, who knows PSU really well, had schemed ways to confuse the PSU D. But a lot of these plays were just basic NFL plays. Little crossing things and PSU secondary didn't know how to switch. Total confusion covering trips. At least this stuff is fixable, they just need a week of Defensive Secondary 101.

I didn't like the bye week this early, but as it turns out it will be great to get some extra practice and then another maybe not-so-good MAC opponent before Illinois. Bret Bielema, as much as I dislike the guy, is a dangerous coach, he always finds vulnerabilities in the PSU defense. So they really have some work to do because that will probably be a tough game like last year. Ill is a program on the rise, very dangerous right now.

If the offensive staff continues to half Allar threw fewer than twenty passes a game, PSU can make any team dangerous.

 

[Obliviax]

If the offensive staff continues to half Allar threw fewer than twenty passes a game, PSU can make any team dangerous.

reminds me of the old joke: Who can hold Michael Jordan to less than 20 points per game? Dean Smith.

 

[Obliviax]

One of Codutti's best I thought. Hard to disagree that it was high school level stuff PSU secondary either hasn't been taught or kept forgetting. Maybe the best explanation is that Allen has brought in this whole new system and their brains are fully occupied trying to remember it, so they forget some basics.

How could they look solid in coverage against WVa and so lost against BG? I thought maybe Loefler, who knows PSU really well, had schemed ways to confuse the PSU D. But a lot of these plays were just basic NFL plays. Little crossing things and PSU secondary didn't know how to switch. Total confusion covering trips. At least this stuff is fixable, they just need a week of Defensive Secondary 101.

I didn't like the bye week this early, but as it turns out it will be great to get some extra practice and then another maybe not-so-good MAC opponent before Illinois. Bret Bielema, as much as I dislike the guy, is a dangerous coach, he always finds vulnerabilities in the PSU defense. So they really have some work to do because that will probably be a tough game like last year. Ill is a program on the rise, very dangerous right now.

The bye week being early is good in that there is a second bye week this season. We have a buy Oct 19th after USC and before Wisconsin. So we can recover from a very physical game against USC (and the west coast trip) before taking on Wisconsin, tOSU and Washington.

 

[bcspsu]

reminds me of the old joke: Who can hold Michael Jordan to less than 20 points per game? Dean Smith.

Yeah, and I say that as a proponent of establishing the running game like Harbaugh did with Michigan. However, when you have a qb like Allar who looks much more ready this season with the passing game, he needs to throw more than 18 passes a game.

 

[RickinDayton]

Good video. I think it is a little harsh calling it HS level mistakes. That first drive was horrendous, no doubt but you then realize that BGSU has a damn fine QB/WR/TE combination probably better than most BT teams. The OL blocking schemes and run mix were perfect so hats off to Loeffler. He scouted us and had flawless game plan. Their D was nowhere near ready for PSU O. We shot ourselves with silly penalties and bad play calls or would have been over in late 3rd. Look the 3 players who beat us all day. The RB had that long TD run too but that was also third string DL Alonzo Ford getting knocked on arse, allowing open hole. Kid was not ready for action.

QB Connor Bazelak - former SEC co-Freshman of the Year while at Missouri. Threw for over 5k yards at Mizzou and then 2300 at Indiana. Second year at BGSU I think we remember playing this kid previously. Strong, seasoned player

WR Malcolm Johnson - former Auburn Tiger, 4 star recruit. Played 4 years at AU.

TE Harold Fanin - On Mackey award list and perhaps top TE to play in MAC ever. Fannin has also been named to a first-team All-American by CFN. NFL draft states "Who would have thought that one of the top 2025 NFL Draft tight ends would come from Bowling Green?"

So, we were not playing chumps. I think the TA&M game will be a fight too.

Thanks for the background info. I think A&M's DL is better than PSUs, so I expect they will bring more pressure on the BGSU QB and they probably won't underestimate BGSU.

 

[tboyer]

reminds me of the old joke: Who can hold Michael Jordan to less than 20 points per game? Dean Smith.

That Allar interception in the end zone was one of the worst I've seen by any PSU quarterback in recent years. If you're calling plays and you see that turkey, you try to win the game running the ball. Allar continues to have moments where it looks like he's very early on the learning curve, which I guess he is.

 

[PSUSignore]

That Allar interception in the end zone was one of the worst I've seen by any PSU quarterback in recent years. If you're calling plays and you see that turkey, you try to win the game running the ball. Allar continues to have moments where it looks like he's very early on the learning curve, which I guess he is.

Clifford had more than his share of terrible throws and decisions leading to INTs.

 

[lazydave841]

That Allar interception in the end zone was one of the worst I've seen by any PSU quarterback in recent years

Only because Clifford started here for a decade. Lol

I can think of 2 MUCH worse by Clifford (Minnesota '19, and the one JTT intercepted in the best game of his career) without trying.

Trace's to end the Rose Bowl.

Hack had some ugly ones.

McGloin threw 5 in one game!

 

[Obliviax]

Only because Clifford started here for a decade. Lol

I can think of 2 MUCH worse by Clifford (Minnesota '19, and the one JTT intercepted in the best game of his career) without trying.

Trace's to end the Rose Bowl.

Hack had some ugly ones.

McGloin threw 5 in one game!

Clifford's INT versus Indiana was an awful throw. McSorley in the Pitt game that we lost and cost us an opportunity at a Natty.

 

[LongJakk]

I thought we didn't blitz anywhere near as often in the 2nd half. BG QB seemed to pick us apart mostly with quick hitters to where blitzers left. The 2nd half those weren't available and he regressed to an expected level having to throw downfield.

 

[lazydave841]

I thought we didn't blitz anywhere near as often in the 2nd half. BG QB seemed to pick us apart mostly with quick hitters to where blitzers left. The 2nd half those weren't available and he regressed to an expected level having to throw downfield.

All of BGs 1st half passes were quick hitters. On the plays Codutti showed, we blitzed twice (one was a run, we blitzed the weak side on an unbalanced line; the other was the TD where Wheatley got beat and Deluca took one step too wide to get there on time).

Poor coverage, no trading off, absolute piss tackling. They fixed it in the 2nd half and notice the passes weren't open in 2 seconds which let the pocket collapse and cause pressure.

Watch the DL. We run a lot of shifts and stunts vs playing straight forward early. On their runs, BG just let our DL vacate a spot, ran to it. Our LBs stood there watched it too, until the 2nd half.

If we played the 1st half the same as the 2nd half, everyone would be thrilled.

 

[Delcolion915]

PSU Defense vs. Bowling Green Film Study


See link above. Was glad coach didn't sugarcoat things this week because it addressed the elephant in the room head-on -- namely what the heck happened to the D in the initial 30 minutes and what flipped in the final 30? Gives a couple of reasons why things looked the way they did in the first half. Points out a couple kids specifically (DeLuca, Wheatley). But in the end, the buck has to stop at Allen. He looked like a guy who hasn't been a defensive coordinator in close to a decade (which he is) out there Saturday. Even if Bowling Green has a few fringe pros for a MAC team, that's no excuse for why things were so out of sorts. Can only hope this was a wake-up call. Anyway, enjoy.

They simply were not ready to play football. During the majority of BGs offensive plays in the first half, the secondary couldn't even line up properly and were talking and talking and talking while BG was actually snapping the ball and running the play. It's kinda hard to stop anyone when you are 3 to 4 seconds late after the snap, combined with not knowing what the hell is going on.
0 was completely lost and was directly targeted on nearly every pass play. I noticed they got him out of there in the 2nd half defensively.

 

[wilbury]

One of Codutti's best I thought. Hard to disagree that it was high school level stuff PSU secondary either hasn't been taught or kept forgetting. Maybe the best explanation is that Allen has brought in this whole new system and their brains are fully occupied trying to remember it, so they forget some basics.

How could they look solid in coverage against WVa and so lost against BG? I thought maybe Loefler, who knows PSU really well, had schemed ways to confuse the PSU D. But a lot of these plays were just basic NFL plays. Little crossing things and PSU secondary didn't know how to switch. Total confusion covering trips. At least this stuff is fixable, they just need a week of Defensive Secondary 101.

I didn't like the bye week this early, but as it turns out it will be great to get some extra practice and then another maybe not-so-good MAC opponent before Illinois. Bret Bielema, as much as I dislike the guy, is a dangerous coach, he always finds vulnerabilities in the PSU defense. So they really have some work to do because that will probably be a tough game like last year. Ill is a program on the rise, very dangerous right now.

You must be new to college football. It's pretty common to look great one week and terrible the next. It's not even about teaching x's and o's it's just keeping a team grounded after they won a tough game in a difficult environment and have heard how great they are all week. Don't read too much into this.