Y’all, I’m still playing with the platform, so I figured I’d try out this video uploading system. Now, what is rough is it seems I can only upload ONE video. Not embed like I was doing before.
However, the video file can be larger and higher quality.
So, I will adapt and survive. Adjust. See a problem, solve the problem, that’s coaching.
The big problem that TCU can present to Michigan comes in the form of Quentin Johnston and Savion Williams. Two WRs over 6’4” who run like deer and can jump out of the gym. Yes, Michigan will talk about their 6’2” long DBs, but 2 or 3 inches is a big difference (and that is if these guys actually measure out that tall at the combine).
I am not calling them Javier Arenas but they ain’t Antonio Cromartie either.
Sidenote my first assignment in college was playing Cromartie on our scout team defense. The instruction I got was, “you play man, no matter what the card says, you play man.”
The “DO” for TCU is let quarterback Max Duggan push the ball to his tall guys. In the immortal words of Randy Moss, “Chuck it up there dog!” Because that is going to open up things for Kendre Miller on the ground, Duggan on the ground and create a general sense of panic. Plus, successful plays lead to TDs and then if you can get Michigan down, they have to play your game, not their game.
The “DON’T” for TCU?
Bad gap fits. Michigan is already bigger, faster and stronger up front. If the Frogs get doubled up in a gap by a team that is already huge, they’re going to be washed out and completely giving up untouched 8 yard runs that turn into 70 yard runs.
Don’t believe me?
Ask Deuce Vaughn.
Two guys, one cut. Actually, three. Both backers and a safety.
I am ashamed of that reference.
TCU has to make gap fits against Michigan to offer not just resistance but turn it into a JJ McCarthy game. Make him make the mistakes that keep you hanging around.
I have just decided I’m going to give each team a slogan for how they win these games. This is another secret shame of mine, but I love “The Patriot” even though Mel Gibson is beyond a shadow of a doubt an awful person. TCU, going into the Fiesta Bowl has to:
AIM SMALL, MISS SMALL
Pick your spots. Take your shots. Do the little things right and the fact that most of Michigan’s team will be working in a job that isn’t the NFL, just like your team, can play into your hands.
Be the Hessians.
You’re playing with house money. No one expects you to win. So go out and execute this plan. Now, I know I’m mixing metaphors. Hessians fought the Patriots on the coin of the British.
I know.
But if TCU can execute with precision like the Hessians, but following The Patriot ideal of picking your spots and creating opportunity, that is how they win.
Like imagine if the Hessians fought with America and the French, war would have been wrapped up before winter.
Folks, I know history.
Now that I’ve completely confused you and myself, tomorrow we are going to hit the other teams in 1 post and do a premium podcast. Very excited to have a podcast feed for y’all where I can go ham and I am figuring out how to add guests into their native system.
Drop it in the comments with respect to how the video works because I’m still learning. If you have a history comment, please let’s talk about that because my brain just basically works like a lunatic.
As always…
Cheers!
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