Comments on: Hawaii football: Eugene Ford revs engine at nickel

By: bg

bg — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 22:04:49 +0000

It’s indeed true that the nickel was a situational defense 5, 6,7 years ago. Except for a few like the military teams, Georgia Tech, etc. the college game has evolved to 3 and 4 wide on every down. How do you now identify a likely throwing down any more when teams throw on any down? Can’t wait for 3rd and long. Even the pros are going to the nickel as a base defense as elements of the college game influence the offense.

Having said all that, I can think of a situation where a DC might use a 4-3 against 4 wr. If the running back is a significant threat AND the def line can generate quick and consistent pressure on the qb. Otherwise, most would be ecstatic to have the linebacker on a wr matchup with time to throw. Of course the DC might be a big-time Vegas gambler and cover the 4 wr with the 4 db without any top cover…that would be fun to watch!

By: Aiea 7

Aiea 7 — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 17:17:27 +0000

not sure if using the nickel back as a full-time position shows strength. this position is used on situations where the offense will likely pass and an extra defender is needed. using a full-time nickel back actually exposes some defensive flaws in the overall defense. either the defensive line or linebackers are too slow to cover the short flat passes or the defensive backs are also too slow.

By: BigIslandLava

BigIslandLava — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:57:35 +0000

I am flying in from the Big Island for the season opener and I don’t expect to see us lose. It will be the upset that sets the pace for the rest of the season.

By: BigIslandLava

BigIslandLava — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 16:53:25 +0000

Yep looking forwards to this season’s opener. Has plans to fly in from Big Island and not expecting to see a losing first game. First upset of the season that will set the pace for the rest of the season.

By: H-Man

H-Man — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 03:17:12 +0000

Yup, the defense has to step up from last season. and the secondary will have a big part in that improvement. Can’t wait for the Arizona game to see just how much the team has gotten better on both sides of the ball.