Cougar Sports host Ben Criddle broke down BYU’s 20-6 win over Portland State on Sunday. Here is his breakdown.
BYU had one of the best kickoff cover teams last year. Ed Lamb meets with Jim Harbaugh every off season to study ST play.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Kickoff cover roster looks good this year. Many starters/major contributors are on this 2017 BYU kickoff cover team.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
When I think of kickoff cover personnel, I target athletic, physical, agile and fearless players. Someone who loves full speed contact.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Jacobson, Hadley, Anderson, Fonua, A. Davis, M. Hifo, Greene, El Bakri, F. Warner are some of the 1st teamers. Edwards started w/ 1's KO
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
BYU starting off in a 3- 4 scheme when PSU is in 10 personnel.Tanielu being your zero tech over the center tells me Handsome has mad strides
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
I saw multiple occasions where F. Warner was a part of the pass rush. They are wanting to feature him/show NFL scouts he's a capable rusher
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
1st&10/11 personnel/Sweep PA z screen to boundary. 3-4 base strong side pressure from FW.
Taki's athleticism/eyes/reflexes featured pic.twitter.com/hQw3EO9Cj6
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Really happy for Kuj Tapusoa getting an opp to see substantial reps in PSU gm. The way Butch plays the game, Kuj may be needed and prepped.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
2&7/20 pers/pistol pro/H motion bubble.
3-4. Fred struggled w/ stock blocks in space, this rep was good but needs 2 keep outside lev pic.twitter.com/tSw35ELqV7
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
T. Jacobson got start @ SS & I expect him to see a ton of reps there this season. M Hanneman returned 2nd half after serving susp 4 bowl gm.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
I was impressed with PSU's offensive line. These guys have been coached up well. Footwork, hand placement & leverage were all solid.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
BYU's defense was "multiple" in their defensive fronts all game long. Shows they have versatility and depth at both DL/LB positions.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
3&8/11pers/pistol ace/xyh curl z back side post.
4-3, Corbin executes great swipe & swim. OT holds, but CK still tees off on QB. pic.twitter.com/JKVIMKSK4C
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Another look at Corbin Kaufusi's pass rush in an obvious passing situation. That length and speed is difficult for OT's to stymie. #BYU pic.twitter.com/fmkMf0SNNx
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Hit it Corbin… #BYU pic.twitter.com/JEpgNWE4wo
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Watch bottom of screen. We employ bail technique sometimes that gives up inside routes. Can be prob w/ athletic WR's going across the field pic.twitter.com/sMs8MNxLZD
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Another angle of the Corbin Kaufusi #Klobber of the Quarterback. pic.twitter.com/cV3jrlFMxw
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
ESPN analyst @TMatich told us before the game that he "didn't know how good Tanner Mangum is" w/in new off system. Jury is still out.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Fantastic kick out block here by Tanner Baldarree pic.twitter.com/dIZuYYUqPf
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
The PSU matchup was perfect the the BYU offense in week zero IMO. They have some studs in their secondary that gave the WR's/QB a great look
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
This guy started in National Championship game for Oregon back in 2014. He had a plethora of PBU's yesterday. https://t.co/5e9Twt4THV #BYU pic.twitter.com/4Bj2AdjpBP
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Zayne Anderson/Chris Wilcox are your gunners on punt cover this yr. Both have tremendous speed&good size. Gotta break down make tkls this yr
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Trust your inside out pursuit. Eventually gotta learn how to "butt & press" rather than just press. Can't lose vs. a 5 10" 180 lb WR pic.twitter.com/KdI8z2MXFx
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Pulsipher and Tapusoa both got substantial reps at Mike yesterday. #BYU
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Kesni Tausinga from the 1 tech, presses with the one arm and dips into the opposite B gap, makes the play. #BYU pic.twitter.com/v4qYmH3mX9
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
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L. Tuifua saw reps from the strong side DE spot in pass sits. Bull rush looks the best thus far, poor guy has to wear a neck roll though!
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Opposing punters leave Provo with very high self esteems. #MountainAir #BYU pic.twitter.com/O4iXr3Ygxk
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
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1&10/21pers/off set I weak/ lead off tackle. If X WR gets his crack block this could go for a huge gain. Great deal by "El Blockri" #BYU pic.twitter.com/pQXKrpL42s
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Crack blocks are one of my favorite things in football. It's the only time that a WR has a great angle to get back at those LB's/DB's.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
If u want more reps, if u want to be featured in this offense, u had better be prepared 2 take advantage of those reps when ur called upon.
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
2&4/12pers/gun ace/H motion H bubble. Go to your help outside get lateral. See it in. Chop block on Hoyt here is questionable but not needed pic.twitter.com/Y5QXTicNZ7
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
3&19/11pers/GunAce/Draw. Tejan called for a hold, horrible call, fantastic block. pic.twitter.com/y5mmdkb9jp
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Tejan didn't like the call.. nor did I #BYU pic.twitter.com/qo6tWQkJw1
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
If we keep kicking it straight to these PR'ers it will bite us in the buttocks. I want rugby punt on an angle & bouncing. #WrapUpTooVsLSU pic.twitter.com/5ZkJVO73FD
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
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Sione TakiTaki has an extremely violent and explosive spin move to the inside. Flushes Eason on the 3rd down and long play. pic.twitter.com/CnagJzZoK3
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Other CB 4 PSU that played well, Donovan Olumba. NFL caliber CB, will get looks nxt level. Grad xfer to PSU via D2 school where he dominated pic.twitter.com/X6fouvOKqP
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
1&10/12pers/AceWing/Z streak,Ywheel,Fdig. Bushman high points vs. a 6 2" 195 LB CB draped on him. #BYU pic.twitter.com/WEZh8hzid4
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
3&10/11pers/GunAce/Zmotion to trips field/Z hitch. I want more N. Pau'u. Savvy&shifty. Watch how he sets up each move with his body language pic.twitter.com/4vkWMCuyNx
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
First play of Mo Langi's collegiate career. RG on PAT. #BYU Gavin Fowler (son of Blaine Fowler on the hold) pic.twitter.com/SbyxQLHqcC
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
Slant to the boundary, sending strong side LB Fred Warner on the pressure. NFL LB making NFL caliber play by tracking the RB down the LOS. pic.twitter.com/4rn7h5IU1i
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
End of 1st Q PSU runs the same play back to back, fools TakiTaki the 1st time from his DE position, but not the 2nd play. pic.twitter.com/XqNKtWUOGl
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
1st run of 17' for @khall247.
1&10/11pers/ACE/TreyRt/PowerKJ doesn't go down on initial contact. Would love Aleva to revert to FS to stalk pic.twitter.com/OxGwxZzHCU
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 27, 2017
2Q/2&6/11pers/GunAce/TreyLeft/Ydig/X comeback. Bush looking like Harline in how he runs/settles into zones. Shum open on comeback as well. pic.twitter.com/y4EJzT6tF5
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
High/low called against BYU. OL seems to want to cut at the 2nd level in this game. Bad timing as Koroma is engaging while Hoyt goes low pic.twitter.com/bjyDZS8yiA
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
2Q/1&25/Ace/TreyLt/Xstreak/Yseam:
Man coverage. Beau Tanner wins, but overthrown, Pre snap Baldarree matched w/ with LB. Both verts are open pic.twitter.com/3zmA2dWrcW— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
2nd collegiate play for Mo Langi. I don't prefer PAT's to be blocked, but when they do, you know they aren't coming from Mo Langi's side pic.twitter.com/V5giKRBBO2
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
THIS IS A PHENOMENAL KICK OFF AND PLACEMENT FROM ANDREW MIKKELSON! pic.twitter.com/K55zCvXFqL
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
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One of the reason I love the move from S to LB for Hadley is the inside out speed that he provides the position. #22 ran a 10.86 100m in HS! pic.twitter.com/ckG03vdr6K
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
This 1 hurt the worst. 4&7/11pers/AceRt/twins/HitchSticks. Fred just needs to trust his reads. Would have pick 6'd this if he was confident. pic.twitter.com/p2I2Xddpb3
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
Slant arrow combo is hard to guard in man coverage on the GL. Good play call by OC of PSU. Never back pedal on GL, sit and collision. pic.twitter.com/7wXhzH6fna
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
3rd official snap for Mo Langi…I think he fell on someone… pic.twitter.com/FGVYwhuvz6
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
As a WR, as soon as DB turns his back on u, place your LT hand on his hip to create slight separation,a flick of the wrist & this is a catch pic.twitter.com/ds3tHcddw2
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
TakiTaki with another sack, this one a pure speed rush off the edge. If you go PA vs. BYU, make sure you PA the RB to the side of TakiTaki. pic.twitter.com/7pmhRc9JFm
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
2&6/21persJJ/OffSetI/Counter. When you've hit power so many times for 5+ yards, sequential play calling merits a "counter". Great execution! pic.twitter.com/sqEO0fDv10
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
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2&11/21pers/OSI/PA/Xstreak/Zstreak/Yout. Either Tanner Is late, arm isn't strong enough or JT needs to work his route & slow play it more. pic.twitter.com/MOqbQGcPNS
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
Another strong side edge pressure form Fred Warner. Great hands & explosion through C gap. Fred wants & needs to capitalize on these opps pic.twitter.com/p8p8wF8kIz
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
One of my biggest regrets as a DB was not working the jugs machine more. One of the most underrated stats (dropped INT's) pic.twitter.com/617bdBUsvV
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
Fantastic break on the ball from Troy Warner. For a true sophomore the kid plays w/ savvy. He knows where the sticks are on 3rd down! pic.twitter.com/3flZvcnonr
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
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#Tejancake pic.twitter.com/xeVVxpPst0
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
3&9/30front/cov4/3x1set/ Zayne needs to push to 3 strong. He goes for pick instead of the KO & it's caught. Later in game he gets the int pic.twitter.com/MK0ecB2bPz
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
Solo Wolfgramm is improving. Solid bull rush with a butt and press & close to making the play after shucking the block. Hadley cleans up pic.twitter.com/06BY7UHY9O
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) August 28, 2017
