BYU suffered their seventh straight loss to the rival Utes from Utah. But that didn’t stop our guy Ben Criddle from breaking down all of the film to give you insight that you can’t find anywhere else.
Of note, on the 1st KOR, true frosh Chaz Ah You had worked his way onto KOC and gets in on the very first play of his 1st rivalry game. #BYU pic.twitter.com/QJVHF1ox2I
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
1&10/10pers/GunAceLT/DBLtwins/QBpower/UFakesZon,pulls two OL,Good squeeze by Taki, Tanielu needs to hold double team.Had needs to make tkl. pic.twitter.com/c5eDuwmVIP
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Huntley keying on Tevita Mo'unga here on the outside zone lead from GunPro. Mo must slow play & stay on LOS forcing difficult decision. pic.twitter.com/0Hu5LdsORa
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/906952696648757248
Utah's punter Mitch Wishnowsky is ridiculous. Purportedly runs a high 4.5 40 yd dash. Shoe lace tackle on Jonah hurt worse than his punts. pic.twitter.com/skiE3U0sFm
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Ty taking a page out of the Matt Canada multi run action jet sweep play from last week. Worked twice for 5 yards. Once to Beau as well. pic.twitter.com/Rn8JKnJR2y
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
2&10/AceRTGun/TwinsLT/FHitch/ great cut blocks by OL/ Dye drops this but makes up for it later. Has been best receiving RB in practice. pic.twitter.com/RiEPBHdAOt
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
3&5/11pers/AceLtGun/BunchLt/Xdrive/Xcorner/Fangle/Yin/Hswing. Plenty of options,F is typically open on route combo in pract. X/Z/H all open pic.twitter.com/2pqa7wmnCa
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Cov 3 w/ our tech vs. PA is a loss waiting to happen. 3 deep 4 under, LB's bite on PA like they should, we open up gate & give up digs/posts pic.twitter.com/281EUyr4j9
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Pistol HB lead. Sione makes Handley knees touch his elbows and makes the play in the backfield for the TFL. NFL caliber play from Taki. pic.twitter.com/irKQTSBsIH
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
When she slides into your DM's…. pic.twitter.com/YzCagymaql
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/906968186720894976
Sione TakiTaki with the win vs. Jackson Barton on the 3&11. Drive up field then swim. Flag gets thrown on Barton. pic.twitter.com/dDnqg2qBNs
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Only 3 man rush 3&21/Corbin closelines Huntley after press/pull pass rush off edge. Fred w/ great placement on hit!Ball can't bounce BYU way pic.twitter.com/tkF94cUis8
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Corbin Kaufusi with the clothesline, Fred Warner knows how to put his helmet on the pigskin. pic.twitter.com/fTg5Vt59hZ
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Watch Corbin using his length/reach vs. 6'6" 312 LB Paulo. pic.twitter.com/ZACYwLaI4G
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
2&9/12pers/AceWingRt/Xskinny/ZDig/YSeam/Fout. Bad spacing/route concept.No levels,3 WR in same space making cuts @ same time. TM forces ball pic.twitter.com/bIWUrWJ7Bg
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
BYU with X pressure from Mike/Bow. Fred Warner filling here with some physicality. Really impressed with Fred Warner in this game thus far. pic.twitter.com/fH0V8J0NfI
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Fred Warner filling ladies and gents. According to NFL scouts this was the only thing left he needed to prove. pic.twitter.com/K3836ZRWpu
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Utah goes empty QB draw, Kesni Tausinga takes the crease, creates a pile and trips up a very athletic Huntley. pic.twitter.com/TdxHYdS2AI
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Warner continues to improve on getting off blocks. Notice contact he makes w/ helmet as he presses, jolts TE's head back & helps create sep pic.twitter.com/2BALLxPBmm
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Not sure if this is a completion without the deflection. Love the route concept vs. this D. OL needs to execute chop blocks better. pic.twitter.com/SbvgCZMh13
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
1 of best runs of night. Power, Baldarree wins on down block vs Fitts. Ute LB's follow pulling guard. Kavika bounces, Shum stalks Hansen. pic.twitter.com/67NSet84Ws
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Either Tanner completely messed up on protection or our RB's have no idea what to do on blitz pick up.Obvious strong side pressure pre snap. pic.twitter.com/0eugCef0sr
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Fantastic punt by Jonny Rugby. Looked line @jake_kuresa's PW. Always try to push punt return team into football. BYU almost got lucky here. pic.twitter.com/V3pFZMUju7
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Don't tell me BYU doesn't have athletes that can win 1on1's. Talon runs a great curl here on PA,Jonah makes DB look silly on his stem & vert pic.twitter.com/ZxYRIXSL86
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
2&7/11pers/AceLTGun/TripsRt/Ystickout. Bushman is the real deal, from the route, to the catch, to the YAC. He's better than his competition. pic.twitter.com/lohglU9Lop
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
3&6/11pers/AceRTGun/all curls/Tanner looks right comes back to left, Aleva w/ great route and comes back to football. Help your QB out WR's pic.twitter.com/secYaCshnQ
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Utah played a lot of zone last night. The back end of Utah's defense isn't as good as it has been in the past. Boobie & Chase are legit tho. pic.twitter.com/1mTWKgakry
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Not superb mechanics here by Tanner but he delivers a strike to Bushman under pressure. Best on best Bushman beats Hansen despite GREAT COV. pic.twitter.com/Ea0yiciFKz
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
How do we not get points here? Slant arrow on GL. Great call, great ball, good route.Brain fart or put this on lack of prep/reps/coaching? pic.twitter.com/K5IVAeK58a
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Bad bad bad pick. Run the route and look back, it's inherent within the concept and defense employed to have a rub and separation for X WR. pic.twitter.com/PcwesIO3ql
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Snap/hold looked good enough but not perfect…the holder dropped the snap slightly into the turf before resetting it for the kick. pic.twitter.com/v3IuLLgIRN
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Kudos to T. Taylor for taking adv. of momentum shift after missed FG. Huntley throws to middle of field so his WR can run under it. pic.twitter.com/9vJ6Dd0lwz
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Time it up, you see the ball, take the left arm of the WR w your left arm, it's within reach, and it's a PBU. Not bad coverage, just finish pic.twitter.com/VxKNXubtja
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
No reason to take the pump fake here. You are the force player.Pursue inside out & make him throw it. Once he's outside pocket, force throw pic.twitter.com/OOBkESMRDU
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
Not sure if I agree with this call. I don't think it merits flag. Nevertheless, rule #1 on GL as DB, never back peddle into end zone. pic.twitter.com/07b9P4ryBE
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 10, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907016024272203776
Jet sweep to Beau Tanner, nice cut from Shoaf and stalk block from Jonah Trinnaman exhibiting his strength in the blocking game. pic.twitter.com/6s2S1S6Bzu
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Blitz pick up will be a focus this week I'm sure. Utah brings short side corner blitz "Congo" as us boundary corners like to all it. pic.twitter.com/PquOFLbI4k
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Also the WR's job to yell alert "Cowboy" or "Congo" w/ alignment and pressure. WR should sit in the flat and get width to create sep from FS pic.twitter.com/g08NQNC9Rl
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Troy Taylor may be next if he doesn't clean up all the penalties, mental mistakes and poor snaps in Pac12 play. pic.twitter.com/94GTraXP8C
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
(Top of screen Warner) 1reason I like to mix up off man/off quarters/off cover 2, is b/c u can be involved in rush gm & get of stalks better pic.twitter.com/samk2k0zpv
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Love Dayan's physicality &ability to make open field tackles. Wouldn't mind seeing him tote @ RB as well BTW, great in open field w/ ball. pic.twitter.com/YJl7AQ4B5F
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Simple offense, simple read, simple execution. PistolDiamond/OutsideZone/Huntley keys CB short side. If he bites he pulls & throws over top. pic.twitter.com/h299eJMvj4
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Nice open field tackle from Matt Hadley. Inside out, head across the body and wraps up. Big back, Matt has transitioned well. pic.twitter.com/cr0vvJ7KWr
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Dig route that @KaiNacua picked off a bajillion times in his career when field got restricted. Restricted field is ur friend FS's! Jump it! pic.twitter.com/VB7lhRSQL9
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Merrill Taliauli with a fantastic PBU on critical passing down. #54 is 6-2 305. Utah kicked another FG on this drive after entering RedZone pic.twitter.com/RnterrFFUZ
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
2&8/Ace/TripsRt/Power/ It doesn't always have to look pretty to gain 4-5 yards. Kavika & Ula have emerged as your 1-2 punch at RB. #PolyPipe pic.twitter.com/GCwBmsu0ZI
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
3&3/11pers/AceLtGun/BunchLT/Ycurl/Xdig/Zdrive/Fwhip. It's obvious TM likes Hifo on bunch formation routes,but drive was open twice this gm pic.twitter.com/DQsCUb2trx
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
The rivalry game is weird.The only TD by Utah all night after 400 yds of total offense is a broken play, surprised it wasn't a bad snap too pic.twitter.com/fxUQZLDyUA
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Flatten the slant out a bit after you win inside to create a half step of separation rather than pressing your back into DB. Nice PBU by #7 pic.twitter.com/tz6M6ndf4x
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907107326804475904
RB's were lost in pass pro all night.No chip here, Tanner can't get ball out on time, arm gets hit, ball is under thrown & INT is the result pic.twitter.com/AevxQ3Kkc5
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Not as much of a disruption on the throwing motion as I thought. LT hand of Fitts hits pit of Tanner, still mechanics look off on finish. pic.twitter.com/bRXtSgO1hh
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Fred Warner like KVN before him, always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Another fumble recovery for the uber athletic OLB pic.twitter.com/HKabUbzKEv
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Ula Tolutau's 1st rush of the rivalry game. Great blocking, Ula hits the hole hard and makes 1 free player miss. He better wear shin guards! pic.twitter.com/hNbPgIN8EH
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
No reason for Tanner to pull it & throw it here. Top side DE is up field, give the ball to Ula on 2&2. Another PBU at LOS for Utah. pic.twitter.com/9CixxMmg9W
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Ula again on inside zone. Pretty dang big hole to run through here from OL! But Ula makes the 1st free man miss w/ a massive stiff arm! pic.twitter.com/1Nyuob3UrH
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
When you realize you still have another half of vines to create for the #BYUvsUtah game… pic.twitter.com/Qv1ZiJFD3i
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907117195523612673
Brayden El Bakri cannot be blocked on KOC.. pic.twitter.com/aV241mlGD1
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
K. Tonga is the FUTURE. 2 consecutive plays where he is upfield 7-8 yds. Disruptive, explosive, transcendent.No one else did this all night pic.twitter.com/F0KhteUVoT
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
After those 2 plays from K. Tonga, Utah tries to run "Chevy Sneak" which they had success w/ before in gm w/out Tonga in gm. Not this time. pic.twitter.com/OVYvQ803Wf
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Tanner making Utah play honest, pulls and keeps the zone read after DE collapses.Awkward finish deciding on whether or not he wants to slide pic.twitter.com/FOYaIQ010J
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
When you don't know whether or not you want to slide into her DM's. pic.twitter.com/uyNYgkuKOt
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907125267604291584
Dayan Ghanwoloku is a phenomenal open field tackler. pic.twitter.com/741ROkasHm
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Safety Austin Lee #11 getting his first taste of the rivalry from the BYU side with two tackles. pic.twitter.com/Co4LOTPgnp
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Butch Pau'u coming into form in game 2 of his return. Looking quicker & reacting better in his run/pass reads & pass defense. Great PBU pic.twitter.com/dcF2jA9tCL
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907133014336987136
It's rare to have this type of speed at BYU, it's imperative we find a way to get Jonah the football in situations where he can showcase it. pic.twitter.com/Vj5IXd7tHz
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Great bubble pass recognition by Tanner Jacobson, nice balance and break down with great open field finish to keep Nacua from sticks. pic.twitter.com/TzCmbRP1TN
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Critical 3&1 in 4Q, Utah gets the edge, but Kaufusi pursuing inside out, dislodges football w/ his right hand. Keep the motor going! Finish! pic.twitter.com/Hj19JHj7zk
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
From another angle, Corbin Kaufusi's forced fumble on a 3rd and 1. Troy Warner with the savvy to scoop up the oblong ball for the recovery. pic.twitter.com/1KbMPiHGDH
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Throw shows me Tanner still figuring out/not trusting his arm strength. When he has to put some loft on ball he underthrows. This on rope. pic.twitter.com/tFzphtMZE4
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Man free & we can't capitalize when Aleva beats his guy by 5 yards.Aleva gets heat from fans, but he wins 1on1's all day. Creates separation pic.twitter.com/9fAOdB7Toc
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Tevita Mo'unga w/ a big win at the LOS scrimmage & he lets #79 know it. Great pad level, drive and wrap TMo is still a pup, he's gon B good pic.twitter.com/cxAA9nfv5Y
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Wow, Fred Warner showing his ability to play both the outside zone and the keep by the QB. Nice wrap up at the LOS vs. super athletic QB. pic.twitter.com/l1r6L4i0Rh
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Huge 4th down stop by Cougs here! Tonga penetrates & fights through down block, CK is free.. glad Huntley didn't keep w/ 2 pulling to field pic.twitter.com/i2mvnBLjdb
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Terrific protection, Tanner gets through his progressions, stays in pocket and hits Beau Tanner on curl just passed the sticks. pic.twitter.com/uSmXNRmPiT
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Although Tanner looks hesitant, this may have been his best throw of night, between LB's & DB's, with touch so that Bushman can high point pic.twitter.com/pQYZLhS7hF
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Bushman's spatial awareness is impeccable, his fearlessness comes from Uncles testing him all of his life. Tanner to his security blanket. pic.twitter.com/E6qQprjvYe
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
This was the right decision earlier in the game in this coverage, but Tanner should have looked to Talon here or thrown a earlier & inside. pic.twitter.com/1KP05PJsUw
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
If tanner is keying the corner here, he sees that his hips are already open w/ the Safety carrying the seam. Tanner had easy money w/ Talon pic.twitter.com/8aw9mOUcGS
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Tanner is one of the best back yard QB's I've seen @ BYU.Extends rolls right, but then steps up to gain momentum while throwing across body. pic.twitter.com/haJepgAZi5
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Great ball here by Tanner, Neil runs good double move & extends arm to create proper separation.Just needs to use that 6-4 frame to grab it! pic.twitter.com/stwfzJ3ufE
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Love what Neil Pau'u does on the route, subtle stutter, stems outside to avoid contact and extends left arm to create sep. So close… pic.twitter.com/M0Eh0FZkrA
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
https://twitter.com/CriddleBenjamin/status/907151970217144320
When u have decreased space like this, not a bad idea to play some back yard football. Plenty of time plenty of time,FINDS HIS GUY TREY DYE! pic.twitter.com/f9Z4oXBa7x
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
4Q/3&4/ most critical drive of the game. Superbly done by both Butch and Dayan. Great reaction by both. pic.twitter.com/X9JI3ZId5G
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Failure is the greatest teacher of life.It changes daily behavior,it breaks bad habits, it's the seed of future success, will you plant it? pic.twitter.com/8eMUgBmLua
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
Not a huge fan of final 4th down. Man free, no rub, no stack, no crossing of routes. They can sit at sticks, Bushman was bracketed. Too easy pic.twitter.com/2iuG3Re5m5
— Benjamin Criddle (@CriddleBenjamin) September 11, 2017
