Urban Meyer and Gerry Dinardo breaking down the Michigan defense vs Iowa
Good stuff here:
1st play: Don has Ambry in the safety position, and Glasgow stuffs the play
2nd play: Glasgow filling and stuffing the FB, and Kemp beating a double team to run down the back.
3rd play: Pass play, with a 4 man rush using all DE's. Danna, Paye, Uche, and Hutchinson.
4th play: Blitz package
October 9th, 2019 at 9:04 AM ^
Editors note: An attempt was made to break down Michigan's offense that same day but after approximately 18 minutes of game tape Meyer broke down laughing, began shuddering uncontrollably and had to helped from the room as he screamed "WHAT IN THE HELL ARE THEY DOING?" over and over again.
He should be fine by next Saturday though provided he doesnt have to watch any more film of Michigan's offense.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:15 AM ^
That is good stuff there.
October 9th, 2019 at 10:06 AM ^
The only break down is SUCKS and it doesn't take 18 minutes to figure that out.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:11 AM ^
I hate that Meyer is so good at breaking down film and such a football savant. All personal issues, sleaziness, etc aside, guy just knows his shit.
All the Urban and DiNardo breakdwon sessions feel like sesame street, where Urban is teaching the kid (Dinardo) new words and numbers. How both these men coached the same sport is baffling.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:21 AM ^
I also hate myself a little more every time I enjoy Urban's film session breakdown. He's a really good analyst and communicator - makes sense his players understood their on field responsibilities.
October 9th, 2019 at 10:34 AM ^
Glasgow on crossing routes in man vs a slot is not fun watch. But damn is he technically sound in assignment and tough as nails.
Urban is a great communicator and can break it down but I would think the film would come naturally to most guys with his experience. He threw a little shade at Iowa’s OC
I would really like to sit through a Gattis session to see his plan.
October 9th, 2019 at 12:56 PM ^
Gattis: Well, as you can see Gerry, here on this play we set up a nice screen pass to put our #speedinspace philosophy into practice.
Gerry: Oh great. So where's the space?
Gattis: This crowded area along the line of scrimmage.
Gerry: Where's the speed?
Gattis: We're throwing it to our tight end here, who's the slowest eligible receiver we've got.
Gerry: Guh?
October 9th, 2019 at 10:45 AM ^
I feel the same. It makes me wonder if he is different or if most good coaches can break things down so simply. Currently employed coaches almost never speak this candidly about their analysis of plays. I suspect they are concerned they might give something away to a future opponent. That's why Don Brown pressers are so great, the Heiko Al Borges interview was awesome and quotes from Harbaugh about 'hitting their stride' are so frustrating - no explanation even if he must see something we don't.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:01 AM ^
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia does this on his weekly coach’s show, ‘Lions Game Plan.’ Comes off looking like a rocket scientist.
October 9th, 2019 at 3:13 PM ^
I'm sure Patricia really understands his X's and O's. After all, he was the DC of the Patriots for a while and I get the sense that Bill Belichick doesn't hire frauds.
October 9th, 2019 at 3:42 PM ^
Patricia has a degree in Aerospace Engin or aeronautics, IIRC.
he knows his shit
October 9th, 2019 at 9:32 AM ^
In all fairness I'm sure if Harbaugh sat down and did a segment like this he'd sound pretty knowledgeable too.
Getting his athletes to grasp the concepts? Maybe not his (or Gattis') strong suit.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:00 AM ^
Then I'd say that he's NOT a good coach. Doesn't matter if Harbs knows his shit or not, if he can't communicate his knowledge to young men... there's no point.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:28 AM ^
It's a TV segment. It's not live. They have clipped these plays in advance and prepared for the segment. Anyone could look like an expert on a produced taped TV segment like this.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:48 AM ^
You’re right. Meyer sucked as a coach. The TV segment makes him look good.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:59 AM ^
So a coach that won big everywhere he’s been and only has a handful of losses ever and is probably a top 5 college football coach of all time knows how to break down defense??? No way!!!
October 9th, 2019 at 5:10 PM ^
Urban Meyer doesn't know football? Ok Got it.
Or what exactly is it you're saying?
October 9th, 2019 at 1:07 PM ^
Then I'd say that he's NOT a good coach
I guess you're deep in the BPONE but seriously, it's pretty hard to argue that Jim Harbaugh is not a good football coach.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:26 AM ^
In the Harbaugh era, the defense has never been the weak link.
The QB, however, has.
I suspect he may be "over-coaching" his QBs. Especially as a former quarter-back.
Just like raising children, there's an ever-changing fine-line between "too much" and "not enough".
It is an absolute art unto itself.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:51 AM ^
What about the RB position? OSU’s starting RB has double the yards UM’s three RBs have produced all season combined. OSU’s #2 RB has as many yards as all of the Michigan RBs. And Justin Fields would be UM’s leading rusher.
October 9th, 2019 at 2:11 PM ^
That's because Gattis either doesn't believe in running or can't get the team to run the ball effectively. Compare to last year.
October 9th, 2019 at 5:18 PM ^
Charbonnet 33 carries against Army.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:26 AM ^
In the Harbaugh era, the defense has never been the weak link.
The QB, however, has.
I suspect he may be "over-coaching" his QBs. Especially as a former quarter-back.
Just like raising children, there's an ever-changing fine-line between "too much" and "not enough".
It is an absolute art unto itself.
October 9th, 2019 at 8:19 PM ^
The Defense hasn't been a weak link? 2015 OSU we got Trucked. 2018 OSU we got trucked. Seems there is a weak link.
The only QB Harbaugh hasn't fucked up was Ruddock.
October 9th, 2019 at 1:54 PM ^
Things I’m pretty sure you understand by Freshman football as 15 year old kid without being told. (Or younger)
1. On 3rd and 4 run your route at the chains.
2. On an end around pass or any pass play outside the tackle box don’t take a loss, especially of 9 yards when you’ve can throw it away.
3. With 30 seconds to go in the half get your ass out of bounds.
4. Coaches can take a timeout with 30 seconds after your WR stays inbounds to take a few shots at FG range
October 9th, 2019 at 9:37 AM ^
Pretty much agree. I think it would be cool if Harbaugh broke down a few plays each week for the media just so we don’t have to rely on Urban to do it for us. Anyone watch Bill Belichick’s YouTube series where he breaks down a few plays each week?
October 9th, 2019 at 10:40 AM ^
He's amazing at that. I don't think I've heard anyone quite like him explaining it all so easily. And I love how he tempers expectations with, "Well, I'm not a defensive expert, I know I'm not so I have defensive experts I would hire who could break this down better." He says that right before he gives the most detailed, accurate, and articulate breakdown of complex defensive concepts and tactic you've ever heard.
I'm sure other coaches know as much as he does, but he's really good at explaiing everything that is going on. It leaves you kind of in awe, but still hating his guts even more somehow.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:25 AM ^
It's a taped TV segment man. Do you really believe they are seeing this film for the first time and it wasn't rehearsed? Do you believe Urban is the one who selected the plays to highlight, cut, and prepare the film for the segment? I doubt it.
October 10th, 2019 at 10:14 AM ^
I don't think anyone is thinking he is seeing this "for the first time" , but I would absolutely believe he may be involved in picking certain plays. I think what you are failing to see thru your pettiness and irritation is not his ability to break it down (still extremely impressive), it's his ability to allow the common man to understand what he is detailing. He doesn't use high level speak or terms nobody understands. regardless of who the man is I have thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning his breakdowns.
October 9th, 2019 at 12:01 PM ^
I've only seen one of the breakdowns by these two guys, but does it seem DiNardo is an idiot or that he's asking questions viewers might ask, like a host making his guest look good?
October 9th, 2019 at 1:30 PM ^
He's clearly playing the role of the audience member. And he's asking questions that he and Meyer (probably with the help of the producer) have decided on in advance, so Meyer already knows how to answer them.
Doesn't make the segments any less fun or educational, though!
October 9th, 2019 at 12:58 PM ^
It’s a darn shame that Meyer DOESNT know that he is obligated by Federal Law to report domestic abuse by his employees...
October 9th, 2019 at 9:12 AM ^
Anyone who doesn't believe Urban is putting together the OSU gameplan vs Michigan is kidding themselves.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:22 AM ^
No need...his student (Day) is a savant as well. He taught him all he needs to know.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:24 AM ^
Counterpunt: he's secretly working with Harbaugh on our OSU gameplan. He wants Day to lose and for Gene Smith and Michael Drake to rue the day they pushed Urban out.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:26 AM ^
Nice! Once again, Putin playing 8 dimensional chess while the rest of us play tic tac toe
October 9th, 2019 at 10:36 AM ^
Mattison is a spy.
October 9th, 2019 at 11:06 AM ^
Shall we play a different game...
October 9th, 2019 at 12:59 PM ^
Joshua, what are you doing?
October 9th, 2019 at 10:07 AM ^
Michigan D was on the verge of stopping Meyer's scheme, then he brought in Day to retool it and... it was ugly.
I think Day is a better offensive mind that Urban.
October 9th, 2019 at 10:37 AM ^
I don't think it's a better/worse thing, as much as just switching from run-spread with Barrett to pass-spread with Haskins.
Unfortunately, Fields can do both.
October 9th, 2019 at 12:26 PM ^
You are assuming he really cares about OSU the way old school coaches did. With Meyer, I think it's almost as likely he would like to see OSU lose to further his legacy. By the time the OSU/UofM game rolls around he will probably be busy recruiting for USC.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:13 AM ^
Urban Analysis is quickly becoming my favorite recurring blog feature.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:18 AM ^
looking forward to the Monday Morking QB posts after Dantonio hangs it up and starts working for BTN.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:34 AM ^
That guy doesn't have enough personality to keep an audience awake. No way he ends up on TV.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:29 AM ^
"They're playing right into the hands of the defense"
I wish our offensive coaches could identify when we are doing exactly that and come up with some intelligent game-time countermoves.
October 9th, 2019 at 9:36 AM ^
You all talk about Urban... this just makes me more impressed with Don Brown.
October 9th, 2019 at 10:05 AM ^
Seriously, Don Brown might be the best OFFENSIVE coordinator we have.
October 9th, 2019 at 10:16 AM ^
Game plan: ask Don Brown what offensive schemes give him nightmares, and then do that.
October 9th, 2019 at 12:26 PM ^
As Urban showed in last year’s catastrophe, if you have race horses, you can find the weak spots in Don B’s system. He used the isolation that results in man coverage, and picked out the slower guys (B Watson; LBs) and ran routes past them horizontally as well as vertically.
How on earth the OSU OL came up with that performance last year was the mystery. They were not good so often throughout 2018 and then just all of a sudden showed up. Maddening.