What to look for schematically when OSU has the rock

Submitted by steve sharik on November 28th, 2015 at 10:56 AM

How Urban Meyer has always run his offense is to get to the line quickly, scan the defense, and then either stay with the play or audible. Therefore, as the Bucks come to the line today, two general things to watch:

Pre-snap, count the box and also the number of defenders over receivers. If the number of Michigan defenders is equal to the number or receivers, expect "run throws." If the number of Michigan defenders is one more than the number of receivers, expect inside run. This is not 100% accurate, but it can help you see the game plans.
After the snap, look for the unblocked defensive lineman, and watch his technique. If he chases the RB, look for QB run. If not, it will be RB run. If all defensive linemen are being run-blocked, Ohio is likely reading the backside ILB, with the same, give/pull read.

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ken725

November 28th, 2015 at 11:00 AM ^

There are rumors that a player that hasn't seen run at MLB will get extensive time today because they provide more athleticism. The guess was RJS

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HollywoodHokeHogan

November 28th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^

At the Mike?

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ken725

November 28th, 2015 at 11:14 AM ^

Their source told them that a regular on defense will see time at will/mike and has been practicing there for the past two weeks. They landed on RJS as their best guess.

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Needs

November 28th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^

If anyone, I'd bet it's Ross. Coaches might want his ability to take on Olinemen releasing in space rather than Bolden's (and to a lesser extent Morgan's) tendency to eat blocks.

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Louisville Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:07 AM ^

Peppers at MLB!!!! (Not serious but imagine Jake MF Ryan but fast, Fred Jackson'd)

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Jalm

November 28th, 2015 at 11:23 AM ^

I lol'd and love it!

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gwkrlghl

November 28th, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^

Well making a position change the week of a game gives me some heartburn but I trust Harbaugh knows what he's doing if true.

I just hope they're replacing Bolden and not Morgan

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BG Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^

Rudock at the mike. Ironman both ways today!

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acnumber1

November 28th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^

I hope to see Chris Wormley living in the OSU backfield.

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Donnie Brasco

November 28th, 2015 at 11:11 AM ^

rumor is we been practicing alot of 3-3-5 this week. We will see how it works out

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gwkrlghl

November 28th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^

Maybe Richrod ruined the 3-3-5 for me...but seems like for a team with Ezekiel Elliott that also doesn't pass well we'd be inclined to use less DBs, not more

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BG Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^

Correct, and use more faster linebackers which unfortunately we has short supply

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redjugador24

November 28th, 2015 at 11:22 AM ^

I'll take more athletes on the field vs. Barrett and Urban's spread to limit explosive plays. Make them grind out long drives all day and UM is in good shape.

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BG Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:14 AM ^

Hahahahaha.........

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GRBluefan

November 28th, 2015 at 11:18 AM ^

1-3-1

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Goose1724

November 28th, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^

Stop the run. Keep Barrett in the pocket.

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MotownGoBlue

November 28th, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^

1. Stop the run. 2. Convert on 3rd down. 3. Win the turnover battle. WIN THE GAME. Let's Go Blue!!!

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MGoRedemption

November 28th, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^

Inflict pain on osu

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bostonsix

November 28th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^

picks Ohio State to win. He cursed us against Staee and cursed Ohio State when they played Sparty.

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BG Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:18 AM ^

Also how about no one lose their mind when they move the ball the first couple series as our pile of NFL coaches adjust

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Donnie Brasco

November 28th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^

I already lost my mind. One year of harbaugh isnt enough to cure me. I always expect the worse when it comes to michigan football

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BG Wolverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^

I hear you. Tough too feel confident. Too many years of hurt to erase

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Nofx1728

November 28th, 2015 at 11:24 AM ^

One thing is for sure... Guaranteed they don't come out and play conservative for 60 minutes like they did vs msu. They'll be wide open vs us.

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Donnie Brasco

November 28th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^

one more reason to hate them. When we needed them, they clam up and go with the most conservative plan i ever seen from a urban meyer team. Today you will see all types of tricks

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JMac

November 28th, 2015 at 11:42 AM ^

Backward pass or toss to Smith and he passes off from it. I'm also anxious to see what type of trickery JH has been saving for this game.

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wahooverine

November 28th, 2015 at 11:50 AM ^

For the first time we probably have a coaching advantage. It seems like their offensive staff just can't create the juggernaut that Hermann did with the same talent. I'm excited to finally see our staff pull out all the stops. This will be fun.

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UMfan21

November 28th, 2015 at 12:01 PM ^

what to look for: find Barrett before the snap. follow him. that's where Wormley will end up.

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carolina blue

November 28th, 2015 at 12:05 PM ^

This post is invalid. OSU will not possess the ball.

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Danwillhor

November 28th, 2015 at 2:02 PM ^

so I'll post here. We really need to start attacking directly up the field. We have to trust that the edge can contain Elliot as the defense is currently completely unsure of who to follow. It's looking a bit like the early days of the read option with all of the mass confusion. You can't play man and allow them to run like they have. If Barrett is going to be a factor on those stretch zone reads you have to hit him every play. To do that you attack up field when they stretch. It's that or let them score.

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Swayze Howell Sheen

November 28th, 2015 at 3:18 PM ^

run

repeat

ugh!

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