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Based on freeman’s in game interview and post game comments i

Author: ndphysics (4362 Posts - Joined: Sep 17, 2016)
Posted at 12:02 pm on Sep 22, 2025
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Think this zone defense is his choice and his hiring of ash was based on this new approach. The old ‘keep it in front of u and not get beat with so many blitzes’ attitude . And get to the QB with front 4. Might be directly related to the issues we had against USC and OSU last season.

I am not sure that ash deserves all the crap he is getting, my gut tells me he was hired to do exactly what we are struggling with at freeman’s direction. And that ash and freeman are struggling to implement it for whatever reason.

Freeman’s reaction and frustration suggested this, not sure if it’s true.


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  • Based on freeman’s in game interview and post game comments i - ndphysics - 12:02pm 9/22/25 (11) [View All]
    • Agreed. [NT] - DiscoRick - 9:49pm 9/22/25
    • I think it's been pointed out that the stats don't backup that Ash's defense has been zone-heavy ... - lacan - 3:59pm 9/22/25
    • Can't argue with results or lack thereof. Let's hope he's right. If not, it's on him. [NT] - LanceManion - 12:55pm 9/22/25
    • I read into his comments that the cohesion between the front and the back are the issue. - iairishcheeks - 12:25pm 9/22/25
      • Blows a hole in the execution comments. This points out the scheme is too complex if they can't - oldirish - 5:07pm 9/22/25
      • Yes and saying the coverages were wrong for the rush we were bringing. [NT] - PaND - 12:32pm 9/22/25
        • That’s either communication or execution. Maybe too complicated? Either way - ndphysics - 12:59pm 9/22/25
          • No I think it is Ash's defensive play calling. [NT] - PaND - 1:33pm 9/22/25
    • I have had that crazy feeling too. Especially listening to Hyde's commentary. - ELP - 12:22pm 9/22/25
      • I think I saw a stat we are playing the same amount of zone vs m2m. - iairishcheeks - 12:27pm 9/22/25
    • Freeman is the head coach-fix it. [NT] - garryowen - 12:04pm 9/22/25
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