Link: Another Technical X's and O's look at Saban's Defense

[UAME]

Here's another look at Saban's defense from a football blogger, complete with diagrams and video.

Sorry if these links have already been posted. These 3 blog installments were dated a few weeks ago, so this might be old news. If not, enjoy:

Cripes! Get back to fundamentals...: Nick Saban: Middle of the Field Safety Coverage Principles (part I)

Cripes! Get back to fundamentals...: Nick Saban: Middle of the Field Safety Coverage Principles (part II - Cover 3)

Cripes! Get back to fundamentals...: Nick Saban: Middle of the Field Safety Coverage Principles (part III - Cover 1)

 

[UAME]

I hate to be the first to reply to my own thread, but I couldn't resist when I found this little jewel - especially considering the discussion we had around here a week ago concerning Alabama's "problem" with not properly covering the flat:

According to Saban, to be a good defense, you HAVE to be able to take away the middle of the field. This forces an offense to throw it short and in the flat.

 

[TidePrideGA]

I agree with Coach Saban, if you can take away the middle of the field you drastically alter what the opposing team can do in the vertical passing game downfield. Thanks for the videos.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I agree with Coach Saban, if you can take away the middle of the field you drastically alter what the opposing team can do in the vertical passing game downfield. Thanks for the videos.

But the irony in it is the "soft spot" in Saban's defense is the middle of the field about 5-10 yards from the LOS.