[81alum]

That was indeed a superb article.

I remember well when Walsh began the trend toward situational defensive substitutions.  The no huddle is the logical countermove.  But what I did not know was that Oregon uses three paces--the red-yellow-green thing was fascinating, especially the way in which the pace itself (and not just the play) is situationally adjusted according to the defense! 

The X's and O's part of the article was also well done.  The way in which Oregon defeats gap-coverage was revealing. 

Mason has had a year and new personnel to get ready for Oregon.  I think it is important that he gives his defense a way to at least occasionally stop the Oregon offense.  Even if we should lose, I do hope to see progress on the defensive side.  However, given our poor defensive play against Arizona, I am somewhat fearful of what will happen.

[81alum]

That was indeed a superb article.

I remember well when Walsh began the trend toward situational defensive substitutions.  The no huddle is the logical countermove.  But what I did not know was that Oregon uses three paces--the red-yellow-green thing was fascinating, especially the way in which the pace itself (and not just the play) is situationally adjusted according to the defense! 

The X's and O's part of the article was also well done.  The way in which Oregon defeats gap-coverage was revealing. 

Mason has had a year and new personnel to get ready for Oregon.  I think it is important that he gives his defense a way to at least occasionally stop the Oregon offense.  Even if we should lose, I do hope to see progress on the defensive side.  However, given our poor defensive play against Arizona, I am somewhat fearful of what will happen.