Husker Chalk TalkConcept Wednesday: Slot Fade

[YellowShirt]

https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/08/30/concept-wednesday-slot-fade/
 

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New feature for this year.  Every Wednesday, we’ll take a look at a core offensive concept that Nebraska uses to put points up on the board.  Sometimes it’ll be a running play, sometimes it’ll be a passing play.  It may even be a trick play depending on what the Huskers offense calls the previous weeks.

This week, it’s one of Danny Langsdorf’s favorite concepts: the Slot Fade.  And with J.D. Spieman finally coming online for the Huskers after a redshirt year, you can expect Nebraska to use this concept quite frequently in 2017.

 

 

 

[RedDenver]

1 minute ago, LilRedIsABadOmen said:

https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/08/30/concept-wednesday-slot-fade/
 

 

 

I don't know who is doing these articles, but since the author is shown as "RK", I assume it's Ron Kellogg III

[YellowShirt]

It's articles like these that make me hopeful for the upcoming year and think our offense could be the best in the West, but then I go and listen to The Bottom Line Round table and Dirk and Sam are questioning the skill position talent and think the offense will struggle... I just don't see that unless the OLine is swiss cheese all year.

 

Tangent -- If anyone wants a depressing take on the talent this year listen here (around 9:50 mark Dirk says "Nebraska has no difference makers at WR" then continues to pound away on it for a couple minutes): http://owh.backbonebroadcast.com/owh_mp3/POD20170829180346.mp3 I completely disagree but maybe I am just that biased and am overlooking a lot, but I think we have a pretty athletic and capable group of WR

 

 

[Cdog923]

36 minutes ago, LilRedIsABadOmen said:

It's articles like these that make me hopeful for the upcoming year and think our offense could be the best in the West, but then I go and listen to The Bottom Line Round table and Dirk and Sam are questioning the skill position talent and think the offense will struggle... I just don't see that unless the OLine is swiss cheese all year.

 

Tangent -- If anyone wants a depressing take on the talent this year listen here (around 9:50 mark Dirk says "Nebraska has no difference makers at WR" then continues to pound away on it for a couple minutes): http://owh.backbonebroadcast.com/owh_mp3/POD20170829180346.mp3 I completely disagree but maybe I am just that biased and am overlooking a lot, but I think we have a pretty athletic and capable group of WR

 

 

Rule of thumb: don't listen to Dirk. 

[Toe]

^ Generalized form of the rule: If it's OWH, assume that they're probably trying to stir up drama. Sensationalism seems to be a big part of the editorial policy up there.

[Cdog923]

8 hours ago, Toe said:

^ Generalized form of the rule: If it's OWH, assume that they're probably trying to stir up drama. Sensationalism seems to be a big part of the editorial policy up there.

This is true. 

 

Amendment proposed: Don't listen to the OWH. 

[Saunders]

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Does It Work With Nebraska’s Personnel?

Absolutely, and in fact Nebraska in 2017 has the perfect personnel to run it. Lee is an accurate, big-armed QB that understands how to move safeties with his eyes. It’s one of offensive coordinator Danny Langsdorf’s emphasized coaching points, and you can be sure Lee will be well versed in the importance of controlling safeties with his eyes. And on the outside, J.D. Spielman is an ideal athlete for the slot fade. He’s quick enough off the line of scrimmage to get away from press coverage but also fast enough to get vertical as well to create space away from the FS. Additionally, he’s got great body control, an essential ingredient for working away from the safety while trying to make difficult catches over the outside shoulder. And though Tyjon Lindsey is lining up primarily on the outside, don’t be surprised if they find ways to motion him inside to the slot to work the Slot Fade concept.

 

 

I agree with his assessment. These are throws that our last 2 QB's simply couldn't make.

[BigRedBuster]

Ummmm....

 

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[Saunders]

3 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

Ummmm....

 

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I merged the thread with the article from the other thread since they're on different topics.

[alwayshusking]

Recap of Saturday's game

 

https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/09/03/sunday-recap-stranger-things-man/

 

[RedDenver]

4 hours ago, alwayshusking said:

Recap of Saturday's game

 

https://huskerchalktalk.com/2017/09/03/sunday-recap-stranger-things-man/

 

From that article (emphasis mine):

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In any event, the far more likely scenario for 2017 is that you’ll see more Nickel and Dime personnel against the remaining spread offenses on the schedule.  When Nebraska did get into Nickel and Dime , it looked much better against Arkansas State’s throw-to-run setup.  What you saw on Saturday playing Base personnel against 3 and 4 WR sets probably won’t happen again all year.  So before we hit the panic button on Diaco’s defense, understand that there may be very little predictive value to the Arkansas State game.

 

But keep an eye on this against Oregon because the Ducks are an 11 personnel team as well.  Nebraska will need to find a much better answer for that personnel grouping than they had last night.  I suspect Diaco has it, but the jury is still out.