The UCLA Bruins had an uncharacteristically poor season in 2016, going just 4-8 with a 2-7 Pac-12 record for their first losing season under head coach Jim Mora. Star quarterback Josh Rosen appeared in just six games before an injury against Arizona State ended his season. Rosen has been the Bruins offense through his two…
August is upon us. NFL as well as college teams have begun their fall camps, the first NFL preseason game is in the books, and the start of football season is around the corner. But with the NFL Draft always on our mind, it is time to expand our look at the next quarterback class.…
The Arizona State Sun Devils have been one of the most blitz heavy teams in college football under head coach Todd Graham . According to ESPN Insider Phil Steele, author of the best college football preview on the market, Arizona State “blitzes more than any other school.” While they blitz more than other teams, and…
Any good offense will have a play, or set of plays, to fall back on when in a tight spot. Whether it’s a variation on a simple route or a more complex concept, coaches will have their teams ready to run these plays through countless reps in practice. Ryan Dukarm breaks down the UCLA Bruins spot concept…
Inside The Pylon works to deliver quality football content to our readers. This Week in Football Writing collects some of our favorite pieces from friends and colleagues last week and shares them with you. The All-22: Watching Tape And Talking Shop With Richard Sherman Doug Farrar sits down with Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman to watch film and talk football. We…
This is the 2015 CFB Week 2 collection of all content from Inside the Pylon. Please also visit our Glossary, Podcast and NFL pages. Ohio State vs. Virginia Tech In Part 1, Mark Schofield previews Virginia Tech’s Man Coverage Schemes Against the Option, breaking down the film of last season’s game where the Hokies used a 3-3-5 defense and Cover 0 to slow down Ohio…
Teams definitely clash, as the BYU Cougars and the UCLA Bruins will do this weekend, but it is the individual battles that make football so interesting. Mark Schofield previews the Tanner Mangum and Myles Jack matchup. One of the more intriguing matchups on Saturday kicks off at 10:30 pm eastern when 19th ranked BYU travel to…
Some big games are on this weekend’s CFB slate. Our Friday Walkthrough will get you ready for all the action including the big rematch between Oregon and Michigan State. Head writer Mark Schofield breaks down what to expect this CFB weekend. Film Reviews Here are some pieces about last weekend in college football that you might have missed: Rosen Makes…
College football kicked off everywhere and it’s officially the best time of year. Inside the Pylon head writer Mark Schofield spent Saturday watching Vernon Adams and Matt Pawlowski put up big days, but it was UCLA’s true freshman Josh Rosen who secured the NCAA Big Gain of the week. The college football season kicked off in earnest this weekend with a…