Yes, that was awesome. The game moves too fast to catch stuff like that. I did like how BB called him "Francois" and Socci called him "Ricky Jean", even though his last name is "Jean Francois."Great play by Francois on that bootleg. Would never have seen that with regular TV coverage.
That's a great dance, but it's no "Peanut Butter Jelly Time".Ricky Barkley Jean-Francois is his full name.
According to his Wikipedia page he is known for his PBJ Dance.... hope we see it in the playoffs !
I took that as more of a shout-out to Lewis, who has apparently improved his ball control skills since his nearly disastrous (thank you, Brock Osweiller!) fumble in last year's AFC Divisional Round game against Houston.The Lewis ball control comment on the goal line has to be a subtle jab at Steelers.
Phenomenal. Outside of New England BB really is a misunderstood individual. Thank you for sharing that.Im sorry this probably isn't the right place for this but I love this.
http://www.patriots.com/video/2017/12/29/nfl-films-presents-bill-belichick-and-rick-forzano
that was fantastic. thanks for posting. I only knew the bio line "BB had his first coaching job with the Lions under Rick Forzano...."Im sorry this probably isn't the right place for this but I love this.
http://www.patriots.com/video/2017/12/29/nfl-films-presents-bill-belichick-and-rick-forzano
Where the hell did that come from?Second, BB's kids especially the one thanking Forzano. Could you see either of the Trump thugs doing that?
Well, to be honest I couldn't see Trump getting a mention in a thread about Belichick Breakdowns, but thankfully you came along.Second, BB's kids especially the one thanking Forzano. Could you see either of the Trump thugs doing that?
On the Quick Slants podcast following the Steelers game, Jerod Mayo attributed it to bad angles taken by McCourty and another DB (can’t remember which one) that prevented JJSS from being pushed out of bounds as he neared the sideline.Not that it's Bill, but I did tweet with Matt Chatham about the JJSS catch and run that setup the controversial overturned TD catch at the end of the game. I was sure that JJSS's defender got illegally screened by M. Bryant on the crossing route. If Bill had reviewed the play for us, I think he would've called out how great of a job Bryant did to avoid contact with the DB. He runs right at the CB then jumps left at the last second and made the DB adjust just enough to create the separation JJSS needed. It was exactly how the play should've been executed. (BTW- Matt was nice enough to educate me without making me look like an idiot, no small feat, and he replied quick. Good dude.).
A guy who was a HC in the NFL for only 2 years is the link between Belichick and Paul Brown. I had no idea there was such a link. But I guess it shouldn't be surprising.Forzano:"Coach Brown set the bar so high. And this guy tore the bar down."
Pad level. See Commenter, PFTJets video is up. http://www.patriots.com/video/2018/01/03/belichick-breakdown-top-plays-against-jets
Belichick a couple times refers to "leverage and tackling", anyone care to explain to me what leverage means here?
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Which side of the player you're covering you're biasing your positioning towards. Inside leverage means you're trying to be 2-3 feet closer to the center-line of the field than your guy, so that you can get position to make a play on any inside-breaking route. Outside leverage means the opposite, you're trying to over-cover the out-breaking routes (perhaps because you have help on the inside). When guarding a gunner on a kick, you're able to force them one direction or the other, as determined by your positioning relative to them (leverage). At least until they make it past you.Belichick a couple times refers to "leverage and tackling", anyone care to explain to me what leverage means here?
Wow, incredible piece. Great story and footage. In every way possible, BB gets it.Im sorry this probably isn't the right place for this but I love this.
http://www.patriots.com/video/2017/12/29/nfl-films-presents-bill-belichick-and-rick-forzano
Maybe they don't know who Wally Pipp is - OH MY GOD WES WELKER IS POSTING ON SOSH!!!How could you guys not mention the Wally Pipp bit at the end by Zolak? That was quite the easter egg.
He had already made the joke on Twitter about a week ago:How could you guys not mention the Wally Pipp bit at the end by Zolak? That was quite the easter egg.
That was awesome"James just puts his head down, kind of like he did in the Atlanta game last year."
That's the superbowl winning touchdown he's referring to. The man is a robot.
Veteran knowledge? Knowing a hold is coming, learned trick for beating it?These are so good. Love Dwayne Allen basically blocking three guys on Dion's clinching run. Not sure which Pats reporter retweeted this, but the gif of Harrison's rip move on the strip sack is pretty cool. He basically submited the LT:
I've never played football, but I have some martial arts training, and I always thought that defensive linemen should learn judo or aikido or something because I envision moves like what Harrison did - as the OL gets his hands on you, there are so many ways to quickly and decisively get them off you and get the other guy off balance. Harrison could have broken that guys arm at the elbow in the blink of an eye if the OL didn't disengage. Not that that's what you're looking to do (break the guy's arm) but you could definitely get him to move how you want him to move.These are so good. Love Dwayne Allen basically blocking three guys on Dion's clinching run. Not sure which Pats reporter retweeted this, but the gif of Harrison's rip move on the strip sack is pretty cool. He basically submited the LT:
I seem to recall that Andre Tippett attributed much of his success to his karate training. IIRC, he was a 4th degree black belt while an active player.I've never played football, but I have some martial arts training, and I always thought that defensive linemen should learn judo or aikido or something because I envision moves like what Harrison did - as the OL gets his hands on you, there are so many ways to quickly and decisively get them off you and get the other guy off balance. Harrison could have broken that guys arm at the elbow in the blink of an eye if the OL didn't disengage. Not that that's what you're looking to do (break the guy's arm) but you could definitely get him to move how you want him to move.
Yes. I think he attributed it more than discipline and focus, though, and less his ability to maim opponents with stealthy ninja strikes invisible to the referees.I seem to recall that Andre Tippett attributed much of his success to his karate training. IIRC, he was a 4th degree black belt while an active player.
Yeah, my sensei approves of that move by Harrison. I've always wondered the same thing, I think particularly kung-fu would be great for linemen. I'm not sure about aikido, it's beautiful but very slow-developing. But definitely something with joint manipulation and an emphasis on blocking.I've never played football, but I have some martial arts training, and I always thought that defensive linemen should learn judo or aikido or something because I envision moves like what Harrison did - as the OL gets his hands on you, there are so many ways to quickly and decisively get them off you and get the other guy off balance. Harrison could have broken that guys arm at the elbow in the blink of an eye if the OL didn't disengage. Not that that's what you're looking to do (break the guy's arm) but you could definitely get him to move how you want him to move.
I've never played football, but I have some martial arts training, and I always thought that defensive linemen should learn judo or aikido or something because I envision moves like what Harrison did - as the OL gets his hands on you, there are so many ways to quickly and decisively get them off you and get the other guy off balance. Harrison could have broken that guys arm at the elbow in the blink of an eye if the OL didn't disengage. Not that that's what you're looking to do (break the guy's arm) but you could definitely get him to move how you want him to move.
Yeah for sure. It just seems like it couldn't hurt, first of all, but that it could also have huge benefits. Even if it leads to just one or two more sacks a year, that could be enormous.Yeah, my sensei approves of that move by Harrison. I've always wondered the same thing, I think particularly kung-fu would be great for linemen. I'm not sure about aikido, it's beautiful but very slow-developing. But definitely something with joint manipulation and an emphasis on blocking.
I remember the revelation I had when I was taught - I think in college - that you can get someone's hand off of you, no matter how strong they are, by simply taking their pinky and pulling it back, and the rest of the hand will follow as an instinct. The first of many lessons about how technique matters far more than strength. But yeah there are dozens of martial arts moves I'd love to see linemen trying out, and some of them would even be legal.
Yep, I'm well aware of Stephen Neal. And Aikido is a martial art that could be applied, I think. Harrison's very first move, the way he got the LTs hand, is something you could easily learn in Aikido.Wrestling (especially Greco) and Judo. I don’t really see any other traditional martial arts helping.
Edit: as for the Harrison move, it’s basically an arm drag, could you break an arm like that, maybe, but the guy could just go around Harrison ( he wouldn’t do that in a football game because it would be holding).
Edit2: btw, I assume you guys know, but Stephen Neal didn’t play college football. He was a big time collegiate wrestler and made your squad.
Thanks for thatYou all may enjoy this story from NYT. Didn't realize that the idea was originally Belichick's
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/30/sports/football/patriots-belichick-zolak.html?action=click&contentCollection=Pro Football&module=RelatedCoverage®ion=EndOfArticle&pgtype=article