Illinois front seven shows it can reload
September 21, 2011 8:27 AM
Last Sunday, Illinois defensive coordinator Vic Koenning and his staff brainstormed a unique game plan for a dangerous opponent.
They mixed up fronts, disguised blitzes, constantly moved players around and let creativity trump conservatism in mapping out ways to pressure Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler. With the blueprint finalized, the coaches prepared to head home.
"We kind of looked at each other and said, 'This is crazy,'" Koenning said.
Rittenberg
They mixed up fronts, disguised blitzes, constantly moved players around and let creativity trump conservatism in mapping out ways to pressure Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler. With the blueprint finalized, the coaches prepared to head home.
"We kind of looked at each other and said, 'This is crazy,'" Koenning said.
Rittenberg
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