On today’s episode of the Coach and Coordinator podcast, the “Deep Dive on Defense” series continues as guest host Chris Vasseur is joined by Bert Watts, defensive coordinator at Fresno State. Coach Watts discusses his tite front, 1-high defense.

Show Notes:

1:55- Coach’s background

10:21- Coach Watts’ base defense and philosophy

14:05- Adding more layers to his defense to become more deceptive in game

22:13- Coaches quad front, 1-high vs RPOs

30:52- Base alignment vs 2x2

34:11- Base responsibilities in Cover 1/3

40:44- Nose/Tackle responsibilities

51:21- Struggles coaching linebackers to this system

56:39- Adjustments vs. 3x1

1:00:44- How deep RPOs out of the slot would change his defense

1:03:57- Coaching his players to play fast

1:17:18- Pressure situation call

Coaches Info:

Twitter: @Coach_Watts19

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https://blogs.usafootball.com/blog/6884/three-steps-to-hybridize-your-odd-front