Arclight
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Read on another board that AF is a cut blocking team. The board discussion stated this can/might cause serious injuries to some of our defensive players. They said to pay particular attention to injuries as they occur during the game. They also said to note the total injuries after the game to see if there was an increase in the total number of defensive line injuries.
Here's an excerpt from the discussion:
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"It's not even a secret- Air Force has been known for many years as a team which cut blocks as a part of their option offense. TCU has been known to do the same thing in their style of offense, also."
"The strains and muscle injuries which will come from trying to deal with that junk are almost as bad as the major injuries. Watch for the injury list afterward, and keep track of the players who are out with hamstring, quadricep, thigh bruises, etc ... that's where the effect of Air Force will register. Those injuries aren't just going to impact the AF game, but the Florida and Georgia games as well ... and since we need to be at full strength, our guys will have to watch their lower bodies, keep their hands down, take steps to protect their knees and ankles, every snap."
"Cut blocking isn't considered illegal, so I can't say that what they do is really cheap, as much as they take full advantage of the rules presented to them on the field. Handling a team that has cut blocking (really, any kind of zone offense would have to use it, I guess), means playing very measured, very disciplined on defense ... and that's not just about winning, it's about escaping the game without injury. And it's not unheard of for a starter to be out for the season after playing Air Force- ask BYU or Hawaii. Like most coaches will say, playing the option is basically playing assignment football for sixty minutes. I'd be happy with Tennessee winning by a final of 21-20, as long as we escaped without harm."
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Read some NFL articles and they say this technique is pretty dangerous as it relates to injuries.
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Defined-Simply:
Cut and Chop Blocks
A cut block involves a block below the knees, most often used by offensive linemen against defensive linemen and linebackers.
Another definition:
Cut Blocking: a blocking technique in which offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, block legally below the waist (i.e., from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring the defenders to ground, making them unable to pursue a running back for the short time needed for the back to find a gap in the defense. The technique is somewhat controversial, as it carries a risk of serious leg injuries to the blocked defenders. The NFL's Denver Broncos are especially famous (or infamous) for using this technique
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Also read where Mayo was in a boot cast at practice. Questionable for AF but better to have him for UF Game.
Here's an excerpt from the discussion:
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"It's not even a secret- Air Force has been known for many years as a team which cut blocks as a part of their option offense. TCU has been known to do the same thing in their style of offense, also."
"The strains and muscle injuries which will come from trying to deal with that junk are almost as bad as the major injuries. Watch for the injury list afterward, and keep track of the players who are out with hamstring, quadricep, thigh bruises, etc ... that's where the effect of Air Force will register. Those injuries aren't just going to impact the AF game, but the Florida and Georgia games as well ... and since we need to be at full strength, our guys will have to watch their lower bodies, keep their hands down, take steps to protect their knees and ankles, every snap."
"Cut blocking isn't considered illegal, so I can't say that what they do is really cheap, as much as they take full advantage of the rules presented to them on the field. Handling a team that has cut blocking (really, any kind of zone offense would have to use it, I guess), means playing very measured, very disciplined on defense ... and that's not just about winning, it's about escaping the game without injury. And it's not unheard of for a starter to be out for the season after playing Air Force- ask BYU or Hawaii. Like most coaches will say, playing the option is basically playing assignment football for sixty minutes. I'd be happy with Tennessee winning by a final of 21-20, as long as we escaped without harm."
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Read some NFL articles and they say this technique is pretty dangerous as it relates to injuries.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Defined-Simply:
Cut and Chop Blocks
A cut block involves a block below the knees, most often used by offensive linemen against defensive linemen and linebackers.
Another definition:
Cut Blocking: a blocking technique in which offensive linemen, and sometimes other blockers, block legally below the waist (i.e., from the front of the defensive player) in an attempt to bring the defenders to ground, making them unable to pursue a running back for the short time needed for the back to find a gap in the defense. The technique is somewhat controversial, as it carries a risk of serious leg injuries to the blocked defenders. The NFL's Denver Broncos are especially famous (or infamous) for using this technique
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Also read where Mayo was in a boot cast at practice. Questionable for AF but better to have him for UF Game.
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