🏈 Does Coach Saban coach the secondary different than most?

[BamaDelta]

Quick question about the way Saban coaches the secondary. I thought all corners and safeties were trained to turn around and never take your eyes off the ball. Something I read from one of defenders says Coach does it different. Almost the opposite...I can't remember the exact wording. Without getting too technical our defenders never seem to be turned around watching the ball. Maybe that's the way they are taught.:headscratch:

With all the passing we'll probably see this weekend our secondary and its approach makes me a little uneasy.

 

[TerryP]

There is no way to explain this without getting technical.

They are taught to turn and look for the ball, yes. But, they are also taught to watch the receivers eyes and body movements as well.

Specific reactions taught to deal with specific situations...I can go into some very specific detail here Sandra...but trust me, it's some specific detail.

FWIW, it was in one of his press conferences in the last few days he got into it a bit...but, it's some football talk. I listened to the presser, but didn't watch the video I posted this morning...

Might watch that and get back to this thread.

OH, fwiw, I don't pay attention to probably 75%+ of the people who complain about DB's not looking back on plays. A lot, as in A LOT, of the time they weren't supposed to be looking back but following the receivers eyes...and you see people bitching about it.

 

[BamaCore]

Here's the video I believe Terry is talking about. It's from last week's Hey Coach. If you go to the 35 minute mark, you'll hear Saban's response about it. It should explain everything you're asking.

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[TerryP]

That's it. Thanks Core.

 

[BamaCore]

No problem.

 

[BAMAFSTBACK]

35:52 to 38:07

 

[UAgrad93]

It often boils down into the coverage we are running at the time. If we are in some type of zone, then DBs will not let anyone behind them and will be in a position to keep their eyes on the QB and the ball. In man, you run with your man and never lose sight of him, you do then you are beat. The WRs eyes will lead you to the ball. His eyes get as big as a childs' on Christmas morning when the ball gets close. Your arms will mirror his.

 

[BamaDelta]

Thanks for all the help guys! I guess I've been listening to that aubie husband of mine too much. He says DB's should always be turned around watching the ball. Of course he also picked Auburn to only lose 2 or 3 this year. Sadly, he might be right on one of those comments (the one that has nothing to do with DB's turning around :frown.

 

[BamaJay73]

Thanks for all the help guys! I guess I've been listening to that aubie husband of mine too much. He says DB's should always be turned around watching the ball. Of course he also picked Auburn to only lose 2 or 3 this year. Sadly, he might be right on one of those comments (the one that has nothing to do with DB's turning around :frown.

Is he a coach? I'd think Saban knows a bit more about it than him.

 

[TerryP]

Thanks for all the help guys! I guess I've been listening to that aubie husband of mine too much. He says DB's should always be turned around watching the ball. Of course he also picked Auburn to only lose 2 or 3 this year. Sadly, he might be right on one of those comments (the one that has nothing to do with DB's turning around :frown.

That's the biggest load of crap I've ever heard you relay from a conversation with him. If the DB is always looking back, and receiver cuts...get the picture?

As to his two or three losses...give me your address, I'll mail one of these to you for him...

:bsflag:

 

[bamaupsman]

Thanks for all the help guys! I guess I've been listening to that aubie husband of mine too much. He says DB's should always be turned around watching the ball. Of course he also picked Auburn to only lose 2 or 3 this year. Sadly, he might be right on one of those comments (the one that has nothing to do with DB's turning around :frown.

The best asset a DB can have is speed. Concentrate on staying with the receiver. Know how to run a route.
Like they always say "There's a reason he don't play receiver. He can't catch."
First, run where he runs then make the play on the ball. You don't have to catch it.

 

[BamaDelta]

As to his two or three losses...give me your address, I'll mail one of these to you for him...

FedEx please.:smile:

All along he said Auburn will beat Ole Miss. I'll give him credit - he may be right on that one.

 

[Tider27]

FedEx please.:smile:

All along he said Auburn will beat Ole Miss. I'll give him credit - he may be right on that one.

I actually think Ole Miss losing to South Carolina gives them a better chance to beat Auburn. Loosens them up and no where near the previous pressure they would of had going into Jordan-Hare. It's a positive in the standings for the teams in the West but it'll give Ole Miss a different attitude.

Plus when has your husband been right? He is a Auburn fan after all. :lol:

 

[Kirk Van de Graaff]

Auburn will get beat by UT if they can manage some offense, LSU, Ole Miss, Georgia and Bama. They may get beat by Arkansas, seeing how it is in Arkansas. La, Tech, MSU, and West Virginia isn't enough of a gage to make a assumption of how their season will go. IMHO.

As far as our DBs should be looking at the ball first... That's all well in good if you keep the receiver in front of you, but like Terry said if the receiver cuts, your toast. Running along side of the receiver on a deep route is a whole different story. You still have the Safety to help in some cases. I am sure Coach Saban knows how to teach reaction a lot better than an observant Auburn Fan. :lol:

 

[ElephantStomp]

I played DB in high school and college and I was taught to watch the receiver period. Everything we did was a reaction to what the receiver did. It's obviously more technical than that, but in non-technical terms DBs are taught to react without getting out of position.

Cory

 

[bama29fan]

I agree....Run with the WR look at his eyes and body language and react when he shows you the ball is near....but what type of reaction? is it just thowing up your arms or should it also include turning to find the ball if in proper position.

 

[kc]

Thanks for all the help guys! I guess I've been listening to that aubie husband of mine too much. He says DB's should always be turned around watching the ball. Of course he also picked Auburn to only lose 2 or 3 this year. Sadly, he might be right on one of those comments (the one that has nothing to do with DB's turning around :frown.

In bold is where you went wrong. :smile:

I pitched and played thirds base in college...cannot tell you anything about the secondary, except Saban knows what he is doing. Our DB's are much better than last year.