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The Colts played the Dolphins three weeks ago so why am I writing about the game now? For two reasons: 1) I have gotten a lot of fan requests to explain the Wildcats. 2) It relates to the article I just wrote about the Colts run defense. History: The Wildcat formation and scheme are variations on the Single Wing formation developed by Pop Warner. This goes back to some of the beginnings ...
In the past few weeks, we have seen some spectacular wins by the Colts. Peyton Manning is playing out of his mind. He has had four consecutive 300-plus-yard passing games (a first for him); he did something that hasnÆt been done in 30 yearsùwin a game in which the offense only possessed the ball for 14 minutes and 53 seconds; and he is now tied for third all-time for touchdowns thrown ...

It All Starts Up Front: Understanding Offensive Line Basics Part I

Posted: 4th October 2009 by Justin Javan in NFL
I can see a lot of you reading the headline and thinking, ôThe offensive line? Why should I spend time learning about them? How boring.ö This attitude is evidenced by how little it is a subject on discussion boards. ItÆs a group of guys we donÆt notice, unless the QB gets sacked, and then only if itÆs an egregious mistake. Otherwise, were quite content to say it must have been the QBs ...