Prevent defense still works?

[havok58]

UNI gave up 150 yards and two scores in the 4th quarter. (So much for my cheap Mulligans pizza ) That in turn made the score closer than what it should have been, and could impact the committee's decision if they are looking at margin of victory over SOS.

With the two Leatherneck drives taking just 2 minutes or less, does the prevent defense still work? A lot of teams are very proficient at the hurry-up 2-minute offense, so why not keep playing aggressive on defense?

[Cannic88]

Re: Prevent defense still works?

UNI gave up 150 yards and two scores in the 4th quarter. (So much for my cheap Mulligans pizza ) That in turn made the score closer than what it should have been, and could impact the committee's decision if they are looking at margin of victory over SOS.

With the two Leatherneck drives taking just 2 minutes or less, does the prevent defense still work? A lot of teams are very proficient at the hurry-up 2-minute offense, so why not keep playing aggressive on defense?

because Farley...that's why...remember and SIU 2007 (still won...barely)...Richmond 2008...and NDSU like 2010?

[GonzoCat]

Re: Prevent defense still works?

Did the prevent defense ever work?

[panther-state]

Re: Prevent defense still works?

I was thinking the same thing yesterday. Why in the world do we ever change our defensive plan. It works all game long and then with less than 10 mins left we go into these prevent plans and sure enough we give up huge chunks of yards, back our D up against the endzone, and they typically score. If it ain't broke why try and fix it?

[Cat80]

Re: Prevent defense still works?

Just stumbled onto this thread. Yes. The prevent a victory defense works like a charm every time UNI uses it. Whether UNI wins or loses the game is dependent upon the time allowed the opponent. All too often enough time is allowed for the opponent to win the game. Therefore the prevent a victory defense is very effective.