Slant to Win

by Mike London
Defensive Line Coach, Boston College
American Football Monthly September 1999 Issue OnlineTo say that the war is won by winning the battle in the trenches is not a cliche. As the defensive line coach at Boston College, my entire philosophy about defensive line play is based on this idea. However, winning the battle in the trenches does not necessarily mean that defensive linemen have to make plays. To win, we must have an impact on the run and pass game.

In the run game, the battle up front is won when we keep the offensive line off of our linebackers and safeties, and co...Login to Read More

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