BLITZ SYSTEM At Southern Mississippi, we are a multiple front defense. When we are in 50 defense, we refer to this as Okie. This is our Okie blitz system.1. Each of our players are described by a letter: LinebackersB - Bandit M - Mike S - Stringer W - Wolf Def. LineT - TackleN - Nose E - End Def. BacksFC -Field CornerR - Rover F - Free SafetyBC - Boundary Counter Diagram 1 2. Numbering System for Gaps to Blitz:Even numbers go to call side (Field) 2/4/6/8.Odd numbers go away from call side (Boundary) 1/3/5/7 Diagram 2 3. Name Lettering System for designated blitzes. With this system, we can take any combination of players and designate them as blitzers.2. The shoot route also has the numbers as it\'s landmark. Running backs must check their blitz responsibility before releasing. They begin as if stealing second base and after clearing the defensive end their angle is such that when they
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