Stop on a Dime

The past two seasons our defense has been in the top 10 in sacks, interceptions and turnover margin. During the 2001 season our defense was ranked in the top 15 in both rushing and scoring defense. We also finished fourth nationally in passes intercepted and third in total takeaways. A great deal of our success stems from our dime package. The following will familiarize the reader with the personnel and pressures we use in this package. The focal point being the defense of a double slot formation, the primary set we see in passing situations. (See Diagram 1.) Personnel Groups E - two best pass rushers regardless of size must be able to keep contain N - most athletic interior player with great quickness and a nose for the ball Sam & Mac - best run stoppers Jac & Jill - fastest/aggressive defensive backs CB - best man-to-man defenders S - best tacklers in secondary Diagram 1.Base Dime