I know this is probably in the wrong forum but this is the only one I read and I'd like the responses to be from the ones that post here. So here goes, I have read some really great posts from you guys that have a great ability (from a my layman's perspective) to articulate what you actually look for when you review recorded games, etc. That got me curious as to where did you pick up this knowledge: playing at the HS/College/Pro level, coaching of any kind, way too much spare time used on studying technique, wikipedia :D, etc?
I'll start off with mine: I don't know $hi# but I love the game. I lived in a one horse town in upstate NY and lived two towns from my HS so even if I had any talent I couldnt play football because my parents couldn't afford it and also couldn't pick me up from practice, etc because they were working. So other than backyard football with the kids that actually played football for our HS I didn't get much exposure. That said, since coming to Alabama in 1991 and being indoctrinated in SEC football I have learned alot more. I can recognize most defensive schemes (unlike most of our recent QBs) and get the basic techniques of most of the positions.
But I am usually amazed at some of your posts were you describe technique down to bending of the knees, kicking out, etc ... which is great because I'm always looking to learn a little more, so thanks and keep it coming. I grew up watching the Giants and the Dolphins (my uncle lived near Miami) and now also follow Auburn and Alabama ... I don't have the inscribed hatred for one of the two teams that most ppl around here have.
Sorry for the novel, I'm just trying to post more like JCane wants :D
I'll start off with mine: I don't know $hi# but I love the game. I lived in a one horse town in upstate NY and lived two towns from my HS so even if I had any talent I couldnt play football because my parents couldn't afford it and also couldn't pick me up from practice, etc because they were working. So other than backyard football with the kids that actually played football for our HS I didn't get much exposure. That said, since coming to Alabama in 1991 and being indoctrinated in SEC football I have learned alot more. I can recognize most defensive schemes (unlike most of our recent QBs) and get the basic techniques of most of the positions.
But I am usually amazed at some of your posts were you describe technique down to bending of the knees, kicking out, etc ... which is great because I'm always looking to learn a little more, so thanks and keep it coming. I grew up watching the Giants and the Dolphins (my uncle lived near Miami) and now also follow Auburn and Alabama ... I don't have the inscribed hatred for one of the two teams that most ppl around here have.
Sorry for the novel, I'm just trying to post more like JCane wants :D
