Chris "Belt To" Ash - Defensive Coordinator

[Meatloaf]

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[stlnd01]

I would like a shutout.

 

[GATTACA!]

Fire him.

 

[stlnd01]

I would like a shutout.

Gaaahhh.

 

[ColoradoIrish]

I'm sorry for every mean thing I said about him

 

[ND87]

I would like a shutout.

You just HAD to.

 

[ColoradoIrish]

I would like a shutout.

 

[ndcoltsfan2010]

Im happy for Coach Ash!!! Some of us were truly harsh about him. Nice to see the improvement of our defense.

 

[NDVirginia19]

Chris "Belt to" Ash?

 

[IAIrish]

I honestly can't recall such a stark turnaround from a confused, misaligned unit in regular disarray to one that is among the best in the country while literally outscoring opposing offenses.

I'm not convinced Ash was entirely the problem or solution, but I'm thankful he & they kept at it and figured their shit out. My Saturdays are tons more enjoyable as a result.

 

[FalcoBro]

I’m still not convinced Coach Freeman hasnt taken a partial role at least in the play calling since the Purdue game but either way it’s great to see how things have changed since the Purdue game considering how the season started. In Ass I mean Ash we trust?

 

[Jimmy3Putt]

As bad as the defense was the first few weeks, we’re still a circus catch and a blown call away from being unbeaten.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

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[Dale]

 

[Bane]

Only had 38 pressures after the first three games, too. A remarkable turnaround.

 

[Irish#1]

I honestly can't recall such a stark turnaround from a confused, misaligned unit in regular disarray to one that is among the best in the country while literally outscoring opposing offenses.

I'm not convinced Ash was entirely the problem or solution, but I'm thankful he & they kept at it and figured their shit out. My Saturdays are tons more enjoyable as a result.

They just keep getting better each week. Ash now has a solid idea on every players strength's and weaknesses and is planning accordingly. I think this has allowed him to disguise his coverages and calls. As much as I loved Al, I think Ash is doing a better job of disguising his coverages and calls.

 

[Rockin’Irish]

They just keep getting better each week. Ash now has a solid idea on every players strength's and weaknesses and is planning accordingly. I think this has allowed him to disguise his coverages and calls. As much as I loved Al, I think Ash is doing a better job of disguising his coverages and calls.

Fortunately the fanbase and IE members were patient in giving the time to adapt to his players and new situation…….

 

[ColinKSU]

Fortunately the fanbase and IE members were patient in giving the time to adapt to his players and new situation…….

Hey, we changed the title of this thread. What more do you want?

 

[SoIll]

Anyone actually have any inside info about what the hell really went on?

Freeman more involved?

The players finally bought in?

Everyone needed time to adjust to each other and finally started to click?

The turn around has miraculous

 

[DCDomer]

That simulated pressure for the first INT was a thing of beauty.

Showed a 6 man pressure vs Empty pre-snap, ball has to come out hot, QB (especially a young one) anticipating Cover 0.

Turned into a 4 man rush with 3 Buzz coverage. Dropped the Mike and End to the boundary, and rolled Stroman from the MOF to the strong hook (replacing the blitzer) to steal quick game to #3.

Said it last week after watching the Pitt film - I love the games he's running up front and how he's combining Man/Zone.

 

[KPENN]

Lol

 

[TNUtoNotreDame]

Lol

Sounds like this board after the A & M loss and first half of Purdue.

 

[KMac151993]

That simulated pressure for the first INT was a thing of beauty.

Showed a 6 man pressure vs Empty pre-snap, ball has to come out hot, QB (especially a young one) anticipating Cover 0.

Turned into a 4 man rush with 3 Buzz coverage. Dropped the Mike and OLB to the boundary, and rolled Stroman from the MOF to the strong hook (replacing the blitzer) to steal quick game to #3.

Said it last week after watching the Pitt film - I love the games he's running up front and how he's combining Man/Zone.

Wasn't it the same on the Ethan Long pick 6 that wasn't...that time Hinish just got in fast.

 

[gregm83]

Anyone actually have any inside info about what the hell really went on?

Freeman more involved?

The players finally bought in?

Everyone needed time to adjust to each other and finally started to click?

The turn around has miraculous

I think about this at least twice daily
I have even gone into a rabbit hole of substance abuse with coaches and getting clean. This defense is now elite and the first 2 weeks was an absolute joke.

 

[rikkitikki08]

To be fair, absolutely no one on this board could have predicted the defense turning it around after the first two weeks.

 

[arndtjc]

Them: What are you worried about? Wicked Witch Chris Ash isn’t real, he can’t even hurt you

Wicked Witch Chris Ash:

 

[arndtjc]

Defense bumped up to #8 in FPI. Wild

 

[Redbar]

Reps to the mod responsible for “name evolution”!

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

To be fair, absolutely no one on this board could have predicted the defense turning it around after the first two weeks.

Go back into the thread. Receipts everywhere.

The turn came at halftime of Purdue. It took 2 and a half games for them to get this figured out.

 

[NorthDakota]

To be fair, absolutely no one on this board could have predicted the defense turning it around after the first two weeks.

I am curious how much is improvement compared to playing much worse competition.