Notes on our Secondary

UNT86 · October 14

I noticed two of our suspended back on Saturday. X'Avion Brice #23 recovered the fumbled punt, so he is at least seeing action on special teams.

Also noticed #30 B.J. Allen playing safety in the second half. He was very highly thought of coming out of high school. It would not surprise me to see him start taking reps away from our other two safeties. When we had a boundary safety, #21 Jaylen Hill was a good fit. He can actually tackle. When we could match him in man coverage vs a TE in the Tulsa and Wyoming games, he was okay. Florida Atlantic went after him in coverage often on Saturday and it showed. They were able to match him on slot receivers and he had trouble. From what I see, he is a little undisciplined in coverage at times. I think playing Allen more and #49 McFarland may have been part of our halftime adjustments.

We played a lot of zone in the first half. In the second half it was a lot more man. I would bet Allen sees the field more these coming weeks. McFarland may have been in because #2 Evan Jackson seems to have a lingering injury.

Just food for thought.

Glory to the Green · October 14

@aztecskinmentioned how Allen seemed quick to react during his limited action.

Seems like we play our best defense when we play man on the outside. It’s a lot of pressure on our corners, but if they can handle it, we’re a better defense.

Would also like to see a few more blitzes. Giving Hennigan too much time would not be good for us.

aztecskin · October 14

Yeah Herman mentioned that we went man a lot late to stop the run. in the last film room I noted that Hill was going to get worked over the top eventually. I thought he was out of the game in part because of an injury? I did notice 49 McFarland in more. I know Evan Jackson is more of our cover safety and he was out. That muddles the evaluation a bit. Something for the reporters to ask though.