IU playing Man vs Zone coverage

[4IUSox2]

Raiola’s Passer rating vs Zone coverage, which IU plays most of the time, is 90%. Against Man to Man, only 44.5%. That’s obviously a drastic difference. How does IU not let him get into a good rhythm back there?

Coaches or others in the know here, do you see IU switching this up on Saturday to play more press/man coverage to take advantage of this stat? If so, how much can a predominantly zone team, like IU, change up in just a 2 week window to prep?

 

[vesuvius13]

Raiola’s Passer rating vs Zone coverage, which IU plays most of the time, is 90%. Against Man to Man, only 44.5%. That’s obviously a drastic difference. How does IU not let him get into a good rhythm back there?

Coaches or others in the know here, do you see IU switching this up on Saturday to play more press/man coverage to take advantage of this stat? If so, how much can a predominantly zone team, like IU, change up in just a 2 week window to prep?

A lot depends on the zone you play. I used a zone with man principles once the routes were declared because I didn't want to start with man due to needing run support. I question IU's zone defense because how much space they give up to receivers. A true zone defense is hard to switch DBs to play man coverage.

 

[Mas-sa-suta]

A lot depends on the zone you play. I used a zone with man principles once the routes were declared because I didn't want to start with man due to needing run support. I question IU's zone defense because how much space they give up to receivers. A true zone defense is hard to switch DBs to play man coverage.

The lack of speed in the LB's and DB'S may limit the amount of man IU can effectively play.
I'm not a coach, but the really quick players seem to give IU fits so far. Just my fan opinion