Power Spread Football

By Power Spread

A keen take on the current evolution of the game of Football - both culturally as well as schematically. Power Spread Football overtook the College game in the 2000s and broke through in the more stag... more

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November 26, 2022 2022 THE GAME - Michigan at Ohio State
Three Scenarios w/Analysis:
1. OSU 35-21: Pull away in the 2nd Half.
2. UM 27-17: UM in control throughout the game.
3. OSU 38-31: Comeback from 31-21 in 4th Qtr;
Winning TD w/ under 1 minute left.
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28min
April 30, 2022 2022 NFL Draft - Star Mindset vs Team Mindset
The draft is a lot about future potential stars of the game or current stars traded in draft deals. As we move forward in this PS Era of Football, organizations would be wise to shift their priorities from the Star Mindset to Team as they deal with future unpredictability with Injuries and a shifting landscape involving Team Morale and the overall Economic Structure.
I take a quick look at the Jets celebrated first day of the Draft as it pertains to a favorite player of mine, Garrett Wilson. As well as the trade made by the Eagles as they start to think with more of that Team Mindset from their QB position. Also the situation in Baltimore with WRs leaving, possibly due to all the running by Lamar Jackson.
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33min
April 04, 2022 College Basketball National Championship - Emotions, History and the Hardest Pick I've ever had to make in my life!
F4 REVIEW - Coaches who love their Teams!
      Emotions of Villanova losing Moore
      Bill Self never giving up on McCormack
      Caleb Love - Leaky Black!
      Banchero a great night! Coach K!

F4 EMOTIONS & HISTORY!
      Naismith > Allen + Iba
      Allen > Smith > Roy > Hubie
      Iba > Sutton > Self

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
      Bill Self Evolves to Helter Skelter
      Hubie Davis Evolves to Power Spread

LETDOWN FATIGUE
      Comparison to NFL Playoffs - Chiefs
      Comparison to Gonzaga last year

WHO TO PICK??
      KU more press/pace + NC Fatigue
      NC more clutch experience in MM
      LOVE OR SELF?
            If close = NC
            Can they stay close!?



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April 02, 2022 Final Four Quick Take - 4 Teams with a lot of Culture behind them and the Emotions involved
Kansas and North Carolina hearken all the way back to the roots of Basketball and its creator - James Naismith
Duke cemented its legacy shortly after and Villanova even more recently, but all 4 of these Teams are big time Programs with a lot of Culture behind them.

The Emotions with everyone and the possible outcomes. A little Meditation on what we are about to witness tonight and its effect on all involved.
Hubert Davis on importance of Emotional Life of his Team:
https://youtu.be/cSdsA-qtdb0?t=610
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12min
April 01, 2022College Basketball Final Four
BASKETBALL + FOOTBALL = POWER SPREAD
My first Podcast on Basketball as it compares to Football and first podcast from NYC!
Am I sticking with my original F4 or making a switch (2nd Half of Podcast)

HELTER SKELTER IS EXTREME POWER SPREAD BASKETBALL
Basketball has more elements of feel, rhythm + chaos than the more ordered sport of Football. Thus the term Helter Skelter that I use for Basketball. It's not pure chaos, but using the chaos to find your order.

POWER OF CHAOS from Powerspread.net
https://powerspread.net/2019/02/02/the-power-of-chaos-part-1-championship-sunday-pt-1/
https://powerspread.net/2019/02/02/the-power-of-chaos-part-1-championship-sunday-pt2/

NEW POWER SPREAD DEFENSES IN BASKETBALL & FOOTBALL = AGGRESSIVE GAP + PATTERN MATCH
The new style Gap Defenses that work to balance the aggression of Press Defense + Switching that limit outside shooting, while still continuing the Pack & Trap schemes that limit easy baskets in the paint. Not much different than the Pattern Matching in Football. Finding the Space Coverage based on Personnel + Scheme.

ORIGINAL GAP D from Jeff Van Gundy...?
https://pickandpop.net/2016/09/jeff-van-gundy-defensive-system-edit/

MY BRACKET BUSTERS (sort of)
My Bracket - half correct - Kansas vs Villanova.
Other half is dead (Gonzaga,Purdue).
Am I switching picks, playing the gap or packing middle?
Staying with Gonzaga (Duke) over Nova - hedging to Duke over KU or sliding over to a wacky finish for a wacky MM...
NC vs KU Final?
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32min
February 22, 2022 Super Bowl 56 Review 1 - A Bengals Fan Rooting for the Rams!?
0:00 - WOW - Two bouts with Covid + Bengals!
      C-Journey: March 12, 2020 - Feb 12, 2022
      New Insights - Understanding the larger YOU!
            TEAM - Football, Sports, Earth or Universe
            TEAM = Burrow + Oline = Larger YOU!
5:15 -   I'M A BENGAL FAN!
      Break from NFL in 00s due to Free Agency
            A loyal fan who felt a lack of loyalty in the NFL
            MARVIN LEWIS - Root of Bengal's Resurgence
      College Football 00s = Power Spread = NFL in 10s
            Terrelle Pryor - PS QB not Pro Dropback!
            Jim Tressel - Great Coach w/ Bad Advice
8:55 - I'M A BIGGER POWER SPREAD FAN!
      DYNAMIC OPPOSITION - Universal... 1 & 0 = 10
            Existence & Non-Existence = MIRACLE
      Aggressive FLEXIBLE Variety = 2020s
            Kurt started PS with me...I carry the torch!
11:08 - ROOTING FOR THE RAMS!
      SB Preview #3 - So many of my scenarios came true!
            Bengals Oline outplayed Rams Oline in 1st Half!
            Rams DC Morris pumped up 2nd Half Pressure!
            Burrow played well - Top Defenses vs 2nd Yr QB!
      Deserving vets finally got SB Ring! - Stafford, Donald..
      Rams Injuries almost caught up to them...
            Bengals the better Energy in the 2nd Half!
            TEAM - Rams Resilience all Playoffs!
18:10 - ROOTING FOR BENGALS IN STEELER COUNTRY!
      Bengals no fluke! Going to win a SB soon!
      Bengals on Roll, but Rams the Team of Destiny!
20:00 - BIGGER PICTURE - not getting bogged in details!
      Executives/Coaches/Players...even YouTubers!!
22:07 - CHRIS COLLINSWORTH - Good Call on the Game!
      Players + Scheme + a new found Humility.
      One of my favorite WRs along w/ Issac Curtis!
            Pete Johnson!! (Before Icky!)
      Paul Brown Original Organization = Good!
      Players Commentating on what they Know.
            NFL Talent is AMAZING!
            Still have to illuminate Scheme in a truthful way.
25:44 - UPDATE - More Playoff/SB Podcasts to come!
      WHAT A PLAYOFFS!
            WHAT A GAME! - Chiefs/Bills
      Bowles Magic + 2021 College Football Season
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28min
February 13, 2022 Super Bowl XVI Preview 3 - What we may see tonight + Final Pick
0:00 - Toss Up - Two Top Teams
           Blowout/Comeback/Close Game
3:00 - Who's more Aggressive all Game?
           Offenses will continue Aggression.
                 McKvay No Huddle Mixed Tempo!
                 Bengals Power Pass set up Deep!
            Defenses? Could go either way.
                 Anarumo Cons Zone or Exotic?
                 Morris Blitz w/ Tricky Coverage Mix?
15:45 - Example of Pattern Matching we will see.
            It's not Double Coverage anymore.
18:00 - AGGRESSIVE SAFETY SCHEMES!
            Causes Confusion - Ints + Sacks.
19:50 - INJURY REPORT
            RAMS - NOTEBOOM! (Whitworth)
            BENGALS - Uzomah not 100%
            Rams Depth in Playoffs Incredible!
25:25 - CULTURE - Rams Home Fans strong last week!
            Bengals Players on the love for Zac Taylor!
            Matt Gay and the love for Sean McVay!
26:35 - Bengals=Next Dynasty like Pats?
            Upstart NE beat favorite Rams in 2000.
            Really not the same scenario.
29:50 - How the Game may play out:
            One Team gets a big early lead.
            Comebacks + Last Min Win!
36:24 - RAMS - EXPERIENCE vs PRESSURE
39:05 - FINAL PICK
            Rams or Bengals w/ Big Early Lead.
            Either team makes a Comeback.
            Rams Win on Last Drive - Bengals fail 4th Down.
39:45 - All Bengals Playoff Opponents had Issues.
            Raiders 2nd Half Season: Off-Field Issues
            Titans 2nd Half Season: Injuries
            KC LETDOWN
40:35 - Any major issue for Rams?
            INJS? - Whitworth/Stafford/Gay?
            I won't base pick on Injuries this time!
42:00 - Bengals Sexy Pick: Rams Solid Pick.
            Whacky SB + Bengals are the Real Deal!
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45min
February 11, 2022 Super Bowl XVI Preview 2 - CULTURE: Bengals mirror Rams
1. CULTURE - Taylor came from McVay Culture
      Bengals mirror Rams:
      Personnel / Operations / Strategy
      Talent / Preparation / Scheme

2. SCHEME
OFFENSE - GILLMAN
      MCVAY IS SOLID
      TAYLOR STILL GROWING W/ CALLAHAN
DEFENSE - Conservative Roots w/ newfound Aggression
      MORRIS - TAMPA 2 w/ HASLETT ZB
            QUINN 1Man/3M ROBBER
      ANARUMO - Old school 4-3 /4-2 stuff
            Bettcher(Bowles) 3-3 Hybrid Aggression
Modern Coverage Mix - C6/C3/C1 Pattern Matching
      Anarumo Flexible - Agg Ss + Conservative Zone
      Morris less extreme - Not as Agg or Conservative
SP TEAMS - Top Notch: Ks - Gay hurt? McPherson MVP!

3. PREPARATION
TEAM HISTORIES - Young Coaching Momentum
BOTH COACHES - TECHNIQUE/FUNDAMENTAL
      Communication-Transparent-Teachable
TEACHABLE SYSTEMS IN PLACE
      PLAYERS PLAYING!
     Players prepped - playing well - ready to go!
EXPERIENCE - Big Edge Rams!

4. TALENT
      Similar except DBs + Oline Pass Blocking
      Burrow Inexperience vs Stafford Pressure
TEAM DEPTH - BENGALS
      TAYLOR - PRINCE - PERRINE QUOTE
      SEASON: FLOWERS - JOHNSTON - THOMAS
      PLAYOFF: DTs-SQUARE/KERR - PRINCE QUOTE
TEAM DEPTH - RAMS
      Everyone talks about VonMiller-Beckham-Michel
      POWELL - WEDDLE - Howard/Reader - NOTEBOOM!

5. EXPERIENCE VS PRESSURE
BENGALS MAGIC IN THE YEAR OF THE TIGER!
     Bengals get closer each game to bubble bursting!
     Does Burrow implode or explode!?
     DC Anarumo - Aggressive or Conservative?!
EXPERIENCE + AGGRESSION...?
     Do McVay & Morris stay aggressive?
     Take advantage of their Experience?
PRESSURE
Bengals "nothing to lose" or overwhelmed?
Rams 2nd chance viewed as Experience or Pressure?
      Mcvay and young players - more to come
      Veterans nearing the end...Pressure!
      Stafford Arnold Beckham Floyd Miller Whitworth
POSSIBLE SCENARIO
Rams Experience + Bengals Nerves = Big Lead Rams
Rams Pressure + Bengals Nothing to Lose = Comeback
Can Bengals close the deal again or has the well run dry?
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36min
February 10, 2022 Super Bowl XVI Preview 1 - I called for a whacky playoffs w/ Bengals run from the start. Taylor Evolution - but it may be McVay/Stafford Time.
MY FIRST EVER PODCAST 1 MTH AGO:
PREDICTION - Whacky Playoffs + Bengals Playoff Run
        Cleveland Browns Plus - Culture+Schemes.
        Kevin Stefanski a Mike Zimmer Guy.
        Original Pick - Bengals in Championship Game.
        Changed it after KC/Bills = LETDOWN KC.

WHY THE WACKY? NFL Evolving Fast.
PS Schemes + Personnel (Talent+Volatility)
        Wildcards=Normal - Rest=Whacky!
        I'm learning! - Split Belly Pattern Matching

Zac Taylor = Sean McVay Plus
        Gillman Plus for Both
        Bill Callahan=Mike White Pro Spread
        Shanahan/Reid BYU WC
        Chip Kelly/Jim Mora Jr (Vick) PS
        Finally - SEAN MCVAY as Mentor!

McVay from Bill Walsh / Mike Shanahan Line
        Gillman Power WC Offense - Gillman Pro PSAR.
        Taylor more Gillman Pro PS > Gillman PS.
        Taylor more future evolvement than McVay?
        Burrow = LSU Brady(Moorhead/Briles)/Canada

BENGALS - TIMES UP?
       Almost blew 2 Games. Losing bad Game 3.
       KC Letdown off one of Greatest Games Ever!
       A lot of mistakes by a young team
       Inexperienced Coaches - Rams been to SB!

BENGALS MAGIC vs RAMS ESTABLISHED CULTURE
        Bengals = Cultural Momentum
        Rams = Long Term Culture
        Time for McVay & Stafford..?
        Zac Taylor = Interesting Future!
        Rams for now - get back to me on Sunday!





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15min
February 08, 2022 Double Coverage or Pattern Matching?
0:00 - Double Coverage is no longer a viable solution
                   1 - PS Schemes
                   2 - So many Great Players

2:40 -   Intricate Schemes = Smart Players

3:30 -   Pattern Matching = Agg Match Up Zone

4:15 -   Nick Saban's creation of Pattern Matching

7:40 -   Always an Awareness of best Receivers
                 Not a true Double Coverage
                 Different Times now - Better Players/Schemes

8:37 -   Cover 6 & Quarters
                Gary Patterson + Pat Narduzzi
                Popular types of Hybrid Zone Matching

9:50 -   2 Safeties Deep = C6 more than C2!
                C6 w/ Robber or Bracket
                Illusion of Double Coverage
                Confuses QBa like Romo!

11:35 - All Offense/Defense Concepts from College!
                Except Pro Concepts - Pro Pass / 3-4
                Pros more complicated than College
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14min

FAQs about Power Spread Football:

How many episodes does Power Spread Football have?

The podcast currently has 215 episodes available.