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...Crimson defense will have a similar range of choice in choosing sets to break up opponents' offensive continuity. Restic uses both odd and even man fronts, stacking linebackers and backs in odd positions, and he rolls the defense to adjust to pre-determined weak spots. The downmen and linebackers are distinct from the deep backs in that they call separate sets on each down; but the two defensive calls are coordinated...

Author: By Robert Decherd, | Title: Restic, Crimson Set for 1971 Debut | 9/24/1971 | See Source »

...Crimson defense will have a similar range of choice in choosing sets to break up opponents' offensive continuity. Restic uses both odd and even man fronts, stacking linebackers and backs in odd positions, and he rolls the defense to adjust to pre-determined weak spots. The downmen and linebackers are distinct from the deep backs in that they call separate sets on each down; but the two defensive calls are coordinated...

Author: By Robert Decherd, | Title: Restic, Crimson Set for 1971 Debut | 9/22/1971 | See Source »

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