The Mount Union Purple Raiders are an absolute defensive POWERHOUSE...
Under the direction of Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely, Mount Union was the #2 scoring defense in 2023 allowing less than 100 points all season and just 8.25 points per game!
2024 has been no different, with the Purple Raiders starting off 9-0 and allowing just 12.6 points per game, and tied for 3rd in the country with 37 sacks!
This is why we put together this six-part series featuring Coach Ely breaking down this incredible defense in: The Mount Union Defense - The Complete Series
The Mount Union Defense: The Complete Series
What's included:
Mount Union's Defensive Philosophy - so you understand what this dominant defense is trying to accomplish in every situation!
Mount Union's Favorite Defensive Fronts - How Mount Union structures their defense and sets themselves up for success up front.
Mount Union's Zone Coverage Schemes - Mount Union's favorite zone coverage shells that help them get off the field efficiently!
Mount Union's Signature Run Fits - How the Purple Raiders stuff the run and get the offense in routine 3rd and long situations!
Base and Exotic Blitz Packages - How to stress the offense in strategic areas to break down plays and destroy their execution!
Man Coverage Techniques - How the Purple Raiders teach physical coverage techniques and defend pass catchers so successfully!
And so much more!
Part 1- The Philosophy and Overview of the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely gives an in depth overview of Mount Union Defense. Mount Union is located in Alliance, Ohio and has been atop the ranks of the Division 3 level for the past three decades. They have won 13 Stagg Bowl titles, 34 Conference Championships, and 12 undefeated seasons.
Topics Covered Include:
Position specific skills
Their goals as a defense
How their players watch film
Situational defensive football
Offensive keys
Daily Routine
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Part 2: Defensive Fronts in the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely gives an in depth break down of the different fronts and alignments that the Mount Union Raiders use to give offenses fits.
Topics Cover Include:
Multiple fronts and alignments
Reasoning behind each front
Defending different styles of offenses
Extended look at all 22 coaching clips of each front
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Part 3: Multiple Coverages in the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely covers a variety of coverages to defend multiple offensive styles. He goes in depth in great detail to explain the how and why behind each coverage.
Topics Covered Include:
Cover 4 Overview and Rules
Choke Coverage Adjustments
Solo Coverage Adjustments
Cover 3 Match Rules
Cover 2 Rules
Extended All 22 Coaching Clips of each Coverage
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Part 4: Run Fits in the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely covers the multiple ways they fit the run in their defensive scheme. He covers a variety of run fits to match any coverage or offense they will come across.
Topics Covered Include:
30 Fit Run Fits
Plug Fits
Eye Fits
Lag Fits
Split Fits
Stack Fits Against Stacked Formations
Yoda Fits against Y (TE) off Formations
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Part 5: Multiple Blitzes in the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely gives an in depth presentation of the multiple blitz package that the swarming Mount Defense deploys on it's opponents. He shows each in depth with an extensive film breakdown while explaining the why behind each one.
Topics covered include:
Field Blitzes
Boundary Blitzes
Blitzes Combined with Movement
Extensive Film Breakdown of Each Blitz
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Part 6: Playing Man Coverage in the Mount Union Defense
Defensive Coordinator Daryl Ely gives an in depth teaching of their man coverage schemes they play at Mount Union. He talks technique and the why behind they use each form of man coverage.
Topics covered include:
Freeze Coverage
Banjo Adjustments
Adjusting to Motion
Press Coverage
Off Man Coverage
Clips Detailing Every Man Coverage Scheme
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