Football Film Study: Cal's Protection vs. UCLA's Pressure
Examining the basics of protection assignments
A key feature of the 2020 Cal/UCLA game was UCLA’s ability to get quick pressure with a variety of blitzes. In this video, we’ll see some basics of protection assignments, and see what kinds of improvements would’ve made Cal more successful. I’ll close with a few thoughts about Oregon State’s defense in comparison to UCLA’s.
Appreciate the breakdown of our poor line last week. In typing the headline I know what that analytical head of yours had to be thinking: Cal's protection (or lack there of). I thought the guards were particularly poor especially in dealing of 92 (no matter what his accolades are, 49ers held Aaron Donald nothing of note). Daltoso for him being healthy compared to the rest of the lineman aside from Curhan and Saffell has really had tons of problems from my view despite his versatility, Mettauer could do better but he's young so I'll relent. Backs could also do better in blocking.
I really enjoyed this breakdown of Cal’s protection scheme against UCLA’s aggressive pass rush. It’s fascinating to see how the offensive line adjusts under pressure and how small communication lapses can lead to big plays for the defense. The analysis was super clear and helped me understand the tactical side of the game so much better. It reminded me of how short dramas and films break down emotions and moments in just a few minutes—like what you’ll find on https://my-drama.com . If you love quick, powerful storytelling, that site is definitely worth checking out. Football and film—perfect combo!