NFL Trivia — Day 19
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What is the "Tampa 2" defense, and which coaching duo is most closely associated with it?
Correct Answer
A Cover 2 variant where the middle linebacker drops deep into the seam; Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin
🎉 Time's up! The correct answer is: A Cover 2 variant where the middle linebacker drops deep into the seam; Tony Dungy and Monte Kiffin
5 of 22 participants got it right. Discussion is now open!
VFCorrespondent wrote:
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I had the LB part right, the Mike drops leaving 2 of the 3 LBs in their traditional roles, but I did forget to name the coaches. I realized as soon as I hit post that I forgot the coaches but I only would have gotten Dungy though.
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JimmyinSD wrote:
I had the LB part right, the Mike drops leaving 2 of the 3 LBs in their traditional roles, but I did forget to name the coaches. I realized as soon as I hit post that I forgot the coaches but I only would have gotten Dungy though.
Same Jimmy, I didn't get a chance to answer this but I would have gotten Dungy but I likely would have missed on Kiffin.
I do like the questions that have you going to look for answers, if only just to learn something or re-remember things as I seem to have to do things more and mroe these days.
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Cover two zone schemes. Kiffin was the creator, but I think Dungy mastered it. Followed the Colts a ton being a huge Manning fan. These last two were tough. Todays, I may have got wrong, but we will see lol.
To my surprise, I got it right. I owe that to my step-son. He's been a Bucs fan as far as I can remember, played football (defense) all through school, now coaches, & is quite smart on both sides of the ball. Any way, a couple weeks ago, we were having a conversation about defensive schemes (mostly him doing the talking - LOL). Dungy & Tampa 2 came up, which led to Monte Kiffin. Like others, I knew Dungy, but would have missed Kiffin. Even though, I probably misspelled it. (Thanks, Steven!!!!)
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Here's what I went with: Your answer: safteys deeper, corners on wrs. safteys get middle part of the field corners limit how far the wrs can go up the field with jams but play the outside 1/4s. Tony dungy — not quite. (Describes coverage mechanics but only names Dungy; doesn't mention Kiffin or clearly identify the Tampa 2 structure)
Didn't get Kiffin, didn't include mike linebacker description. Great question!!
Dammit, I had it and thought myself out of it 😆 My alleged brain whispered, "wasn't Kiffin a DL guy?" and I switched to Lovie Smith. D'oh!
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