From Pass Rush to Gap Control - E.J. Whitlow, Defensive Line Coach, Miami University (OH)
In just his third season of coaching the defensive line at the University of Miami Ohio, Coach E.J. Whitlow has already produced three All-MAC honorees. Last season, the Warhawks had 38 total sacks, and 28 of those came from the defensive line. A former defensive tackle at Findlay College, Coach Whitlow was named First-Team All-GLIAC and team MVP during his playing days.
On today’s episode of Coach and Coordinator Podcast, hear how Coach Whitlow has instructs his defensive linemen on their pass rush moves, gap control, hand placement, block shedding, and more.
Show Notes:
0:20 Intro
1:05 Beginning of Coach Whitlow’s career
2:24 Developing as a coach
4:06 Transition to Grand Valley State
6:15 Expectations for defensive linemen
7:12 Coach Whitlow’s catch phrases
8:31 Keys to playing upfront
9:21 Gap Control
11:30 Art of hand placement
12:56 Using your hips
14:11 Traits to look for
15:43 Identifying strengths in players
17:01 Utilizing movement upfront
18:07 Maintaining gap while moving
19:33 Defensive line tackling drills
20:51 Shedding blocks
22:07 Pass rush progressions
24:30 Keys to footwork
25:20 Tipped passes at the line
26:11 Powering through offensive linemen
27:48 Combining pass rush moves
28:31 Scouting offensive linemen
You can follow Coach Whitlow on Twitter @CoachWhit_MU.
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