SMAHS DEFENSIVE PLAY BOOK3-5-3

Defensive PhilosophyWe do not react (You attack)We are the aggressor with an attitudeWe must be disciplinedTotally unselfishRead and attackWe will be different because we will be multiple defense 3, 4, 5, 6

Defensive Terms Strong side / Weak side refer to offensive formation and not the defensive ability on that side. Field / Boundary will also be used with formations and location of ball.Strong side is toward tight end side of offensive formation. Weak side is toward split of offensive formation.Strong side is favorable to run or pass Weak side is favorable to pass first run second as far as defense is concerned.Field is wide side of field. Boundary is short side of field used in secondary coverages.

Defensive TerminologyD C B A A B C D

Lettering of offensive line gaps Alignment numbering system Receiver numbering systemStart with #1 to widest receiver and count in8644i76i5322i01s21w42i8634i56i712231 3Even # head up even i is inside eye. Odd is outside eye.Even #s are head up 2,4,6

Basic Responsibilities for all Defensive PlayerStanceAlignmentGap or Coverage Responsibility Keys- help to react and attack rather than read flow

Base Defensive

Position Alignment Gap Responsibility What Offensive Players KeyLine of scrimmage is length of ball across the entire football fieldDLOS1ST LEVEL2ND LEVEL3RD LEVELBNMSBEDCE

Huddle Formation for DefenseNose will find ball after each play, he will raise hand and call defense. Huddle will form around him. Nose will position himself 3- 4 yards form ball, facing the ball.Front line will be bent over with hands on knees.Back line will be between front line with hands place on backs of front line.Calls will be made by Mike and Safety after they receive defensive call from sideline.Safety will call down distance and defensive secondary coverage.Mike will call stuntsTo break huddle mike will say ready and with the clap of hands and the word of that week -Dutch, Defense, and Pride will be shouted and huddle will break. C B B CD E N E D M S

C- CornerM- MikeE- End S- SafetyB- BatsN Nose guardD- Dogs

No Huddle DefenseStunts and coverages will be predetermined by offensive formation.A designated line backer and secondary person will confirm formation of the offence then shout the Stunt and coverage.Creative words may be used each week to communicate the coverage and stunts to each other aloud "Bison Blue", Check O.The line and bats should inform all player of down and distance in No Huddle.TALK TALK TALK LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN Information that must be known by all defensive players before snap of the ball.Offensive formations (Dbl tight)(Split L or R)(Pro)(Trips)(Slot R or L) (Ace backfield)(Empty set)( 2Back set)Down and DistanceResponsibility (Gap) (Area)Stunt and Coverage

Rules for (BASE) Defensive Line 1st Level

Ends 3 point stance

Alignment 5 technique Outside eye of offensive tackle Inside foot align in center of offensive tackle When no offensive end (align inside foot with out side foot of tackle) Keep (head or hand) within one foot from line of scrimmage.Responsibility Penetrate through offensive tackle and square up and cover C gap.Keys Read tackles movement Be ready for double team from end and tackle While seeing the nearest backs movement

Rules for (BASE) Defensive Line 1st LevelNose Guard 3 point stanceAlignment 0 technique Head up on center (Head or Hand) one foot from line of scrimmageResponsibility Rip through centers block and play (A) gap to (A) gap depending on stunt and ball carrier directionKeys Centers blocking direction to the nearest back (ball movement)

Rules for (BASE) Line Backers 2nd Level Mike (Middle Backers) - 2 point stanceAlignment 00 technique Head up on centerFeet parallel with a toe to heal stager3 yards to 5 yards off LOSResponsibilityAttack the Line of Scrimmage from B gap to B gap depending on stunt or ball carrier direction plugging any opening.pass coverage depends on if it is man to man, or zone coverageKeysGuard- Fullback- Quarterback triangle to identify flow of football .

Rules for (BASE) Line Backers 2nd Level Bats - (Sam and Will) 2 point stance Inside Backers

Alignment 40 technique Head up on center of the offensive tackleFeet parallel with a toe to heal stager3 yards to 5 yards off LOSResponsibilityAttack the line of scrimmage at the B or C gap on your side depending on (offensive tackles block and ball carrier direction) or (stunt being called).The PASS COVERAGE depends on if ( Man to Man, or Zone (hook curl area)KeysTackle, near back and quarterback triangleGuards to identify football flowName for BatsSam on short side of formationWill on wide side of formation (Optional)

Rules for (BASE) Line Backers - 2nd LevelDogs - 2 point stance Outside BackersAlignmentVerses Tight End - 80 technique 2 yards outside the end man on line of scrimmage 3-5 yards deepVerses Tackle - (Split End) 70 technique 3 yards outside the end man on line of scrimmage 4-6 yards deepVerses Slot - Align on slot 7 yards deep with inside foot of slot man Responsibility On running plays towards you - attack line of scrimmage to secure the D gap, has pitch man on option playsOn running plays away Shuffle Slow down line towards play securing from your D gap to opposite A gap for a cut back by runner or reverse playOn pass depending on stunt or coverage if in man to man coverage usually the 2nd man from outside (#2 man) in zone (depending what zone coverage) you would have flat (3) or hook curl (24)Keys End man on the line of scrimmage to near backThe Dog is both linebacker and defensive back Must read , react and attack at line of scrimmage React to pass coverage

Rules for (BASE) Secondary 3rd LevelCorners - 2 point stance Field (wide) or Boundary (short) SidesAlignmentAlign to the # 1 receiver to their side, 7-8 yards deep (when Press is called 1 yard deep) with inside foot align with outside foot of receiver, Outside foot should be up in front of inside foot. ResponsibilityPass coverage first, in (zone)-flat or deep third in (man to man)-cover the #1 receiver, with 3 drop steps first and read react, and attack ball carrier on running plays. Must be able to open field tackle and take one leading fullback back or pulling lineman. Keys The alignment should allow the corner to key quarterback and receiver

Rules for (BASE) Secondary - 3rd LevelSafety - 2 point stance Alignment 9-12 yards deep on the A gap to the two receiver side on an even set (align 9-12 yards deep equally distant from the # 1 receivers).Responsibility Pass coverage first (with 3 step drop) Zone (deep middle 3rd on cover 3, or field on cover 2) #2 or #3 man (depending on man coverage) Attack the line of scrimmage on run plays.(run the alley to the ball carrier.) Make open field tackles.Keys The Quarterback and ball movement. Receiver to QB on man to man coverage on zone near receiver to quarterback

DEFENSIVE LINE STUNTS -CLOSE(strong) OPEN(weak) -ROGER (right) LEO (left) -PINCH -JACKS

DEFENSIVE LINESTUNTS

CLOSE LEO ROGER OPEN

E N E D D B M B

JACKS E N ED D B M B

PINCH

E N ED D B M B

PRESSURE PACKAGES4-MAN- BAT OPEN/CLOSE - RIGHT/LEFT - MIKE STRONG/WEAK - BOB OPEN/CLOSE RIGHT/LEFT - BUC OPEN/CLOSE RIGHT/LEFT- DOG OPEN/CLOSE RIGHT/LEFT

BAT OPEN/RIGHT

E N E D D B M B

BAT CLOSE/LEFT

E N E D D B M B

MIKE STRONG/WEAK MIKE STR MIKE WK.

E N E D D B M BThe Nose moves opposite the str. or wk. call Mike goes str. A gap on Mike str. Mike goes wk. A gap on Mike wk.

BOB OPEN/RIGHT

E N E D D B M B

BOB CLOSE/LEFT

E N E D D B M B

BUC OPEN/RIGHT

E N E D D B M B

BUC CLOSE/LEFT

E N E D D B M B

DOG OPEN/RIGHT

E N E D D B M B BAT HAS TE MAN TO MAN IN MAN COVERAGE

DOG CLOSE/LEFT

E N E D D B M B

PRESSURE PACKAGES5-MAN- ZOO (STRONG) (WEAK) (ROGER) (LEO)- SAM (STRONG) WAM (WEAK) RAM (RIGHT) LAM (LEFT)- DBL. BUC PINCH - DBL. DOG PINCH - BLAST - BOOM OPEN/CLOSE RIGHT/LEFT-SAX (STRONG) WAX (WEAK) RAX (RIGHT) LAX (LEFT) 6-MAN 7-MANZOO BLUE PINCH SPECIAL

ZOO STRONG ( ZOO LEO)

E N E D D B M B

ZOO WEAK (ZOO ROGER)

E N E D D B M B

(SAX)STRONG (LAX)LEFT

E N E D D B M B

(WAX)WEAK (RAX)RIGHT

E N E D D B M B

DOUBLE BUC PINCH

E N E D D B M BNOSE CAN GO EITHER GAP

DOUBLE DOG PINCH

E N E D D B M BIF THE DOG HAS TWO RECEIVERS TO HIS SIDE & HE IS IN MAN COVERAGE YOU MUST CHECK BUC

BLAST

E N E D D B M B

BOOM OPEN/RIGHT

E N E D D B M B

BOOM CLOSE/LEFT

E N E D D B M B

(SAM)STRONG (LAM)LEFT

E N E D D B M B

Line slant to tight end on (WAM)(SAM)(RAM)(LAM)

(WAM)WEAK (RAM)RIGHT

E N E D D B M BLine slant to tight end (WAM)(SAM)(RAM)(LAM)

PRESSURE PACKAGES6-MAN- ZOO BLUE- PINCH SPECIAL WHITE

ZOO BLUE

E N E D D B M B

PINCH SPECIAL

E N E D D B M B

SOLID

B E N E D D M B

FS

PRESSURE PACKAGESSOLID PRESSURES- BOOM OPEN BLACK ROCK - BLITZ BLUE - DOUBLE DOG WHITE - ZOO WEAK BLUE - MASH WEAK BLUE

SOLIDBOOM OPEN

B E N E D D M B

FS

SOLIDBLITZ BLUE

B E N E D D M B

FSBLUE RULES 0 COVERAGE

SOLIDDOUBLE DOG

B E N E D D M B

FS

SOLIDZOO WEAK

B E N E D D M B

FS

SOLID SAX WAX

B E N E D D M B

FS

UNDER

E N E B D DB M

PRESSURE PACKAGESUNDER - ZOO STRONG - Boom close- Blitz Blue- Double Dog

UNDER ZOO STRONG (LEO)

E N E B D DB M

UNDER SAX LAX

E N E B D DB M

DOUBLE EAGLE

E N E D DB M B FS

TUFF

B E N E B D D M FS

Secondary Coverage Zone The under coverage zones (flat, hook, curl) are about 15 yards deep and 9 yards wide.. ( deep) starts at end of short coverage13221ENEBDDBFLAT ZONEC15 YD DEEPFLAT ZONE15 YD DEEPCurl ZoneCurl ZoneHook ZoneSHook ZoneDeep outside 3rd(cover 3)To End Zone

Deep Middle3 rd(cover 3) To End Zone

Deep outside 3 rd (cover 3)To End Zone

In Cover 2 split field in half coverage is from 15 yd from line of scrimmage to end zone.Zones give you a depth and direction to go. The zones change width wise depending on receiver action and the placement of the football between the hashes.M

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSMIKE STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BAT: Banjo RB; Back to you take him, back away low holeFS: Always help the Dog to the passing strength of the formation

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BAT STRONG & MIKE: BlitzBAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Always help the Dog to the passing strength of the formation

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSMIKE STRONG VS TRIPS FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog has #2 to 3 WR side, Dog away gets a Spin call and replaces FSBAT: Banjo RB; Back to you take, back away low holeFS: #3 to 3 WR side

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION/MOTION TO TRIPS

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog has #2 to 3 WR side after motion, Dog away from motion gets a Spin call and replaces FSBAT STRONG & MIKE: BlitzBAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Go from helping Dog to the passing strength to taking #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSMIKE STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BAT: Banjo RB; Back to you take him, back away low holeFS: Always help the Dog to the passing strength of the formation

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BAT STRONG & MIKE: BlitzBAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Always help the Dog to the passing strength of the formation

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSMIKE STRONG VS TRIPS FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog has #2 to 3 WR side, Dog away gets a Spin call and replaces FSBAT: Banjo RB; Back to you take, back away low holeFS: #3 to 3 WR side

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION/MOTION TO TRIPS

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog has #2 to 3 WR side after motion, Dog away from motion gets a Spin call and replaces FSBAT STRONG & MIKE: BlitzBAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Go from helping Dog to the passing strength to taking #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS TRIPS FORMATION/MOTION TO DOUBLES

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to 3 WR side goes from having #3 to #2, Dog away from trips goes from a Spin call to taking #2BAT STRONG & MIKE: Blitz BAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Goes from having #3 to becoming a man free player and helping the Dog to the passing strength

BOOM CLOSED VS DOUBLES FORMATION(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from blitz has #2BAT: Bat to weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzing FS: Has #2 to the blitz side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION TO TRIPS AWAY FROM BLITZ(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from the blitz side has #2 prior to motion and #2 afterBAT: Bat to the weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #2 to the blitz side to traveling and taking #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS TRIPS FORMATIONBLITZ AWAY FROM THE 3 WR SIDE(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from the blitz side has #2BAT: Bat to the weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER 1 ADJUSTMENTSZOO STRONG VS TRIPS FORMATION/MOTION TO DOUBLES

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to 3 WR side goes from having #3 to #2, Dog away from trips goes from a Spin call to taking #2BAT STRONG & MIKE: Blitz BAT WEAK: Take RBFS: Goes from having #3 to becoming a man free player and helping the Dog to the passing strength

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS DOUBLES FORMATION(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from blitz has #2BAT: Bat to weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzing FS: Has #2 to the blitz side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION TO TRIPS AWAY FROM BLITZ(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from the blitz side has #2 prior to motion and #2 afterBAT: Bat to the weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #2 to the blitz side to traveling and taking #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS TRIPS FORMATIONBLITZ AWAY FROM THE 3 WR SIDE(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog away from the blitz side has #2BAT: Bat to the weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSBOOM CLOSED VS TRIPS FORMATIONMOTION TO DOUBLES/BLITZ SIDE(Weak side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the weak side blitzes, Dog goes from having #3 to taking #2 away from the blitz sideBAT: Bat to the weak side blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #3 to 3 WR side to traveling and taking #2 to the blitz side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM OPEN VS TRIPS FORMATIONBLITZ FROM THE 3 WR SIDE/OPTION 1(Strong side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the 3 WR side takes #2 and Checks Buck, Dog away form the blitz side either spins or doubles #1BAT: Bat to the 3 WR side becomes a contain blitzer, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from the blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #2 to the blitz side to having #3 to the blitz/3 WR side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM OPEN VS TRIPS FORMATIONMOTION TO DOUBLES/OPTION 1(Strong side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to 3 WR side goes from a Check Buck call to being a blitzer, Dog away from the blitz side has #2BAT: Bat to strength blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #3 to blitz/Trips side to taking #2 to the blitz side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM OPEN VS TRIPS FORMATIONBLITZ FROM THE 3 WR SIDE/OPTION 2(Strong side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to Trips side has #2, Dog away from 3 WR side travels over and replaces Dog and blitzesBAT: Bat to the strength blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #2 to the blitz side to taking #3 to the 3 WR side

COVER ZERO (0) ADJUSTMENTSBOOM OPEN VS TRIPS FORMATIONMOTION TO DOUBLES/OPTION 2(Strong side Blitz)

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to 3 WR side now blitzes, Dog has to travel and take #2 away from blitz sideBAT: Bat to the strength blitzes, Bat Banjos RB with the Mike away from blitz sideMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzingFS: Goes from having #3 to the blitz side to taking #2 to the blitz side

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSDOUBLE DOG PINCH VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to the FS side blitzes, Dog away from FS Checks BuckBAT: Bat to the FS Banjos RB with the Mike, Bat to the check side becomes a contain blitzerMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzing FS: Makes an Im Right or Left call and takes #2; usually goes to the formation pass strength

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSDOUBLE DOG PINCH VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION TO TRIPS

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog away from Trips still blitzes, Dog to the motion side keeps the check Buck on and takes #2BAT: Bat to the 3 WR contain blitzes, Bat away Banjos RB with the MikeMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzing FS: Goes away from called right side and travels to the 3 WR side and takes #3

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSDOUBLE DOG PINCH VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION FROM TRIPS TO DOUBLES

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: Dog to 3 WR side calls off Bat and blitzes, Dog to the motion side now Checks Buck and takes #2BAT: Bat away from the motion now is off and Banjos RB with the Mike, Bat to motion gets check and blitzesMIKE: Banjo RB with the Bat not blitzing FS: Stays on the same called side and goes from having #3 to taking #2

Cover Zero ADJUSTMENTSZOO BLUE VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BATS & MIKE: BlitzFS: Always has #3 in Blue coverage

Cover Zero ADJUSTMENTSZOO BLUE VS TRIPS FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BATS & MIKE: BlitzFS: Always has #3 in Blue coverage

Cover Zero ADJUSTMENTSZOO BLUE VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION TO TRIPS

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BATS & MIKE: BlitzFS: Always has #3 in Blue coverage, goes from having the RB to taking the TE

COVER 3 MIKE STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: Outside 1/3s DOG: Curl to FlatBATS: Hook to Curl to their sideFS: Deep Middle 1/3

COVER 3ZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: Outside 1/3s DOG: Curl to FlatBAT: Bat to strength blitzes, Bat away from blitz takes middle hook areaMIKE: BlitzFS: Deep Middle 1/3

COVER Zero ADJUSTMENTSZOO BLUE VS DOUBLES FORMATIONMOTION TO TRIPS

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: #1DOG: #2BATS & MIKE: BlitzFS: Always has #3 in Blue coverage, goes from having the RB to taking the TE

COVER 3 MIKE STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: Outside 1/3s DOG: Curl to FlatBATS: Hook to Curl to their sideFS: Deep Middle 1/3

COVER 3ZOO STRONG VS DOUBLES FORMATION

E N E B B MFS C D D CCORNER: Outside 1/3s DOG: Curl to FlatBAT: Bat to strength blitzes, Bat away from blitz takes middle hook areaMIKE: BlitzFS: Deep Middle 1/3

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE NUMBER 1by Vince LombardiYouve got to pay the price. Winning is not a sometime thing; its an all-the-time thing. You dont win once in a while, you dont do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing.There is no room for second place. There is only one place in my game and that is first place. I have finished second twice in my time at Green Bay and I dont ever want to finish second again. There is a second place bowl game, but it is a game for losers played by losers. It is and always has been an American zeal to be first in anything we do and to win and to win and to win.Every time a football player goes out to ply his trade hes got to play from the ground up - from the soles of his feet right up to his head. Every inch of him has to play. Some guys play with their heads. Thats O.K. Youve got to be smart to be Number 1 in any business. But more important, youve got to play with your heart - with every fiber of your body. If youre lucky enough to find a guy with a lot of head and a lot of heart, hes never going to come off the field second.Running a football team is no different from running any other kind of organization - an army, a political party, a business. The principles are the same. The object is to win - to beat the other guy. Maybe that sounds hard or cruel. I dont thing that is.Its a reality of life that men are competitive and the most competitive games draw the most competitive men. Thats why theyre there - to compete. They know the rules and the objectives when they get in the game. The objective is to win - fairly, squarely, decently, by the rules - but to win.And in truth, Ive never known a man worth his salt who in the long run, deep down in his heart, didnt appreciate the grind, the discipline. There is something in good men that really yearns for, needs, discipline and the harsh reality of head-to-head- combat.I dont say these things because I believe in the brute nature of man or that men must be brutalized to be combative. I believe in God, and I believe in human decency. But I firmly believe that any mans finest hour - his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear - is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.

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