1 - Cody.Ballard (0:05)

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Question - What do you/most top level players waste the most time one when a new madden/cfb drops? What do you think would be a more effective use of time leading up to the first tournament of the year?

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2 - Cody.Ballard (6:51)

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Question - How do you think about calling a game offensively/defensively? For example, when playing a player where the playing field is equal in terms of knowledge - how do you approach playcalling? To use a boxing example, how do you know when to jab, uppercut, hook, or do body blows throughout a game of 20 minute game of Madden. What are common mistakes top level players make when it comes to playcalling?

1 - #40 0:05 

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Question - What do you do to beat the 4-3 61 Formation? OLB screams every time. 0:05 

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2 - Bryan25 2:55

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Question - Hey dcroft 2 things.

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How can I get better in the pocket to help give my plays time to develope?

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I'm struggle to know what play i should put on the field next..is there a tell or maybe a specific defensive player i can look at to maybe give me a clue?

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3 - Cody.Ballard 8:15 

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Question - How do you read the field defensively w/switch stick? Are there any best practices formation to formation or concepts we can use to improve our precision w/switch stick?

1 - Cody.Ballard

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Question - .How do you and other comp players read the field pre/post snap? What do you do, and are there other high level players that do it differently? What are the key principles for improving in this area? :10

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2 - Cody.Ballard 

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Question - Can you break down the Madden Bowl and some of the schematic back/forths between Jon/Fancy? Primarily wandering about the chess match at the highest level and the playcalling they both employed throughout the game. :10 

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3 - Felipao

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Question - Prob been asked plenty but is there a way to block the dollar blitzes without blocking anyone? Tap blitz/crossfire/edge blitz? Thanks bro 14:44

1 - Cody.Ballard :05 

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Question - When watching madden what do you look for to improve/learn the game? How do you study film?

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2 - mgalipp13 2:43 

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Question - I run Big Nickle | Over G - Cover 2 & Nickel | 3-3 Stack - Cover 3 Drop. I typically User the MLB and no longer have trouble with TE Attack (Deep Post). I've tried to adjust my coach settings so that Zone Drops - Flat is at whatever down and distance. How can I stop corner routes?

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3 - mgalipp13 5:30 

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Question - Option Defense Read Key: Conservative & Option Defense Pitch Key: Conservative

Please note that Coaching Adjustments for option pitch key performs opposite of what it says. Read Key will perform as described in the coach adjustments. Has this been patched?

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4 - mgalipp13 7:20 

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Question - How do you ID the "Mike" defender (presnap)?

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5 - Thachary 10:40 

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Question - Regarding the 3 easy route combos in this weeks meta buster, are there specific formations these works best in? 

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6 - Thachary 13:15 

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Question - Does guessing run or pass pre snap make a difference? Feels like if I guess wrong it always results in a huge play 

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7 - Debo21 14:55 

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Question - How do people get the speed burst while running the ball. I see it sometimes on hand off and even down the field. It’s as if the ball carrier speeds up.

1 - Debo2121 0:05 

1 - Cody.Ballard 0:05

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Question - Who do you have winning madden bowl and why? 

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2 - choppa 1:57

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Question - Sup Croft, wanted to ask, do u tend to make minor adjustments on what your opponent is doing. Also, I feel as if sometimes when I read the safeties first and see what they are doing, I tend to not have that much time in the pocket at all, if possible, can I pls explain to me a way in which I can just make my reads in a much better manner? Finally, I know u guys talk about if your opponent keeps spamming something, adjust to it, but what if ur opponents is hitting you with multiple routes, how would I adjust to that?

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3 - Thachary 8:15

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Question - When I’m playing a good user on defense who is familiar with meta defenses and shading coverage down and covering weak spots, I tend to struggle with my offense (Michigan) how can I shake things up to give my meta routes more space? (I usually only run the 3 main plays out of bunch str offset with a little duo run here and there)

1 - Mgalipp13 0:16 

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Question - I’m trying to move my LB presnap to run the Dime Cover 4 Quarters blitz, but my LB keeps moving back to his spot? 

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2 - Debo21 2:57 

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Question - You talked about the best passing animation of you new QB. whats the best passing animation for QBs in NCAA 25. And i tried to find why you went from placement and ACC to just Placement. Can you touch on that and your settings? Thanks for all that you do!

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3 - Bryan25 6:50 

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Question - How do you find an offense, or how do you know when you have found a offense? I've ran quite a few different things and I haven't gotten that "this is it" feeling

0:12 - CeeGee - LONG QUESTION, but really good

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8:55- Thevandymancan "Just learned the P&A turns off all accuracy abilities for QB’s & switched to placement, how are you thinking about using Placement vs P&A? (Context- I have a field general that I start who has gold step up and sleight of hand = placement & Scramblers with no accuracy abilities = P&A? Or just pick one and go?) " 

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11:18 - Popsmoke How to stop Alabama from endless QB scrambles and their #1 WR at the same time in Road to the CFP? The QB either scrambles and finds a wide open receiver before you can get to him or finds a wide open #2 Williams. 

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15:37 - Popsmoke I’m having a really hard time with the passing game using Michigan offense in dynasty. I’m playing as UMass and UCF. Practice mode doesn’t feel anything like the games. My completion percentage is ~60% with 3-4 INT’s a game. My user games blitz me on most plays to prevent route development. I don’t know what to do. 

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19:07 - Mgalipp13 As the world’s greatest content creator and the best CFB25 player on the planet, you and Civil must spend all of your life either playing video games or coaching the members of Civil.gg - Thank you! It has played a huge role in my life as my dynasty buddy has cancer and we bond over College Football 25. I have much appreciation for what you guys do. It’s awesome! Civ just got to 100K followers on YouTube. DCroft won the Heisman house. What goals do you have in the future? 

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21:50 - choppacantmiss Sup Croft, I just have 2 questions. My first one is, how do I play defense/adjust to different things my opponent does. I tend to struggle with defense and finding out when and how to adjust, also I struggling with rotating to "different coverage shells" and when I am supposed to use a certain shell. My next question is, when it comes down to route concepts, what route concepts do u tend to use majority of the time? For example, do you use "Flood", "Flat Wheel Post", "Post Slant", "Triangle", etc. And also, how do you go upon making reads/progression reads. 

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27:50 - Mgalipp13 Can you briefly explain the difference between highball modifier and free form placement? Also, confirm the buttons on PS5. 

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29:45 - Hookem_512 When you run you your favorite offense with Bunch Str Offset what makes you decide between flood or dagger etc- what are you looking for and when hot routing what are we looking for the defense before we make those adjustments for that particular offense.  

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32:45 - Rambo Can you show some essential passing concepts for someone who is new to passing concepts and how they manipulate the defense? 

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42:00 - Sar413 Could you expand on the pats playbook? Are there any other decent gun formation's in the playbook outside of u trips or trips te? Like doubles flex pats, or Y off trips wk? 

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44:00 - Cody.Ballard - What did you learn from the MCS Playoffs Day 1/2? Do you see the game changing post madden bowl? Can you recap the meta and how it evolved/shifted throughout the competitive season? 

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46:13 - Mgalipp13 - I called Gun | Y Trips Offset WK - Reverse Flea Flicker for a 1 play TD with no time left. What is a 1 play TD that you use a money shot play?

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1 - Lipao 0:05

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Question - How to block agap from dime 32, 146 and 34 odd? Thanks

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2 - lukes7234 5:25 

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Question - How do you set up a bomb/one-play-touchdown vs. tampa 2 out of Bunch str offset?

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3 - Squidy1232 9:30

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Question - In cfb25 I would like help on stopping people who spam corner routes I set my CB's on curl flats and set the flats to 20 but the CB's keep getting beat and if they don't they spam out routes that my hard flats can't seem to cover either 

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4 - JGP 13:00

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Question - Playing a top 5 user in a 30 man online dynasty that uses UNLVs base playbook (Duo formations). Do you have any defense tips specific to those 2 RB formations? Other than plays, do you have any advice on player tendencies to start on the DL? Have to use default PBs, and I usually use 335tite

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He loves the cheesy G load option out of duo over but mixes his play calls well. 

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It's a major mismatch at all levels: His coach is lvl 40-50 in year 3 of his team, and I just joined the league. 

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5 - Cody.Ballard 17:30 

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Question - What are some of your takeaways from this MCS season, and the CFB tourney? What will you carry over into next year? What does an offseason look like for you, and how to make the most of the next 7 months? How can you become better moving forward?

1 - JoRo23 0:05 

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Question - I’m trying to learn the Michigan playbook but am struggling against the double mug mid blitz and nickel 3-3 stack lb blitz specifically with this playbook. Help please. 

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2 - Rambo 5:02

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Question - Could you talk through your mindset on defense against different formations? Like are you looking for opponent tendencies from certain formations and then adjusting your defense to that on what to put your zones in? 

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3 - Mgalipp13 9:56 

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Question - This question may seem redundant but I’m still having trouble stopping TE Attack (Deep Post) over the middle. I constantly user the middle LB in Tampa 2 defense and find myself out of position. I give up deep routes over the middle. Should I user the D-lineman or safety? Still need help, thx!

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4 - Cody.Ballard 15:01 

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Question - What did you learn from LCQ from yourself and from others? W/the patch, addition of new playbooks, and zero chill thaw - how has the META changed offensively/defensively? What do you anticipate seeing in the upcoming Madden Bowl based on this weekend?

1 - Bryan25 0:05 

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Question - How do you stop corner routes from bunch and trips in 6-1 defense (cover 4)

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2 - villainn 3:20 

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Question - In madden whats your main run defense and adjustments against heavy formations like iform and singleback? 

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3 - Primarch 6:30 

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Question - Meta in our dynasty is to take 98+ speed WR and either Jet Sweep/Touch Pass, or long bombs. Is there a way to counter one player like that, without sacrificing the rest of your defense or completely relying on your user in both situations?

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4 - CeeGee 11:35 

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Question - Dynasty question - I'm wondering what you value more in players? Do you value their attributes, like Power Moves, and Block Shed, or do you value their player Abilities like Grip Breaker or Inside Disruptor (these are Dline examples but a general question as well for other positions)

5 - Bryan25 14:50 

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Question - How to make Reads video..basically a dcroft version of civils "how to make Reads like a pro" video on the website. Best way i can describe it 

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6 - Cody.Ballard 21:05 

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Question - As you head into LCQ, what are you thinking defensively and offensively will give you the best chance to win scheme wise? Can you compare/contrast the current META offenses/defenses and why your current offense/defense is your choice going into the tournament?

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7 - Cody.Ballard

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Question - Elaborating on previous question - what do you expect to see scheme wise in LCQ?

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8 - Mgalipp13 27:20

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Question - Coaching Adjustment: Ball Carrier on Conservative. Pro (+) Ball carrier protects the ball, decrease fumble chances. Con (-) Ball Carrier special moves disabled except give up & cover ball

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However, I’ve noticed that you can still spin with conservative turned on. Is this a good coaching adjustment to use ALWAYS?

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9 - #40 29:35

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Question - How can one improve his open field tackling and overall USER abilities 

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10 - Cody.Ballard 33:55 

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Question - If you don't get to the question this week, then no big deal. Can you deep dive what you and other players mean when they talk about spacing on offense. How does it apply to formations, and route combos. What are some of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to spacing, and are there any principles we can apply to our own offense?

1 - Mgalipp13 0:05 

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Question - How do you stop TE Attack (Deep Post) and Corner Routes? My base defense is Big Nickel | Over G - Cover 2 & Nickel | 3-3 Stack - Cover 3 Drop

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2 - Wavcreator1702 2:50 

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Question - In 335 mint lb cross show 2. If the offense is the bunch TE set both my OLb and Corner are on the opposite sides of the RB. I’m confused on how to make my adjustments because that set up is different from what we learned in the setup video. 

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3 - Lotterdale 7:00

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Question - What are some good deep attacking routes combos do you like out of pistol doubles and trips (double Y off , Y off trips) out of the Clemson playbook 

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5 - Thekings29 13:20

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Question - How to stop throwing so many interceptions, how to get better at reading the field. Most of my friends sit in 3-2-6 and I can’t pass at all on them 

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6 - cody.ballard 16:30

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Question - What have you changed your mind about when it comes to defense/adjusting this madden season? How can someone become really good at adjusting to top level offenses?

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7 - mgalipp13 21:35

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Question - Should I be using Revamped Passing - Reticle Speed 20 or Placement & Accuracy - Reticle Speed 7? I've seen it in Civil's video's both ways.

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8 - Rambo 24:45

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Question - What’s the best defense in CFB to stop stretches and jet sweeps, (runs to the outside)

0:10 - How to assess blitz/no blitz pre snap. One of the things civil says he does pre snap is determine blitz/no blitz and then man or zone. Cover 0 man blitzes are usually somewhat straightforward based on alignment, but in his inside the mind he was like”I’m expecting a loop blitz here with this guy so I’m going to make him the Mike” he was right but as a viewer i wasn’t sure what signs to look for or pick up on that can help me distinguish blitzes easier."

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5:40 - How do I attack nickel over double bracket offensively; especially when opponent is individually shading dbs

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9:20 - This isn’t a question about how to stop a specific blitz or anything like that, but I’m curious why you chose Michigan’s offense over Oregon’s or the Oklahoma State system you previously ran. I’ve been using Alabama all year in CFB, but I want to try something new. However, I always end up going back to Bama, mostly because of their Trips TE formation.

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11:50 - Whats your approach to attacking Cover 3 buzz match? Anyway to bomb it, I keep having to work down the field.

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15:25 - I would say I am an intermediate level player, I have quick adjustments down but am not sure exactly of what zones I need to put my guys in against different formations, and also when it is beneficial to run man vs zone. Any tips on those two things?

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21:00 - What is the best strategy to practice the switch stick?

22:55 - What did you learn from this last live event? What does your preparation for a ladders weekend, elims weekend, or live event entail? In your opinion, what do comp madden players waste the most amount of time on, and what do they need to spend more time on?

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 28:50 - I have a question about defending against 5-wide. I watched the videos on Civil.gg and tried using a mix of Match and Cover 4, but I was still struggling. Do you have any new strategies or tips for stopping it? 

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35:35 - What window are we looking for when trying to get perfect blue release?

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39:52 - Looking to get better with remembering quick adjustments mapping.

• This one we breakdown how to stop HB Texas Routes from a META Route Combo, along with how many Route Combos, Plays, Coverages should you have?

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Question - I run 3-4 odd & I need help 

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• 2 - 5:58

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Question - General mut question. Whats the best way to get coins or players to be able to upgrade my team? How do you personally go about it? 

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• 3 - 12:03 

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Question - Any changes to your defending the META breakdowns from the beginning of the year? How has coverage changed at the top level throughout the competetive season?

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• 4 - 18:00

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Question - how would you improve reading blocks in the run game

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• 5 - 24:13 

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Question - Big games I find myself getting nervous on money drives and end up sometimes throwing picks, this happened this weekend in elims..any advice on this problem ? Or how I can be relaxed in a big game ?

• 0:05 - Bunch x nasty scheme. The play "motion cross post 1" how do you throw the Post Route? I keep getting switch sticked by deep blues covering the streak. 

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• 4:35  - What is your thought process when defending inside the 10, 5, and the goal line? What is your red zone defensive strategy year in and year out? Anything specific to this year?

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• 9:12 - Any tips for passing over the Middle in general? Whats a good/bad pass. I think something is open but get lurked 

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• 14:10 - Best u trips shell for dime 146 or 3-3 cub ? And for the trips shell the zone cover 6 setup are we using any zone drops ? 

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• 21:20 - What plays do you like against heavy send 6+ blitzes. Also how do you like to block those blitzes like sam will blitz or pinch buck 0

• 0:05: Assuming you could run a super custom playbook on Offense in CFM, what sets would you base out of and how? For example, Trips TE Flex to Bunch Strong, etc. The goal would be to create maximal headaches while keeping the reads and runs simple. Thanks!  
• 4:50: After you run a play, is your next play call based on what you saw the defense do the previous play?   
• 6:30: How do you like to stop bunch x nasty and the audible to trips te flex 
• 11:14  What is your perfect shell for "MTN Y POST" out of trips te flex?  
• 15:43 What is effective on defense post patch? Any new coverage shells for meta formations going into backend of comp season?

• 0:05 - What is the current META, and more importantly... WHY?
• 4:25 - How do you block 33 Odd and 33 Cub? 
• 13:30 - What are your biggest takeaways from the last MCS event?
• 19:10 - What does changing the "Mike" do, and how do you know what Pass Pro to set up?
• 24:30 - When are you holding "Turbo" when Usering on Defense?

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel

• 0:10 - How do you stop the run in 2-3 Dime? 
• 4:25 - How do you make good reads? I find myself struggling to see what's open
• 10:50 - How do you read Each Defense? 

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel

• 0:08 - How do you make reads, and identify different Coverages?
• 6:40 - What makes an Offense good this year? What are the keys to a competitive Offense?
• 11:30 - How far can Basic Plays take you, until you have to start calling "Custom Plays"
• 17:20 - How do I get better Offensively? I dominate bad players, but struggle vs good ones
• 20:25 - Dcroft vs Henry Film Review

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel

• 0:10 - How to block the new Mid Blitz
• 1:53 - How can I stop the run yet still have a good blitz?
• 5:45 - What are your favorite 2x2 Route Combos?
• 8:50 - How do you Scheme your Receivers open?
• 12:30 - What are some good Route Combos for the Redzone?
• 16:15 - What do you look for while watching film? Specifically watching other Comp Players
• 20:20 - How do I beat Cover 6 Willie while running Bunch?
• 25:20 - What did you learn from this recent Pro Tourney?
• 34:25 - How to lab new offensive like if someone wanted to run something off meta how would one create the offensive
• 41:05 - How do you deal with players who audible and flip formations from bunch to trips from dbl mug

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel

• 0:07 - How do I adjust my Defense properly?
• 5:10 - Best Defense to stop Play Action from Undercenter?
• 9:51 - What do you look for in a "Competitive" Defense, and what are you liking Post-Patch?
• 16:19 - Your thought process in selecting a play, pre-snap reads, and executing it.
• 22:13 - Preferred coverages against bunch STR and bunch STR nasty formations.
• 26:10 - How to attack Cover 4 Palms or Cover 6 using trips formations.
• 30:15 - Positioning your user in Double Mug defense and avoiding getting lost post-snap.
• 35:55 - Issues with how long it takes to Hot Route, especially in CUT H2H, and how to fix it.

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel

• 0:30 - Creating Defensive Coverages that utilize Switch Stick, and Designing Route Combos to beat Switch Stick
• 6:30 - How to block Send 4 Blitzes from DBL Mug
• 8:20 - How to Defend "MTN Y Post" from Trips TE Flex
• 12:30 - Making Read Progressions & Staying Consistent while Passing
• 19:10 - How to beat Pressed Cover 4 from Bunch & Trips formations
• 25:15 - How to balance being a Top Madden player with School, Work, and Life
• 30:10 - Learning what coverages to run, and when to run them
• 37:00 - Defending the run from Mid Blitz (including the "HB Direct" META)
• 41:00 - How to run Edge Blitz 3 from Dime 3-2 (specifically for when not on the Right Hashmark)

Our Personal META Busters drop every week! To ask a question for our next one, check the Unbeatable Club Discord Channel