Eric Stoverud

Teacher and Football Coach. DC at Great Falls High School. UM-Western Alum. Husband to Kristi.

[Mike Rittelmann @MRittCGS]

One of the most important but often overlooked aspects of defensive football is understanding force responsibilities

No matter what coverage a defense is running, someone has to be responsible for keeping the football from getting outside and forcing it back toward the pursuit

That is where Sky and Cloud concepts come into play

In a Sky concept, the safety becomes the primary force defender, allowing the corner to stay deeper and protect vertical routes

In a Cloud concept, the corner takes on the force responsibility while the safety remains over the top in deep support

From a coaching standpoint, both concepts are valuable because they give defenses different answers for defending perimeter runs, screens, RPOs, and quick passing concepts while helping disguise rotations and responsibilities

From a scouting perspective, these concepts show why evaluating defensive backs goes far beyond coverage ability. Safeties playing Sky must possess instincts, range, tackling ability, communication skills, and the ability to quickly diagnose run versus pass. Corners playing Cloud must be physical, willing tacklers who can defeat blocks, set the edge, recognize route concepts, and consistently force the football back inside

Neither concept is better than the other. The best defenses use both depending on personnel, offensive tendencies, field position, and game-plan objectives

[Steele Harris @harris4_steele]

Let’s Work #badgers

[Rivers Herring @RiversHerr44983]

Huge thanks to @CoachPfanny for the camp invite! Cant wait to get out and compete.#fightingsaints
@FallsBison

[Jon Svec @JonSvecX]

If you’re an undersized Linebacker, read this:

1. Become a student of the game. Study film, break down your opponents, learn everything there is to know about the position.

2. Use your speed. Whenever possible, choose speed over power.

3. Master the fundamentals. When it’s time to take on a blocker, or tackle a bigger Running Back, you’ll need to use great technique.

4. Perform. Let’s be honest, if you’re an undersized Linebacker, there’s no room for error. Your job is to leave NO DOUBT that you should be playing.

5. Be relentless. Relentless in your preparation, relentless in your physicality, relentless in your pursuit. You must WILL yourself to greatness.

6. Don’t listen to the critics. Some of the greatest Linebackers of all time were undersized. Keep working.

[Kayden Davison @KaydenDav2]

Huge thanks to @CoachJewell for the camp invite!! Super excited to learn more about the Yotes!!

[Kolby Noble @KNoble30]

Maxed on bench this morning!
320 Lbs
#gobison
@FallsBison

[Mason Cannon @Masoncannon0]

Big thanks to @CoachPfanny and @CoachMcQueary for coming down and talking to us about Carroll Football!!
@Coach_Dunning @CoachTPurcell @CoachAlexLand

[Hayden @HaydenHillock]

Huge thanks to @CoachPfanny and @CoachMcQueary for coming by GFH to talk about the program and what being a Saint is all about!
@CoachTchidaGFH @FallsBison #GoSaints

[Kayden Davison @KaydenDav2]

Huge thanks to @CoachPfanny and @CoachMcQueary for coming to visit us today. Can’t wait to keep in touch and get to know more about Carroll Football!! #GoSaints

[Hayden @HaydenHillock]

Had an amazing time in butte for the junior day! Huge Thanks to all the tech coaches! @CoachThatcher @KodyTorgerson @CoachKyleSamson #godiggs
@FallsBison

[Kolby Noble @KNoble30]

Had such an amazing time down in the great Butte, America! Huge thank you to the Tech Coaches! @CoachKyleSamson @CoachThatcher @KodyTorgerson
#diggernation
@FallsBison

[Rivers Herring @RiversHerr44983]

Had a great time checking out Montana Tech and learning more about the program!#godiggers⛏️��
@FallsBison

[Hombre Imparable @Hombrelmparable]

Probablemente la he visto más de 100 veces y el final todavía me mata cada vez 😂😅

[Rivers Herring @RiversHerr44983]

Thank you @Coach_Martello for stopping by GFH to talk.Looking forward to learning more about bulldog football!
@FallsBison @CoachTchidaGFH @EStoverud #GOBISON

[Mason Cannon @Masoncannon0]

Thanks @Coac_Martello for coming down and talking some time out of your day to talk football!! Go Dawgs!
@CoachNourse_UMW @FallsBison @EStoverud

[Kolby Noble @KNoble30]

Thank you so much @CoachKyleSamson for coming to GFH to talk about Digger football! Had fun chatting with you! Can’t wait tell Junior Day!
@FallsBison

[Rivers Herring @RiversHerr44983]

Thank you @CoachKyleSamson for stopping by GFH to talk about digger football.Cant wait to get down to butte for junior day to learn more!
@FallsBison @CoachTchidaGFH @EStoverud @CoachThatcher @CoachTravisDean #gobison

[Mason Cannon @Masoncannon0]

Huge thanks to @CoachKyleSamson for coming down to GFH today and talking with us!!
@KodyTorgerson @CoachTravisDean @CoachAndersonMT @CoachThatcher @CoachMAllenFB
@FallsBison @EStoverud

[Kayden Davison @KaydenDav2]

Thank you to @CoachThatcher For the Junior Day invite. Can’t wait to learn about Tech Football!! #RollDiggs

[Great Falls High Bison Football @FallsBison]

Congratulations @EthanBunton78 let's go!!!! 🦬