Stop on a Dime

Grambling State\'s dynamic dime package unwrapped!
by: Heishma Northern
Defensive Backs Coach & Special Teams Coordinator
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The past two seasons our defense has been in the top 10 in sacks, interceptions and turnover margin. During the 2001 season our defense was ranked in the top 15 in both rushing and scoring defense. We also finished fourth nationally in passes intercepted and third in total takeaways. A great deal of our success stems from our dime package. The following will familiarize the reader with the personnel and pressures we use in this package. The focal point being the defense of a double slot formation, the primary set we see in passing situations. (See Diagram 1.)

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