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Discover how Atavus' Tacklytics System is powering Army's historic 4-0 start and #1 red zone defense in college football, revolutionizing tackling techniques for unparalleled on-field success.
The Rise of Tackling Analytics in High School Football: Defensive Turnarounds, NFL Viewership Trends, and College Transfer Portal Dynamics
Learn how Atavus helped Liberty Christian achieve a perfect season, plus NFL revenue insights and new first-down tech
Inside this Edition: Discover Mount Vernon's FEARED defense philosophy, and examine Notre Dame's early-season defensive struggles
Inside this Edition: How Army West Point's Record-Breaking 50% Shoulder Contact Rate Delivered a Statement Victory, plus Rookie QB Cam Ward's Pre-Snap Excellence Highlights Development Path Forward
Inside this Edition: How Ridge Point's Championship-Level Defense Dominated with Tackle Effectiveness, plus Alabama's Hesitation Barriers Exposed in Florida State Setback
Inside this Edition: Why Big Hits are Fool's Gold for Elite Defenders, plus How Week 0's Strategic Launch Sets the Stage for Championship Chaos
Inside this Edition: How the Tides of Tackling are Changing, plus the Critical Rule Differences Between College and Professional Football for Coaches
Inside this Edition: Why Coaches must Unleash the Power of their Defensive Backs, plus the College Football Coaches that have Reshaped the Past 25 Years
Inside this Edition: Why shoulder-led tackling should be prioritized, plus the College Football Playoff Discussions are in Full Force ahead of December Deadline
Inside this Edition: How Atavus is revolutionizing defense with Tackling Doctors, plus the Midnight Madness trend forcing Tennessee programs to practice under the stars
Inside this Edition: Three critical skill sets defensive linemen must master to conquer the hardest times on the field, plus the hidden contract clauses shaping college football's coaching market
Inside this Edition: Three-component system for maximizing pre-season tackle preparation and college football's expansion stalemate
Inside this edition: Finding the Solution to Limit Explosive Tackles and Ranking Top College Rivalries Over the Years
Inside this edition: Breaking Down the Components of the Ideal Tackle and High School Football Technology Changes in Texas
