Deshaun Watson used virtual reality to prepare for blitzes

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https://uploadvr.com/future-nfl-1st-rounder-deshaun-watson-trained-to-pick-up-blitzes-in-vr/

[FONT=&quot]Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney and Temple coach Matt Rhule both spoke highly of VR, with Rhule even attributing two seasons of 10+ wins to VR’s inclusion in their training program.[/FONT][FONT=&quot]“I think the eyes are one of those untrained aspects of football,” he says. “Everybody talks about ‘speed’ and how fast a guy is but it’s also about recognizing plays and structure, and I think instincts can be learned and taught, so that intangible thing becomes tangible.”[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Recognizing certain plays is something Clemson’s NCAA champion QB Deshaun Watson, who’s projected to be chosen in the first round of the upcoming NFL draft, can attribute to his VR training as he spent 40% of his time in the immersive format learning how to recognize and pick-up blitzes.[/FONT]
Dabo seems to be one step ahead here. This has potential to greatly impact future preparation. Also will be interesting to see how the NCAA views "virtual practice".
 

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This is cool stuff. It reminds me of the movie "Demolition Man". I also saw how that one team was using the automated dummies for their tackling. Before long George Jetson will be the head coach of a major college football program.


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This is cool stuff. It reminds me of the movie "Demolition Man". I also saw how that one team was using the automated dummies for their tackling. Before long George Jetson will be the head coach of a major college football program.


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Yea the Rams used some during their training camp I know but I only seen that one episode so not sure how well they worked.
 

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My hats off to Dabo & Clemson cause whatever preparations they used for us worked like a champ & we had no answer in stopping their offense when it counted the most..It still stings losing the way we did, but, I can appreciate good football preparation & execution..
 

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