Braxton Miller is one of the most electrifying players in the country as well as a Heisman candidate. His playmaking ability makes it tough for defenses to defend and he can drive defensive coordinators mad. His skill set led to 1,271 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns last season. He also threw for 2,039 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was nearly the entire offense during Ohio State’s 2012 undefeated season. It’s difficult to completely stop a player who had 14 runs of 20-plus yards and averaged 5.6 yards per carry. However, there are certain things that defenses can do to limit his production and give themselves a better chance to win the game. Display Discipline The key to limiting any dual-threat quarterback is playing with discipline. Every defender has a gap to fill and it is their job not to lose containment or overpursue. Sometimes a defender can feel that he is close to making a play and gets a little too excited. He thinks
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