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"One of the most comprehensive position books I have ever read, by one of the game's best to have ever coached the position! Lou Tepper's book on linebacker play is a must for every coach's library and also would be a great supplement for their players' notebooks. Some of Lou's ideas and concepts and drills have certainly influenced our thinking about linebacker play here at the Academy."
Fisher DeBerry
Head Coach
United States Air Force Academy

"Lou's linebackers consistently play as well or better than other linebackers I've seen, and they aren't always the most talented. The answers to how and why they perform so well are in this book. You're in for a learning experience."
Dick Vermeil
Head Coach
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Learn linebacking from the coach of three Butkus Award winners! Lou Tepper coached Alfred Williams, Dana Howard, and Kevin Hardy to college football’s annual award for best linebacker and 20 linebackers who have gone on to play professional football.

In Complete Linebacking, Coach Tepper presents the most in-depth book ever written on the subject. Players and coaches receive a clinic on fundamentals, pre-snap keys, and techniques used by inside and outside linebackers in 9 specific defenses. The book also includes 4 key linebacker diagnostic tests, 33 drills to improve linebacking skills, and special practice and game grading systems to help evaluate and maximize performance at the most important defensive position.


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  • Paperback: 328 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics (February 20, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0880117974
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880117975
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #304,148 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated, November 6, 2000
By C. H. McCuller Jr. (Jackson, MS USA) - See all my reviews
I concur with the guy from Baton Rouge. Under the guidance of this supposed "defensive genius", Lou Tepper, the LSU Tigers had two of the worst seasons defensively in the history of the school. Several opposing offensive coordinators and QBs hinted at how easy it was to read Tepper's schemes and pick them apart. Thankfully, he is gone, and none too soon. His concepts for defense are rudimentary at best, and are now outmoded. If you want to read about real defense, get the book by Fritz Schurmer or one written by Bill Arnsparger.
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Tepper represents mediocracy at its best, August 1, 2000
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Lou Tepper has demonstrated in the past 4-5 years that his coaching abilities may either be far outdated or just bad. Guiding his defense the past two years to the worst overall rating in the school's history shows his inability to coach quality players successfully. Tepper needs to "reinvent" his coaching techniques to adjust to the student-athlete of the 21st century.
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10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars "Drop" Linebackers...LOL!, June 8, 2003
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The "Reader" from Baton Rouge (January, 27, 2001)and "klabbath" seem to take joy in calling LSU (Which Finished #7 Nationally in 2001)a "Lower echelon team". Which is interesting as LSU is Always a Perennial Top 20 team. Tepper's book is not for a Linebacker playing the game in today's world. Lou Tepper took an LSU Program fresh off a Bowl Win over Notre Dame, highly ranked before the season, and proceeded to Produce The Worst Defensive team LSU has EVER fielded. He was fired as the Head Coach at Illinois and an internet site called S.A.L.T (Students Against Lou Tepper)was formed while he was at Illinois. Two examples of How Tepper's Book/Philosiphy do not work: 1)ANY Coach in America knows better than to line you DBs up 10 yards off the line of scrimmage. 2) Real Coaches do NOT line up a LB'er with 4.8 speed (Recruited specifically by Lou Tepper)to cover a 4.3 Wide Receiver. Tepper once claimed Florida was using an "Exotic Offense"(??), while back in Reality, he had the DBs Backpeddling downfield & Florida would simply toss the ball 10 yards or less, and since the DBs were already lined up 10 yards behind the Line of Scrimmage, & backpeddling to boot, it resulted in a 20 yard gain. This lasted all game, with NO adjustments. His Infamous "Drop Linebacker" Position does not work. A Drop Linebacker is a Glorified Safety, that must possess Wide Receiver speed, yet be able to cover the Run up the Middle & Corner contain. In the SEC, that is a 240-250 Lbs LB'er with Legitimate 4.3 Speed. How many LB'ers have you seen with that Weight & Speed? Exactly. About those Player Stances in the book, *Several* High Profile SEC coaches quipped that these Silly stances Tepper devised, always gave away the Defensive scheme away. Lou Tepper is currently Losing at Division II Edinboro, Pa., with 5-6 & 4-7 seasons. At least he is far, far away from Division I talent. *LSU under the guidance of Nick Saban who has NFL Defensive experience, finished the 2002 season with the #8 Ranked Defense in the Nation. #2 in Pass Defense.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand, good stuff
Well written in plain english for coaches with some experience.
Tepper is an authority on defense with a whole line up of players that played play Pro ball. Read more
Published 15 months ago by chorizo

5.0 out of 5 stars The book for you!
I do not take LineBacker lightly! This auther has "IT". Probably the ONLY book that you need on this position. It's better than I expected! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Michael Jackson Jr.

1.0 out of 5 stars Bullcrap
I had this book on the sidelines with me in 2006. During the Indiana game I did not know what to do so I referred to an old Illini legend for guidance. What did he say? Read more
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Published on March 8, 2007 by Saints_DE

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST BUY FOR ALL LINEBACKERS
THIS BOOK IS GREAT IT BREAKS DOWN EVERY DETAIL ABOUT PLAYING LINEBACKER AND IT IS A MUST BUY FOR ANY LINEBACKER OR COACH THIS BOOK SHOULD BE CALL THE LINEBACKER BIBLE IF I COULD... Read more
Published on February 20, 2007 by Samuel Joseph

5.0 out of 5 stars Step by step
As a significant resource for my 2006 playbook, this book helped my staff clearly outline position responsibilites and develop a training scheme for specific skill sets. Read more
Published on June 30, 2006 by Thor Rayward

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Linebacking!
This book teaches coaches and players how to play the Linebacker position. Coach Tepper has done a great job of producing fantastic linebackers. Read more
Published on October 25, 2005 by A Ball Coach

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete Linebacking
This book is exceptional. Coach Tepper goes through every defense imaginable! A must have for any coach, parent, or player.
Published on July 3, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete Linebacking Volume 2 ? LOL!
The reviewer talking about LSU being a "Lower Echeleon" team in the SEC is woefully misguided, and needs to pick up a College Football record book. Read more
Published on June 19, 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Defensive genius? What a joke!
This guy produced the WORST defense in the history of LSU football! In case any of the suck-ups who wrote those glowing reviews haven't noticed, LSU now has one of the best... Read more
Published on May 26, 2004 by C. H. McCuller Jr.

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