Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
OK, I feel better for now4-2-5 or 3-3-5? The common denominator here is the 5. But how do you arrange your front if you use 5 DBs? There are basically only 2 choices: 4-2 or 3-3.
Naturally thy are both good with good players but I personally prefer the 4-2-5. I think you can play that with a "smaller" front but you need more quickness. I also think that 4 down offers more stunt options than 3 down.
Peace
I hope CJB brings that big ass D lineman with him!Having played D (and coached a little), it doesn't make much difference. Very rarely are you going to have just 3 linemen/rushers. So there's usually going to be at least 4 or more on the line anyway. It's just a question of where they come from. As long as you cover the wideouts and have assignments over the middle (run and pass), you can do all sorts of things on the line. All you really need is for everyone to be on the same page.
Yes, the one thing we've been missing is the big "clog up the middle" and occupy two or more blockers type of D lineman. If we can get a good one, it opens up a lot more for the rest of the defense. They're not as easy to find as one would hope.I hope CJB brings that big ass D lineman with him!
https://247sports.com/player/kendrick-gilbert-46113938/ (From Indi)Yes, the one thing we've been missing is the big "clog up the middle" and occupy two or more blockers type of D lineman. If we can get a good one, it opens up a lot more for the rest of the defense. They're not as easy to find as one would hope.
Hopefully will spend time in Florida also.!The myth is that size vs quickness is a choice between one or the other …… in reality you can have both; just look at Michigan, UGA and Alabama. A 6’ tall NG, or DT at 300 lbs, will not have the weight, speed and quickness to defeat these opponents with large offensive lines. Now you see these 6’4” to 6’6” DL-men at 340+ Lbs who have both weight and long legs that combine size and speed to counter opponents like UK who rely on their large OL with RBs capable of running through smaller defensive lines like ours.
Freshman DT Deone Walker is 6’6” tall and arrived at UK at 350 Lbs from Detroit …… that is how you recruit defensive lineman. The large urban cities have more kids, consequently they will produce more BIG kids.
Jeff learned a lot in these last few years at Purdue and I expect he will be spending time In Milwaukee, Detroit, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Indianapolis as well as Lousiville looking for bigger lineman on both sides of the football.
Both the 4-2-5 and 3-3-5 are nickel defenses. The 4-2-5 is recognized as the "traditional" nickel defense.This may be a dumb question, but what is the difference between 4-2-5 and Nickel?
Thanks for the clarification!Both the 4-2-5 and 3-3-5 are nickel defenses. The 4-2-5 is recognized as the "traditional" nickel defense.
They played 4-2-5 vs Penn St from what I remember.I watched a little of the PUR-ILL game. It seemed like they played 3 down with a stand-up edge.
The 4-2-5 is basic defensive scheme that utilizes 5 DBs, instead of the more commonplace 4 DB in the basic package. The Nickel is simply a reference to a defensive substitution referring to placing a 5th DB on the field in exchange of a a DL or LB. IOW, the "Nicke"l is simply a reference to a defensive alignment incorporating a 5th DB.This may be a dumb question,