It's no secret that we have more issues with the spread offense than any other scheme. Saban has been a 3-4 guy, but now it looks like he uses more 4-3 sets. I am not a scheme expert, so please bear with me. Coach Kines 3-3-5 work great against the spread. Is there a reason we don't use that scheme? Don't read into my question that I want us to use it. Not suggesting it at all. Just want a comparisons/differences discussion.
Currently, if I understand correctly, we have moved away from the 3-4 to a 4-3. I assume that is to help anchor the corners since the spread is designed to beat you outside when it can. Also, we are emphasizing more speed by using smaller linebackers. Is this all true? Any other reasons for the switch? I really want to understand the advantages and disadvantages between these two.
Also, it seems like the 3-4 would have faster personnel on the field which would seem to be better against the spread. However, when Stanford was able to beat Oregon they used a 4-3. So, how did they make it work?
Both the 3-4 and 4-3 are designed to keep the offense in the middle of the field. The 3-3-5 defense that Kines used does just the opposite. It wants the offense to go outside, thus using the sidelines like 2 additional defensive players. This is to counter the spread's outside attack. Is this correct?
Lots of questions, because I am curious. Thanks for any inputs.
Currently, if I understand correctly, we have moved away from the 3-4 to a 4-3. I assume that is to help anchor the corners since the spread is designed to beat you outside when it can. Also, we are emphasizing more speed by using smaller linebackers. Is this all true? Any other reasons for the switch? I really want to understand the advantages and disadvantages between these two.
Also, it seems like the 3-4 would have faster personnel on the field which would seem to be better against the spread. However, when Stanford was able to beat Oregon they used a 4-3. So, how did they make it work?
Both the 3-4 and 4-3 are designed to keep the offense in the middle of the field. The 3-3-5 defense that Kines used does just the opposite. It wants the offense to go outside, thus using the sidelines like 2 additional defensive players. This is to counter the spread's outside attack. Is this correct?
Lots of questions, because I am curious. Thanks for any inputs.
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