Ibeeballin
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I decided to make this thread because I saw folks on the TOS flipping out that this will be our point of emphasis Defense this spring. So I wanted to explain why this should be a focal point, differeniate the 2 sub packages and ease some posters nerves.
1) From a personnel standpoint, they are the same Defense ( 4 DL, 2LBs, 5DBs). They differ from the standpoint that instead utilizing 3CBs and 2 Safeties, a 4-2-5 or "Big Nickel" utilizes a hybrid instead of a 3rd CB. Most call that hybrid the $pur, Whip a la VT, or in Dave Wommack case the infamous "Wolf". This guy must be beast! Willing to stick his nose in run support and have ability play in space.
2) Schematically, you can do the same things out of both sets as you would out of a true 4-3. Where they differ is in adaptability. Most DCs would substitute in their Nickel D when offenses come out in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE) and sometimes 10 personnel (1 RB). A 4-2-5 gives defenses the ability to matchup vs. most run/pass personnel while still being in a position of strength.
3) With CFB being in the era of the 11 personnel Spread and hurry-up/uptempo offense. It is absolutely vital that you are good to great in these sets. These sets eliminate having to mass substitute just to match up with offenses.
I stated after the bowl game, I would love to see Paul Davis in the "Wolf" type of role because you don't lose anything in the run/pass game, you don't have to worry about him vs. hurry up/uptempo teams, and I believe he would be great in slot blitzes.
1) From a personnel standpoint, they are the same Defense ( 4 DL, 2LBs, 5DBs). They differ from the standpoint that instead utilizing 3CBs and 2 Safeties, a 4-2-5 or "Big Nickel" utilizes a hybrid instead of a 3rd CB. Most call that hybrid the $pur, Whip a la VT, or in Dave Wommack case the infamous "Wolf". This guy must be beast! Willing to stick his nose in run support and have ability play in space.
2) Schematically, you can do the same things out of both sets as you would out of a true 4-3. Where they differ is in adaptability. Most DCs would substitute in their Nickel D when offenses come out in 11 personnel (1 RB, 1 TE) and sometimes 10 personnel (1 RB). A 4-2-5 gives defenses the ability to matchup vs. most run/pass personnel while still being in a position of strength.
3) With CFB being in the era of the 11 personnel Spread and hurry-up/uptempo offense. It is absolutely vital that you are good to great in these sets. These sets eliminate having to mass substitute just to match up with offenses.
I stated after the bowl game, I would love to see Paul Davis in the "Wolf" type of role because you don't lose anything in the run/pass game, you don't have to worry about him vs. hurry up/uptempo teams, and I believe he would be great in slot blitzes.
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