5 LB's vs Northwestern?

[HuskerNationNick]

http://bigrednetwork.com/story/should_nu_play_five_linebackers_against_northwestern/

 

Interesting read, but I don't know how I would feel with this move. Besides Compton, the other LB's are not that reliable, even though Whaley is slowly proving himself. I am just not sure who else you would have, besides Brown, unless you pull red shirts, and pointed out earlier on other threads, its basically too late and a waste if any were pulled.

 

Your thoughts?

[kchusker_chris]

3-5 with Martin filling the Middle. Compton calling the D from strongside. Whaley on the other side. Evans/Seisay on the edges to contain and/or cover the cross route. Martin gets himself into the backfield on every passing down from his LBer spot, stuffs the run on 1st.

 

at least one thing is certain - they wouldn't bet us to the edge.

[WAHusker]

Redshirts wont mean jack if we lose the next two games.

[HuskerNationNick]

Redshirts wont mean jack if we lose the next two games.

 

Do you read what you typed? If we lose the next two games, what would the point be on pulling talented players red shirts? To still have a losing season and ruin a year of eligibility? Even now would be completely pointless.

[HuskerNationNick]

3-5 with Martin filling the Middle. Compton calling the D from strongside. Whaley on the other side. Evans/Seisay on the edges to contain and/or cover the cross route. Martin gets himself into the backfield on every passing down from his LBer spot, stuffs the run on 1st.

 

at least one thing is certain - they wouldn't bet us to the edge.

 

It would definitely be a great scheme, but will Pelini have a change of heart on how he wants the defense to perform? He has been resistant to the 3-4 as it is, but who knows, he seems to be a lot more willing to make a few changes.

[BIGREDIOWAN]

Redshirts wont mean jack if we lose the next two games.

 

Do you read what you typed? If we lose the next two games, what would the point be on pulling talented players red shirts? To still have a losing season and ruin a year of eligibility? Even now would be completely pointless.

Not really, while we ARE halfway through the season, we still control our own destiny. Ask those kids if they'd like a chance to play the rest of this season and give us a shot at a B1G title. I bet you anything they say yes......................I'm torn on the subject.

[Decked]

Who would be the 5 LBs? From left to right Santos Outside, Fisher, Martin Inside, Compton on the strong side, And then Whaley on the outside?

[Decked]

Redshirts wont mean jack if we lose the next two games.

If they get in and make an impact they mean jack.

[The Maudfather]

Yes, it's just crazy enough to work. We combat our horrid linebacker play by playing more horrid linebackers.

[HuskerNationNick]

Who would be the 5 LBs? From left to right Santos Outside, Fisher, Martin Inside, Compton on the strong side, And then Whaley on the outside?

 

That seems like a good line up. Like stated before, might benefit us bringing a DB in as a 5th, like Seisay for a zone.

[HuskerNationNick]

Yes, it's just crazy enough to work. We combat our horrid linebacker play by playing more horrid linebackers.

 

In Whaley's defense, he has came along a lot since the first 2 games. He seems hungry when he is on the field now.

[VectorVictor]

Question--would Martin be moved back to LB in this scenario? Or would still we play him on the line if we go with a 3-5?

[Blackshirt316]

I don't see how that works.

 

IMO I'd rather see a 3-3 5 or 4-2-5 with 3 safties than use 5 linebackers.

 

 

Play the normal cover 2 and have the extra safety dedicated to Colter every snap he's at QB and on Mark every snap Colter is at WR . (With the shift to Colter and Mark on motions dependent on wether Colter recieves the ball in the backfield)

[HuskerNationNick]

Question--would Martin be moved back to LB in this scenario? Or would still we play him on the line if we go with a 3-5?

 

For one, I think most of our players should be dynamic and be able to play more than one type of defense. This will help with hurry up offenses, so we don't have to burn time outs for substitution. On a 3-5, he would play as a LB, and if we went to a 4-3, he would move back to the line, IMO.

[Undone]

For my money, I'd rather stay in the base 4-3 and put Martin in for Meredith at DE. I think it'd be interesting to also then switch out Fisher and Whaley for Santos and Corey Cooper. I know that Cooper is only listed at 210...but I'd like to see the speed on the field.