AngryHusker88 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I thought I read Mark Banker ran a 3-4 base defense at Oregon State (never followed Oregon State football so I don't know...). Is Nebraska likely stick with the 4-3 as the base defense? Quote Link to comment
Trostifarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Banker ran a 4-3 at OSU, not a 3-4. Hughes ran a 4-2-5. Speculation began to run rampant when the Davis twins were talking about playing in a 3-4 in 2015 but NU's base D is most likely to remain a 4-3. Both Banker and Hughes systems seem to be dictated upon speed, aggression, and stopping the run...all things I am looking forward to. Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We really never ran a 4-3 here under Bo did we? When I picture his defensive set up, I very rarely saw three LBs on the field at once. Quote Link to comment
Pwnyboy Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 We really never ran a 4-3 here under Bo did we? When I picture his defensive set up, I very rarely saw three LBs on the field at once. We were pretty short at Linebacker, weren't we? Quote Link to comment
Trostifarian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 If I were to predict how the D looks in 2015 and beyond, I would look for us to recruit to a 4-3 base but really operate out of both a 3 and 4 man front. Having the ability to switch from one to the other presents a lot of possibilities for a DC to utilize - and be ready to deal with as an oppossing OC. Quote Link to comment
SouthLincoln Husker Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Both Banker & Hughes stated that they want to be multiple, so we might be in all 3 during the same game. The big thing is that they want to be aggressive, not this wait and see BS of Bo's gap defense. Quote Link to comment
LumberJackSker Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It would seem that being multiple is what Bo had recruited to the last couple classes. The new coaching staff may have to be multiple just given the roster they'll have. Guys like sedrick king and Jones in this class seem to fit the mold of 3-4 OLB who can put their hand down and rush from a defensive end spot if they wanted to. Collins can play inside in a four man front but is athletic enough to play end in a 3-4 with Valentine playing a nose tackle. McMullen and Newell could both be ends in a 3-4 with their size. 1 Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Unless you have 3 linebackers who are clearly better (not necessarily faster/more athletic) anytime youre against a 3wide set youre gonna get into nickel. How many times and how many teams do we face that dont utilize at least 3 receivers on a very regular basis. This is just the nature of the game anymore i think. Speed. Hot nasty speed. And defensively you have to keep up with it. Either mentally or athletically. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 We really never ran a 4-3 here under Bo did we? When I picture his defensive set up, I very rarely saw three LBs on the field at once. Against 21 personnel (2 backs, 1 TE) we ran a lot of 4-3. It's just that Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan State are about the only teams that run a lot of that package anymore. Against 3 WR sets, we ran a lot of Nickel, as almost everyone does. Quote Link to comment
VectorVictor Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 We really never ran a 4-3 here under Bo did we? When I picture his defensive set up, I very rarely saw three LBs on the field at once. We were pretty short at Linebacker, weren't we? I wouldn't say we were "short" at linebacker... Quote Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Jon Nyatawa @JonNyatawa 9m 9 minutes ago This quote is a few years old, but it's Mark Banker (in an ESPN Q&A) describing his gap cancellation scheme 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 ^ I think we've tried this against Wisconsin a couple times. But seriously. Interesting insight. +1 Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 We really never ran a 4-3 here under Bo did we? When I picture his defensive set up, I very rarely saw three LBs on the field at once. Against 21 personnel (2 backs, 1 TE) we ran a lot of 4-3. It's just that Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan State are about the only teams that run a lot of that package anymore. Against 3 WR sets, we ran a lot of Nickel, as almost everyone does. Minny too. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Dan Hoppen @danhoppen 1h1 hour ago New DC Mark Banker says Nebraska will run a 4-3 defense that plays quarters and man-free coverage. Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Dan Hoppen @danhoppen 1h1 hour ago Banker said his defense is similar to what Michigan St. runs: “The difference was the Jimmy’s and Joe’s that we were working with.” Quote Link to comment
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