Great read on the 8-3 defense and variations

This is my type of thread....... do work Bo

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Once given the chance to become the head coach, many spread-option offensive coordinators will immediately hire a 3-4 defensive coach. Much like the defensive coach who wants to install whatever offense gave him the most trouble as a coordinator, spread-option coaches simply can't stand facing three down linemen defenses.

Their reasons are similar to those reasons that cause Tom Brady or Peyton Manning to struggle against those defenses in the NFL, it's not as easy to dissect opponents if you aren't totally sure what they are doing. The nature of the 3-4 is that it offers flexibility in which defenders end up performing which roles after the snap.

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This is why I wonder why LSU fans are clamoring to go back to a 4-3. I like the 3-4 against spread offenses.

If anyone is really interested in studying the game, check out x and o labs. May be over the heads of most average fans, but not a better site for any true student of the game.