re: Could someone with knowledge explain what exactly the star position entails?

Well that’s not true, we saw him do a ton of attacking the LOS and blitzing from the Star position as a freshman and some last season. You saw Burns blitz and play near the LOS last couple seasons as well when Perk was moved. The Star is nearly identical to an OLB position it just doesn’t use your typical LB player build. Jamal Adams was a SS who played in the box when we used 8 man fronts, which has always been done with that position including by us last season next to the Star.

Go put on the first drive of the first game and you’ll see Burns playing exactly where an OLB would. You’ll see us using a stacked box with another safety right beside him, 2 high with our 2 safeties deep and Burns still at the LOS and Burns blitzing from a position indistinguishable from an OLB.

It’s basically the old strong safety position

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There’s no difference between the old will and the Star.

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Is a nickel CB also a Will Linebacker?

There are no differences besides the differences.

It’s like explaining football to a child. They have the same responsibility, they’re just typically matched up with different types of players and formations. The reason they use hybrid types now is because of substitution issues hurry up offenses present.

you’re just saying something over and over and not actually making any counter points.

which is classic you

In college football, the "Star" position is a hybrid defensive role, often found in a 4-2-5 base defense. It combines aspects of a safety and an outside linebacker, allowing the player to cover slot receivers, blitz, and defend the run. Essentially, the Star is a versatile defensive back who can play a variety of roles depending on the offensive formation.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

Hybrid Role:

The Star is a versatile position that blends the skillsets of a safety and an outside linebacker.

Defensive Alignment:

It's a key component in a 4-2-5 defense, which uses four down linemen, two linebackers, and five defensive backs.

Responsibilities:

Star players are tasked with covering slot receivers, blitzing, defending the run, and generally acting as a playmaker in the defensive scheme.

Coverage:

They need to be adept at both man and zone coverage, particularly against slot receivers and tight ends.

Run Support:

They must also be strong and willing to tackle in run support, acting like a modern-day outside linebacker.

Physicality and Athleticism:

The Star position demands a blend of physicality and athleticism to handle a variety of offensive players and situations.

Origin:

The Star position gained prominence with coaches like Nick Saban, who used it to counter spread offenses and maximize defensive flexibility.

Wouldn't it create a 4-2-5 in your scenario?

You don’t understand anything about football so you can go see for yourself. You can come back here and lie about it to me if you want to stroke your ego but it doesn’t change the fact.

Which is never so again you prove your ignorance.