preparing for 3-4 defense

It's harder for the Olineman to recognize who is going to blitz because they have players that can play LB or put their hand in the dirt and lineup as a DE. That ability allows the defense to be even more mutliple with it's blitz schemes, and disguise what they are going to do presnap.

Bama isn't always in the 3 4 plus upshaw is much slower than our DEs. We will most likely use misdirection more this game though.

Huge OLBs. But fat bastards that can't run wide. Simply put, we wore UGA's 4-3 down bc they have no depth. Can't do that against the gumps. We have to get those edges established and run wide. But Les will mix it up a little from last time. Don't think they will just run straight option with MF in the beginning. They will add a wrinkle. Gumps will not add a wrinkle. Saban is not as great at preparing for bowls with a month as Les is. The records say it all. We are going to win. It won't be high scoring but it will be more than 9-6. We should score some TDs in the Dome.

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The question is does the OP understand the OL assignments against a 4-3 and then a 3-4? in man blocking schemes? zone blocking schemes? etc, etc.

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This.

And with a 3-4 defense, the (1)NT and (2)DT have a huge responsibility to eat space and cover their gaps to free up the (4) LBs. (This is regardless of zone blitzing, etc).

If they (the 3 DL) are talented enough and play assignments to control the LOS, then the 3-4 is probably harder to play against depending on the LB talent.

If they (the 3 DL) are lacking and out of position and can't control the LOS, then playing the 3-4 is a mistake.

It's one of the reasons every team doesn't just magically switch to a 3-4 defense. You need the players.

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And with a 3-4 defense, the (1)NT and (2)DT have a huge responsibility to eat space and cover their gaps to free up the (4) LBs. (This is regardless of zone blitzing, etc).

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correctamundo!

a 3-4 is used by teams with LB's who are better than the D line. A 4-3 uses D lineman who are better than their LB's. IOW, Lb is strength of 34 and D line is strength of a 43.

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And with a 3-4 defense, the (1)NT and (2)DT have a huge responsibility to eat space and cover their gaps to free up the (4) LBs. (This is regardless of zone blitzing, etc). If they (the 3 DL) are talented enough and play assignments to control the LOS, then the 3-4 is probably harder to play against depending on the LB talent. If they (the 3 DL) are lacking and out of position and can't control the LOS, then playing the 3-4 is a mistake. It's one of the reasons every team doesn't just magically switch to a 3-4 defense. You need the players.

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This is the explanation

It's not too complicated at all. Regardless of what defense you go against, you usually have set rules that you go by depending on what scheme you are running offensively.

You have your rules for zone, power, speed option, etc. Then you go off of those based on where defenders are lined up.

Bama uses the fat asses to take up space, we go side to side with our speed and by the 4th Q or OT them fat asses is gassed!

By design the 3-4 is set up to stop the pass. The perfect O for it is the option. If they cant tackle the Qb before the pitch its gonna get yards. I expect Bama to change up a bit when the speedier backs are in. We only have one QB to prepare for this time, also which may make it a bit easier. We have just as much depth as LSU.