SMU defense designed to produce big plays ----DMN
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SMU defense designed to produce big plays ----DMN
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Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 7:58 pmPosted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:20 pmI really like Mason's background. While he wasn't DC, he's spent the last 7 seasons in a program that is non-BCS that prepared to face and did face BCS teams and consistently competed with that competition.
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 8:52 pmDidn't our defense produce plenty of big plays under the last coach..................
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:09 pmSince the DMN article mentioned SMU will use a 4-3 or 3-4 defense how about this for a 3-4 Defensive Alignment-maybe not in week one but eventually:
DE Taylor Thompson 6-5, 260 4.46
NG Serge Ellize 6-1, 300 (OK I know he's not really that tall)
DE Adrian Dizer 6-6, 260
MLB Alex Odiari 6-0, 250
MLB Justin Smart 6-3, 240
OLB Julian Herron 6-0, 215 4.4
OLB: pick one
I really think the 3-4 fits our defensive personnel much better especially certain players. Ellizee is a proto-type NG not DT. Dizer and Thompson are tall and athletic which fits the 3-4 better. Herron is our best athlete at LB. And probably our two best LBs really fit at MLB rather than sitting one on the bench or moving him to a position they aren't really suited for. I hope we use this 3-4 defense A LOT-it would answer a lot of questions with this defense. Probably as good athletically as SMU has been for awhile. Who are the projected starters in the 3-4 right now?
DE Taylor Thompson 6-5, 260 4.46
NG Serge Ellize 6-1, 300 (OK I know he's not really that tall)
DE Adrian Dizer 6-6, 260
MLB Alex Odiari 6-0, 250
MLB Justin Smart 6-3, 240
OLB Julian Herron 6-0, 215 4.4
OLB: pick one
I really think the 3-4 fits our defensive personnel much better especially certain players. Ellizee is a proto-type NG not DT. Dizer and Thompson are tall and athletic which fits the 3-4 better. Herron is our best athlete at LB. And probably our two best LBs really fit at MLB rather than sitting one on the bench or moving him to a position they aren't really suited for. I hope we use this 3-4 defense A LOT-it would answer a lot of questions with this defense. Probably as good athletically as SMU has been for awhile. Who are the projected starters in the 3-4 right now?
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 9:10 pmPonySnob wrote:Didn't our defense produce plenty of big plays under the last coach..................
And tons of personal, and team records, by SMU opponents.
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:08 pmStallion wrote:OLB: pick one
I cant seem to find him on the roster.
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 10:24 pmJ.T.supporta wrote:Stallion wrote:OLB: pick one
I cant seem to find him on the roster.
He's right there with Not Sure
Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2008 11:53 pmStallion wrote:Since the DMN article mentioned SMU will use a 4-3 or 3-4 defense how about this for a 3-4 Defensive Alignment-maybe not in week one but eventually:
DE Taylor Thompson 6-5, 260 4.46
NG Serge Ellize 6-1, 300 (OK I know he's not really that tall)
DE Adrian Dizer 6-6, 260
MLB Alex Odiari 6-0, 250
MLB Justin Smart 6-3, 240
OLB Julian Herron 6-0, 215 4.4
OLB: pick one
I really think the 3-4 fits our defensive personnel much better especially certain players. Ellizee is a proto-type NG not DT. Dizer and Thompson are tall and athletic which fits the 3-4 better. Herron is our best athlete at LB. And probably our two best LBs really fit at MLB rather than sitting one on the bench or moving him to a position they aren't really suited for. I hope we use this 3-4 defense A LOT-it would answer a lot of questions with this defense. Probably as good athletically as SMU has been for awhile. Who are the projected starters in the 3-4 right now?
Finally, we agree on defense...fits our depth at the positions, IMHO. Thinner on the line...a 3-4 can disguise a 3-3-5 without giving up too much on the run. I like it.
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 12:55 amOC Mustang wrote:Stallion wrote:Since the DMN article mentioned SMU will use a 4-3 or 3-4 defense how about this for a 3-4 Defensive Alignment-maybe not in week one but eventually:
DE Taylor Thompson 6-5, 260 4.46
NG Serge Ellize 6-1, 300 (OK I know he's not really that tall)
DE Adrian Dizer 6-6, 260
MLB Alex Odiari 6-0, 250
MLB Justin Smart 6-3, 240
OLB Julian Herron 6-0, 215 4.4
OLB: pick one
I really think the 3-4 fits our defensive personnel much better especially certain players. Ellizee is a proto-type NG not DT. Dizer and Thompson are tall and athletic which fits the 3-4 better. Herron is our best athlete at LB. And probably our two best LBs really fit at MLB rather than sitting one on the bench or moving him to a position they aren't really suited for. I hope we use this 3-4 defense A LOT-it would answer a lot of questions with this defense. Probably as good athletically as SMU has been for awhile. Who are the projected starters in the 3-4 right now?
Finally, we agree on defense...fits our depth at the positions, IMHO. Thinner on the line...a 3-4 can disguise a 3-3-5 without giving up too much on the run. I like it.
ive always been a fan of the 3-3-5 D and kind of wanted to see PB use it, but weve never had the athleticism to run a 3-3-5
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:00 amTaylor is 6'6 1/2.That guy walked by me yesterday, and that kid looks like he is in his mid 20's. It's hard to believe, he is only 18.