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Attn: D-1 college football writers

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by JFT, Aug 29, 2006.

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  1. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Why the triple quoting there Fenian?
     
    Cosmo, Aug 29, 2006
    #13
  2. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    You sure it's not the 3-3-5?
     
    Chi City 81, Aug 29, 2006
    #14
  3. JFT

    JFT Member

    Went dyslexic for a sec, Doc. It IS a 3-3-5
     
    JFT, Aug 29, 2006
    #15
  4. clutchcargo

    clutchcargo Active Member

    One of my greatest sources of humor is reading writers who try to make it sound like they know what they are talking about when discussing 3-4 defenses in football, matchup zones in basketball, famous golf-course architects, etc., and do so with the kind of arrogance that says, "Hey, Dummy, I know all about this stuff and am an expert."

    Whatever. Like, who really cares about a 3-4 defense, let alone will take the time to read about it? Zzzzzzzz.
     
    clutchcargo, Aug 29, 2006
    #16
  5. Chi City 81

    Chi City 81 Guest

    It tells readers what to look for when they're watching a team. Before I even entered the business, I loved to read scouting reports in the Trib and the Sun-Times. We're not trying to sound like experts, we're trying to better inform our readers of the schemes their favorite teams like to run.
     
    Chi City 81, Aug 29, 2006
    #17
  6. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Someone already mentioned Virginia. That was the first team that came to mind. Not as sexy, but Kent State is going to be using a 3-4 this year. Penn State may have the best backers in the country, and even thought they will probably stick with a base 4-3, they may show 3-4 a lot.
     
    The Big Ragu, Aug 29, 2006
    #18
  7. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    I have no fucking clue what happened there.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Aug 29, 2006
    #19
  8. JFT

    JFT Member

    Thanks, Ragu. Kent State is a good one. As far as clutchcargo goes, fuck him. He's one of these guys in our business who was picked last for sandlot football as a kid and never got over it (See Mike Lupica).
     
    JFT, Aug 29, 2006
    #20
  9. Billy Pritchard

    Billy Pritchard Member

    Stanford has used the 3-4 for the past few seasons, I believe.
     
    Billy Pritchard, Aug 30, 2006
    #21
  10. Tiger16

    Tiger16 Member

    Maryland
     
    Tiger16, Aug 30, 2006
    #22
  11. Football_Bat

    Football_Bat Well-Known Member

    North Texas just switched to the 3-4.

    Lock, stock and bandits.
     
    Football_Bat, Aug 30, 2006
    #23
  12. long_snapper

    long_snapper Member

    Stanford
    New Mexico
    Houston
    Lousiana Tech
    New Mexico St.
    Navy
    Kent State
    And of course, Virginia

    Not many good defenses in that bunch. One of the problems is you need a real dymanic NG who can tie up a couple of blockers and free inside LBs to make tackles. Also need some really versatile OLBs who are big enough to rush, fast enough to cover. If nose isn't great, inside LBs have to take on guards, generally not a great matchup.

    Seems like more teams run 3-3-5
     
    long_snapper, Aug 30, 2006
    #24
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