Posted on Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 2:20 p.m.
Michigan football's switch to a 3-3-5 leaves a lot of questions
By AnnArbor.com Staff
After the Michigan football team had three defensive coordinators in three seasons, it seemed like the biggest thing the unit had going for it entering spring football was consistency - defensive coordinator Greg Robinson returned for a second year.
But the Wolverines are adapting again.
Obi Ezeh and the rest of Michigan's defenders will implement a 3-3-5 defense this spring.
Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com
The team will use more of a 3-3-5 defense this fall, AnnArbor.com's Dave Birkett reports. The defensive changes leave mgoblog.com's Brian Cook with a lot of legitimate questions about the scheme and the personnel that will run it.
Among them:
- Does this mean Craig Roh is more of an outside linebacker?
- Does Mike Martin fit well at defensive end?
- What happened to the 4-2-5 Michigan tried to implement last year?
Comments
Sean T.
Mon, Mar 29, 2010 : 11:19 p.m.
I really hate to agree with an OSU fan but you have a valid point!
mgobluegold
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 11:15 p.m.
OSUbeBetter. Wait,what? I know who are are, Superman killed you in the movie. You're the guy that keep 'adjusting your belt, out, and out, and.... keep choking on the buckeye nut.
mgobluegold
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 11:11 p.m.
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OSUbeBetter
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 3:59 p.m.
@ sean "My guess is they'll switch up the scheme according to the opponent" When has RR ever shown you he has the ability to adjust? he doesnt adjust his own system to his players strengths, he doesnt adjust schemes at half time, and he doesnt adjust his team depending on down and distance. RR is unable to adjust to anything.
Sean T.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 2:38 a.m.
There are two teams that currently have used the 3-3-5 defense and the have fared pretty well. Boise State and TCU but they do play in smaller conferences. I guess we'll have to wait and see!
Sean T.
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 2:19 a.m.
3-3-5 defense is effective in spread-base leagues because it has more speed on the field. The problem is when you play larger power teams the 3-3-5 doesn't hold up well by the 4th quarter. My guess is they'll switch up the scheme according to the opponent. The pre-season assessment is the defense is more horrible than last year. (My assessment)
tomhagan
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 : 12:59 a.m.
surprising that AA.com still supports the fat non athletic hippy and his website in light of his recent attacks on you
Terry Star21
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 8:04 p.m.
Look at this... it's 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening.... you've got 18 comments on the 'RR being sued again' article, and 3 comments on 'Michigan's 3-3-5 defense' article. Doe anyone ever wonder why the Media continues to dig up dirt? Outsiders and UM Bashers love this crap! UM Supports 112,000...... Media 0
Lokalisierung
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 6:17 p.m.
"3 Seasons 3 Lawsuits 5 Victories?" Well played. If this is "just one of the defenses" they are going to use what's the big deal? Defenses change formations every gaem to suit the situation.
tlb1201
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 5:04 p.m.
3 Seasons 3 Lawsuits 5 Victories?
Terry Star21
Wed, Mar 24, 2010 : 1:38 p.m.
Cook has some good points... particularly the 3-3-5 was somewhat effective last year against OSU's running I-formation... but really it is just one of our defense layouts, I still trust RR and Robinson to know when to use it, and I am confident in them. Didn't we just discuss this yesterday?..... it could be a looooong summer! UM - 78 Reports of 3-3-5 defense - 0