So we have a D cordinator that has no history of running the 3-4 defense

[Tweeter]

Is this correct?  One of my buddies was telling me this and I want to see if this is true, does anyone know?

[hogcam]

That is not correct

[colbs]

He coached it one year at Iowa St. 

[hogcard1964]

That's quite "uncommon".

[gchamblee]

Your life will improve if you stop listening to people that don't know what they are talking about.

[Tweeter]

He coached it one year at Iowa St. 

Okay well my buddy was bad mouthing the hire because he said Rhodes didn't' have any experience at running a 3-4

[gchamblee]

Okay well my buddy was bad mouthing the hire because he said Rhodes didn't' have any experience at running a 3-4

It's Rhoads, and your buddy should join hogville, he would fit right in. Evidence points to Rhoads being a quality DC, a quality recruiter, and he does have experience in both the 3-4 and the 4-3 defense.

[hogcard1964]

It's Rhoads, and your buddy should join hogville, he would fit right in. Evidence points to Rhoads being a quality DC, a quality recruiter, and he does have experience in both the 3-4 and the 4-3 defense.

220, 221...whatever it takes.

[rljjr]

Thanks for asking. This is how we learn. Now pass that on.

[rhames]

Sounds like you need smarter friends.

[ricepig]

Sounds like you need smarter friends.

64 doesn't have many, give him a break.....

[woodrow hog call]

It's Rhoads, and your buddy should join hogville, he would fit right in. Evidence points to Rhoads being a quality DC, a quality recruiter, and he does have experience in both the 3-4 and the 4-3 defense.

His buddy may very well already be posting on here, there are several who are still pretty busy poo pooing everything they can every chance they get, facts be darned!

[Sow Lancelot]

It's Rhoads, and your buddy should join hogville, he would fit right in since opinions without any necessary support seems to be the MO around here. Evidence points to Rhoads being a quality DC, a quality recruiter, and he does have experience in both the 3-4 and the 4-3 defense.

FIFY

[lilRockNDubb]

Is this correct?  One of my buddies was telling me this and I want to see if this is true, does anyone know?

Rhoads isn't an expert with the 3-4. He's for the most part a 4-3 guy except the 1 year, his last year, at Iowa State. Great coordinators don't need a vast knowledge of a scheme. They can adapt. This describes Rhoads. We hired 2 VERY knowledgeable coaches at the positions that pertain to the base of the 3-4. Rhoads will pick both Walker and Scott Jr.'s brains about the schemes needing to be put in place. The defense is in extremely good hands.

[Dropkick]

We are going to run a hybrid 3-4.

A 3.5 - 3.5 scheme.................okay I just made that up but it sounds innovative right?

[lilRockNDubb]

We are going to run a hybrid 3-4.

A 3.5 - 3.5 scheme.................okay I just made that up but it sounds innovative right?

It will look like a 4-3. Just the 4th lineman will be standing instead of hand in the dirt and will be lighter than a regular DE.

[Mike Irwin]

Rhoads isn't an expert with the 3-4. He's for the most part a 4-3 guy except the 1 year, his last year, at Iowa State. Great coordinators don't need a vast knowledge of a scheme. They can adapt. This describes Rhoads. We hired 2 VERY knowledgeable coaches at the positions that pertain to the base of the 3-4. Rhoads will pick both Walker and Scott Jr.'s brains about the schemes needing to be put in place. The defense is in extremely good hands.

This is what I'm hearing almost word for word. Sounds like you know some of the coaches.

[twistitup]

This is what I'm hearing almost word for word. Sounds like you know some of the coaches.

I hope we start seeing what we hear

[NotSoFastMyFriend]

The OP's buddy is just like our pass rush last year: Imaginary.

[sickboy]

For those who are actually interested in understanding the 3-4.

[elksnort]

For those who are actually interested in understanding the 3-4.

Damn good stuff Sickboy. Thanks. Wade Phillips keels it simple.

[Vantage 8 dude]

Is this correct?  One of my buddies was telling me this and I want to see if this is true, does anyone know?

And so what do your buddies say about our DC also bringing in "reinforcements" in the form of assistants who have adequate 3-4 experience? Guess that doesn't fit into his agenda

[ricepig]

Is your buddy a regular caller on DTS?

[lilRockNDubb]

Hoping for the best! Can't be worse than last year. Just wish we had better recruiters.

Walker is a very likable guy. It'll carry over into the living room.

[ricepig]

Walker is a very likable guy. It'll carry over into the living room.

Well, at $375,000/yr, hopefully he can get some of those living room visits to sign on the dotted line.

[hogcard1964]

He coached it one year at Iowa St.

How was that defense?   

[Fort Dweller]

Anybody listen to WP and think Ramsey at will and Greenlaw at Mo?

[hogcard1964]

Looks awesome

http://www.big12sports.com/ViewContent.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=10410&CONTENT_ID=1453864

[#1Fan]

How was that defense?   

He got fired at the end of that year.  Does that tell you?

[Pig in the Pokey]

Anybody listen to WP and think Ramsey at will and Greenlaw at Mo?

and Ms is Scoota and Sam is the the question mark i think

[lilRockNDubb]

How was that defense?   

The defense at Iowa State??? I'm pretty sure our athletes now are better than Iowa States athletes then.

[LZH]

The defense at Iowa State??? I'm pretty sure our athletes now are better than Iowa States athletes then.

I'm pretty sure the athletes we face each week are better than what ISU ever faced then, too.

[hogcard1964]

The defense at Iowa State??? I'm pretty sure our athletes now are better than Iowa States athletes then.

Who do we play on a regular basis as opposed to who Iowa State plays?

[gchamblee]

FIFY

I said evidence points to, and I do not approve of you changing my posts.

[gchamblee]

I hope we start seeing what we hear

You will continue to twist it up and be a contrarian regardless of what happens.

[LZH]

You will continue to twist it up and be a contrarian regardless of what happens.

Ha! Contrarians. Sounds like a race of evil aliens on Star Trek..... if I get to wear cool uniforms and drink illegal blue chemical beer then sign me up!

[Pork Twain]

I am pretty sure he was the HC there and not the DC.  Some people are better coordinators than head coaches.

[Virgil]

For those who are actually interested in understanding the 3-4.

Great video.  Thanks!

[Al Boarland]

CBB has already flinched.  Now is the time to watch and see if it works. And if it doesn't, what will be his next move?

[gchamblee]

CBB has already flinched.  Now is the time to watch and see if it works. And if it doesn't, what will be his next move?

He didn't flinch. He made moves to improve a weakness on the team. As long as he is employed here, I expect him to continue his efforts to improve our football team. Your condescending vocabulary when discussing his actions does very little to sway the opinions of those reading you.

[factchecker]

He didn't flinch. He made moves to improve a weakness on the team. As long as he is employed here, I expect him to continue his efforts to improve our football team. Your condescending vocabulary when discussing his actions does very little to sway the opinions of those reading you.

If he didn't make a change then he would have been railroaded for being stubborn and not getting rid of bad employees.

If he makes a change then he "flinched".

darned if you do.  darned if you don't.

[East TN HAWG]

Rhodes is coaching the backfield.  How much does the responsibilities of the DB's changes from a 4-3 to a 4-3?  Anyone know? 

[factchecker]

Rhodes is coaching the backfield.  How much does the responsibilities of the DB's changes from a 4-3 to a 4-3?  Anyone know?

It's dependent on the coverage.

We probably will run a lot of cover 3 but it ultimately depends on the team we are playing.

[gchamblee]

Rhodes is coaching the backfield.  How much does the responsibilities of the DB's changes from a 4-3 to a 4-3?  Anyone know?

Reggie Mitchell coaches our backfield, I have no idea who Rhodes is. Also, a db's assignment in a 4-3 is identical to his assignment in a 4-3.

[Styflin]

Rhoads isn't an expert with the 3-4. He's for the most part a 4-3 guy except the 1 year, his last year, at Iowa State. Great coordinators don't need a vast knowledge of a scheme. They can adapt. This describes Rhoads. We hired 2 VERY knowledgeable coaches at the positions that pertain to the base of the 3-4. Rhoads will pick both Walker and Scott Jr.'s brains about the schemes needing to be put in place. The defense is in extremely good hands.

This is correct. CPR said as much during an interview. He admitted he didn't have a lot of experience running the 34. I guess the OP friend listened to the interview. Although coaches not needing to be an expert at a scheme is debatable. It's common sense he will be leaning on the new defensive assistants heavily.

[factchecker]

Here are examples of different coverage schemes from a 3-4 look:

Cover 2 -



Cover 2 Man -



Cover 3  (Sky) -



If you drop two safeties and 1 corner deep it is know as cloud.

Cover 3 (zone blitz) -



Quarters (cover 4)  -

[Seebs]

I do not care if we run a 10-1 I just want it better please

[The_Bionic_Pig]

That's why he brought in people who specialize in incorporating the 3-4 instead of focusing on the best available recruiters....he's aware of what's redshirted and arriving on campus and wants to get the most out of it.

[gchamblee]

Here are examples of different coverage schemes from a 3-4 look:

Cover 2 -



Cover 2 Man -



Cover 3  (Sky) -



If you drop two safeties and 1 corner deep it is know as cloud.

Cover 3 (zone blitz) -



Quarters (cover 4)  -

You know a lot more than I do about defensive alignments and such. I envy your knowledge. When I play Madden with my kid, I always just got the best corners with speed and jam stats, and played man cover the entire time while trying to stop the run. It usually worked if the corners were fast and jammed the receivers at the line of scrimmage. Also, it was nice to get a defensive line that was so big the pads looked like bikini armor on them

[factchecker]

You know a lot more than I do about defensive alignments and such. I envy your knowledge. When I play Madden with my kid, I always just got the best corners with speed and jam stats, and played man cover the entire time while trying to stop the run. It usually worked if the corners were fast and jammed the receivers at the line of scrimmage. Also, it was nice to get a defensive line that was so big the pads looked like bikini armor on them

My knowledge doesn't help with Madden at all. My nephews kick my butt all the time.

When it comes to video games I'm old school.  This is the best football game of all time: