2) I tend to think Roof + Hux will make a good combo, particularly if that means that DD gets away from “coaching” in the games on defense. I like Hux more than most, but don’t like our 4-2-5.
Rye, Glad to see you weighing in on this conversation. I liked your other points and have no adds to them. I also think Hux and Roof will make a good combo.
I don’t know much about our 4-2-5 except that it is generally used to be more effective vs. spread type offenses. I am curious, is it that you don’t like OUR 4-2-5 or that you don’t like THE 4-2-5 generally?
A few more comments about our using the 4-2-5: without having any real or actual knowledge on the subject my guess is that DD determined that the 4-2-5 was the defense of the future and made the bold decision to switch over EVEN THO his and Hux’s knowledge and experience was with the 4-3. I’m pretty sure that cost us in the first 2 or 3 years due to the coaches not being knowledgeable in that defense. How do you coach what you don’t know yourself?
Bottom line? I’d be interested in your thoughts about the 4-2-5 and the “why’s.”
I haven’t coached any football in over 40 years. The last defense I used was the Wide Tackle six. You’ve got to be old to remember that defense. 😉
