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[QUOTE="Crusty, post: 1123685, member: 2265"]
CMU runs a 4-2-5 defense: 4 man front, 2 inside linebackers, 2 corner backs and 3 safeties. This defense is specifically designed to be flexible so as to be able to handle anything that a hurry-up or no huddle offense throws at it. With its 5 DBs (3 safeties) it is also built to defend spread offenses.

I'm no coach, but everything I have read indicates that a strong inside running game will pull them out of their base defense or at least make them play more like a 4-3.
Other suggestions that seem to make sense.
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[*]Big packages where you can get TE's blocking on the LB's that leave you only having to beat the DB's with your RB work great.

[*]Against man coverage, use change of direction routes. 
[*]Against zone coverage run either weak or strong floods and play-action. If you can get a LB or DB to move out of his zone or flood it with multiple options and they can only cover one works really well.
[*]Play action - bunch formations.
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Love to get some thoughts from any coaches out there.
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