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[QUOTE="retro44, post: 782388, member: 587"]
The reason the 3-4 front is not run more frequently is because it can be a very rigid defense to learn for the players and the installation of it often takes a few years due to getting players to fit the system physically.
The Defensive line on a 3-4 has two Defensive Ends who often times weigh between 280- 300 lbs. They're main responsibilities are to have gap coverage and take the attention of the offensive tackles as well as the guards. The Defensive Tackle (commonly called a nose tackle) is arguably [U]THE[/U] most important position on the defensive side of the field. They're asked to disrupt the Center, A Gaps and make their presence known to both Guards. This position is extremely demanding and often times hard for defenses to fill because the players have to be very large (330lbs is optimal size), be able to maneuver the interior offensive line with cat lick reflects and the person has to accept that he may not garner much attention statistics wise. The theme overall for the defensive line is to occupy offensive blockers so that the linebackers can cause disruptions in the backfield.
 
 
  here's va tech's defense...[url]http://www.shakinthesouthland.com/2011/9/28/2454131/inside-the-virginia-tech-defense[/url]
which the type I liked to have seen run...split 40 is just another name
 
byu runs a hybred  3-4 but uses oversized or much bigger linebackers than we used.plus they use a big S.S. like a linebacker 
 
Miami is claiming they are running a 4-3, but some say it is a well disguised 3-4 and golden has taken a few years to achieve it. They also gave up 30 to G.T.
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