Venables dabbles in it but he still has a convoy of 300 pound behemoths to play on the DL. It will be our base defense and I think you will see a lot more sophistication with our guy. San Diego State has been a lab on developing the 3-3-5 in its most sophisticated form.Clemson ran that 3-3-5 type front much of the game. it caused issues for LSU much of the game.. Of course Clemson has better athletes, but its the way to go for a team like us.
I have a feeling the 3-3-5, and variations thereof, will be an increasing trend in the college game. Similar to the growth of the no huddle spread offenses. It will be great to be somewhat ahead of this curve.
SDSU (Rocky Long) -->Iowa St -->Clemson
Scheme matters but talent wins. Talent is 90% of how good the D is 10% is scheme, IMO