Part two in our look at defenses. If you missed the writeup on the 3-4, you can find it. Since the basics of a 3-4 defense went over well, lets move on to the next 3 down lineman scheme: The 3-3-5 (or 30 stack). A 3-3-5 is often confused with a 3-4, but not all 3 linemen schemes are created equally. As I noted yesterday, the assignments, philosophy, and personnel required to run a 30-stack greatly differ. WSU has run the 30 stack on multiple occasions in the last few years, usually out of necessity. As we all saw, the defense was largely overmatched and undersized against Pac-10 offenses.

With the loss of multiple linemen, it became necessary to experiment with different defensive schemes. This year, that does not appear to be the case.

WSU enters the fall with a defense that looks better than it has at any other time during Paul Wulff's tenure. With an abundance of freshmen coming off redshirts and the rest of the defense with another year under their belt, co-defensive coordinators Chris Ball and Jody Sears should be able to run whatever scheme and base defense they deem necessary. What follows is a look at the stack and whether it's beneficial for WSU to run it this year. Scheme and Alignment A basic 3-3-5 alignment looks like this: As with a 3-4, a nose tackle is line up directly over center, with two defensive ends lined up over the tackles. The difference comes in the personnel used as linebackers and defensive backs. In a 3-4, a defensive lineman is swapped out for a linebacker. In a 3-3-5, the lineman is swapped for a defensive back.

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Unlike the rigid assignments of a 3-4, the linemen can shift their alignment based on the formation of the offense. If the offense is strong left or right (which side the TE is on), the whole line can shift one gap over. Instead of simply trying to hold off offensive linemen so the linebackers can make plays, the defensive line is called upon to get into the backfield and create pressure or stop the run. The three linebackers line up behind the three defensive lineman. On the back end, the cornerbacks take their typical positions on the outside. Depending on the situation, a nickel back can line up in the slot or two strong safeties can line up on each side of the free safety. Greatland Outdoors 3 Room Tent Manual. Pre-snap in a 3-3-5 consists of a lot of movement, with the defensive line shifting and linebackers moving around based on the look the offense gives. Where a 3-4 relies on deception in the pass rush -- with any of the four linebackers bringing pressure -- the 3-3-5 disguises coverage and pressure with pre-snap movement.

Where the linebackers are set pre-snap is also not rigid. In a basic set, the alignment is as described above. If the defense feels a power running play is on the way, the defensive line shifts and a linebacker comes up as a rush end, with the rest of the defense shifting more towards the middle. In obvious passing situations, they can spread out, allowing the backers to drop into coverage with ease. It's all about versatility, speed, and deception in the 3-3-5. Personnel The linebackers -- as with any scheme -- need to be sure tacklers.

With only 3 down linemen, the defense is susceptible to being gashed up the middle. If the linebackers miss a tackle, a 4 yard gain can quickly turn into a long run. The loss of a defensive lineman magnifies any errors made by the linebackers. A 30 stack is designed for fast, but undersized, defenses.

Swapping a lineman for a defensive back adds speed to the field and allows the defense to adequately cover offenses that rely heavily on passing. The additional defensive back used in a 3-3-5 should be versatile, being able to play both in the box and back in coverage. In fact, the two safeties and extra defensive back should all share this trait. 4-3 linemen should be able make the move to a 3-3-5 with ease.

Since they're not required to simply be space eaters, the assignments don't require a drastic change in personnel. The three linebackers can also be similar in makeup to ideal 4-3 backers. The need to have good speed, but don't necessarily need to be giants. The biggest difference in the scheme is the use of that extra defensive back.

The 5th DB can play like a rover, moving about the field depending on the situation. It's a position we saw play when we did run a 3-3-5 in the past. It helps to have a 5th defensive back that's a tweener between a linebacker and safety. Could WSU pull it off?