Linebackers playing "down"

jakew1990
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Linebackers playing "down" Mar 27, 2012 16:13:38 GMT

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Post by jakew1990 on Mar 27, 2012 16:13:38 GMT

I was wondering as to why exactly , sometimes, I see linebackers playing in a 3-point stance on the line of scrimmage (or more specifically why they might play down on the LOS at all)? Especially when I'm watching a game, I'll see a linebacker play in his obviosu spot behind the defensive line, and then the next moment he's down in a 3-point on the LOS.I know this may be a very basic question.

Also, in what situations would a linebacker actually do this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I need to know, thanks.

Jacob Williams

jrkelly Senior Member Posts: 820	Linebackers playing "down" Mar 28, 2012 15:11:30 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jrkelly on Mar 28, 2012 15:11:30 GMT The only time I can see this is if you have a MLB who can cause problems as a nose because he is just a quick, tough SOB. Other than that, I think it seems like a team grabbing at straws and over-thinking what they are doing.
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Linebackers playing "down" Mar 30, 2012 11:52:50 GMT

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Post by swilliams1959 on Mar 30, 2012 11:52:50 GMT

We will do exactly what Coach Kelly described. We are a 4-4 team and we will stem down an inside backer as late as possible (also set up with a fake blitz) to nose. He will pick a side, either side, stunt or swim the center. This has been a great change up for us.

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Oneback Senior Member EMAIL: billmountjoy@yahoo.com Posts: 6,222	Linebackers playing "down" Apr 5, 2012 9:24:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Oneback on Apr 5, 2012 9:24:34 GMT IF we stack our 2 ILBers in our 4-4 on the Center, & the one on the LOS is "down", we have moved to a 5-3, ETC.
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jakew1990
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Linebackers playing "down" Apr 5, 2012 18:01:58 GMT

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Post by jakew1990 on Apr 5, 2012 18:01:58 GMT

YES coach that's what I'm talking about! I see this all the time with Alabama.There outside linebacker will play 3 plays in a row in the normal lb position behind the LOS.Then,the next thing I know, the same LINEBACKER will be down in a 3-point on the LOS!

This is what I was asking about as to WHY teams may actually do this, kind of like the 4-4 stack answer you gave.Some people I have talked to have attributed this to Nick Saban's 3-4 (bubble over) defense.But I'm sure this use of the linebackers on the los is a much more common, not just a one scheme, tactic.

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Linebackers playing "down" Apr 6, 2012 8:32:12 GMT

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Post by jrkelly on Apr 6, 2012 8:32:12 GMT

If I'm going to play a lb on the line of scrimmage, he's a kid that can wreak havoc at the nose, or he's an olb who can play a contain end. My point above is to not get too cute just to be cute. Make sure things are within the framework of your system.

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Post by jakew1990 on Mar 27, 2012 16:13:38 GMT

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