Stopping the Run With the Odd Front Defense

The 3-4 defense can be very effective against the run by mixing combinations of stunts, slants, and loops.

I grew up learning and then playing defense with an even or four-man front. In my early days as a defensive coordinator, I ran a 4-3, 4-2 and bubble or desert storm defenses. We had some success stopping the run but nothing like the achievements we’ve had recently at Missouri Valley College. Since I arrived for the 2005 season, we have finished either #1 or #2 in team rushing...Login to Read More