why has 3-4 defense become so popular..what advantages does it have over 4-3?
399829
The advantages are that you've got 4 LB's instead of lineman. LB's are considered to be more athletic and capable of more assignments (pass coverage/run coverage/blitzes, etc.) The 3-4 is becoming more popular now, but it seems to be a trend that swings back and forth over the years. The 3-4 used to be popular, then it swung back to the 4-3, and now is heading back in the other direction.
44572
The veer is one of the nastiest plays to defend against because of the possibilities. However if you can stop it if you have fast lineman and your linebackers can make good quick tackles. Then its a matter of persuing them and having the far side end contain incase of a possible reverse (very unlikely but you never know) and the rest of the lineman shift down teh line to prevent a cut back, then teh lineback must stay in between the quarterback and the running backs running lane because this will force the quarterback to make a desicion to dump it off of keep it. However, because the defensive line is sliding down the line, the lineback can cheat a bit towards the running back because if the quarterback keeps it then the line will get him. If he dumps it off, the linebacker will be there to tackle him right away. They only flaw in this would be if the linebacker reads the play wrong and thinks the quarterback is just keeping it leaving the running back wide open.
84884
To win more games than the rest of their division.\nHow will they do this...They need a better running game to take the pressure off of the pass rush, stop looking for the big pass play and take the short passes that defenses are willing to give up, then when the DB's cover tighter go to the longer routes.  They need better protection up front.
704375
both has its own fun.... i thnk a difficult 3 would b a better way of finishing a game..... block is also gud if u block their best player and the block makes dat fantastic nosie(thud).....
48571
Part of it is so that no team has home-field advantage, as other people said. That's important since it's just one game. Other sports have a championship series where three games are at one place and four are at the other. Both teams get a pretty even shot. You can't do that with the Super Bowl.\n\nThe other reason is the amount of people who go to the Super Bowl. You have tons of media, advertisers, team representatives, and other people who come in for just this one event whether they go to the game or not. They all need hotels, and that needs to be set up a year or so in advance. Do you remember after Septbember 11, 2001, when the NFL tried to move the Super Bowl one week later and had huge problems with it? They eventually got it moved, but it was a huge headache for the hotels and the car dealer convetion that had to move.
756292
4-4-8 is I believe a faster timing for more performance. 3-3-8 I think is alittle more stable but its still fast. You must be talking about DDR2 memory.
1149233
A traditional cover 2 puts the safeties on their 1/2 and the corner in the flats depending on schemes, off formations and down/ dist.  The defensive front will also play a huge role in the corners responsibility.  A 5-2 and a 4-4 front  can both perform a cover 2, but  the corner will find himself more on an island in the 5-2 than a 4-4 in terms of playing the flats and especially flood routes and perimeter running plays.  So the big question is ...whats the defensive formation?  The red zone is a a little different because the field is shorter so corners will need to buckle down and  play stronger flat and perimeter play.  From the 10 and in is a good time to look at some man coverage and bring the heat, but again this depends on the oppositions formations and tendencies.  But to be safe I guess the responsibilities will be similar in a generic sense.
678859
It would be best if you played either free safety or cornerback as you are fast, can tackle and catch well.  A fast safety is one that QB's hate/fear.  A fast corner won't always let a receiver burn him that easily.  Sometimes, the coach will get desperate on crucial 3rd plays and use you as the go-to receiver.
939536
USC!!!  I would think momentum is on USC's side.  USC is starting to be comfortable with the 3-4 defense that was newly introduced this year.  Now that the defense has adjusted, this year's defense is not only as strong as last year's defense but quicker with the availability of 4 linebackers as opposed to 3 linebackers in years past.  That being said, let's not overlook UCLA.  I don't expect USC to lose, but let's exercise at least a little caution.  FIGHT ON!
404487
Indoor seems more demanding if you're referring to 5 a side or similar because with there being less players and space you are constantly moving and running. In 11 a side you always get rests every now and again when the play is not near you or affecting you.\n\n5 a side requires more technical skill as well because with the limited space it is harder to run with the ball and play good passes.\n\nI really enjoy 5 a side but prefer 11 a side. Probably because you can get better link up play thanks to the extra space and with being a quick player it's easier to expose a defenders lack of pace over a larger distance.
365959
Defense cause that is what I play
207848
I think it was to give the fans the best possible games to see.  Often 1-4 is a very lopsided series and the 2-3 is very close.  In some senses, team 1 has an unfair advantage and team 2 has a much more difficult time.  This sort of gives both the # 1 and2 teams an equal chance against their opponents.  The top teams should win still, but it should also give more entertainment.
365956
Gotta be the Front Four.  If you can't stop the run you  can't beat anyone.  Plus a great pass rush can make an average secondary look great by putting pressure on the QB.
1104865
Easy American Football here is why\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdwWZFWCYPE&search=nfl%20hits
1016877
It's always easier to pick up a defense in free agency than it is to pick up a RB or WR in FA.  Using that logic, I max up on skill positions before I even look at what defenses are available.  \n\nThe soonest I've ever taken a defense was in round 8, because Baltimore was still around.  That was last season.  I won't be picking a defense until round 10 this year I'm guessing.
789862
I think they will be more efficient on offense, but that doesn't mean they will light up the scoreboard.\n\nFor more on the Ravens and the NFL, check this site out.  http://www.factipedia.com/sportsblogs
503622
football is a contact sport, played on a 100 yard field. Like most other sports teams are separated into offenses and defenses. The offensive personnel attempt to take the football across the field 10 yards at a time. They have four attempts to travel at least 10 yards to renew the number of plays they have. On the fourth attempt they will usually either punt (to put the ball further on the other side of the field) or kick a field goal for 3 points. The offense moves the ball by either handing it to a running back, who tries to run with the ball until he is tackled.. Or throwing it to a reciever. The Quarterback is the center of the offense, and is the one doing all of the handing and passing.If the Quarterback misses the reciever it's an incomplete pass, and one of the 4 plays (called downs) is used up, without any yardage gained. If he misses his target, and one of the defenders catches it the other teams offense gets to take the field wherever the interceptor was tackled. If anyone ever drops the ball, it is called a fumble, and everyone will jump on it, if the defenders have possession of it, their offense takes the field, at whatever point the ball was. If the offensive players get on top of it first, it's a used down, and they have to start at wherever the ball is. At the end of the field there is a goal line, which the offense will try to get past it into the end zone score a touchdown.  If a reciever catches the ball, the defensive players will attempt to tackle him as well, before he can run past the goal line, and score a touchdown.  If a person is tackled for a loss of yardage, then it is added to the total that that offense has to acquire to sustain their drive. For instance, it's 1st down and 10 yards, then the Quarterback hands the ball to the halfback, but he is tackled three yards further back than they were. Now it is 2nd down and 13 yards. During passing plays the defensive players will either fall back and try to cover recievers so the quarterback can't throw to them, or blitz the quarterback and attempt to tackle him.\nDuring running plays you have almost the entire defense pursueing the ball-carrier. On each side there are 11 men. On the defense you have defensive linemen, who are usually really big and blitz almost every play. Linebackers who aren't as big, and both fall into coverage and blitz nearly equally, and defensive backs who are almost always in coverage. On the offense you have the offensive line, five men who block blitzing players, and attempt to open running lanes for ball carriers. Tight Ends, who both block and go out for passes. Wide recievers who almost always run out for passes. Running backs who carry the ball. And quarterbacks who throw the ball, run occasionally, and generally manage the offense.