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The Terps 34 defense and the linebackers responsibilities


I've long read TT but never signed up, but reading some of the comments recently about exactly how the Terps defense is structured I decided to join up and write this post.

I read in the comments that coach Hoke is running a 34 defense, which is what I read when he was hired. There was mention in some of the comments of the recruiting post as to where some of the linebackers would play and that had me wondering exactly where some of the guys will play and why. I went out and read some info about the 34 defense and the linebackers responsibilities, there was a comparison of how the Jets and Bills 34 defenses are setup and this raised more questions because they have different concepts of how the linebackers are used. It all seems to be keyed to the linebackers as the responsibility of the linemen seems pretty cut and dried.

So, does anyone out there know how the Terps linebacker positions are setup and what the responsibilities of each position are, what skill sets the Terps are looking for at each position?

Secondly does anyone knowledgeable about the players know enough about their skill sets to know what positions they'll be playing?

Thanks, I look forward to everyone's comments on the subject.

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