Bison Offense vs. a 3 - 4 defense?

[bisoneer]

Hey, how did we do last yr. against teams with a 34 defense? Just curious because SUI will be using it as Lennon just got Schweigert to come down and run his D.

[IL_Bison]

Hey, how did we do last yr. against teams with a 34 defense? Just curious because SUI will be using it as Lennon just got Schweigert to come down and run his D.

I'm not sure I can intelligently respond but I'll give it a shot.

Lennon's defenses traditionally blitz up the middle quite a bit. Our passing game relies heavily on roll out passes, 3-step drops, and play action, which should neutralize the blitz.

The Lennon/Schweigert defenses absolutely owned us during the Babich years, but it is clear that this coaching staff puts in new wrinkles on offense every week depending on the opponent. That is something that cannot be said for the Babich years.

That said, we are going to have our hands full with several Gateway teams, not just SIU.

[onbison09]

CB & Co. will definitley have to do their best coaching they have ever done this year if we are successful.

[aces1180]

I'm not sure I can intelligently respond but I'll give it a shot.

Lennon's defenses traditionally blitz up the middle quite a bit. Our passing game relies heavily on roll out passes, 3-step drops, and play action, which should neutralize the blitz.

The Lennon/Schweigert defenses absolutely owned us during the Babich years, but it is clear that this coaching staff puts in new wrinkles on offense every week depending on the opponent. That is something that cannot be said for the Babich years.

That said, we are going to have our hands full with several Gateway teams, not just SIU.

I think NDSU's West Coast offense can help deter the blitz of a 3-4, especially with the quick three-step drop. Mix in a extremely strong running attack with a lot of play action and the Bison will be just fine.

[CaBisonFan]

Hey, how did we do last yr. against teams with a 34 defense? Just curious because SUI will be using it as Lennon just got Schweigert to come down and run his D.

Has UND hired a new coach yet? I haven't been watching the Forum, so I didn't even know that Lennon got the job at SIU.

[Hammersmith]

Has UND hired a new coach yet? I haven't been watching the Forum, so I didn't even know that Lennon got the job at SIU.

99% chance they hire Mussman(Sioux OC). There's some minimum amount of time they must keep the position open for internal applicants. Once that's up, Mussman will be announced as head coach.

[CaBisonFan]

99% chance they hire Mussman. There's some minimum amount of time they must keep the position open for internal applicants. Once that's up, Mussman will be announced as head coach.

What's his background? Assistant?

[Hammersmith]

What's his background? Assistant?

I edited my earlier post just after I posted it, but not quite fast enough. ;)

Mussman has been the Sioux's offensive coordinator for the past seven years. Two years as o-line coach before that(kept the job as OC) and assistant head coach since 2003.

[BISON Thunder]

Hey, how did we do last yr. against teams with a 34 defense? Just curious because SUI will be using it as Lennon just got Schweigert to come down and run his D.
With due respect to Coach Lennon and Coach Schweigert, they have very little experience playing/coaching against the strength, speed and quickness they will see next year...not only against the Bison. I wish them well (except when they play NDSU), but I think 2008 will be an eye opener for them.

[99Bison]

Does anyone remember the answer to the original question... "Re: Bison Offense vs. a 3 - 4 defense?"

My memory says that someone mentioned early in the season that 3 out of the first 4 teams played a 3-4 D.

[sambini]

Bring On The Competion .