[unclechuck]

Here's the basics to set you up for Steve's specifics: Head Coach Rocky Long is a long time defensive guru. He came to SDSU as the DC under Brady Hoke. When Hoke went to Michigan, Long was promoted to HC. The defense is Rocky's baby and he has developed DCs to take on the day to day details, maybe even the game day play calls. I'd expect SDSU will be using the same defense; employing lots of linebackers as hybrid Dlinemen or hybrid LB/safeties; lots of different fronts and effective blitzing for both run and pass situations.

[unclechuck]

Here's the basics to set you up for Steve's specifics: Head Coach Rocky Long is a long time defensive guru. He came to SDSU as the DC under Brady Hoke. When Hoke went to Michigan, Long was promoted to HC. The defense is Rocky's baby and he has developed DCs to take on the day to day details, maybe even the game day play calls. I'd expect SDSU will be using the same defense; employing lots of linebackers as hybrid Dlinemen or hybrid LB/safeties; lots of different fronts and effective blitzing for both run and pass situations.