Alabama's Great Strategic Fakeout

[j7]

The Crimson Tide most often lines up in a 4-3, the most common defense in college football. That is a formation with four defensive linemen—two tackles in the middle and two defensive ends—and three linebackers. But Alabama broadcasts to the world that it runs a 3-4 defense, with three linemen and four linebackers.

Why would the Tide advertise one thing and run something completely different?

"We feel it allows you to do more and recruit more guys," said Alabama defensive coordinator Kirby Smart.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323482504578225742372166234.html?m od=sports_newsreel

[StrangeGator]

Didn't watch enough of Bama this year to see how often they switched to 4-3, but I notice that they still use a true zero technique guy in the middle. I still consider them a 3-4 team, but with some flexibility. Not sure what I think of this article. I have the utmost respect for the WSJ, but that's not where I usually get my college football news, or any sports for that matter.