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Michigan State’s Switch To the 3-4: All Hail the Linebacker

Article By on 16th April, 2010

... then you're not alone.

Norman is one of Michigan State's best young players and one of the reasons the Spartans are changing their entire defensive scheme even if he is a bit unknown.

For years the Spartans have built their defense on the 4-3 scheme, meaning there are four down linemen and three linebackers, but with the rise of young players like Norman and the arrival of new, highly-touted linebackers Bullough and Gholston, the defensive scheme is shifting.

In a Big Ten interview, Michigan State head coach Mark Dantonio said that in some packages his team would be utilizing the 3-4 defense. This would mean that the Spartans sub-par defensive line would be given a bit of a break as the four linebackers are let loose on the play...

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