3-4 question

[millhousebc]

When running a 3-4 defense, why is it sometime the wilb is not credited with always starting a game. My wilb has started only 4 out of the 10 game we have played and is getting livid at not starting. Can't figure out why this is happening. Advice?

[Ben E Lou]

If a player is not in on the first play of the game, he is not credited with a start (this is how the NFL does it, too, fwiw). So, three reasons this can happen for a WILB:

first play of the game in nickel
first play of the game in dime
endurance dice roll puts someone else on the field for first play**--I'm not 100% sure this can happen first play of game...definitely first play of 2nd half, though.

[dwardzala]

To better answer you question, the nickel and dime formations do not sub (except for injury) so if you are running a lot of nickel and dime and your WILB is not a part of those packages, he is not going to get as many plays.

I *think* number of plays is more important than starting as far as attitude goes.