[larrygates]

There's just 1 small problem with this strategy. It sounds like you're using some type of top 10 team to pull this off. Since they have talent and almost every spot. Including 3rd and 4th CB's. Now if this is you playing me (Cincinnati) and you're Ole Miss or something, there's no WAY you're stopping my 5 wide set. Maybe on a couple miscues by me but that's it. I'm just saying this cause I think it's something you may have left out.

When I faced Texas Tech it was a Nightmare for me. I was Cincinnati. And I think the score was like 42 to 39 or something crazy cause all we did was pass and get beat on D.

Also, what's going to happen when you put your top 2 receivers in the slot positions. Putting the weaker corners on them? I wish NCAA had the receiver lock feature like Madden will. That would be a nice addition. But, overall, unless you're some top ten team with a Great rush, or just have a nice DLine I'd say covering the 5 wide isn't the way to go. Keeping the offense OFF the field is the best way to cover a 5 wide set. Or any set for that matter.

Quote: Originally Posted by MaximumEffort

Don't play zone against 5 wide. Play straight man defense using the dime defense with the two safeties covering over the top in zone. Your MLB must be quick. He will play the slowest WR in the slot. Make sure you set your d-line to rush outside so you can get pressure and the QB can't scramble. Make sure you bump the WR’s off the line. Then you control one of your safeties to watch for slants over the middle. The QB will force it and you will pick it every time or get a sack because he can't find a man open