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5–3 defense

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In American football, the 5–3 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of five down linemen and three linebackers. [1]

19 relations: Arizona Wildcats football, Cleveland Browns, Dana X. Bible, Dick Tomey, Earl Blaik, Hardy Brown, Homer Smith (American football), Linebacker, Lineman (gridiron football), Paul Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rich Ellerson, San Francisco 49ers, Split-T, Sports Illustrated, Steve Owen (American football), Tedy Bruschi, 5–2 defense, 6–2 defense.

Arizona Wildcats football

The Arizona Wildcats football program represents the University of Arizona in the sport of American college football.

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Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are a professional American football team based in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Dana X. Bible

Dana Xenophon Bible (October 8, 1891 – January 19, 1980) was an American football player, coach of football, basketball, and baseball, and college athletics administrator.

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Dick Tomey

Richard Hastings Tomey (born June 20, 1938) is an American football coach and former player.

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Earl Blaik

Earl Henry "Red" Blaik (February 15, 1897 – May 6, 1989) was an American football player, coach, college athletics administrator, and United States Army officer.

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Hardy Brown

Hardy Brown (May 8, 1924 – November 8, 1991) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL), All-America Football Conference (AAFC), and the American Football League (AFL).

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Homer Smith (American football)

Homer Austin Smith (October 9, 1931 – April 10, 2011) was an American football player and coach.

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Linebacker

A linebacker (LB or backer) is a playing position in American football and Canadian football.

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Lineman (gridiron football)

In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage.

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Paul Brown

Paul Eugene Brown (September 7, 1908 – August 5, 1991) was an American football coach and executive in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and National Football League (NFL).

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Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Rich Ellerson

Richard Emmet Ellerson (born January 1, 1953) is an American football coach and former player.

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San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Split-T

The split-T is an offensive formation in American football that was popular in the 1940s and 1950s.

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Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated is an American sports magazine owned by Meredith Corporation.

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Steve Owen (American football)

Stephen Joseph Owen (April 21, 1898 – May 17, 1964) was an American football player and coach.

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Tedy Bruschi

Tedy Lacap Bruschi (born June 9, 1973) is a former professional American football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons.

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5–2 defense

In American football, the 5–2 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of five down linemen and two linebackers.

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6–2 defense

In American football, the 6–2 defense is a defensive alignment consisting of six down linemen and two linebackers.

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5–3_defense

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