Syracuse’s defensive line is switching it up a bit more this year. Rather than going with linemen on the right and left side of the line, the D-Line will be switching based on the strong side and weak side of the offense, multiple players said.
The strong side of a formation is typically the side with more players on the line.
“We started working with both sides, at least the guys in the spring,” senior defensive end Hernz Laguerre said. “… We have a general feel for both positions.”
Laguerre said ends whose strength is power are more likely to be put on the strong side and speed ends are more likely to work on the weak side.