I just lost 5 minutes of my life reading this mess. Here ya go guys.....
The 4-2-5 is an ALIGNMENT
Nickel is a SCHEME that can be run out of any alignment
On 3rd down and 11 I can put 4 defensive ends on the field; might even let them stand up. I can put 1 LB on the field and 6 DB guys. Line up...