If the Cats have any success this year, it is going to be up to the D.
It's true the defense may have ranked bad, but how much of that was due to the coaching they had received. The defensive coordinator was non-existent.
So, more that likely, the offense is going to be bad this year. If the Cats have any success this year, it is going to be up to the D. So which defensive units are going to be the most important to the success of this team?
I say the secondary. I think the line is going to be good (no Lynch Mob) with Harold :love: Fitz :) Calvin :blank: Childs :) Abana :rolleyes: The Sack Master :blindfold: Crews :frown: X :curse: Kirk :blank: etc...
If they are running a 4-2-5, then surely they can find 2 LB's out of the scrapheap that is there. I am excited to see Berard.
IMO the secondary is the biggest question mark. We know Moore = :thumbsup: But, I can see Herndon really flourishing in this system. Troy Butler will help as well. I think if the Secondary plays well and can tackle, we could be 6-7 wins. If they whiff like last year, 4-5 wins tops. Either way, I can't wait until the first game. :ksu:
Chief...... I prefer Ace... But chief is fine. Take it easy slick. :eyeseeyou:
Chief...... I prefer Ace... But chief is fine. Take it easy slick. :eyeseeyou:
Relying on the defense for a win is our worst possible scenario IMO. I have nightmares that include the following: 3 and out defensive stop yaaay. 3 and out defensive stop (but with hands on hips). 3 and out defense starts to bend, but stops. 3 and out the defense turns into a sieve and the opposition begins to feed on us like a pack of hyenas. If we are somehow like 6 deep on the D - we should be good. TP, is there ANY WAY you can make it through the NCAA clearing house again? You can use my name and SSN, I still have eligibility!!! :D
Relying on the defense for a win is our worst possible scenario IMO. I have nightmares that include the following: 3 and out defensive stop yaaay. 3 and out defensive stop (but with hands on hips). 3 and out defense starts to bend, but stops. 3 and out the defense turns into a sieve and the opposition begins to feed on us like a pack of hyenas. If we are somehow like 6 deep on the D - we should be good. TP, is there ANY WAY you can make it through the NCAA clearing house again? You can use my name and SSN, I still have eligibility!!! :D
Have you ever actually watched football before? If the D constantly throws 3 and outs, they won't get tired. And defense wins games at every level of football. Pretty sure there is some sort of famous phrase about that...
Relying on the defense for a win is our worst possible scenario IMO. I have nightmares that include the following: 3 and out defensive stop yaaay. 3 and out defensive stop (but with hands on hips). 3 and out defense starts to bend, but stops. 3 and out the defense turns into a sieve and the opposition begins to feed on us like a pack of hyenas. If we are somehow like 6 deep on the D - we should be good. TP, is there ANY WAY you can make it through the NCAA clearing house again? You can use my name and SSN, I still have eligibility!!! :D
Have you ever actually watched football before? If the D constantly throws 3 and outs, they won't get tired. And defense wins games at every level of football. Pretty sure there is some sort of famous phrase about that...
Offense wins games but defense wins championships?
Relying on the defense for a win is our worst possible scenario IMO. I have nightmares that include the following: 3 and out defensive stop yaaay. 3 and out defensive stop (but with hands on hips). 3 and out defense starts to bend, but stops. 3 and out the defense turns into a sieve and the opposition begins to feed on us like a pack of hyenas. If we are somehow like 6 deep on the D - we should be good. TP, is there ANY WAY you can make it through the NCAA clearing house again? You can use my name and SSN, I still have eligibility!!! :D
Relying on the defense for a win is our worst possible scenario IMO. I have nightmares that include the following: 3 and out defensive stop yaaay. 3 and out defensive stop (but with hands on hips). 3 and out defense starts to bend, but stops. 3 and out the defense turns into a sieve and the opposition begins to feed on us like a pack of hyenas. If we are somehow like 6 deep on the D - we should be good. TP, is there ANY WAY you can make it through the NCAA clearing house again? You can use my name and SSN, I still have eligibility!!! :D
An additional thought: The best way for a team with inferior talent to compete is through defense and special teams. See: tcu. Never recruit very well, (typically in the 70s-80s) yet they are able to compete on the national level. (Granted, their conference blows, but they tend to do well in bowls and noncon.) We won't be talented enough to win any shootouts with the likes of TTU, UT, OU, uk, etc, but if we are able to get them to play ugly with us, we have a chance. Along the lines of Nubb basketball. Ain't much fun to watch, but more fun than getting your heads beat in every week.