This quote actually makes me hopeful. Maybe I'm just too amped over Sams and the football castle.
"A couple of thoughts I have for those who are concerned with our defense. I understand, but I also understand that we might just be faster and more athletic across the board on defense than we were in 2012, except at Arthur's spot. Think about it, our two defensive tackles were not real talented. It is very convievable that we will be better at DT than we were last year, as Britz, Reed, Hood, Seiwert, Brown and Roberts all show promise. Also remember, Meshak wasn't even a starter in 2011. He was a situational pass rusher in our sub package. He exploded as a senior. However, I am pretty confident in saying that both Jordan Willis and Tanner Wood are both bigger and more athletic than Meshak or Davis. Now, those guys were seniors, but eventually I see Willis and Wood as better players, and I didn't even mention our sub package pass rusher last year, Mueller, our highest rated defensive juco recruit in Nash, and returners like Finau and Bryant. I also don't think people understand how big it is to return Zimmerman. He is the QB of that defense. Our other secondary guys will be faster and more athletic than Nigel and Bubba I think. Our defense has questions because of experience, but I think by midseason they will be pretty dang good."
