NIU breakdown

[Bull-Hornz]

Enjoyed this take on the game later today

http://www.thedailystampede.com/2016/9/9/12844046/the-big-usf-vs-northern-illinois-preview

Edited September 10, 2016 by Bull-Hornz

[usfgrad84]

Why is there such concern about our passing D?  Based on one play last week?  I only recall one blitz early in the game. We held Towson to 16-41 and really only 2 of those passes were more than a couple of yards downfield. 

We played more of a basic run defense against them for 2 reasons. 1. Their strength was their RB and 2. We didn't need to push anything more than a basic defense. 

We have arguably the deepest, most athletic, best back 7 in the league. I also think our DL will be better than last year once all is said and done. 

I am really not concerned about our Pass defense. 

[Guest PCBull14]

1 hour ago, usfgrad84 said:

Why is there such concern about our passing D?  Based on one play last week?  I only recall one blitz early in the game. We held Towson to 16-41 and really only 2 of those passes were more than a couple of yards downfield. 

We played more of a basic run defense against them for 2 reasons. 1. Their strength was their RB and 2. We didn't need to push anything more than a basic defense. 

We have arguably the deepest, most athletic, best back 7 in the league. I also think our DL will be better than last year once all is said and done. 

I am really not concerned about our Pass defense. 

The one pass play was a coverage lapse. If the guy doesn't make a mental mistake and stays in position it doesn't happen. 

We shalt see though. 

[raptorcj]

1 hour ago, usfgrad84 said:

Why is there such concern about our passing D?  Based on one play last week?  I only recall one blitz early in the game. We held Towson to 16-41 and really only 2 of those passes were more than a couple of yards downfield. 

Because they need to find something to find lacking. Our O just looked like they needed to shake out some cobwebs. The D, well I dunno. I didn't have as good a feel--it might be cobwebs but it felt like the line might struggle against better competition, and the secondary seemed to lose assignments every once in a few plays. We'll see how it shakes out tonight.

[OcalaBull2]

Spread had gone from -14 USF to -15 USF in the last 24 hours. Go Bulls. 

[Rizman]

They are going to destroy us.