ToroDeFuego Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 70 Content Count: 611 Reputation: 275 Days Won: 3 Joined: 01/27/2016 Share Posted September 10, 2018 I know it's way early to be too concerned but is anybody else worried about the run defense? Elon fell behind so they didn't run that much but they still averaged 3.9 yards per rush. GA Tech rushed for 412 yards and 7.2 yards per rush (Yikes!). The thing that saved us was five turnovers forced in the two games. But how long can we rely on that? I guess the question is, will they settle down or will this be like 2015 (I think?) where we had to rely on Q and the offense to put up 30+ points a game? Also, I know GA Tech is a special case but I'm still a little worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apis Bull Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 1,586 Content Count: 23,185 Reputation: 2,332 Days Won: 65 Joined: 09/05/2002 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Have you not read the dozens of posts from people worried about our run defense? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToroDeFuego Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 70 Content Count: 611 Reputation: 275 Days Won: 3 Joined: 01/27/2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Apis Bull said: Have you not read the dozens of posts from people worried about our run defense? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michibull Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 19 Content Count: 960 Reputation: 652 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/29/2012 Share Posted September 10, 2018 We have a very young defense, they're still learning. Plus, CCS is a defensive so he should have a good idea on strategy (he improved the defense the Taggart couldn't get to work). I'm not too worried unless we don't improve, but we have a few weeks to figure it out before Houston. ECU maybe challenging (not sure how good Arizona is after losing to BYU and ECU), but everyone else should be beatable if we play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestBull Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 61 Content Count: 2,354 Reputation: 699 Days Won: 4 Joined: 11/29/2009 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, michibull said: We have a very young defense, they're still learning. Plus, CCS is a defensive so he should have a good idea on strategy (he improved the defense the Taggart couldn't get to work). I'm not too worried unless we don't improve, but we have a few weeks to figure it out before Houston. ECU maybe challenging (not sure how good Arizona is after losing to BYU and ECU), but everyone else should be beatable if we play well. ECU played UNC Houston played Arizona Edited September 10, 2018 by ForestBull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullyPulpit Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 365 Content Count: 6,472 Reputation: 1,899 Days Won: 35 Joined: 02/02/2005 Share Posted September 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, ToroDeFuego said: I know it's way early to be too concerned but is anybody else worried about the run defense? Elon fell behind so they didn't run that much but they still averaged 3.9 yards per rush. GA Tech rushed for 412 yards and 7.2 yards per rush (Yikes!). The thing that saved us was five turnovers forced in the two games. But how long can we rely on that? I guess the question is, will they settle down or will this be like 2015 (I think?) where we had to rely on Q and the offense to put up 30+ points a game? Also, I know GA Tech is a special case but I'm still a little worried. The Elon yardage came against 3rd stringers, when their starter was out and they went to an option QB that the young guys weren't prepared for. After the first drive our starters only allowed 1 ypc. GT is a gimmick offense and we won't have anything like it again, assuming that Navy doesn't win the West. We will be able to settle in the next few weeks and see what this defense actually has to offer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michibull Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 19 Content Count: 960 Reputation: 652 Days Won: 1 Joined: 08/29/2012 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just now, ForestBull said: ECU played UNC Houston played Arizona My bad, thanks for the correction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usfbullrider Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 64 Content Count: 3,222 Reputation: 387 Days Won: 8 Joined: 07/30/2011 Share Posted September 10, 2018 It is definitely not as good as I thought we would be. Defensive line talent has taken a step back but we have numbers we haven't had in awhile. Surprisingly our offense has been the strength. Still time to get through some growing pains though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roaming Bull Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 64 Content Count: 9,756 Reputation: 2,174 Days Won: 25 Joined: 09/20/2014 Share Posted September 10, 2018 20 minutes ago, ForestBull said: ECU played UNC Houston played Arizona You know those P5 schools are all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Toro_86 Posted September 10, 2018 Group: Member Topic Count: 176 Content Count: 8,612 Reputation: 2,661 Days Won: 28 Joined: 12/14/2005 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Defense is young...they will get better. I faith in CCS and CBJM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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