re: This Year's Defensive Mindset

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We seem to be a different Defense than we were to start the season though, not as much blitzing and aggressiveness... they look to stay home and follow the play

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I think we are seeing what we can get away with. I think we are content to load the box, stop the run, and when they go to passing, let the front four generate the pressure while our incredible secondary wreaks havoc.

We really havent had to blitz very much to be effective on defense. Ponder that for a second. We are one of the best defenses in the nation and we havent seen too much blitzing. I believe until we are actually forced into a situation where we need to make an aggressive play, we will continue to do what works. It seems Chavis doesnt believe any team can consistently move the ball the entire field the entire game. Sure a drive here or there, but not consistently.

Now Tenn. gave us their best to start the game, but we were in control and winning the entire time. The game was never in question. Oregon and West Virginia both gave us something to worry about at one time each game and we crushed their spirit soon after with suffocating aggressive defense.