re: Hannigriff "Worst loss ever"

The fact we're even having this discussion (with some valid points presented on both sides ), tells me (at the very least ) that there is DEFINITELY some cause for concern. I think everyone here can at least agree with that.

We were getting pushed around on both sides of the LOS vs MSU which is a HUGE concern. Penalties and execution are fixable, but what can you fix about lineman getting owned in the trenches (mid season) by a team that traditionally recruits nowhere near your level ?!

Here's my question/ concern, (and you see this happen all the time in college football) : Teams that run the type of offense we are currently running (deception/finesse type offenses), traditionally produce weaker/finesse type defenses. If you are practicing against power/smash mouth offenses all spring and summer, your defenses tend to get tougher/more physical along the LOS. *Iron sharpens iron* . If you want some examples look no further than the futility of Louisville defenses, New Orleans Saints defenses, Texas tech defenses, Baylor Defenses, Oklahoma state, Washington State, Oregon. Etc. etc.