Defense as I see it

1) we have ONE current stud on defense. K Alexander. He's the only guy we have that can play and probably start on any team in the s.e.c.

2)Welter is not an s.e.c. player, Barrow is a good role player when there is more talented lbs on the field.

3)we don't have a quality safety at this point. Martin isn't physical and is late reading the offense.

4)loston is physical, not a pass coverage guy, much like roman harper. does better when there is a more talented safety playing with him to make the calls and handle coverage.

5)The youth movement has begun at the c.b. position and the future is very bright. Although it's one game, Robinson appears to be the best corner on the team. White is very solid, however he's lost at times. which is expected of a freshman.

6)the defensive line is average at best. Hunter appears to be the most talented player on the line with the most potential. With time, he can be a difference maker. Ego and freak, while they have been really hyped for years, are solid backup rotational dt's. They are not difference makers. Rasco is a solid d.e. more of a role player on defense, not a difference maker.

7)This year is going to be tough watching the defense. It's not all that talented.

8)I think the future is bright. I like what i see out of the freshman cb's. I like what i see out of hunter and alexander. It appears beckwith could be a difference maker at m.l.b.. If we get one guy, bain, gilmor, herron, freak, ego, to step up as a difference maker on the line, and kid like jefferson to step up at safety, this defense, next year, can be as good as we have come to expect.

9) I know corey raymond is getting heat from some fans. I really like the talent he his bringing in at his position. I think he will be fine. We know these guys are getting great coaching. They have been to good for to long. The hard truth is that we are playing with lsu's backup defense from last year and those guys aren't as talented as they were hyped to be.