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[QUOTE="orangenirvana, post: 43977, member: 156"]
Having both Shamarko and Olando back is huge, we wouldn't stand a chance against this WVU O otherwise. I can't see SU playing 3 LB's very often on Friday.

Four keys to the game for our defense:

1. Preventing the big play has to be priority #1. We need a smart game from Phil Thomas. He can't let anyone get behind him. We can't afford any missed tackles, either. Keep those wide receivers contained (I would kill for just one of those WR's they have). Try to force long drives on them, hold them to field goals as often as possible.

2. Pressure Geno Smith. Can't let him get comfortable. Shouldn't blitz him too often, though. Therefore we need big games from our entire DLine. I want to see Chan Jones and Goggins specifically team up to dominate WVU's (beatable) OLine. If we do blitz, we have to catch Smith by surprise. Getting Smith frustrated (like last season) will be critical.

3. Be PHYSICAL. Everywhere. Physical with the wide receivers. Get in Smith's face to let him know he has a long night ahead and will be extremely sore in the morning no matter what. Physical with their running backs. Get in their heads.

4. Turnovers - Execute #2 and #3, and multiple turnovers will be possible. Force errant throws, tipped balls from Smith. Hit the wide receivers hard, get the helmet on the football. Their running backs are inexperienced, cause some mistakes there.

I'm praying for a loud, raucous 40K in the Dome to make the defense's job that much easier.
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