I share you’re concern about replacing Slayton (i think our whole fan base shares it)People are allot more bullish on our dline than I am. Love our ends, I think our interior is a big question mark. People don’t realize how good Slayton was taking on two blockers all game and getting pressure up the middle. I am not sure we have that at this moment though I think McKinely could end up being pretty good.
I agree but wasn’t a to nickel of drop off when ruff went in at end of season. Plus our two nds will demand extra blockers. The other point was our backers if and when Shy gets back with Richards will have a ton of speed and downhill and frosh can come in and get some run. I just feel we are really close.People are allot more bullish on our dline than I am. Love our ends, I think our interior is a big question mark. People don’t realize how good Slayton was taking on two blockers all game and getting pressure up the middle. I am not sure we have that at this moment though I think McKinely could end up being pretty good.
I really think with a few things going our way we may make top ten in d next year. What do u guys and gals think.
Yep but how were we after Pitt game if someone can check it out to end of season.
Baby steps... let’s get a Top 50 defense first...?
Kinda why I wanted to know what Clemson was at this year as a tempo team although slower than us.I wonder what percentage of power 5 teams run tempo. If it’s a lot, then the top defenses will face the same issue causing some parity
LB's -- depends on whether Shy returns and TR is slotted in there (far bigger need for him at LB than DE IMO). With both of those talents and the two studs coming in, I'm optimistic. Without any one of those pieces - Shy, TR AND a freshmen stepping up - LB becomes an area of uncertainty and possible weakness.