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That infamous BC game, they only scored 24 points.

Not all blitzes are created equal, kind of like not all option offensive plays are created equal. Some teams may run an option play as a change-up. That option play won't be very sophisticated and won't have multiple versions and calls to deal with what the defense is doing because it's just...

I think there's something to what you're saying. How about this metric: How many NFL'ers did we get out of the defensive rosters from those eras? My guess is it would be pretty comparable. BUT, there is a flaw in that analysis because it could be that a better scheme helped a guy shine and...

I followed your advice: Gimmick: a trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business. (first definition to pop up on google) I seriously don't follow your logic. And, here's what I would've typed but decided to delete because it may sound harsh or may get the thread...

Why did he have more talent? The recruiting rankings were significantly worse.

Yeah, I had written more too and decided to delete it to tone down the "harsh" factor.

So, some of you are saying that since Navy beat UVA, putting up a lot of points in the process, that leads to the logical conclusion that we should abandon the offense upon which Navy's offense is based??

Same here.

Not sure if I'm misunderstanding you, but Wheeler and Smith didn't play together. But, think of the great defensive players we had during the CCG/CJT years: Wimbush/Smith/Fox/Meyers/C.Collins/Gathers/Hargrove Smith/Fox/A.Brown/E.Henderson...

Wow. Nice find! But, Tashard got it from Derrick Moore who says it with the team on occasion. I wonder how D.Mo came upon his version of it.

1. I don't think it's irrelevant, far from it. I think it's the most relevant argument (maybe the only relevant point in the event we're discussing). If we're not trying to find the next great DC, then why are we even playing or donating money or even watching? The whole point of competition...

I can deal with this response. I appreciate the reasoning and effort. A new set of points built on the last ones: 1. I also have doubts about CPJ ever having a good defense here, and believe it could be due to exactly what you say (more practice time and scrimmages against our offense and...

I would ask that a new guy with a new system be given a couple of years before major judgment. I would say that about any new coach or coordinator. I didn't like the Roof hire upon first impression, but was definitely willing to give it a couple of years to determine if improvement was possible.

1. Are you already convinced of the outcome or are you open to other alternatives? If you are already convinced, is it of such an ingrained nature that even if evidence points to the contrary, you will interpret the evidence so as to fit your presupposed conclusion? 2. Given that CPJ IS our...

That wasn't quite what I was thinking. More along the lines of, "I'm taking another job, but GT is still a great Institution. So you should do what's best for you, and that could still be GT." NCSt isn't really a big competitor with us in recruiting anyway, so that wouldn't be much of a...

Who does Clipson not love to play? So, ugag loves to play a team who beat them 2 out of the last 4? Truthfully, they probably enjoyed playing every team on their schedule this year according to your standard. Miami also enjoyed playing all but their last 2 games this year (and least enjoyed...

Aren't all defenses in that same perilous situation? So, to be doing worse than the majority is still a major indictment, and so we should aim to be better on that side. If we're giving up 4 points/drive and 5 yards/play but everybody else is giving up 4.5 ppd and 5.3 ypp, then that means...

This. Dominant personnel on the DL is not a prerequisite to an overall successful defense. You need pretty much what we have on offense - personnel who fit into a scheme that can create pressure through mixing who is attacking and from what angle with the opponent unaware until the snap.

1. Are we sure they were well aware? 2. Is it possible that Ted went out with an extra measure of class, being positive toward staying with GT to the current recruits?

It's pretty easy to answer this question, I think. Look at what these guys did at their previous stops. Saban recruited like crazy at LSU and Alabama, but not nearly as well at Mich St. Same for Urban ... not nearly as well at Utah. They are at places that have the "NETWORK" for recruiting...