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<blockquote data-quote="TheGridironGeek" data-source="post: 144955" data-attributes="member: 1898"><p>A few thoughts on the GT defense in general -- </p><p></p><p>1. 2014 was a step forward for Tech's defense. Hell or high water, they stopped more athletic offenses at crucial moments. Clemson. Georgia. MSU. Against comparable athletes, the '14 defense often shined. No, it wasn't consistent or pretty, and the bad weeks are pretty bad. But with a young/returning bunch it's not taboo to look at the positives. </p><p></p><p>The ceiling is higher for Tech's defense now. I think everyone can agree there. </p><p></p><p>2. Can't overlook the turnover ratio. It wasn't just luck. </p><p></p><p>3. CTR has done a pretty fine job. Tech's real "disadvantage" on D is that a nearly unstoppable offense constantly puts them in position to play, and contend against, bigger and faster football teams, setting up the defense to be judged by how it plays vs. Florida State (a much more athletic/talented team) vs say, Pittsburgh or Virginia (probably more or less equally athletic as Tech). </p><p></p><p>Roof's counter to a consistently tough schedule has been to get his defense to hang around/force TO's and penalties. It's working, because with a great ball-control offense, extra possessions are gold. </p><p></p><p>4. The man probably wouldn't be stupid enough to blitz Virginia Tech's 8-foot-10 QB, twenty yards out of winning field goal range with 12 seconds left. That makes the change at DC worth it for no other reason.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TheGridironGeek, post: 144955, member: 1898"] A few thoughts on the GT defense in general -- 1. 2014 was a step forward for Tech's defense. Hell or high water, they stopped more athletic offenses at crucial moments. Clemson. Georgia. MSU. Against comparable athletes, the '14 defense often shined. No, it wasn't consistent or pretty, and the bad weeks are pretty bad. But with a young/returning bunch it's not taboo to look at the positives. The ceiling is higher for Tech's defense now. I think everyone can agree there. 2. Can't overlook the turnover ratio. It wasn't just luck. 3. CTR has done a pretty fine job. Tech's real "disadvantage" on D is that a nearly unstoppable offense constantly puts them in position to play, and contend against, bigger and faster football teams, setting up the defense to be judged by how it plays vs. Florida State (a much more athletic/talented team) vs say, Pittsburgh or Virginia (probably more or less equally athletic as Tech). Roof's counter to a consistently tough schedule has been to get his defense to hang around/force TO's and penalties. It's working, because with a great ball-control offense, extra possessions are gold. 4. The man probably wouldn't be stupid enough to blitz Virginia Tech's 8-foot-10 QB, twenty yards out of winning field goal range with 12 seconds left. That makes the change at DC worth it for no other reason. [/QUOTE]
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