Kudos to the defense

[BainbridgeJacket]

Let's face it, we are a bad defense. Today, the players played with good effort and were disruptive forcing some Pitt mistakes. The coaches seemed willing to bring the pressure from some different looks and it worked out well for us. It's going to be feast or famine if we do that, but that's what many of us were calling for. We benefited from the slew of fumbles, but the creativity in scheme and solid effort is the recipe for this team that can win some games with a good offense.

 

[SecretAgentBuzz]

That 3 and out after Days turnover (at the beginning of the 4th quarter) was as big as any defensive series we have had. They are going to give up some yards, but they stepped up big and kept Pitt from coming back in the 4th

 

[Js-showman]

Not sure why I don't feel better. Offense is a juggxrnaught, kickoffs usually sail through the end zone, turnovers galore, 56 points and a mile of yards on offense.

But Is it asking too much to force a punt every now and then?

 

[AlabamaBuzz]

Glad we won, and glad they forced some turnovers, but they are what they are...they gave up 518 yds....

 

[awbuzz]

At least there was a blitz package.

the D did well in the second half.

 

[potatohead]

Not sure why I don't feel better. Offense is a juggxrnaught, kickoffs usually sail through the end zone, turnovers galore, 56 points and a mile of yards on offense.

But Is it asking too much to force a punt every now and then?

No kidding. They avg about 8 yards a play and we averaged 8 yards a a play. We won due to their turnovers, plain and simple. Let's face it, they broke a ncaa record of turnovers in a quarter and it was a two possession game at one point. Very frustrating

 

[jeffgt14]

BLITZ!!!

 

[Js-showman]

I suppose forcing turnovers is better than forcing punts and I did like the blitz packages, but as far as giving up yards and points, we couldn't be worse if we had Derek Dooley coaching us.

 

[Yaller Jacket]

It's all conjecture really, but I thought we could have outscored them even without the turnovers. It would have been close, though.

Our d guys play as hard as they can. That's gotta count for something.

 

[jeffgt14]

Blitzing helped the run defense too

 

[jeffgt14]

Double post

 

[Henrymcg]

We may not have a highly touted defense but you can tell they play for each other & they do not shy away from playing tuff ... Tyler Boyd had a great game but I noticed he wasn't eager to go after it sometimes.. maybe hits add up. I think we're getting 100% out of what we got. Respect.

 

[BigDaddyBuzz]

it still drives me insane when it's 3rd and 18 and we sit back in zone and only rush 4 with no stunts or anything. The turnovers helped but Roof still drives me nuts.

 

[jeffgt14]

it still drives me insane when it's 3rd and 18 and we sit back in zone and only rush 4 with no stunts or anything. The turnovers helped but Roof still drives me nuts.

I think Roof realized he should've blitzed after that one

 

[Yaller Jacket]

Did I see Gotsis at end a time or two?

 

[BainbridgeJacket]

Did I see Gotsis at end a time or two?

Yes, in a three man front on passing situations.

 

[GTNavyNuke]

The D forced most of those 6 turnovers. That's the way to play, stop them quick or let them score quick.

We've got the #1 O in the country. Let them be on the field.

 

[jeffgt14]

At least if they score quickly our defense stays fresh

 

[hwdgeplague]

Whatever. We won. It was fun! Great to see Laskey kicking it around on the sideline with SD. It a good "team".

 

[ilovetheoption]

Yes, in a three man front on passing situations.

And he's really a pretty good defensive end.

Kid has ended up being a recruiting steal, for a mystery recruit out of australia that might have been better at OT.