SMU Defense

[OC Mustang]

As a corollary to another thread, I want to focus discussion on the defensive aspect of the game. Frankly, fix our defensive woes, and SMU is back in it for the rest of the season. If there is any truer test of Bennett's abilities, it is that. Seriously, if the offense's back is against the wall 50% less than it is, SMU wins that game last night.

Every SMU team has had a weakness. We all knew that the defense was going to be this teams until it found its horse.

Seriously guys...much of the offensive playcalling is a function of being behind. THAT is why DMart's name isn't called much. And given that the D is struggling, any mistake on the part of the offense resonates louder than it would otherwise.

So, rather than chunk the season (because I'd like to see some good home games with a team that feels like it is still in it), give the board some feedback on defensive improvements. Why not? Beats waiting 10 weeks for another coach with nothing to do.

Even if Bennett is done, I'd like to see some defensive razzle-dazzle this season. There is nothing to lose, the way I see it. The guy is supposed to be a genius here. Well, if that's the case, then prove it.

[Stallion]

the defensive woes are a direct result of poor recruiting and an inability of this school to plug gaps by going after Division 1A Transfers and JUCOs. I look at this defense and what Bennett has to work with and see no easy answers. I would have made Yenga a OLB and tried to get Bailey in the rotation. But if you are hoping a freshman solves your problems then you are desperate. The die was cast with this defense in February 2003, February 2004, February 2005, February 2006 and February 2007.

[icehawks18]

HOW ABOUT dMART'S NAME WASNT CALLED BECAUSE HE AVERAGED 1.3 YPC???????

OH AND BY THE WAY, RUSTY/PHIL - THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 700 OTHER RUNNING PLAYS IN THE REALM OF OFFENSIVE FOOTBALL OTHER THAN THE DELAYED ZONE HANDOFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!