Lets talk about something positive...
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:37 am…The Defense. 
Now Im not gonna go out on a ledge and say they are all-world, but I have really liked what I have seen and heard from the unit this year as a whole.
D-Line: Vast improvement over last year. I was impressed with our ability to contain the UAB QB who likes to run a little bit, as well as the rushing attack of Washington State last week. While we don’t have a ton of sacks, we are creating some pressure on the quarterback which has been creating turnovers in the secondary. Taylor Thompson has continued to improve every game and has made some nice plays between the blocked field goal, a couple of sacks and more than a few QB pressures. Frazier has been doing a solid job on the other side as well.
Linebackers: Chase Kennemer has been outstanding. He is all over the field and has been creating pressure, notching a lot of tackles and in on some turnovers. I like what I have seen from the freshmen as far as making plays; they are doing a nice job.
Secondary: They are much improved over last year, and while I think some of it has to do with knowing the system, I think the pressure up front is really helping these guys. The starting corners have been doing a nice job in coverage for the most part as has Moore and Mojica. I think these guys have some room for improvement since they have given up some chunks of yards, but at the same time they have come up with a lot of INTs.
Thoughts?
Now Im not gonna go out on a ledge and say they are all-world, but I have really liked what I have seen and heard from the unit this year as a whole.
D-Line: Vast improvement over last year. I was impressed with our ability to contain the UAB QB who likes to run a little bit, as well as the rushing attack of Washington State last week. While we don’t have a ton of sacks, we are creating some pressure on the quarterback which has been creating turnovers in the secondary. Taylor Thompson has continued to improve every game and has made some nice plays between the blocked field goal, a couple of sacks and more than a few QB pressures. Frazier has been doing a solid job on the other side as well.
Linebackers: Chase Kennemer has been outstanding. He is all over the field and has been creating pressure, notching a lot of tackles and in on some turnovers. I like what I have seen from the freshmen as far as making plays; they are doing a nice job.
Secondary: They are much improved over last year, and while I think some of it has to do with knowing the system, I think the pressure up front is really helping these guys. The starting corners have been doing a nice job in coverage for the most part as has Moore and Mojica. I think these guys have some room for improvement since they have given up some chunks of yards, but at the same time they have come up with a lot of INTs.
Thoughts?
