This is simply untrue. Auburn is ranked behind Miami in total defense. In addition, the claim that Auburn has very little talent on defense is not true. The defense has many 4 and 5 "star" players, as ranked on one of the major recruiting services, such as Montravious Adams, Carl Lawson, Gabe Wright, Robinson Therezie, etc... Linebacker is their weak spot but they have plenty of talent. Chizik's problem was not recruiting, it was coaching and coaching hires he made.