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I don't usually do this butttt

k9cane said:
I think more and more, we have to recalibrate what is a 'great' defense. To me, it's now all about how effective you are in the red-zone. Many teams will now run up and down between the 20s and put up huge yardage numbers. So the question becomes, which D's will force FG's instead of allowing TD's. Also, turnovers, of course...
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Very true. It's an offensive game these days. Period. No way around it. You have to be opportunistic, force some turnovers, get some red zone stops, and, most importantly, have answers with your own offense. Teams will get yards. That's just reality. Of course, you don't want them getting 500 every week, but they will get yards.
 
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I've been telling my fellow college football friends that although Bama will always be one of the top teams in wins and recruiting, that they too are now missing out on players in the own state with the rise of Auburn an teams in neighboring states like Tennessee and Mississippi. They can not poach Georgia like just a couple years ago. Many of the Florida and SoFl elite skill guys are electing to stay in state. Don't think for one moment they getting all their top targets. Bama leaped ahead in spending and facilities, that paid off in on the field success and recruiting. Their success has simply been their ability to maintain top recruiting classes and depth. Many schools have responded in like kind and it is slowly showing. Ok, they still win 11 games average, but more teams playing them closely and equally talented teams will beat them this year. It is natural in all sports that the talent gap closes on the front runner.
 
Good example of doing more with less is Ruffin McNeil at ECU, he gets the picks after UNC NCS Duke & Wake ... and keeps marching on...
 
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