2010 not so much. 2014 is more likely. I'd prefer it to look like 2015's defense with 2014's offense.
Vinnie Sunseri Thinks '18 Defense Will Be Like '10 Defense (have mental struggles)
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Agreed. We've got a slow ramp to begin the season. Our first six games outside of TAMU are really layups and A&M is at home in week 4.
As long as the offense doesn't stumble (and that's frankly hard to imagine) we ought to be fine!
Homers will dismiss the comments, but trouble in the secondary is a real concern.
The real difference, in my mind, is that 1) the program is deeper, more dominant and more stable now as a whole and 2) the SEC isn't nearly as deep and tough now as it was in 2010.
The real difference, in my mind, is that 1) the program is deeper, more dominant and more stable now as a whole and 2) the SEC isn't nearly as deep and tough now as it was in 2010.
The real problem with the 2010 team had nothing to do with their inexperienced defense. Sure, Vinnie has a few solid points. But he is making assumptions based on those points and using 2010 as his basis for those assumptions. That is where he fails.
Well they gave up only 176 points (13.5 ppg) and were 3rd overall in scoring defense through 13 games. In just defense alone I’ll take that!!!
We're talented but inexperienced, especially in the secondary. To think they won't have more busts than we're used to seeing, especially early, is whistling past the graveyard.
The good news is that early in the season, we play some teams (Louisville and OM) who run offenses that will tax them, but who also don't have the horses to realistically hang in with us to the point of upset.
Lamar Jackson may be gone, but Bobby Petrino is still there, and he knows how to confuse a youngster. I will not be at all surprised to see us give up some cheap points, possibly on 50+ yard plays.
I'm not being an Eeyore here. I don't think we'll be threatened in the second half of the 4th quarter. I just expect some growing pains.
The good news is that early in the season, we play some teams (Louisville and OM) who run offenses that will tax them, but who also don't have the horses to realistically hang in with us to the point of upset.
Lamar Jackson may be gone, but Bobby Petrino is still there, and he knows how to confuse a youngster. I will not be at all surprised to see us give up some cheap points, possibly on 50+ yard plays.
I'm not being an Eeyore here. I don't think we'll be threatened in the second half of the 4th quarter. I just expect some growing pains.
2010 defense really only blew the South Carolina game. LSU and Auburn games had a lot more to do with inconsistent offense leading to a few mental gaffs blowing the opportunity.
I’m with NT17. This defense will be fine. Staying healthy is the biggest factor in my opinion. The pass rushers will be there this season like two years ago. I also think the running game will be move of a focus which will give the defense more rest. I think the offense will also have less 3 and outs but like every year things can happen. Can’t wait though!!!!
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