Lots of Reasons -
1. Let's address right out of the gate the "Assumed Deficiency" at the DT Position - ok we lost two allsome players - no doubt. But I think the coaching the new guys are getting is getting the recognition deserved - look at the practice reports - do you see/hear panic? Instead of two superstars Texas can go 6 deep, keep guys fresh, and have situational players depending on down/distance. I think this group is biggest positive surprise of the season. Been saying it since day 1 - Alex January is going to excel in this Defense.
2. The Edge finally we are at a point to reek havoc and get constant pressure on QBs with lots of speed to contain runners on the outside. We are 6+ deep at this position. We can't just bring pressure from one side - both DE on opposite sides of the line are 3 deep are guys that can get to QB
3. Linebacker is thin though I feel more talented than last year - Hill is going to have a monster year - Gbenda came back to prove something - Lefeau getting lots of praise and Blackwell is a solid back up.
4. DB's the starting 4 have much more experience - safety with Mukuba is much faster - again look at the 2 Deep solid and 3 deep - yes some are true freshman though are getting praise and some of the best of the best in the nation in HS & Rankings
5. Coaching - I think the new LB coach is awesome and loves to attack. DT coach - yes he has to learn to recruit, but Sark has a great track record picking assistants - look most on here including me had doubts about PK - and look at our D much better than any D in the last 14 years - again what are you seeing in practice reports about DTs - it's all good no panic - seems to be getting the most out of his players and developing them. Now with the Edge as the strength of the D along with very good LB play, and more experienced/better DBs I think we see PK get very aggressive.
Bonus reason - practice these guys have to go up against likely the top OL in the nation, a top 2 receiving corps, a 3rd year QB that is in Heisman contention. Even our #2's are good at QB O line, WR. How many teams have an offense as good as Texas - Ohio State, Georgia, and if Texas isn't next in that list they are damn close.
Hook 'Em!
MH
1. Let's address right out of the gate the "Assumed Deficiency" at the DT Position - ok we lost two allsome players - no doubt. But I think the coaching the new guys are getting is getting the recognition deserved - look at the practice reports - do you see/hear panic? Instead of two superstars Texas can go 6 deep, keep guys fresh, and have situational players depending on down/distance. I think this group is biggest positive surprise of the season. Been saying it since day 1 - Alex January is going to excel in this Defense.
2. The Edge finally we are at a point to reek havoc and get constant pressure on QBs with lots of speed to contain runners on the outside. We are 6+ deep at this position. We can't just bring pressure from one side - both DE on opposite sides of the line are 3 deep are guys that can get to QB
3. Linebacker is thin though I feel more talented than last year - Hill is going to have a monster year - Gbenda came back to prove something - Lefeau getting lots of praise and Blackwell is a solid back up.
4. DB's the starting 4 have much more experience - safety with Mukuba is much faster - again look at the 2 Deep solid and 3 deep - yes some are true freshman though are getting praise and some of the best of the best in the nation in HS & Rankings
5. Coaching - I think the new LB coach is awesome and loves to attack. DT coach - yes he has to learn to recruit, but Sark has a great track record picking assistants - look most on here including me had doubts about PK - and look at our D much better than any D in the last 14 years - again what are you seeing in practice reports about DTs - it's all good no panic - seems to be getting the most out of his players and developing them. Now with the Edge as the strength of the D along with very good LB play, and more experienced/better DBs I think we see PK get very aggressive.
Bonus reason - practice these guys have to go up against likely the top OL in the nation, a top 2 receiving corps, a 3rd year QB that is in Heisman contention. Even our #2's are good at QB O line, WR. How many teams have an offense as good as Texas - Ohio State, Georgia, and if Texas isn't next in that list they are damn close.
Hook 'Em!
MH
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