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from a roster point of view, I worry about overall defense way more than the offense

Posted on August 9, 2026 at 01:59:08 PM by DoctorD

on the plus side Whittingham has a long history of coaching quality defenses. I suspect we will be at least reasonably good at that side of the ball.

With the roster, though, I'm not really sold on the DL, the LBs, or the DBs. They all have something to prove.

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My biggest concern, by far, is our run defense… - By Craig August 9, 2026 at 01:44:37 PM
- the offense is loaded with proven players we can reasonably expect to improve. Defense is loaded with inside straight draws. - By plug August 9, 2026 at 04:16:10 PM
- I expect the defense to look well coached but I also expect they'll get pushed around by the better teams on the schedule - By Arctic August 9, 2026 at 02:15:16 PM
- from a roster point of view, I worry about overall defense way more than the offense - By DoctorD August 9, 2026 at 01:59:08 PM
  - Huh—I consider DB our most proven position on D - By Craig August 9, 2026 at 02:05:39 PM
    - Hill and Berry have been up and down. I'm less sold they can be great, and safety is a big question mark* - By DoctorD August 9, 2026 at 02:14:06 PM
- There's enough hype about the DL that I buy it. Guys pop all the time after getting stronger in a SC program. LB worries me.* - By Bluebuck August 9, 2026 at 01:52:52 PM
  - We have a lot of experience and young talent… - By ameriKa August 9, 2026 at 02:52:35 PM

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