How concerned are you about the D?
by JazzyUte on Aug 13, 2010 1:50 PM MDT
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PrintWe knew the defense was going to have growing pains. You don't lose as many players as it did and bounce back perfectly. However, in camp, the defense seems a step or two behind the offense (and in some instances - more). Is this an indictment of the defense or further proof the offense really will be good?
Unfortunately, it's always hard to get an idea of what a defense and offense looks like solely based on their production in camp. Mostly because it's not the real thing. Camp isn't necessarily about playing the game as it is preparing for the game. Each down in a scrimmage isn't comparable to a true down in live action against a true opponent.
But this is the first time since Kyle Whittingham took over where the offense does seem to outshine that of the defense. We're used to the offense trying to play catch-up - not the other way around. So maybe that feeds into our concerns. This is, after all, uncharted territory. Sure, the Utes have had some good offenses under Whittingham, but never dominant offenses. 2010 could change that.
So are you concerned? If so, how concerned?
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Concerned, but trusting in Coach Whit
If it were any other coach, I’d be extremely concerned. Coach Whit always has a good defense, all the way back to his tenure as DC, but we lost a LOT of starters. That and our offense wasn’t that good last year that the returning starters should be that far ahead of the defense. Traditionally, in all camps, the defense should be ahead of the offense, because the offense typically requires more time to gel. I hope that our offense is just that good, because it will make the Farewell Tour 2010 something to remember, but until I see differently, I bet our defense has a LOT of work to do. Coach Whit had better whip them into shape or it will be a long year.
Agreed, nice comment above.
Another thing keeping my nerves about the defense in check is my confidence in the O-line. I think we will really be good here.
Unfortunately spring practice is difficult to judge against. I am always hopefull and nervous about something. Every time I hear good news about one side of the ball I am happy, bet then get nervous about why the other side let it happen. I try not to let it affect me, but it always does a little.
Barely Concerned...
But no more than before yesterday’s practice. If anything, having a strong offense will give the defense more preparation.
Look forward to the Defense having another typical year. They are clutch, and hopefully there won’t be too many growing pains when the season gets going.
Go Utes!
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Barely concerned
It sounds like the defense wasn’t horrendous, there was just some missed tackles that broke for long plays. The defense will be better next scrimmage. The other thing is, our backup QB is great, and that is uncommon for a second team offense. The scrimmage might have been different if the 2nd team offense wasn’t so good. BJ has the QBs smoking, and when Utah has good QB play, we kick ass…
by GodisBrianJohnson on Aug 13, 2010 8:37 PM MDT reply actions
today on college football live brian griese did the tcu horned frogs whole schedule.
he had them going 12-0. fair enough i would like to think with have a 50/50 cahnce at beating them at our stadium. the only thing that pissed me off was griese said we had a problem at qb. wtf. we have wynn and t. cain and both are proven. something makes me think that mark may wrote that part. . the linebackers statement was true but not the qb’s.
I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. Womens MMA, the next big thing in sports. 3 weeks till the first game of college football. UTAH vs Pitt. September 2nd 2010.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Aug 13, 2010 11:31 PM MDT up reply actions
Not sure
I know Whitt’s a good defensive mindedcoach and all but he can’t actually got out on the field and play for them, it’s going to be a learning experience from a lot of the players, how fast they can pick it up we’ll just have to wait and see.
2004 - ish?
Some thoughts on this defense vs. offense. It was said by one of the coach (Whitt?) before the FIRST scrimmage of camp that the 1’s were going to see limited action and that they were going to be focusing on the 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, etc. to figure out some of the depth chart. So with that in mind, unless someone that was actually at the scrimmage and can refute my thought process, what we are hearing about is exactly that. The defense was running a lot of the 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s, much more so than the offense because the coaches are looking for the PLAYERS to fill in behind the starters on the D –side of the ball. That said what I think we are really hearing is that this team is 2004-ish. To prove that point go back in the archives and read some of the story lines out of that Ute fall camp. Any similarities? Hmmm – think so. But before we get too complacent let’s wait and see what happens in the SECOND and THIRD scrimmages before we go all Chicken Little. My vote is I’m a little concerned but not too much just yet.
TAO
This is that time of year
when the team looks the sloppiest. I am kind of worried about the defense though. For example I don’t like the fact that Vakapuna, (our third or fourth string running back), ran for a 97 yard touchdown. I was also kind of disturbed when I saw a clip of Jordan Wynn throwing for a TD into double coverage. But I understand that Jordan Wynn is pretty good at throwing the ball out of the reach of the coverage. Hopefully it all has to with preseason sloppiness and it’s a sign that we will have one of the best offenses ever.
by CRIMSONandWHITE on Aug 14, 2010 10:25 AM MDT reply actions
Well . . .
Whittingham’s specialty is defense—he gets a lot from his players.
I do think that if the offense does in fact produce a great ground game? Our defense will get some breaks because they won’t be on the field all game like they were at times last year.
And, if the offense scores routinely? Our D can apply pressure, also a Whittingham speciality, while the opposition try to catch up. This would give young defenders confidence and make them aggressive, give the coaches some room to teach instead of constantly hectoring them to save us. Panic can kill a team.
So . . . .
Come on offense, be productoive, blow them all away!!!
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