Scarlet Overkill

Still a work in progress...but much better than last year on defense especially.

Actually, in the grand scheme of things, it isn't a whole lot better. The statistics give that illusion because the Blackshirts are simply on the field for far fewer plays. So, really, we have "ball hogging" to thank. (Thank you ball control!) It's awesome either way. Last year the Huskers were ranked 81st in TOP, this year they are ranked 2nd. Less time the Blackshirts' services are needed = better. Establishing any type of run game has been just what this defense needed for Bo's first year.

They are unfortunately still giving up an average of 5.85 yards per play, and if there was a ranking for that, it would be good enough for 9th place in the Big 12 -- just ahead of KSU, A&M, and ISU.

For now, however, I will take the illusion of better defensive play and just say we are ranked 4th in the conference in total defense. That said, I am loving the last two games where I do think there has been legitimate improvement made. What I love even more is that there is no quit in this team at all and I think the defense will get even better as they all unlearn the past.

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