You cant expect the defense to score all the points. They are there to get the ball back and keep the other team from scoring. Our defense has done more than their share at preventing teams from getting into the endzone (i.e ISU had 8 takeaways yet only crossed the 50 twice, never got in the redzone and scored 9 pts, ISU had one more point than takeaways, that there is great defense). The offense needs to contribute to this team as well.
I never said they had to score all the points. All I was getting at was that game changing plays/turnovers is what is keeping this defense from being of the elite status. Any elite defense gets turnovers and makes plays when they need to be made.
That's true, but you also have to figure, teams aren't really taking chances against us. They know our O is weak, and by hanging around, they have a good chance to get a TO from our offensive ineptitude. If our O was better, teams would have to take more chances and shots downfield to keep close, thus enabling our guys a better chance at turnovers. Plus, we've dropped a retarded amount of interceptions.
Yeah, but you could also say our defense looks really good because teams don't need to take chances down the field and therefore, aren't getting the big time plays.
Yup. It's that bend to break mentality that Bo preaches finally kicking in. In numerous games this year teams have put up a good 40 or 60 yard drive on us but more than not it ends in a FG or punt.
