Total D = 4th
Scoring D = 2nd
Forced turnovers = 1st
Pass efficiency D = 1st
Red zone D = 5th
3rd down D = 8th
First downs allowed = 4th
I think with the loss of Morrison, Traore, Botelho and Howard Cross also missing time makes this all the more impressive. Freeman has recruited great depth and the defensive team speed really stands out more than I can remember. The speed at which guys like Ausberry, Sneed, Bowen, Gray, etc track and close on the ball and ball carriers is impressive. The good defenses of the past 30 years like 2002 and 2012 were very good units and has good athletes but they didn’t have this much team speed, depth or athleticism.
Scoring D = 2nd
Forced turnovers = 1st
Pass efficiency D = 1st
Red zone D = 5th
3rd down D = 8th
First downs allowed = 4th
I think with the loss of Morrison, Traore, Botelho and Howard Cross also missing time makes this all the more impressive. Freeman has recruited great depth and the defensive team speed really stands out more than I can remember. The speed at which guys like Ausberry, Sneed, Bowen, Gray, etc track and close on the ball and ball carriers is impressive. The good defenses of the past 30 years like 2002 and 2012 were very good units and has good athletes but they didn’t have this much team speed, depth or athleticism.
