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This defense is about to go to the next level

I'm cautious optimistic. But we haven't seen the back-end tested yet, but if the the d-line keeps it up - they shouldn't get tested too much before the postseason.
 
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Hstokes1447 said:
It’s beautiful watching this defense. The best part is it’s sustainable, with the way this staff recruits. Even if Hetherman leaves, this is the blueprint of what Miami defense under Mario should always look like.
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Usually the players take the personality of their coach, aka the defense takes the personality of Hetherman. I hope this guy stays at least a few years.
 
Suhrthing said:
I'm cautious optimistic. But we haven't seen the back-end tested yet, but if the the d-line keeps it up - they shouldn't get tested too much before the postseason.
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The way this defensive line is playing do you think anyone will have time to test them? The teams that have passing game with the ability to test them Louisville, Syracuse, SMU all have mid offensive lines. Lagway threw for 287 against LSU and 61 against Miami, they wanted to pass but the defense line got pressure on 79% of pass attempts.
 
That Toure clip that was posted

I believe that was in that sequence of three plays in a row where we absolutely laid the wood no pause

First time I’ve seen that from this defense in a long time. Little old school sounds.
 
I'm usually skeptical of the "wait til the kids get used to the system and we can open up the playbook" takes, but this might be an exception - if only because we have BOTH an new DC and a bunch of transfers.
 
What's crazy is how much we dominated UF without even forcing a turnover. UF only put up 10 points against LSU but had almost 400 yards (140 vs us).

If I'm being greedy, I'd like another 2 DL earn (key word: earn) a spot in the rotation. Our 7 deep that played vs UF (Bain, Mesidor, Lightfoot, Bloung, Blay, Moten, Scott) is A+ but in a 16 game season guys will get banged up.

Based on other game snap counts, seems like Pickett/Scroggins/Bryant and Simpson/Russell are next men up. Definitely some potential there but need to see it.
 
JHallCanes said:
That Toure clip that was posted

I believe that was in that sequence of three plays in a row where we absolutely laid the wood no pause

First time I’ve seen that from this defense in a long time. Little old school sounds.
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Kirk even commented on how we had 3 straight plays with potential knock out shots. Very, very few teams are doing this anymore. Bama was the most recent with guys like Minkah playing like this.
 
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AtlAtty said:
Kirk even commented on how we had 3 straight plays with potential knock out shots. Very, very few teams are doing this anymore. Bama was the most recent with guys like Minkah playing like this.
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Yeah when you hear the crack like that you expect the game to be stopped for a review now. Three in a row it’s like a return TD where you just scan the field for a flag first before celebrating
 
PennsylvaniaCane said:
And for those who question how different it is schematically from the Manny days one thing I noticed is that Heatherman rarely sends more than 4. Unlike the Manny days of sending 5-6 and hoping they get home. Personnel plays into it a lot as well. Having guys like Lightfoot who are solid in dropping as well as they are in getting upfield. Really a fun defense to watch.
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we never had this dominant of a dline under Manny. When you can rush 4 and get pressure, it allows the back end to cover the entire field.
 
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