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RE: Memphis Defense Better?

(09-18-2017 11:45 AM)TiminMem23 Wrote: They gave up 45 points. It took six TD passes from Riley Ferguson to win the game. I just struggle calling that a good or even an improved defense. It's now been 7 out of 8 games dating back to last season of giving up 40 plus points to teams with a winning record.

Yes, the defense made two big interceptions and held UCLA at the end. But IMO, they did enough to give the offense a chance to win the game. Had it not been for the two interceptions and those end up being TDs, Memphis gives up 60 points and doesn't give the offense a chance.

I still think there is a ceiling on this team with that defense. If the offense doesn't score 40 against a good team, there's a good chance we'll lose. I think that puts us around 8-4 again.

Just some more comparative data to consider....Clemson won it all last year but gave up 24 to Troy, 36 to Louisville, 34 to Florida State, 43 to Pitt, 35 to Virginia Tech, and 31 to Bama. And IMO, Clemson actually had the best defense in the country last year & it's even better this year. Points allowed, as a stand alone criteria, really doesn't tell the story.

09-19-2017 08:31 AM

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