Where in the world did you get this stupid idea? We were 36 for 38 last year with two Freshmen kickers, and they are both back this year as sophmores. You need to check your sources.
Another stupid statement! We haven't had any kicking situations yet this year, so there is no way that you can make that statement. Last year, we averaged 19.3 yards per kick return. Our opponents averaged 18.3 yards per kick return. Since we had a better return average than our opponents, and our defense is definitely faster and quicker than it was last year, how in the world can you keep a straight face and say we can't cover a kick?
The only thing I can say here, is we beat Fresno State last year (ranked 17th in the nation). May not have anything to do with coaching, but the coaches were at that game, and did have a few inputs. Since we haven't yet had an opportunity to demonstrate our prowress in the coaching arena, I would suggest that it may be just a wee bit early to walk out on a limb on this one.
Well, well, well. I'm begining to think that you haven't seen a game in the last 5 years. To be mostly correct, you must understand that when Coach Rose arrived last year, he changed our defenseive scheme from a 4-3 (four down linemen and three linebackers) to a 3 - 4 (three down linemen and four linebackers). That basic scheme is continuing this year, which gives us one defensive scheme in 2 years. For the previous three years (prior to Coach Rose, we ran a 4-3, which gives us one defensive scheme for three years. Sooooo, from basic arithmetic, it is obvious to even the most casual observer that we have only had two (2) basic defensive schemes in 5 years. Not our 5th defense in 5 years as some uninformed individuals seem to think!
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