Butch Jones Defense

[FLVOL_79]

Just a few stats from NCAA.com in regards to how Cincy stacked up on D compared to UT. I understand the difference in conferences but it is still interesting considering the big ? people have with Butch Jones and defense. Some of these statistics are quite scary be warned..


Total D = Cincy 41 UT 109
Scoring D = Cincy 12 UT 104
Sacks= Cincy 29(tie) UT 97
Turnover Margin = Cincy 39(tie) UT 85(tie)


And while Obviously UT had one of the best passing offenses in the country Cincy has the 31'st best rushing offense with 2397 yards compared to UT at 63 with 1924 yards.


All this was accomplished with pretty lackluster recruiting classes. During his time at Cincy he had rankings of 59, 49, and 50. In the same time Dooley had rankings of 9, 13, and 17 (rivals). Jones did WAY MORE with way less than Dooley was able to do.

Homerun hire? Nope. Good hire? In my opinion yes. I am more excited to see how it pans out than with either of our last two coaches who had losing HC records.


GO VOLS!:td:

 

[TennesseeOrange]

Last years defense was good too. I want to say UC was top 10 in rushing defense.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Last years defense was good too. I want to say UC was top 10 in rushing defense.

Yeah it was better I actually think. I only posted this stuff because I myself had zero clue about the D up there and am pleasantly surprised at not only did it not suck but how bad statistically TN actually was as well. I figure if the guy gets some people who can recruit like champs this will be a good hire. He can't do any worse than that past four years.

 

[Dudleys87]

Id be interested to see where that lines up in the SEC...

 

[volsfansince4387]

UT didnt exactly play the top offenses in the country either so the comparison is pretty accurate.

 

[AlumniVol]

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Did you know @utcoachjones coached the nation's leading team in TFLs and the No. 2 team in sacks in 2011 #Defense #Vols

 

[volsof09]

I will approve of the hiring #Butch Jones as soon as we throw all our money at a great defensive coordinator.

 

[SCowlsVOL]

UT didnt exactly play the top offenses in the country either so the comparison is pretty accurate.

we did play better teams as a whole though.

 

[TennesseeOrange]

Yeah it was better I actually think. I only posted this stuff because I myself had zero clue about the D up there and am pleasantly surprised at not only did it not suck but how bad statistically TN actually was as well. I figure if the guy gets some people who can recruit like champs this will be a good hire. He can't do any worse than that past four years.

They certainly don't play talent like the SEC, but they don't really have it on their side either. UC was 5th in rush defense last year.

 

[SCowlsVOL]

I will approve of the hiring #Butch Jones as soon as we throw all our money at a great defensive coordinator.

Isn't he bringing close to all of his staff?? I may be wrong.