Difference between a good Defense and a Great Defense.

[GVol1966]

Disagree. Coaches and players “no longer here” helped motivate this team to work harder, play better, bring in better talent, new coaches with new ideas and we are seeing the fruits of those changes. Very few “players from previous coaches” are still here. The OP and this thread are about what separates good and bad defenses. You took a pass on answering the question. We did not have good defenses for years and last year was much better but still required a ton of offense to overcome glaring holes in secondary and line. I like what I see and there is improvement. When we are playing for championships, I’ll agree we have a great defense. Bama and UGA had and have great defenses. South Carolina and UGA shredded our defense last year. Pitt and Bama were too close because of a not so good defense. Great defenses get off the field, get a lot of turnovers, can stop slants, spend a lot of time in opponents backfield, and keep opponents scores a lot lower than our scores.

That’s a lot of writing to be wrong , I highlighted one thing that’s accurate. Backing up my statement, the few that are still here from 2 years ago are the only ones relevant, and they are very relevant.
And time will tell if they’ve improved much.

 

[87&91ALUM]

A lot of "writing" or correct statements...facts are tough for some folks. I don't think you highlighted anything that is accurate. You failed miserably at backing up you statement. Time tells everything...I will give you that. "Tennessee has lost a total of 30 players who could or should still be on the 2021 roster. That includes 23 scholarship players, the team's two leading rushers, leader in sacks, and leading tackler." I give CJH, his staff, and the Tennessee Program (AD included) for turning the mess around and filling missing slots with NIL players from the portal. Again, you fail to answer the question when will Tennessee's defense be great given it is so-so now? I posted the SEC defensive stats and we are in the middle of the pack. Defense alone doesn't win Championships and me, the coaches, the players, and most fans believe Championships are the ultimate signal the program has returned to greatness balancing offense and defense. I understand you are a long time Vol fan so thanks for the support. I am too and proud of the orange my Dad laid on me. I've got better things to do than debate you on this subject anymore. Cheers. https://atozsports.com/nashville/how-josh-heupel-vols-tennessee-through-15-games/

 

[Remy]

Our tackling was visibly improved exponentially. It was sure and textbook form at every position almost all day. If we play D like this all season it will reap benefits we’ve not seen in many years.