SpringBokVol
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Agree completly but on the other hand it is hard to get DL to commit when you dont have a DL coach.
Yes, and it was filled to the brim with excellent defensive tackles, wasn't it?
The 3-4 utilizes one huge NT and two larger DE that could conceivably play UT in a 4-3 scheme. You aren't getting around the need for big interior Dlinemen by going to the 3-4.
But is that Saban's MO. As a Vol fan, I don't pay as much attention to Saban's recruits, but it seems like the first couple of years at Alabama there were a bunch of DTs. BTW I heard that Bama picked up late a 2-3 star DT from Memphis that Saban likes.
DTs can usually become OL if they don't work on DL.
I am still pretty satisfied even though Copeland hurt.
I don't see how in the heck we can spend scholarships on guys like Crump and Sapp, but we can't get more than 1 (and not a definite qualifier) defensive tackle to commit. The second biggest need on the team.
While you are technically correct and we only need 1 NT, I wonder if you realize how a 3-4 defense really works. We don't exactly have the personnel for it.
oh,, I dont know, DD only had 3 weeks and we hadnt signed a DL coach or a DC. Im very happy about how it all turned out.
I don't see how in the heck we can spend scholarships on guys like Crump and Sapp, but we can't get more than 1 (and not a definite qualifier) defensive tackle to commit. The second biggest need on the team.
Here are the weights of the two-deep Boise St d-line: 263, 241, 288, 254, 296, 332, 271 (3rd string nose), 262, 259. Of those 9 players, 1 Jr, 5 So, 3 Fr.
And the 332 was second string and listed at 6' tall. They held up ok. Is it completely out of the question for the UT d-line to do the same? This is all assuming that Wilcox will be the next DC, hence the Boise State example.
IF you think a quality staff can be assembled in two and a half weeks, you are deluded.That's the POINT! We should have those positions filled by now! If we hire Chuck Smith this week I will be TICKED because he has wanted to be here for the last 2 WEEKS! He could have helped seal the deal on Copeland....
We are fine at DB.