Terry Richardson on 2014 Defense
Terry Richardson had some interesting things to say when speaking with GBW about the difference between this year and last year:
On Defensive scheme:
“We have a new scheme and a lot of in your face coverage"... “Last year we were a little bit conservative," he said. "We have talent... let’s use it. You put your best against our best and let’s ride out -- lets go get it. That is the mindset that our coaches have instilled in us for this season
On Roy Manning:
“This is his first year coaching corner, so we were a little nervous about him, but he is bringing it to us. Coach Manning is keeping us on top of our game. We are working hard. He is a trash talker, he doesn’t play around when it comes to teaching us. He told us I will take a pass interference call as long as you are aggressive. We like that.
On Team Chemistry:
“I will be honest with you... I have never felt that we were a complete team," Richardson admitted. "I felt like we were a team of solos. But this year it is not that way. The simple fact is we are tired of losing. Guys want to play and guys want to win, so we all came together. If you are a starter you are helping out the guy behind you -- not for him to take your spot, but because you really want him to succeed.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:20 AM ^
You know what I like best about those quotes?
Everything.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:21 AM ^
I think I like this alot.
August 8th, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
I laughed alot.
August 8th, 2014 at 12:52 PM ^
I would just like to point out that a lot is two words, not one. BOOM, MGoBlog grammar nazi!
August 8th, 2014 at 10:22 AM ^
I'm sorry, but I feel like we hear these fluff things every year. Lets wait until they're on the field, then we will know.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:31 AM ^
goes a lot further than you think
August 8th, 2014 at 10:36 AM ^
He didn't say otherwise.
August 8th, 2014 at 12:44 PM ^
The difference being that no player will ever say to the media in preseason "I feel like our chemistry is worse this year. Look for us to be a bunch of selfish individuals out there."
Theres always need to put a filter on preseason quotes
August 8th, 2014 at 10:36 AM ^
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August 8th, 2014 at 11:35 AM ^
"Lets wait until they're on the field, then we will know"
HEY! THAT IS CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT! You are mixing up your captains, good sir.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^
Love the scheme and philosophy change. I will love it until someone scores an unimpeded touchdown because our CB slipped and no one was behind him. But I LOVE it.
Really hope Richardson gets to see the field this year. I don't know how given the depth in front of him, but Detroit kid I'd love to see making plays. MAKE PLAY
August 8th, 2014 at 12:07 PM ^
Jabrill over the top to destroy the receiver who said slipping CB was covering
August 8th, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^
Bit concerned about the pass interference comment, but not that much. Sounds like Mattison and staff are tired of all the love Narduzzi is getting so if you can't beat em join em kind of thing, and we'll be looking to emulate their D. If our D starts resembling MSU's D, then we just may become very similar in style to MSU depending on what Nuss's offense looks like, except we'll have the talent edge. That should be plenty enough to win a few BIGs and games in the playoffs if not this year (ND/MSU/Ohio on the road - dafuq), soon.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:40 AM ^
we will be like Stanford or Alabama or even USC with Nuss' pension for the West Coast offense but we will not be like msu.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:52 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 11:47 AM ^
Penchant.
smart phone has a penchant for making one look dumb.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:52 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 11:44 AM ^
and all sparty does is complain about phantom PI calls that game in favor of ND! Hilarious.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:58 AM ^
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August 8th, 2014 at 11:40 AM ^
They say the same thing about our OL - and OL in general. "Can't call a hold on every play even though there probably is one."
The punitive damage in CFB is much lower than the pros. Seattle is in that analysis taking a lot more risk reward. You can have a 99 yard pass interference penalty in the NFL. You are limited to 15 yards in CFB so to hell with it. This is why i was hoping Stribling would show up at 185 this year not 176. Stribing (should) and Peppers (already) have the size in 2015 and Lewis seems to have the bulldog mentality to have 3 corners who are going to finally be able to get into some facemasks at the LOS and push people off their course as opposed to the free range course we've been giving.
And this is why i want guys like Lewis the UF decommit. (6''1, 187 lbs as a HS JR? Yes please) These larger CBs who can still run despite being 6'0 (or in Peppers case clearly 6'1) are key to making the defense into something to actually worry about. Watson could be also in play here at 5'11 and nearly 190 as a first year player. Garrett Taylor is also in this size range. Yes and more yes.
That along with some DEs. I think those are the 2 positions which change you from a good defense to one you stay up all summer worrying about.
August 8th, 2014 at 11:34 AM ^
/s
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August 8th, 2014 at 10:24 AM ^
Especially coming from a guy who hasn't seen the field outside of perhaps garbage time. His attitude is excellent. Seems like the hubbub about Manning's new focus was overblown.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:27 AM ^
Asking for a friend
You mean the creepy photographer responsible for this?:
August 8th, 2014 at 10:29 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 10:31 AM ^
This sounds great...for this year. Also makes me feel even more sad and disappointed in the last couple years
August 8th, 2014 at 10:32 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 10:41 AM ^
Seems like through the years when the coaches are comfortable with the Safety position, they are way more aggressive and sucessful.
Problem is that has always been in a trouble spot in a lot of years.
They have recruited a lot of DB's and they are getting quality depth back there now. Atleast they have some competition back there now. If Brandon Watson plays back there this year, it will be because he is ready to play not because he has to play.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:42 AM ^
22 days until they get to prove it! 
August 8th, 2014 at 11:09 AM ^
Coaches recruit particular personailities just like bosses hire particular personalities. Many times when people like, or can at least tolerate each other, they work better together and work harder for each other. This is ESPECIALLY true for young people. As we get older we realize that other things take precedent.
But give me a staff of 20 college kids who have things in common or get along or have a similar personality trait where no one is considered an outlier of the group...generally that staff is going to be stronger than the group of kids who are mixed.
Obviously, talent, skill, and plenty of other things factor in...probably even more, but this chemistry can't be overlooked.
Hoke just about has all Hoke recruits and the guys that aren't have been around long enough that they're either in or their out at this point.
I'm excited about the next two years. I've said this a billion times (Alum can attest to it because I know he agrees).
This year is about progress, the team that plays OSU should destroy the team that plays App St. This year is about improvement getting back to where we belong. That's why I've never said, we've got to win a certain number of games. Because I want to see how we're playing at the end of the season. I'd much rather go 8-4 or 9-3 and finish on a 6 game winning streak beating OSU and smashing someone in a bowl...then go 8-4 for the Rich Rod way where we struggle down the stretch and have no offseason momentum.
Next year. Lights out. I expect us to be ELITE. This year is about climbing the mountain for me, next year, I expect us to be at the top.
In short, I expect this year to be like the 2012 basketball season in a way. We didn't start the year ranked very high, but ended up tying for a B1G Championship with 5 conference losses. We just better win our bowl game (that team lost to Ohio in the first round). But the entire season was building, improving and getting better (until the end).
Next year I expect us like 2013. That team started the year #5 and ended up in the championship game.
August 8th, 2014 at 10:43 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 11:47 AM ^
I was remembering that was what woodson said going into the 97 season. Won't get similar results but the attitude seems about right!
August 8th, 2014 at 10:47 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 10:48 AM ^
So how long until the leagues start really catching onto the strategy of 'the refs aren't going to enforce the rules, so break them' on pass interferences, and then just start throwing flags on everything?
August 8th, 2014 at 11:25 AM ^
August 8th, 2014 at 12:04 PM ^
It's probably a strategy that works better at home than on the road. (MSU was on the road that week.)
I personally think it's a damn smart strategy that exploits referee psychology. It's just really hard to throw 5+ pass interference flags against the same team, especially if you're in their stadium. Might as well keep a bunch of guys in the box, interfere like crazy, dare the refs to flag you, and then have a hissy fit every time it's flagged (even though you know it's the right call). It's borderline sleazy, but it's definitely smart and it's hardly sleazy in the context of everything else that happens in college football.
August 8th, 2014 at 12:06 PM ^
And don't forget having your AD call the league office immediately after any game there is more than 1 PI. Which Hollis did after ND. The next 5 games there were no PIs on MSU DBs. Only Bullough in fact got a PI for 4 games I believe.