You would do what to the person telling you we would be #1 in Pass Defense w/o Countess

Submitted by iawolve on

Statistics are funny things and always need to be taken in context, but there is no-effing-way I would ever believe we would be this late in the year with the #1 Pass Defense without Countess playing more than a few series. It is actually inconceivable.  Yes the Big Ten is down, but they still do drop back and pass the ball. Absolutely incredible job by Mallory getting this group to play with confidence and technique. There are not enough points to minus from Gibson to add to Mallory, tip of the hat. 

SC Wolverine

November 16th, 2012 at 10:14 AM ^

It just goes to show what sound fundamentals and an excellent team concept is able to do.  It is true that we have benefited from the type of competition we have played (Air Force, etc.), but still it is pretty awesome.

EGD

November 16th, 2012 at 3:32 PM ^

What I find more impressive than doing it without Countess is that UM hasn't been able to generate a consistent pass rush without blitzing. Usually, even the very best defensive backfields will get carved-up when the front can't get pressure.