Snowflakes Thread: Defense Vs. UNLV

We didn't give up that last score...i like that

After first series, defense was great. First series? Play through the Whistle.

I thought Clark and Stribling looked pretty good. That's helpful. Otherwise, not much to learn.

If Northwestern and UofM's defenses and offenses are as good, and as bad as advertised respectively... We're headed for another M00N affair... Well, maybe N00M if they switch graphics I suppose.

Played pretty dominantly until the end.  They always have a rough drive or two.  A very good defense, not quite elite.

That second corner position is going to be severely tested next week.

Defense looks good. Glad to see Gedeon get more run.

Too many missed tackles. Again

Dominant.

Journal Lewis = the truth

DLine was just OK - Wormley was quiet. Looked like LB play was below average - but Ross did well. Secondary was quite solid. Just a step slow from making a lot more plays.

Pretty much overwhelmed them.  Though I wasn't blown away by our defense, too many missed tackles -- looked like they lacked a little focus playing such an inferior opponent.  It's also frustrating to watch an opposing QB lauch perfect passes when he is about to get killed (the two big plays on their scoring drive).  

Defense looked good BYU should be a good measuring stick. And veto to all hail Mary paased!

The defense looked pretty good for the most part. J Lewis looks awesome. That 2nd CB spot is definitely going to be tested against BYU. To many missed tackles though. Overall I'm encouraged.

and solid is good.

Against Michigan they were undermanned and much slower. Yet, the Michigan pass rush was at best less than acceptable. IF they give BYU that much time to pass next week, it will be a turkey shoot. BYU receivers are very big and strong. Doubt anyone can cover them if the QB has time to throw.

man some of you guys are nitpckers. I'd give the defense a solid A for the day. Other than 2 plays they completely dominated.

Lewis and Stribbling I thought particularly stood out.

DBs were playing the ball. Haven't seen that for quite awhile around here.

I like in-depth analysis as much as the next guy, but let's zoom the camera out a little bit.   Here was UNLV drive by drive:

4 plays, 15 yards (all on the one weird pseudo-sack), INT

5 plays, 9 yards, PUNT

6 plays, 21 yards, PUNT

3 plays, 1 yard, PUNT

3 plays, 1 yard, PUNT

7 plays, 24 yards (all yards basically gained on two plays), PUNT

3 plays, 16 yards, PUNT

HALF

3 plays, 0 yards, PUNT

7 plays, 18 yards, PUNT

1 play, 15 yards, INT

5 plays, 75 yards, TD

3 plays, 8 yards, PUNT

12 plays, 41 yards against scrubbie team

GAME ENDS

So out of 14 drives:

- 5 were 3 and outs,

- 2 ended in turnovers, and

- UNLV earned 15 first downs, four of which came in the final drive against the scrubs.

This was an A- defensive performance.  The problem (to the extent there is one) is our offense.

First watch, it looks like Peppers is improving in his coverage. He was targeted on a circle route as Brian called it - um, I think he was targeted on it in the 3rd? sorry, can't remember exactly - and he did better than when Utah through the same thing at him as picture paged here.
 

I also liked the flashes out of Hurst. He had at least one Hulk Smash-and-Tackle type play. Godin was impressive too. Charlton stood out some plays.

 

I think the D is improving. We played pretty vanilla this game. I'd bet we were already practicing for BYU. Big test next week!

The lbs are still our biggest liability on D   am surprised at the gulf between public perception of our lb core, relative to what I view and wonder why, maybe I'm delusional but I want to see three new lbs  

am not concerned with BYU  because this  team  will play up to the level  

I like RJS  intensity and would like to see more of him over Ojeda who seems privy to the option fake

 

 

No special teams snowflakes so I'll put this here. No D. Thomas on his usual role. Last week he pulled up lame on kickoff coverage. Any word on if he his hurt (pulled hammy). Last week Brian Cole came close to bocking a punt several times. This week I didn't see him on punt return team.