BTN Live Ranked us as the #1 Defense in the BIG today
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If I'm not mistaken, it's very difficult to make a case otherwise. We are #1 in scoring defense and have played some legitimate offenses. We did give up 19 points to Ball State though, so I guess you can point to that as a reason we might not be #1.
We might not be perfect, but that doesn't mean we're not better than everyone else in the B1G.
The best was the fact that whe, Revsine asked, "but what about giving up 19 points to Ball State" he quickly came to the 'Cats defense, saying that classes had started.... Who are you and what have you done to the real Glen Mason?
There was also a nice interview with JJ, Good to see that we are receiving a lot of coverage...
I wonder - with classes starting - is that really a factor in the play of the team? I wouldn't think so, but since it was brought up wondering if someone who played (MRCat) could help answer.
Is it a coincidence that we seem to get off to a good start in September, but by October we falter? I guess playing in the B1G vs. non-conference is more of a reason, but just wondering if the classes starting is at all a factor.
Well, certainly having no classes in September is an advantage if the guys take it.
We are playing Minny this week, right? You build up your favorite team's opponent to build up your game. If we win they look better, if we lose , they look better.
Im still unvomfortable with mason calling our game this week.
As far as defense, i dont think ball state scores more than ten pts (with turnovers) if Godwin played. He allows hankwitz to be very aggressive. We prolly would have had several sacks etc.
Wisconsin has only given up 3 pts in the last three games including 2 shutouts. That might make one pause. Michigan has a pretty stout D as well. Just saying it is not the no brainer many on this board might like to think. There are a number of really good Ds in the BIG this year.
Probably has to do w/ the amount of time that can be dedicated to the film room.
NU was getting a lot of love on BTN last night. JJ interview was solid too. Gotta love it. Go Cats !
Maybe it was because he likes good defense. A guy who likes good defense would have a lot of reasons to hate NU over the past 20 years or so...
