Granted, no one will ever confuse our defense (or talent level) with that of Tx A&M’s defense (particularly their DTs & DEs), but 5 and 6 on the LOS was most effective at stopping UK’s running game and there is little evidence to suggest that Wilson can be effective when pressured. Watching A&M LBs reading Wilson was equally effective; as their discipline in staying within their containment eliminated Wilson from getting away from the pocket pressure. Even when Wilson had adequate time for his receivers to run their routes, you could see the communication between the A&M corners and safeties on their coverage was truly amazing. In hindsight, I can now appreciate how A&M limited Clemson so effectively.
So disappointed to have witnessed VG sticking with his 4-3 for most of the night, despite being thrashed by GT option. Personnel is clearly a significant part of our problem, but refusing to change the defensive scheme after it became evident that neither a 4-3, or 3-4 was remotely close to stopping their running attack.
I do not blame VG for the personnel that he has inherited, but someone needs to question him as to why he refused to modify his defensive packages in light of their performance in the first quarter (21-0).
So disappointed to have witnessed VG sticking with his 4-3 for most of the night, despite being thrashed by GT option. Personnel is clearly a significant part of our problem, but refusing to change the defensive scheme after it became evident that neither a 4-3, or 3-4 was remotely close to stopping their running attack.
I do not blame VG for the personnel that he has inherited, but someone needs to question him as to why he refused to modify his defensive packages in light of their performance in the first quarter (21-0).
