Man this thread turned into the football board quick.
I can't remember a season where there truly wasn't that much to bitch about on the defensive side.
Maybe '05?
Many here bring up what's been gifted to a staff.
Well, we all work with what is given to us.
And that gift was not taken for granted as it shouldn't be.
The staff and players did their part.
Who here, at the beginning of the season, had any inkling Barron would be the Thorpe winner or would be part of the discussion?
I don't think anybody on Surly predicted the defense to not only the best defense in the big bad SEC but also one of the best in college football.
And yet it happened with the players that were "gifted".
Who is that credit given to, players, coaches?
Something has to give with some of you.
Defensive line: awesome.
Linebacksers: solid
Secondary: way better than expected
Yes, there were unfortunate moments that cost the team big time.
Shit happened and the team couldn't recover.
But overall I can't see all that much to bitch about as some of you do.
Some of you find to stuff to bitch about and that's fair I suppose.
I'm not here to bash anyone or defend any player or coach.
Anyway....that's my take.