Hey PK -- What would you say you do here?

[RollLeft 5040]

8 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

...

“Jeff took the time to call me and let me know how George was doing,” Brown said. “He’s not a guy who’s going to baby a player or babysit a player, he’s a guy who is going to help young men take the next step in football and in life.”

...

“There are classroom coaches and get-em-on-the grass coaches,” Brown said. “The Choater definitely lives to coach on the grass.

“He really gets guys to buy in, and with his energy, it’s like he’s 28 years old. He loves the game. He’s passionate about the things he does, and the way he coaches, his kids are going to play hard for him all the time.

“I’m glad Choater is in the state of Texas. I think Sark has done a really good job of surrounding himself with the right guys. Jeff Banks is maybe the best special teams coach in the country.”

With Pete (Kwiatkowski) and Choater getting back together from their days at Washington and Boise State, I think that’s really going to help the communication on that side of the football and bring guys together - both staff and kid-wise.

“Sark obviously has a great mind offensively. So, I think they’ve put themselves in a really good position. Heck, there’s probably six future head coaches on that staff. I think the kids are buying in and really enjoy the transparency of the guys who are there right now.”

Great stuff

[futureman 22439]

On 1/27/2021 at 12:02 PM, Burt Macklin said:

I think it’s close to a guarantee that Bimage is one of our starting OLBs 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18547]

"The Choater" is one of the worst nicknames in the history of ever - unimaginative, cringy, and even a bit douche sounding. I'm never referring to the guy by his regular name ever again. 

[Slacks 6819]

Man I just hope D'Shawn Jamison shows out. He should be a 1st rounder, and with those return skills he's gonna hopefully make a big splash this year.
Get some heat on that Albino kid for OU and stop that stupid fucking GT counter they run every single fucking year.

GT Counter is one of the best plays in football...

ou sucks.

[LTtxfan 49141]

From earlier this week... Just adding to this thread

 

[TexMexBuddha 987]

GT Counter is one of the best plays in football...

ou sucks.

An underrated post.

[Machinator 32099]

 

[Machinator 32099]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Pete Kwiatkowski explains philosophy, expectations for Texas defense

ByTAYLOR ESTES 14 hours ago

Texas football is making its way through spring practice with a nearly entirely new coaching staff leading the team. First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian hired an impressive group of assistants to work alongside of him as they hope to turn Texas back into a program that is consistently in the mix come the end of the season.

Among the impressive coaches is defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. After spending seven seasons coaching at the University of Washington, Kwiatkowski made the move to Austin, Texas to take over the Longhorns’ defense. For the first time since he was hired, the defensive coordinator was given a chance to introduce his philosophies and expectations for the Texas defense as part of the Longhorns’ getting to know the coaching staff video series.

“The defense is extremely multiple. Attacking-style is a good description for it. But even when we’re not blitzing, we’re attacking,” Kwiatkowski said of how the Texas defense will look under his watch.

“That’s the mentality with our linebackers, our d-line — physical, have a great understanding of leverage and blocks and playing with great fundamentals.”

The physical, attacking style of defense being played up front allows the defensive backs to have a better view of the quarterback, which Sarkisian believes will lead to more turnovers in the secondary.

“I love Pete’s style of defense,” Sarkisian said. “It’s an attacking style of defense up front. It allows us in the secondary to keep our eyes on the quarterback. It creates a lot of turnovers. This is a defense that creates a lot of havoc. He preaches a development of players in the game, and I think that’s why he’s had success year-in and year-out as a defensive coordinator.”

Toughness is a key component to Kwiatkowski’s defensive philosophy. The first-year DC is looking for guys who are not only physical on the field, but are also mentally tough and dedicated to the grind required by the staff.

“We’re going to throw a lot at them,” Kwiatkowski said. “There’s going to be a lot of defense and how they react to that. The No. 1 characteristic is toughness. That’s obviously being physical. It’s also having that grit and mental toughness. It’s about how they respond and keep battling and keep grinding.

“It’s not what we start — it’s what we finish. I want to see these guys play with great effort and give their best every day.”

The Longhorns will spend the next several weeks in spring practice before giving fans a glimpse into how the team is shaping up when Texas hosts its annual Orange-White spring game April 24.

https://247sports.com/college/texas/Article/Texas-Longhorns-football-Pete-Kwiatkowski-defensive-philosophy-expectations-Steve-Sarkisian-spring-practice-163769316/

[gmr548 16575]

Hopefully, but he hasn't done it against Big 12 offenses.  Manny was the biggest thing in the SEC which was pretty vanilla on offense back then.  Then he moved to the Big 12.  Greg Robinson turned Manny's mess around in 2 games by simplifying the defense.
Often something unique works until the other coaches figure it out.  And then it collapses.
 
 

It’s not 2012 anymore.

[gmr548 16575]

"The Choater" is one of the worst nicknames in the history of ever - unimaginative, cringy, and even a bit douche sounding. I'm never referring to the guy by his regular name ever again. 

Brought to your attention by noted chode Chip Brown. Coincidence?

[Texasrocks 2134]

On 4/7/2021 at 5:08 AM, LTtxfan said:

Pete Kwiatkowski explains philosophy, expectations for Texas defense

ByTAYLOR ESTES 14 hours ago

Texas football is making its way through spring practice with a nearly entirely new coaching staff leading the team. First-year head coach Steve Sarkisian hired an impressive group of assistants to work alongside of him as they hope to turn Texas back into a program that is consistently in the mix come the end of the season.

Among the impressive coaches is defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski. After spending seven seasons coaching at the University of Washington, Kwiatkowski made the move to Austin, Texas to take over the Longhorns’ defense. For the first time since he was hired, the defensive coordinator was given a chance to introduce his philosophies and expectations for the Texas defense as part of the Longhorns’ getting to know the coaching staff video series.

“The defense is extremely multiple. Attacking-style is a good description for it. But even when we’re not blitzing, we’re attacking,” Kwiatkowski said of how the Texas defense will look under his watch.

“That’s the mentality with our linebackers, our d-line — physical, have a great understanding of leverage and blocks and playing with great fundamentals.”

The physical, attacking style of defense being played up front allows the defensive backs to have a better view of the quarterback, which Sarkisian believes will lead to more turnovers in the secondary.

“I love Pete’s style of defense,” Sarkisian said. “It’s an attacking style of defense up front. It allows us in the secondary to keep our eyes on the quarterback. It creates a lot of turnovers. This is a defense that creates a lot of havoc. He preaches a development of players in the game, and I think that’s why he’s had success year-in and year-out as a defensive coordinator.”

Toughness is a key component to Kwiatkowski’s defensive philosophy. The first-year DC is looking for guys who are not only physical on the field, but are also mentally tough and dedicated to the grind required by the staff.

“We’re going to throw a lot at them,” Kwiatkowski said. “There’s going to be a lot of defense and how they react to that. The No. 1 characteristic is toughness. That’s obviously being physical. It’s also having that grit and mental toughness. It’s about how they respond and keep battling and keep grinding.

“It’s not what we start — it’s what we finish. I want to see these guys play with great effort and give their best every day.”

The Longhorns will spend the next several weeks in spring practice before giving fans a glimpse into how the team is shaping up when Texas hosts its annual Orange-White spring game April 24.

https://247sports.com/college/texas/Article/Texas-Longhorns-football-Pete-Kwiatkowski-defensive-philosophy-expectations-Steve-Sarkisian-spring-practice-163769316/

Is it customary to put your byline on a transcript?

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

Interesting that Choate said he grew up in South Austin, and brought $5 tickets to see Earl play at Memorial Stadium -- never heard that tie into Austin, and Texas before. 🤘 

 

Edited April 17, 2021 by LTtxfan

[Goodman 3273]

1 hour ago, LTtxfan said:

 

Interesting that Choate said he grew up in South Austin, and brought $5 tickets to see Earl play at Memorial Stadium -- never heard that tie into Austin, and Texas before. 🤘 

 

I love this guy. Knowing he grew up in South Austin when it rocked and was FFA country, only makes it better. This staff has me on that kool-aid.

[TexMexBuddha 987]

 
Interesting that Choate said he grew up in South Austin, and brought $5 tickets to see Earl play at Memorial Stadium -- never heard that tie into Austin, and Texas before.  
 

I was one of those $5 knothole buying, Earl Campbell-watching kids, so this hits close to home. And he's our LB coach. What's not to like?

[Machinator 32099]

Notes from IT on PK's clinic

Spoiler

Kwiatkowski was the best DL guy I've listened to in a clinic setting. He brought a lot of detail and expertise but has a plan to keep things relatively simple for his position group, which is the outside linebackers/ends.

The defense seems to rely a lot on the level of play he gets from that position group but he showed a lot of drills and spring cut-ups of their two-deep getting better. His ideal recruits are athletes above all else; he gave 6-3+ and 220+ as his ideal measurements. Kwiatkowski said he wants athleticism and pass-rush from those guys plus physical and mental toughness. He’ll mold the run-stopping techniques.

A lot of their run techniques were a little unique just because they box everything in with their ends. At times he'd show cut-ups of his ends two-gapping on the edge by either shoving a man inside or playing through multiple gaps on their way to the ball. It all made sense and was consistent but it's a different approach than you normally see in a 4-down defense. He was teaching them how to read and react on their way into the backfield every snap and giving them a few tools for how to react and win against different scenarios.

They had some edge blitzes they were working on where the ends would choose their path based on how the tackle dropped, either chasing him down the line or if he set to them making sure to cross their face so he would stay locked on them and not pick up the blitzer. A lot of the techniques would allow them to play like 3-4 outside linebackers but often perform the tasks of 4-3 defensive ends. For instance, against the zone-read he teaches them to always play the quarterback and keep the ball boxed in, even if the coverage gives them help outside. But some of their run defense techniques have them two-gapping on the edge.

His guys were doing a lot of damage in the spring cut-ups, both against the run game and against the pass. He had an example where Jacoby Jones beat Andrej Karic on the edge but attacked the wrong shoulder and allowed Hudson Card the space to dodge him and make a play.

 

[Coach pop a bitch 5459]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Gameplan: Pete Kwiatkowski’s anti-tempo defense

Ian Boyd       May 6, 2021 

You don’t want to take too much away from a spring game when it comes to X’s and O’s, but Pete Kwiatkowski showed some interesting dimensions to his defense in Texas’ public scrimmage. They were likely to stay in the same personnel package regardless of strategy due to the limitations of the roster when fielding two separate teams, but the first team defense showed a lot different looks from their base nickel personnel.

This was the case at Washington as well. Although PK often sub-packaged his defense for the red zone, he would also play a few different styles of defense from his base, 2-4-5 personnel group. It’s a similar philosophy to what Tom Herman pursued for the Texas offense.

One snap, Herman’s offense would be in a four or five-wide spread set, the next they’d pack things in with a fullback/tight end hybrid helping to lead block on a quarterback run. The versatility would often serve to make the most of a star player, typically the slot receiver, because the offense could move players around to create space and matchups for the slot receiver in a variety of fashions. Most importantly, they could do it all from the base 11 personnel and use tempo to trap the defense in a bad personnel group or defensive call which could be easily exploited with bad matchups.

PK showed some similar versatility from the base 2-4-5 nickel defense in the spring game, mixing different fronts and relying on a few hybrid players to set up particular positions to have a big impact. If they can master this system in the fall, man a few key positions, and make the most of the positions where guys are set up to make plays they could do real damage in the coming season as an anti-HUNH spread defense.

The hinge pieces

Sam Ehlinger and the “Y” tight end were the key pieces for the Tom Herman offense. The H needed to be a playmaker but if there was one to be found among the skill players on the roster, it was easy to set them up to have success. The real versatility had to come from the Y and quarterback.

Ehlinger had to be able to serve as a lead ball carrier in the power run game and then be accurate throwing the ball. Then he also had to understand all of the different concepts in order to distribute. The Y had to have a similar mastery over multiple concepts and be able to vacillate between being a flexed out receiver one snap and a powerful lead or attached blocker in the box the next. But with those two boxes checked, Texas could create a ton of formations to hunt and punish matchups with tempo.

In PK’s 2-4-5 the hinge positions are the Jack and the nickel.

Check out where the Jack and nickel would align in some of Texas’ various fronts in the spring game.

Here’s a look against the first team offense with 12 personnel on the field.

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Baby shark = D’Shawn Jamison, Moro Ojomo = Black Panther

The nickel, Chris Adimora, moved to boundary safety to be able to play more in space while strong safety Brenden Schooler lined up down in the slot across from the tight ends. The Jack, Jacoby Jones, is in a 7-technique across from the tight end with Moro Ojomo inside of him as a 3-technique.

Here’s another look they gave:

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Now the nickel is over the slot, potentially isolated in coverage, while the Jack is in a 5-technique with the tight end outside of him and a nose tackle rather than a 3-technique inside of him.

Finally we have PK’s 46 front with the Jack sliding inside to a 3-technique or 4i-technique as the nickel continues to be matched up on the slot receiver.

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Up above you have three very different fronts with a couple of different alignments for the nickel, all from the same 2-4-5 personnel package from the defense. In each case the Jack has to be ready to balance playing outside with being able to slide inside and hold up. The nickel needs to be ready to hold up in space with a few different potential assignments ranging from zone to man/match coverage.

If those two players can handle the versatility required from them, the rest of the defensive unit has a chance to be positioned to make game-changing plays, much like the H in Herman’s offense.

The benefactors

While the nickel is taking on the toughest coverage assignment of the three safeties and the Jack is doing the heavy lifting for creating versatile fronts, there are a few benefactors across the defense.

One is the strong safety, a position currently manned by Brenden Schooler. While it didn’t appear anyone was doing him favors when he’d line up around the box only to be juked by Bijan Robinson, the nature of the scheme was set up to allow him to make some plays in the run game. Kwiatkowski’s approach to run defense in his single-high coverages is mostly designed to free up the linebackers to play fast but it does position the strong safety (usually, sometimes the free safety) to hover around the box and make plays near the line of scrimmage.

Other potential benefactors in some of these fronts include the 3-technique and the Dime Backer. Particularly in the 46 fronts and the Under fronts, which makes it extremely hard for the offense to double the 3-technique and allows the Dime Backer to turn into an attack piece off the edge or charging inside.

Moro Ojomo was an absolute tour de force in the spring game, picking up three sacks and making some plays in the run game as well. Two of his sacks came against Hayden Conner but he had another against Junior Angilau and he gave Denzel Okafor fits in the run game. Coming out of Katy years ago he seemed like an ideal nose tackle for the Todd Orlando tite front who could eventually match Poona Ford’s knack for disruption in the A-gaps.

Instead he began life as a 4i-technique in 2019 after playing sparingly and redshirting in 2018. Then in 2020 Chris Ash made him a strongside end in his 4-3 defense. Ojomo was fairly effective there while splitting time with Jacoby Jones but you weren’t seeing him dominate games. With the move to the 2-4-5, Ojomo moved inside to 3-technique and we’re seeing his natural quickness paired with now lightning hands. On the LHN pre-game show Sam Acho pegged Ojomo as the next great defensive lineman and best pass-rusher for Texas and it didn’t look like a wild claim in light of what followed.

One of the most important attributes for any defensive lineman, particularly on the interior, is how well they can use their hands. Ojomo utilized a few different techniques to destroy lineman 1-on-1 in the spring game on the attack and was quite comfortable squeezing gaps closed and taking on double teams in the run game as well, as you can see in the above clip on Schooler’s tackle.

This can really matter down the line when Texas has the 46 front in its toolbox for handling passing downs. Oklahoma has used this approach to ramp up the pressure they can apply up front with all of their speed along the defensive front. It was devastating for Texas in 2019 when the Sooners would play Kenneth Murray on the edge like PK will do with his Dime Backer.

In addition to covering all five offensive linemen with a defensive player and creating 1-on-1s, it also leads to utter chaos in the event of a blitz or stunt by the defense. Before the snap every lineman is concerned with the athlete directly across from them so they may not be as quick as they should be in trading off their guy if he slants or loops elsewhere only to be replaced by another defender coming from the other direction.

To put the issue in perspective, imagine the following scenario. Ojomo has established himself as a menace when isolated on guards, Devin Richardson or perhaps Palaie Gaoteote have transferred in and taken over the Dime Backer position, Ray Thornton has slid inside to the Jack, and the better of Ben Davis or Ovie Oghoufo has transferred in and taken over at X-backer.

This is a pretty tricky game for the offensive line to pick up. The right guard will be concerned with Ojomo’s track, the center is getting bull-rushed in the opposite side by Keondre Coburn, and the Dime is looping and charging into the space between them. The offense needs for the center to be able to disengage from Coburn to pick up the Dime, or for the guard to trade off Ojomo to the tackle and then pick him up. If neither are able to do so than the Dime is running free to be accounted for by either the running back or the quarterback. Additionally, even if the guard can pick up the Dime it’s going to be hard for them to effectively trade off Ojomo without letting him loose, especially if the Dime shows on the edge for a moment to hold the tackle’s eyes before looking to get inside.

Kwiatkowski is a master of drawing up and teaching pressures like this one and having athletes up and down the line who know how to beat blocks in the pass-rush makes those pressures extremely potent. Creating different fronts to accentuate matchups hinges a lot on having a Jack who has the athleticism to play on the edge but the power and toughness to go inside some as well.

Against the spread run game on standard downs, the Jack is often more akin to an old school, really good Sam linebacker in an Under front. PK has the old under front in his playbook and it might be highly useful on a number of levels for the Longhorns.

Here’s an Under front look against something like Tom Herman’s tight zone play:

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There are three ways for the defense to blow this play up from this look. The first is by the Jack shoving the tight end sideways into the gap which should otherwise be opened by the tackle having a free run at the Mike linebacker. If the running back doesn’t have a clean, downhill path then it makes life easy for the free safety coming down in run support to be able to make a play rather than trying to put out a fire.

The second is from the nose commanding a double team which frees up the Dime Backer to charge in free and make a tackle. The third is the offensive line being unable to handle the 3-technique 1-on-1 and him being able to either congest the running lanes, get into the backfield and cut off space, or making the tackle himself.

Once again, the nickel’s job is to handle the main coverage risk and the Jack is expected to play strong at the point of attack in order to help set up other positions to make plays. He’ll get his chance to make plays himself but he’d better be a rock in a few different roles.

Texas fans know well how a failure to have tight ends could scuttle the design of Herman’s HUNH offense. A lack of a good Jack or Nickel could have a similar impact on PK’s anti-HUNH defense.

If Ray Thornton can slide over effectively it should give Texas breathing room in 2021 to have two solid Jacks who can ensure the scheme doesn’t unravel. Nickel should be in good shape with Chris Adimora, Anthony Cook, and potentially Kitan Crawford all eligible and capable of playing inside. Down the line it’ll be essential Texas recruits and develops well at these positions so exciting athletes like Alfred Collins or David Gbenda can go dominate the HUNH spread teams waiting for the new staff in the Big 12.

https://insidetexas.com/gameplan-pete-kwiatkowskis-anti-tempo-defense/   

 

 

Edited May 15, 2021 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Seriously, left TEXAS out of their Top 5 ???   😂😂😂

Paul Catalina's Preseason 2021 Top 5 Big 12 Defenses  

• #5 TCU
• #4 WVU
• #3 Baylor
• #2 blOU
• #1 Iowa State

Top 5 Big 12 Football Defenses |

[LTtxfan 49141]

Longhorns impressed with Ben Davis and Ray Thornton's champion mentality, leadership

By TAYLOR ESTES     64 minutes ago

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The Longhorns are less than two months out from the start of the 2021 football season as Texas football makes its way to the official kickoff of the Steve Sarkisian era in Austin, Texas. After multiple changes happened inside the football program, the Longhorns have welcomed new faces to the Forty Acres throughout this offseason, including the addition of several key transfers who are bringing a different mentality to the Texas locker room.

As Horns247 reported last month, Alabama transfer defensive lineman Ben Davis and LSU transfer linebacker Ray Thornton have caught the attention of the locker room both with their efforts made throughout the offseason and the way that they approach the game. Sources previously told Horns247 that the transfer's experience playing for national championship caliber teams has been seen daily in their work ethic throughout the offseason.

Redshirt junior defensive tackle Keondre Coburn echoed similar sentiments last week when he was asked about Thornton and Davis at Big 12 Media Days.

“I see why they win national championships at Alabama with the type of players they have,” Coburn said. “I haven’t seen Ben in football pads yet, but right now his leadership he already has on the team that he brings from Alabama and their tradition of winning is amazing.

“Ray in spring came out of nowhere. Ray’s leadership has impacted the team too, so I really like them being here.”

Sophomore running back Bijan Robinson also brought up the leadership that Thornton and Davis have brought to the locker room and is

“Ray Thornton has been a big leader for us,” Robinson said. “He has the experience of winning a national championship and bringing that championship (mentality) to our team. Ben Davis, as well, he brings that hard work to the team and we can capitalize off of him and his experience. And it helps the young players see what kind of intelligence they have for the game and how they can make us grow as a team.”

In addition to Thornton and Davis, Robinson talked up another Alabama transfer, who was a welcomed addition to the running back room this offseason. Keilan Robinson joined Texas last month and according to Robinson, his knowledge of Sarkisian’s offense from his time spent at Alabama has been beneficial for the Texas running backs.

“He’s a great athlete. That’s a great player right there,” Robinson said of his fellow RB. “He had minimal opportunity at Alabama, but just bringing him to this offense and to the running back room has been pretty awesome. To see that he came from Coach Sark’s offense and the knowledge he has behind it, it’s been great, especially for the young guys to learn from him. He’s been a great player and just a good teammate in the time that he’s been here.”

The Longhorns will spend the next few weeks under the direction of strength coach Torre Becton before re-joining the coaching staff in early August when Texas begins fall camp.

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

On 5/3/2021 at 1:02 PM, Coach pop a bitch said:

 

 

With coaching from Bo and PK, TSweat gonna be a monster...

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Burnt Orange Kool-Aid

 

[Tex-19 2872]

This guy was low 3-star recruit with 3 P5 offers and became a 2021 first rounder playing EDGE under PK. We've got a guy who can develop players..

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Sometimes it seems like Babers is trying too hard to convince folks that he's a real football expert by quoting so many stats...

 

[alphahorn 1637]

this will be the most talent PK has ever had to work with. this D will be salty.

[LTtxfan 49141]

Fuckin' A  PK  🤘 

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

I like this guy... 

 

Edited August 18, 2021 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

 

Edited August 18, 2021 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

[LTtxfan 49141]

Cross-posting since few media videos of PK at TEXAS 🤘 

Pete Kwiatkowski, Kyle Flood and Jeff Banks Media Availability [Aug. 18, 2021]

[High Plains Drifter 11024]

On 4/16/2021 at 11:34 PM, TexMexBuddha said:

On 4/16/2021 at 7:19 PM, LTtxfan said:

 
Interesting that Choate said he grew up in South Austin, and brought $5 tickets to see Earl play at Memorial Stadium -- never heard that tie into Austin, and Texas before.  
 

I was one of those $5 knothole buying, Earl Campbell-watching kids, so this hits close to home. And he's our LB coach. What's not to like?

 

same here, but I had to wait until half time so I could get in for free.

 

 

[Thiefery 4995]

20 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Sometimes it seems like Babers is trying too hard to convince folks that he's a real football expert by quoting so many stats...

 

So I'm assuming he never released the missed tackle per game averages for other schools? Something we can compare it to

[Napoleon 8658]

Our goal is ZERO missed tackles. 

1) I like Babers and all of the research that he does. 

2) I don’t think that missed tackles is a concern at all in 2021. New coaches, new teaching methods, new technique, it hasn’t been raised as an issue for anyone, much less the entire defense.

[Burt Macklin 19019]

19 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

 

 

I’m sure I’m setting myself up for disappointment, but I’m starting to get optimistic about our defense. We definitely have some weak points and we’re a little thin at a couple spots, but the front line talent is there. Our interior DL two deep is elite, and we have talent, experience and depth at CB. Overshown looks primed to have a huge year.  I think Overshown, Coburn and our starting corners will be the key points for the defense this year, and for the first time in what feels like forever, im actually excited to see our defense play. 
 

From 2010-2019, PK fielded a top 25 defense every year except one, per F+ (combo of FEI and SP+) and he averaged 19th. Texas has only had a top 25  defense twice since 2014, and and both years we did our offense was ranked 87th and 91st. So if we can combine a top 20 defense with Sark scheming up at least a top 40 offense, we could be headed for our best year in the last 10 years. That wouldn’t really be saying too much, but it would be a step in the right direction for sure. 

[runthebone 7966]

You guys don't have to worry about scheme or talent.  Texas's defense will automatically become elite once it's an SEC defense.

[gmr548 16575]

this will be the most talent PK has ever had to work with. this D will be salty.

The 2016 UW (playoff season) defense had seven draft picks between the following two drafts, five in the first two rounds. So that might be a bit of a stretch.

[Hiphopopotamos 20869]

11 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

I’m sure I’m setting myself up for disappointment, but I’m starting to get optimistic about our defense. We definitely have some weak points and we’re a little thin at a couple spots, but the front line talent is there. Our interior DL two deep is elite, and we have talent, experience and depth at CB. Overshown looks primed to have a huge year.  I think Overshown, Coburn and our starting corners will be the key points for the defense this year, and for the first time in what feels like forever, im actually excited to see our defense play. 
 

From 2010-2019, PK fielded a top 25 defense every year except one, per F+ (combo of FEI and SP+) and he averaged 19th. Texas has only had a top 25  defense twice since 2014, and and both years we did our offense was ranked 87th and 91st. So if we can combine a top 20 defense with Sark scheming up at least a top 40 offense, we could be headed for our best year in the last 10 years. That wouldn’t really be saying too much, but it would be a step in the right direction for sure. 

I actually think it would be saying a hell of a lot.  Sark having a 10 win season in 21 and then going into 22 with another year of Bijan and an established QB would be huge for this program and recruiting.  Yes - we'll lose a bunch of talent on defense to graduation but for the first time in a while it seems as though we have actual depth on defense not just 'these guys are projected to be good' type of depth.

[alphahorn 1637]

3 hours ago, gmr548 said:

The 2016 UW (playoff season) defense had seven draft picks between the following two drafts, five in the first two rounds. So that might be a bit of a stretch.

wait and see what is drafted off this defense

[LTtxfan 49141]

The 15 most important assistant coaching hires of 2021: 

No. 1: Pete Kwiatkowski, Texas

A decade of mediocrity, an impending SEC move and a work-in-progress offense mean the eyes of Texas are upon its new defensive coordinator.

ZACH BARNETT   45 MINUTES AGO

 

https://footballscoop.com/news/15-most-important-2021-pete-kwiatkowski-texas

Edited August 20, 2021 by LTtxfan

[LTtxfan 49141]

 

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[Bill Lumbergh 7171]

There's a stat I've seen referenced here a few times but I can't remember exactly what it is.

Didn't Pete K's defenses average allowing less than 19 pts/ game almost every year he was at UW?

I thought Louisiana's point total yesterday was interesting considering that stat, if I'm remembering correctly.

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Have to get more pressure and sacks and generate more turnovers.

Overall nice in game adjustments from PK -- only giving up 18pts to a good Louisiana team is great...  🤘

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7 minutes ago, Bill Lumbergh said:

There's a stat I've seen referenced here a few times but I can't remember exactly what it is.

Didn't Pete K's defenses average allowing less than 19 pts/ game almost every year he was at UW?

I thought Louisiana's point total yesterday was interesting considering that stat, if I'm remembering correctly.


 

Last year not included, 5 straight seasons under 20 points per game allowed.