bamafan4ever said:
CtrlAltieDel said:
Gene Stalling's 1992 NC team allowed an average of 55 yards per game on the ground.
So far this year, Saban's 2008 team has allowed only 51 yards per game on the ground.
:shock:
Then again, Stalling's defense that year led the nation in several defensive statistical categories. They were #1 in the nation in 3 or 4 different defensive stats.
That was one of the greatest college defenses ever assembled back in 1992. That team is pictured next to the phrase "defense wins championships". This year's defense is blue color-solid all the way. They may not be the most talented group but as a team, you won't find a better outfit in college football this year. That post you made last week with Javier and Kirby Smart was very thought provoking and right down the middle. This team is a
team. I don't remember seeing chemistry return so fast to team devoid of chemistry for so long.
It's funny to me how there are still so many that look at Shula and say he was fired for his record when it abundantly clear what "addition by subtraction" nets in the end.
One thing you mentioned here that's is worth going into further detail about.
If you look at our defense, right now, we have one player, ONE, that could impact next years draft if he decides to leave. That is Cody.
Compare that to the '92 team that had how many drafted off of that defense? Was it 9 of 11? The rest still getting invites to camps?
As much as I like Rashad I think he'll be lucky if his name gets called in the first 4-5 rounds. But, then again, I'm not a big follower of the NFL. He's not making dramatic waves this year, so far.
Another thing that dawned on me reading this thread is if you remember it was the influx of JUCO talent on the DL that made that '92 DL what it was.
Now, with this defense, another JUCO player is making the difference.