Quick Thoughts on the Razorbacks’ Defense
Posted by Adam Butler on September 21, 2009
I am not suprised that they are not a good Defense.
But, I am suprised that, but for Junior College transfer cornerback Rudell Crim, the defensive newcomers in the secondary haven’t really helped, much. Those newcomers are the reason I had some hope for a better defense coming into this season.
I thought the offense would be MUCH improved (and it is) and that the secondary would be improved with the addition of Crim, safety Anthony Leon, heralded cornerback recruit and West Helena native, Darius Winston, Tulsa speedster David Gordon and JUCO defensive back Andru Stewart.
So far, that group, for various reasons, hasn’t had much impact.
There still just isn’t a ton of talent, as a whole on the defense, and I don’t see a lot on the way. The defensive line is average, at best. I think Malcolm Sheppard is the only guy that would start for a top-level SEC D.
I keep hearing about how former Little Rock Catholic standout and Razorback legacy Jake Bequette has a lot of potential, but he hasn’t had much impact in the games. Defensive end Adrian Davis has been around awhile and shown flashes during his career, but is undersized and gets man-handled a lot. Zach Stadther plays hard but isn’t the huge bell cow you would love at the nose guard spot.
I think the most frustrating thing for me is that I don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel for the defensive unit. I am looking for something to believe in and just don’t see it, and haven’t for awhile. Hopefully they will bounce back with a solid effort in Tuscaloosa.
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Stave said
I was surprised. With all the talk of the amount of prep that went into this game I was not expecting 50 would be dropped on us at home. I knew they would score, but 50…damn! I am still having nightmares…
LittlePope said
Georgia just scored again
Blake Freeman said
They will get better, maybe not good but better, with experience. That was SEC shock, diffrent level than their first game. They have got to cause some turn-overs and keep Franklin from going all West Memphis on some fools ! A few stops and a couple turn-overs, and maybe the offence can outscore most teams. Would also be nice if they didnt score so fast, and let the poor D rest.