What we saw vs Stanford was the most complete defensive game we have played in a longgg time. D was good vs Wake, but it was Wake and it wasn't complete. The D closed out the Stanford game STRONG.
And I believe it has a lot to do with their confidence growing that they can play balls out because the O won't string them out on the field all game. The more this confidence grows the higher their intensity level will rise.
Add to that, teams are going to have to make a decision going forward whether to allow Tillery to have the NCAA sack record or double team him every play...if they double team him it will open things up for others, if not he is going to snowball into an avalanche.