We have a lot of freshmen and sophomores pushing hard for playing time, especially on defense. Seeing players such as Adon Shuler stepping into the role of starting safety opposite of Watts, and playing at such a high level already, along with the young linebackers and other parts of the front seven, is very heartening. Heck, when even a former walk-on is cracking the 2-deep and performing well (Talich), it says something about the coaching.
If anything, the play of these young defensive backs make me almost forget that we once had a "super safety" prospect committed in that 2023 class by the name of Peyton Bowen.
The older guys they're replacing / displacing weren't bad players, either.
This definitely bodes well for the future, since those "kids" are going to be polished veterans next year, having gone through their baptisms by fire and coming out stronger.
Also, a great youth movement
Replies to: "Also, a great youth movement"
- MF deserves a ton of credit for the transformation and depth of the defense [LINK]
- iairishcheeks - 3:13pm 11/20/24
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- Absolutely he does! [NT] - THEISMANCARR - 2:40am 11/23/24
- We'll give him credit when he wins a NC [NT]
- holybull101 - 4:06pm 11/20/24
- No, that's when he puts NIU behind and gets a Statue...he'll get a lot of credit this year if he - Chrisb - 8:06am 11/21/24
- * - Clem - 6:57am 11/21/24
- Think you misspelled "You'll". Most of us are going to acknowledge the good things - Clem - 4:34pm 11/20/24
- True, but I think Holeybull is talking about the great things. [NT]
- whatsamataU - 6:47pm 11/20/24
- What the OP is talking about is pretty f'n great. If one can't acknowledge or celebrate that, - Clem - 7:00am 11/21/24
- True, but I think Holeybull is talking about the great things. [NT]
- whatsamataU - 6:47pm 11/20/24
- Also, a great youth movement - ndunabomber - 3:41pm 11/20/24
- DTs are a hole we need to fill, but everything else looks great long term on D. [NT]
- iairishcheeks - 3:53pm 11/20/24
- Hinish looks to be another unexpected "hit" at the DT position despite his small size. His PFF - BaronVonZemo - 4:35pm 11/20/24
- He has played superbly and appears to be a slightly better athlete than his brother. I like - THEISMANCARR - 2:43am 11/23/24
- A lot like his older brother - ndunabomber - 5:50pm 11/20/24
- He brings more energy and hustle than almost anyone. And he just keeps making great plays.... - BaronVonZemo - 11:10pm 11/20/24
- He's great for his size and I like him in the rotation. [NT] - iairishcheeks - 4:57pm 11/20/24
- Hinish looks to be another unexpected "hit" at the DT position despite his small size. His PFF - BaronVonZemo - 4:35pm 11/20/24
- DTs are a hole we need to fill, but everything else looks great long term on D. [NT]
- iairishcheeks - 3:53pm 11/20/24