He definitely seems deferential to the OC. But on D I think that's his style. Bend dont break ...

against good teams is his preference. And he comes from the Tressel tree, so it makes sense. He comes by it honestly. The only thing I think I remember him saying about O ever is how he wanted Carr to start and somebody else wanted Minchey.

Which makes sense as Denbrock can't coach a team without a run threat at QB.